I'M BACK!

After working full-time, going back to school to get my degree, and having a baby (all at the same time) I'm finally back at this writing thing because I GRADUATED! I don't know if you can tell by the all caps but I'm really excited about it. I've missed writing about things that haven't been assigned to me by a professor. I don't exactly have THAT much more time in my life, but it's a good 8 hours a week anyway.

The best news is I can read something again that isn't a text book. Don't get me wrong, I love learning. I just missed reading something fictional. The first book on my list is A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness. I haven't read the full first chapter yet but I really like it so far. So the plan is for the book part of my blog and the sometimes funny-ish part of my blog to start seeing more of me again. I do have to warn you that I was a political science major so getting out of the "everything is political mode" is why I haven't written much the past couple of years. Nobody wants to listen to my political opinion. Everybody goes to Facebook or Twitter if they want political opinions that don't matter.

Also, I sell candles on Etsy now so there's that. www.introvertedstudio.com will take you to the store. They're pop culture/ fandom/ book themed. I just have a few scents for now and will be adding more on later. Because candle making and the start-up costs are kind of expensive! Just ask my husband... actually, no. He just gets mad about it. But I love candles!

Well That Didn't Go as Planned

I decided I needed to start getting healthy again so I wanted to go for a run today while my mother-in-law had The Kid. I live in a small town and the only "gym" is the fitness room in the local Rec Center which I'm pretty sure was closed because there weren't any cars in the parking lot when I drove by, not even staff. I tried to put my phone in my arm band only to realize that the last time I used it I had my old (smaller) phone and it wouldn't fit any more. Next my running shoes were from pre-pregnancy... when my feet were smaller... because my feet grew a half size. I can't use my treadmill because the part that keeps the front bar that holds the monitor is missing, so I put the too-small-stuff on anyway and ran outside where I feared bears because we have those around here.

 This is the look of accomplishment...
and exhaustion. Mostly exhaustion.

So that didn't go like I imagined it in my head, but I did it. I got out there anyway and my lungs are still burning over an hour later and I kept thinking about pizza and not running anymore. So I did a happy dance to "Shake It Off" when I got home, I'm having pizza for dinner, and I feel like I've accomplished something. The hardest part is going to be doing it again.

This "Parenting" Thing is Weird

I've been having an interesting time lately now that The Kid can walk. I walked out of the room today and came back to all of the tissues pulled out of the box. From a shelf I'm not sure how he reached. It was in less than a minute, guys. Is he a ninja?

Also, he just pooped in the tub for the first time recently and I'm still amazed at the gross things I have to clean up that if it was not my kid I'd be telling their parents to get lost. And then try not to throw up.

I bought him a new push car lately and he likes it a lot but he looks so smug every time you push him around in it. Like he knows he's in control and you are his slave. I mean, it's basically true so I can't blame him there.

He looks cute but that looks saays

"I'm in control, here"

And for some reason I deep cleaned my bathroom this weekend... because I wanted to and not because people were coming. I even cleaned the outer bowl. Am I... am I an adult now? Or is this spring cleaning and this is just my body's way of saying it's going to be spring for real now? I'm hoping for spring, but being an adult wouldn't be the worst thing... as long as it doesn't interfere too much with fun stuff. Because what is life without fun?

What Year is it?

So I'm pretty sure I missed some stuff. It's kind of like I just spent time on the TARDIS and the Doctor dropped me off at the wrong time... as he does.

OR... a kid and classes has made this "writing thingy" a non-priority in my life. The TARDIS sounds more exciting, but my teething kid did bite my shoulder tonight while trying to chew on my shirt and I almost cried. So I don't think I would do well in the Doctor's stressful situations.

This kid ruined my body, 

but strangely in a way I don't mind.

But Liam (my bebe) is almost 1 now and has a fairly nerdy bedroom. My house is a disaster and my body will never be the same. Lots of stressful health-related things happened during my pregnancy so if anybody wants to chat about pre-natal diabetes and pre-eclampsia testing and/or thyroid stuff comment or send me a message because I feel like a professional. I'll be back more often eventually.

What Happened To My Life?

So a lot has changed since I wrote anything last. First is that I started taking classes so I have zero time for anything else. I actually should be reading right now and studying for a test for 2 classes. And writing a theory paper which scares the crap out of me.

On top of that is even scarier/great news. Just before classes started I found out that I will be having a baby in February. Yup, a BABY. There is a person inside me right now and not in a sexual way. It's still weird for me to say. This will make taking my classes way harder but they're online so... Doable anyway. Hopefully I'll have a healthy and awesome nerd baby. And I'm starting my checking out some nerd baby stuff.

Find these at http://www.geekabyebaby.com/burp-cloths-and-bibs/comic-geek/design-your-own-comic-book-bib/

Also, ThinkGeek has a bunch of baby stuff I'm going to need for reasons I haven't fully established yet. http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/newborn-infant/

In all reality though I'm slightly terrified. We'd been married for 8 years so I didn't think it would happen and then BAM. "Oh hey, you're working full time and going back to school? BABY." Life is trying to stress me out or something.

Comic Con!

I went to Motor City Comic Con! It was pretty awesome, but it was mostly a giant nerd mall that you have to pay to enter and it's Halloween. I came away with a pretty good haul, at least.

My favorite was my nerd art.

 From top to bottom:

Art by Ken Krekler, I can't remember... sorry!, and Thirteenth Floor

I also got some more graphic novels.

From left to right:

Saga (Vol 1), Walking Dead: Vol 15, Walking Dead: Vol 16, The Watchmen

I went with a few friends and had a great time and I was only slightly awkward, so I'll call that a win. We only went for 1 day, so if I ever go again I'll have to go for 2 days and take my time. I didn't go to any panels (not enough time) or get any autographs (because I'm cheap). I think I may have had more fun if I got there early enough for panels.

Comic Con "red carpet". I'm dressed as SHIELD agent Jemma 

Simmons. I don't know what to do with my hands...

There were some really cool costumes. One of my favorites (that I have pictures of) was a mother-daughter costume (Uhura!) and a really cool Master Chief.

 

Love this costume idea! And the little girl was so cute!

My favorite worst costume was a aluminum foil Thor. This guy made the Thor helmet with foil and had a foil hammer and a towel for a cape. It was so awful that I thought it was hilarious. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures.

If you want to check out some more pictures, go here!