Preparing to boldly go!

So I decided to take Spock Bear after all, as he is easier/smaller to pack. Since I'm flying back, I want to make sure I can just have carry ons instead of having to check any luggage.

Hopefully we'll have a chance to take some fun pictures!

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 12

On the twelfth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me: wishes for happy holidays!

Spock: You have my gratitude for allowing me to participate in such an interesting cultural phenomenon. As per the custom, I offer my wishes that you have a satisfying holiday celebration and a beneficial start to the new Terran year.

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 11

On the eleventh day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me:

Eleven Christmas lights!

Spock: By my calculations there are more than eleven lights on this strand...

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 10

On the tenth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me....

Ten paper snowflakes!

Spock: As a member of a desert-dwelling species, I find these paper representations to be a much better option.

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 9

On the ninth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

(One of) Nine reindeer!

Spock: I find I have a preference for the tale this carol tells, although having a preference itself is illogical.

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 8

On the eighth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Eight wrapped up gifts!

Spock: Is present-giving usually enacted under duress?

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 7

On the seventh day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Seven feet of wrapping paper.

Spock: This...is...illogical.

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 6

On the sixth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Six inch ribbon curls!

Spock: Achieving six-inch ribbon curls is statistically unlikely, and entirely unnecessary. 

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 5

On the fifth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Five chocolate candies!

Spock: You are aware of the effect of chocolate upon my biology, are you not?

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 4

On the fourth day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Four colorful bows!

Spock: One would have been sufficient for a "present" of my size.

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 3

On the third day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Three little elves!

Spock: A creature lacking opposable thumbs is ill-prepared to craft toys. 

12 Days of Spockmas: Day 2

On the second day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Two candy canes!

Spock: It was my understanding that candy canes were considered food, not adornments for one's head.

The 12 Days of Spockmas: Day 1

On the first day of Spockmas my Vulcan gave to me...

Spock in a Christmas tree!

Spock: I do not believe this is the coniferous plant to which the song refers.

It begins...

Update!

Is "back-ish" a legitimate expression? We'll pretend it is.

So I am still alive, just trying to adjust things and get back into my normal routines. Without going into too much detail, I was diagnosed with a health issue over the last few months that threw me for a bit of a loop. It's something I can work with, but I've had to readjust the way I do things in terms of time, energy, and health. Still getting there, but I've been trying to be creative in small ways when I can!

One such project is a new, humorous Instagram account for Spock Bear. He is slightly less complicated to pose and photograph than my dolls for the moment, so I've been doing some work with him. I will also be traveling with family this Christmas holiday, and I've planned to bring him along for some illogical fun. If you're so inclined and have an Instagram, you can follow him @justillogicalthings. I will hopefully be able to upload some of his photos here as well as we go along.

Speaking of photos, the other exciting thing to happen since I last posted is that I got a new camera! It's not particularly fancy, more of a point-and-shoot, but it's the first actual camera I've had in a long time. I am hoping to try it out this weekend so that I can get a feel for what it's like, but I think it will definitely be better than just phone shots. So there should be more photos to come!

Birthday Gifts Part 1

This year for my birthday (which is tomorrow!) I decided to purchase myself to little presents and they arrived this week! (For the second one check in on Wednesday!)

The first item I bought was an outfit from Build a Bear's "International Collectiwear" series. I had glimpsed it online in a few pictures, and decided to seek it out. I did manage to find a reasonably priced one on eBay, and ordered it last week. It took a bit of a roundabout route shipping wise, as it somehow detoured once it got close. However, it did arrive, and I put it on Spock as he's just a wee bit spoiled.

This is the "Kimono Boy" outfit complete with hakama pants (attached to the top as well) and geta. It's quite nicely made, and fits Spock very well.

And now for something completely different...

Okay so not completely different, but it's not a doll!

I went out with my sister before leaving for the wedding to get lunch and also to visit one of my favorite places...Build a Bear Workshop. Silly maybe, but I find it to be such fun. The one I go to also has really fantastic staff who are great with kids and adults alike, and always super helpful and personable. I had planned on taking pictures of my new friend while I made him, but they were just too much fun and I completely forgot!

I was initially going to pick up their new Eevee, but I knew I wouldn't get there before it sold out (it did in roughly 6 hours!), and I saw another option that I actually really wanted to go with first. So I present to you, Spock Bear!

I don't know how I didn't come across the existence of such an adorable creature earlier, but thankfully they still had quite a few in stock. My love affair with Star Trek started when I was very young as my family watched it, and despite not understanding everything, I loved it. I didn't watch the original series until some years later, but I was well-acquainted with the original characters through books and movies. Spock in particular has always been a character close to my heart for personal reasons, and I was pretty excited at the thought of being able to bring my own Vulcan home. 

I did of course purchase his traditional science blues and a phaser (not pictured), but I also got him a few other items of clothing as well. Some of it I had to order as it wasn't in store, but this "dressed down" outfit was.

Little Vulcan tail!

I have some grand plans for Mr. Spock here, so I expect him to pop up on this blog at least from time to time. Especially with Halloween and conventions coming up. I have my own built-in cosplay buddy with him!

Funny little addendum: After I purchased him and all his goodies, my sister and I continued to shop for a bit. At one store I sat down, and a little boy came up to me and stared into the bag. He didn't say anything at first, but after the third time he all but climbed into the bag I smiled and asked him if he wanted to see my bear. He answered enthusiastically, and I pulled Spock out to show him off. He was delighted with the bear, if a bit confused by the ears. The best part though was that he loudly exclaimed, "He looks like you! You have the same hair." No better compliment than that! One final shot of us together in (unintentionally) matching shirts. Maybe there's more to this resemblance than I thought.

Live long and prosper!