RCubed

The second of my weekend SDCC posts is about one thing that's sure to be seen at the convention aside from all aspects of geek culture, the celebrities! With panels and autograph sessions happening inside the Convention Center, there's bound to be a celeb sighting. You can even find them wandering outside as well. Some other places to catch them are at sponsored off site events and nearby hotels. Here are a few encounters that I had while attending the convention in 2010. While majority of people on the exhibit floor are either vendors or attendees, celebrities want in on a piece of the action too. There have been stories of a few wearing masks while blending in with the crowd so they won't get noticed, but a few actually prefer to go sans the disguise. You never know who could be around the same time you are. For instance, I happened to be just a few feet away from Tyrese as I was heading in the opposite direction. My phone camera was ready, so I snapped a quick photo. S...

I liked this box. It had 4 snack items and 1 candy item, plus a toy bonus. What's inside: Big Bar Z: White Choco - The shape of this wafer cookie looked like a churro and had a white chocolate filling inside. Not a big fan of the stuff (hey, it doesn't taste like chocolate!), but it was tasty. Calbee French salad potato chips - Modeled after the nicoise salad, the flavor was similar to that of salt and vinegar, but not overwhelming. I have yet to come across a Calbee chip that I don't like. Mochitto Minako Mochi - Kinako is a roasted soy flour, which is it what covers this slightly sweet mochi. So good! I wish the portion could have been bigger. Puku Puku Taichoco - The phrase pukupuku refers to the sound of fish gulping. This large wafer resembles the popular taiyaki, which is a fish-shaped dessert that often contains a red bean filling. This one however was filled with chocolate cream. Delish!  Sour cider gum - Back at it again with anot...

Today marks 1 month until I make my way down to San Diego for one of the most popular geek conventions of the year—Comic-Con. I'll be posting on my past experiences there in the weeks leading up to the event, along with what I plan to do this year. The first post in this short series is about my first time at SDCC. My first attendance at SDCC was in 2009. Back then a 4-day with Preview Night badge only cost $75. Crazy how things change, yeh? Being new to the event (and really not knowing any better), I went ahead and bought it. My friend who came down with me bought hers later and was only able to get Sunday. So unfortunately I only actually made it out to 2 out of those 5 days that I paid for. NBD. Obviously that wouldn't apply now since prices continue to increase with every year, meaning that you'd have to get your money's worth if you even had the slightest thought about going. My journey to the convention center on Saturday, now that I look back on it, was...

Last month was pretty busy. Most of my weekends were booked for a few milestone events and outings with friends, which made me excited to put these pages together. I usually use kits from Studio Calico (the  Jolly Holiday Documenter Kit for May's pages) in addition to elements from other kits or ones I've purchased elsewhere. Highlights: Vegas trip with the family College friend's wedding Starbucks hangout RCubed eats - Roots and Rye, Never Too Latte, Teaspoon, Snowflake My First SF Giants Game for the year (Bruce Lee Tribute Night) RCubed eats - Fancy Flavors macarons Memorial Day weekend in San Diego Bon voyage bonfire Hanging out at North Park/RCubed eats - Swami's Cafe

If you're a fan of Star Wars fan like myself, you may want to check out this subscription. In collaboration with Funko, it was launched late last year and features exclusive Star Wars merchandise delivered to your door every 2 months (within the US and internationally). The Cantina box is the 3rd in the subscription.  What's inside: Red Snaggletooth Pop! figure - 2 colors were available for this figure. The other being a chase blue variant, shipped in 1 out of every 5 boxes.  Ben Kenobi Pop! figure - I had wondered when they planned on making a figure in his likeness. Very nice to  have received this one.  Greedo patch - I've been impressed with the detail of the patches included in every box. Not sure yet if I have any plans to actually use them.  Nalan Cheel pin - The theme of this box would be pointless if it didn't include something, anything, that featured the Cantina band (AKA Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes).  Ch...