don't panic

( coffee meme from flummoxicated - so true it's scary )

Currently highish on the anxiety and high strung-o-meter: the Medieval Congress is only a week away (!) and I need to remember to take: semi-professional clothing for 4 days (clothing for 6 days all told), books/practice final/other coursework (final 2 days after I get back [!!]), new glasses (assuming they arrive). Must take last quiz online the night before my flight. Yes, I will most likely start packing Sunday or Monday just to make sure I don't forget anything (my irrational stress over travel prep deserves a post of it's own. At least once I'm physically on the road I'm usually fine).

Also some toss up at work. Pro: I'm in demand. Con: I've gotta make a decision (happily, not immediately); "all of the above" is not an option.

Doublet_status(): Collar is on. Cording provides body without too much bulk - kinda makes a neat crunchy noise when it moves. Further construction is on hold until after the final.

Homework_status(): Doing this week's homework for 2nd time, just to make sure I've got it down.

Brain_status(): A bit fried :P

vintage makeup

Besame Cosmetics - very 1940s [filing away for future reference].

Links You Can Use: Firefly/Serenity costumes

Probably not news to everyone, but news to me: here and here are metric buttloads of links and resources on how to make/get your very own browncoat/pretty floral bonnet/Persephone ballgown/Hawaiian shirt/you name it.

If you drill-down at the latter link you'll find Blue Sun Shirts and a handful of CafePress sites that I suspect are making a killing off Jayne's t-shirts - if need be, you can get a "Compression Coil Catalyzer: It's a nothing part 'til you ain't got one" tee for your dog (remember: dogs will wear stuff a cat won't touch).

Ambition: I want Zoey's outfit. And several of Inara's. One day, when I have time/$/know how to work with suede....