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The Netflix Original series Stranger Things made its debut last month, and I've heard nothing but great reviews about the show. It took me a while to finally hop aboard the viewing train, but after the first episode alone, it was enough to make a viewer want to marathon the whole thing at once. I kept my composure and maxed it to 2 episodes a day. The first season only has 8 of them, so getting through it quickly is totally doable. I'll try my best to not spoil it for those of you who have yet  to watch it (if you have Netflix, you really should get on it already. Really .) The fact that it takes place in the 80s is enough to stir up nostalgia for viewers like myself who were born in that decade. Love that Wynona Rider is back to acting, and she does an amazing job of it in this series. The young actors have amazing entertainment backgrounds, with the exception of one of them having their first gig ever with this show. Okay, that's all I'm going to say about it. They p...

This list includes a few things that I'd like to add to my Project Life arsenal. The next thing I'd have to do if I were to get all these things is figure out where I'd store them. I use a room in my house to do my monthly pages, but space is beginning to become limited. 1. Freckled Fawn Black/White Kit - This will be their monthly kit for September. It may be a basic palette, but it presents an opportunity to add pops of color to any spread you make with it. 2. Fuse Tool - I find myself using the same type of page protectors for Project Life more often than I'd like. Some times I don't know what to do with the awkward spaces in them. Enter the Fuse tool. This can seal in any object(s) inserted into those spaces to make pages look more complete and unique. Becky Higgins and We R Memory Keepers make one. The latter wins by a good margin because it's a little less in price, but also comes with a mat and heat resistant holster for the tool. ...

Despite having to move around a lot during my time in San Diego, I still managed to check out a few new food places and also check off a few from my to-eat list. After picking up our Conan tickets on Thursday, some of my group was in need of sustenance. We made the treck from the Spreckels Theatre to Werewolf. Their breakfast menu is available daily until 1 pm. Not bad for a place that's mainly a bar. Eggs Benedict is one of my top breakfast foods, so I was immediately drawn to their Pork Belly Benedict. This had poached eggs and thick slices of maple glazed pork belly on top of house made potato cakes. I've had my share of this dish, but Werewolf's is by far the most indulgent. A friend and I had lunch at Lucha Libre the Monday following SDCC weekend. I've gone here a few times and have yet to be disappointed. My favorites include their Surfin' California burrito (featured on the show Man vs. Food) and their Champion's Fries. I would have kicked myself...

Part 1 of my experience can be found here . Day 3 First line of business for Saturday was to get a wristband at the Tokidoki booth for a signing with its creator, Simone Legno. I've managed to do this several years in a row, minus one year when I didn't get to their booth in time He signed a small figure and did a sketch of Bastardino (aka Cactus Dog). It's one of the very few signings during the convention that I feel isn't much of a hassle to get into. Prior to the signing, my friend and I roamed the exhibit hall. We checked out a few booths that we had missed and also ran into some familiar faces. Danny Trejo visits the My Little Pony throne. The Walking Dead producer Greg Nicotero chats with attendees. Although I barely took any photos of attendees in cosplay (I also decided not to wear one of my costumes due to the weather being too warm/muggy), I was happy to see a few from my current favorite video game, Overwatch. And the...

Last month's pages were all about SDCC since I didn't do anything else interesting leading up to the event. I often lag on putting pages from large events like this together because I hate experiencing the withdrawal all over again. Luckily I didn't feel it too much this time. Running into so many friends during my 5 days at the convention, along with the events that I was able to attend, made it very memorable.  

Although I had fun this year at SD Comic-Con, I didn't get to do as much compared to last year, even though I had a few things planned ahead of time. One major downside for this year was my lodging situation. I had to relocate 3 times, starting with a friend's time share, then to a hotel with other friends, then to another friend's condo, and then finally to a friend's house outside of downtown. It was exhausting! Because of that, I didn't have enough energy to check off much of my to-do list. Still, I tried to make the best out of my 5 days at the convention. San Diego International Airport decked out in Conan. Day 0 - Wednesday/Preview Night My little buddies and I are ready for SDCC! Preview Night was what made it a 5 day convention for me instead of the common 4 that most attendees have, that is, if they're lucky enough to get all days. It gives attendees the chance to see exclusive merchandise and walk the exhibit hall before it opens to the p...

While still in recovery from SDCC (today is Wednesday, right?), this list consists of all things geeky. 1. Vans Nintendo Authentic - Duck Hunt - I have a few pairs that are in need of replacement. I chose this color since it's mostly neutral. 2. Funko Pop! Star Wars BB-8 (Thumbs Up) - I had no interest at all with hitting up Funko at SDCC. This was one of only a few figures that grabbed my interest. Thank goodness it's available at Hot Topic. 3. Overwatch Logo Hoodie - I figured since I love this game so darn much that I might as well get their hoodie. I'd make good use of it since they're one of my top wardrobe staples.  4. Nintendo Classic Mini - I saw this in person at their gaming lounge and confirmed that yes, I must get it. The system includes 30 pre-installed games (still sad Contra isn't one of them) and costs under $100.  5. Pokemon Go Plus - This would help save a ton of battery life on my phone, and I won't ...

Not much was documented for June, but I did get the chance to try several food places. Studio Calico's Scout Documenter Kit and other elements were used for these pages.  Highlights: Tried Starbuck's blue/purple drink SDCC badge arrives Selfie time after using Marc Jacobs' Glow Stick Wine & Paint Night with Gogobot RCubed Eats - Gyu-Kaku, Cha Express, Aqua Club, The Halal Guys