Jun 22, 2011
Jun 14, 2011
Crazy Muggles
As soon as graduation was over, I got back to Book Six: The Half Blood Prince. This very quickly morphed into the long anticipated Book Seven: The Deathly Hallows. I'm half way through it. Can't put it down!
My friends and I already have tickets to the midnight showing of the final movie in July, and we are planning a little shindig beforehand. There was talk of costumes, which brings us to the next topic of importance. Luna Lovegood's obnoxious lion hat. This consequently propelled me into a little research to see if I can reconstruct this item for under $15. No luck so far....unless, of course, I want a lame replica.
First of all, for those who don't give a rip about Harry Potter, this is what Luna's hat is supposed to look like...
My options so far:
1) Create this puppy from scratch. Uh...forgive me but no.
2) Purchase a child's lion costume, detach the head and embellish it. Uh...maybe.
3) Buy a massive stuffed lion from Goodwill, decapitate and embellish the head. Uh...possible but not yet convinced.
4) Choose another character.
5) Paint a lighting bolt on my forehead and call it good.
Now. Of all those options, nothing and I mean nothing has topped the advice I stumbled upon last night. My quest led me to a blog with several comments filled with advice for how to construct the lion hat. Get this. One blogger recommends I simply purchase a taxidermy lion head and "just carve it out." Uh....dude.... The blogger added that I should only attempt this if I'm good at sculpting. ??? The blogger then provided several instructional links, which I refused to check out.
Now why didn't I think of that? Oh I know! It's because I'm pretty sure my neck would break under the weight of a real lion head strapped to my skull while we wait in line for several hours to get good seats. Dude. This is Harry Potter, not the freakin' circus. Plus the other midnight movie-goers might not like their view in the theater blocked by a massive lion silhouette during the show. Plus the lion head might stink considering it was once real. Plus I don't sculpt so it might end up warped and stinky.
Second to this recommendation was the Luna Lovegood Lion Headband, pictured here:
*sigh* Goodness gracious. *shakes head* Muggles.....they are everywhere.
My friends and I already have tickets to the midnight showing of the final movie in July, and we are planning a little shindig beforehand. There was talk of costumes, which brings us to the next topic of importance. Luna Lovegood's obnoxious lion hat. This consequently propelled me into a little research to see if I can reconstruct this item for under $15. No luck so far....unless, of course, I want a lame replica.
First of all, for those who don't give a rip about Harry Potter, this is what Luna's hat is supposed to look like...
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| photo taken from Photobucket |
1) Create this puppy from scratch. Uh...forgive me but no.
2) Purchase a child's lion costume, detach the head and embellish it. Uh...maybe.
3) Buy a massive stuffed lion from Goodwill, decapitate and embellish the head. Uh...possible but not yet convinced.
4) Choose another character.
5) Paint a lighting bolt on my forehead and call it good.
Now. Of all those options, nothing and I mean nothing has topped the advice I stumbled upon last night. My quest led me to a blog with several comments filled with advice for how to construct the lion hat. Get this. One blogger recommends I simply purchase a taxidermy lion head and "just carve it out." Uh....dude.... The blogger added that I should only attempt this if I'm good at sculpting. ??? The blogger then provided several instructional links, which I refused to check out.
Now why didn't I think of that? Oh I know! It's because I'm pretty sure my neck would break under the weight of a real lion head strapped to my skull while we wait in line for several hours to get good seats. Dude. This is Harry Potter, not the freakin' circus. Plus the other midnight movie-goers might not like their view in the theater blocked by a massive lion silhouette during the show. Plus the lion head might stink considering it was once real. Plus I don't sculpt so it might end up warped and stinky.
Second to this recommendation was the Luna Lovegood Lion Headband, pictured here:
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| Photo taken from here |
*sigh* Goodness gracious. *shakes head* Muggles.....they are everywhere.
May 30, 2011
Rest and Weewaxation
Well, after the whirlwind of graduation and family visits and celebrations, I spent a few days on the Oregon coast with Bruce and my mom. We stayed in a condo overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was so relaxing and restful. I may never recover. And I'm okay with that.
Stay tuned for more photos later....
May 17, 2011
Yesterday, Today, and Forever
Last month:
I've been overwhelmed with final assignments. Consumed. Stressed. Sleep-deprived. And bombarded with new ideas and an ever expanding reading list. Although the final projects have been overwhelming, I have to be honest. I actually enjoyed myself.
After That:
I can get back to some really important and neglected things in my life...you know, like finishing off the last two books of Harry Potter.
I've been overwhelmed with final assignments. Consumed. Stressed. Sleep-deprived. And bombarded with new ideas and an ever expanding reading list. Although the final projects have been overwhelming, I have to be honest. I actually enjoyed myself.
Today:
I just finished my last class. Get this. Two minutes before my big presentation, I managed to pour hot water into the wrong end of my coffee mug. It happened in the student center in front of everyone. It was epic, I tell you. Epic.Tomorrow:
I will get reacquainted with some much needed sleep.Saturday:
I will graduate with my Masters in Theological Studies.After That:
I can get back to some really important and neglected things in my life...you know, like finishing off the last two books of Harry Potter.
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