Plotbunnies' Paradise

Managed to sit down and finally write things up. I did manage to knit a bunch, got to the gym, didn't drink too much, I've been watching what I've been eating. The scale is still stuck but that is fine. My goal for SD is to eat well, not drink too much and the minute I'm done with work I go for at least a mile walk either outside or on the treadmill. I'm also bringing my workout books that I haven't even looked at for bodyweight exercises, yoga, and stretching. So at least the intent is to have the resources. I will be making sure to keep some accountability too.

Work was crazy busy. We managed a lot and getting ready for a big focus meeting this week. I finished things up late on Friday and then vegg'd watching TV and knitting. The boys went to kung fu and I made homemade potato salad and grilled burgers. They were simple but good. I did some spinning too since my hands were tired and my right elbow is still giving me fits from over use. Managed to get things going well there.

Saturday I woke up too early. I was ready for Andrea's memorial. It was sweet and funny and we laugh and cried and remembered a wonderful woman. Amy and I were on the zoom and it was fun reading the stories folks were posting. I was drained from it and then went to my waxing appt. That was pretty good. Then it was home for some lunch and heading to Willa's for movie afternoon/drinks/food. We watched the 1970s Sword of the Valiant and then the latest Green Knight. Same tale but different interpretations. The first movie was cheezy and I think I saw it way way way back when. The second was visually stunning and well acted I think. Though they did a nice job on the men's clothes the women's were lacking in many ways but they were jumping periods a bit too. Both struggled with assuming that you know the tale of the green knight. I knew some of it in general terms but not the in depth parts of the plot. Luckily, Ari is a very good with it and knows it by heart. So good discussions and nuances happened. WE also had good beer (leftovers form my vigil/war) and lovely food and vegan carrot cake from houldens rise above. It was a good afternoon/evening and I managed to finish the shawl. I had to skip the last return row since I was going to run out of yarn. I had about 18 inches left when done. That was close.

I'm happy with the Shawl.

Sunday we got up late and roughly to phx for the convention. Benton was being an ass and had not done any of the things we needed him to do ahead of time and then fought us constantly on them later. But we got on the road and to phx without incident. I had reserved parking in the PCC garage which was perfect. Its below the north side of the convention center and was easy to get to badging and in through security. We got Benton breakfast from a pretzel cart and then walked down to the exhibition floor being open. I had planned on going to two panels but just didn't. I was seeing folks and just didn't want to miss them. We ran into Johannes and Anita (who had forgotten mels helmet le sigh), Tristan and Damiana, Dominique, Tony & Roxi & the youngest. We made some purchases, had lunch from teh convention center. Benton was not dealing with the crowds well and hung out on the floor near a door for a while. But he did enjoy watching the cosplayers. We did take him to the Lego room so he could hang in the quiet. I grabbed a beer and headed to the gaming area and ran into Malcolm and did some purchases of magic cards and stickers. We finished up with the floor, got our large art purchases and headed out.

We then drove to Mayo to see Jesse who had finally stood up on his own (ish) since his surgery on Monday. He does have cancer that spread to his bones from his kidney. They are going to start radiation/immuno therapy soon. Since his leg is not doing as well as hoped they are keeping him through treatments. I'm a bit worried on the radiation to his head and how that will deal with his brain. We stayed for a few hours before then heading across phx to Tempe for dinner at Black Bear Diner (boy wanted pancakes) and then home. We got in about 1030pm and were tired. But it was a nice trip.

Monday after work I managed to get my shawl blocked, calligraphy done on the knighting scroll.

Tuesday I hit the gym and managed to get my laundry finished up and put away/hung up. I purged a few more things but have not tackled the closet well or my other drawers but I did pull things for use in SD for the trip. Gonna do some packing tonight (lay out SCA stuff etc.) but the bulk will be tomorrow night. Sighs. I had hoped to be better ahead but I we have been setting things aside etc. So not too bad. It will be fine. Its all good. I just need to do things etc.

Work has been a lot with this even we are doing but all in all okay. Time to head out now and hit knitting and then TJs for snacks for the trip.

Photos: Phx Fan Fusion Sunday 2025
Shawl and other photos tomorrow.