for one week, recommend / share:
day 1: a song
day 2: a picture
day 3: a book/ebook/fanfic
day 4: a site
day 5: a youtube clip
day 6: a quote
day 7: whatever tickles your fancyClothes Swapping WebsitesAs most of you know, a fair amount of the "hey where did you get that" items in my closet were either salvaged from relatives, the free box on my floor, and yes, the occasional dumpster (washed, of course!). I realize that my ability to do this is somewhat dependant on my being small and able to alter clothes decently, but the art of not having to always buy clothes is an ancient one that everyone can benefit from. So this link was kind of pertinent to my interests. Haven't tried any of the sites yet, though, but I found it interesting that there are sites popping up (there is for books, and I've used it several times, why not for clothes?).
Though, I wouldn't mind organizing some kind of clothes swap fun times with several of you con-going types (or the ones near Indiana at the very least). Hell, I'd even mail some stuff out, ya'll know I'm not against sending out packages (in fact, I find it fun). XD But not until after this semester. I just like supporting things that are less throwaway.
That and I'm a magpie.
In other news, I stood out in a field near a rope course tower and caught a rocket being dropped from it. We were testing the parachute, basically. It was cold and it started raining on my bike back, so that's another mark against rocket science. However, I talked to everyone and we were all like WTF about the exam, and the prof is the sort that kind of EXPECTS 30% averages, so I'm just hoping I'm in that average. That or the kids that would screw over the curve die or something. Whichever is more convenient.
And I have decided that yes, I am doing the Dark Snow White (or rather, Queen Snow White) costume. It's more white than black, but white can be very gothy sometimes. The sleeves are fantastic, and I'm going to be adding some more deconstructive elements as I find random bits of time to play with it. And it was very satisfying cutting into my old wedding dress. Something very cathartic. I had originally intended to sell it, but it wasn't that particularly amazing of a dress (lovely, but cheap, as there was no way I was paying a lot for a one-time dress. my prom dress got more wear, as my sister wore it to her junior prom and then bought a gorgeous vintage reproduction which she then used as her bridesmaid dress... we are sensibly theatric in my family).
I think the fact that I can use it in a costume without feeling regret or that pang of "oh crap, I am no longer heteronormative or even believe in this institution" is a good sign. Blah blah cry moar. It comes in steps, people.
I am also excited to try the goth!Bowie, as the velveteen blazer I own is so dramatic. Debating cod piece. I guess it will depend on which day I wear it. Audience is important concerning these things.
Would rather be writing more
ff_kissbattle Trick or Treat prompts, but I have a Trade Study to do. This time it's the effect of spar placement to the torsional strength on a combination wing! ...And wow, you know, I feel smart sometimes knowing what that means.