A life diversion, I think that's what it is. In the last few months I have taken a bit of a hiatus in my writing. As much as I like to share the in and outs of my geekiness and curiosity about this world there are just times in life when the biggest comfort, just for … Continue reading Life Hiatus, Ready Player One and SDCC 2018
Author: quirksandcomrades
New babies, more babies
A few years ago I remember feeling a bit lonely because I was the only one in my group of friends who was pregnant, and then who had a baby. I remember wanting to talk about it often but at the same time feeling guilty about talking about such a boring topic for most people. … Continue reading New babies, more babies
Kids show: Gravity Falls
Oh Gravity Falls, a new obsession in our household. And when I say obsession, I mean we have been watching episodes over and over again for at least the last 2 months. Keep in mind, this is a 2 seasons only series, so by now we are pretty familiar with the show. I think I have watched … Continue reading Kids show: Gravity Falls
The wait for San Diego Comic Con 2018
This year's San Diego Comic Con will begin with it's preview night on Wednesday July 18th and at T-181 days for the convention some of us still need to plan for hotel, flights, and line buddies. Yes, don't forget your line buddies, they are what one the best parts of the convention and a priority … Continue reading The wait for San Diego Comic Con 2018
Happy 2018!
Dear 2017, you taught me lots and helped me a lot. Now, get out of my sight, just move, I don't want to see you... Have you ever have one of those days you wished you could live all over again? How about a year? No? Not ringing a bell? Good, me neither. That is … Continue reading Happy 2018!
To the Bone: Movie review
I was recently on a trip and decided to watch the movie "To the Bone" on my plane ride from San Diego. Netflix had released this movie on July 14th of this year and I really wanted to see it ever since I saw it announced a few weeks ago. As soon as I started … Continue reading To the Bone: Movie review
My favorite quote from SDCC 2017
"Life isn't always supposed to be happy, is just not the way it is, it doesn't really makes sense that way you know. There is good and bad, and learning to deal with all of this good and bad kind of creates this wholeness in you and that's what people are searching for, rather than … Continue reading My favorite quote from SDCC 2017
San Diego Comic Con Child Care in 2017
Hello everyone! I'm very happy to say that our favorite Comic Convention of the year is fast approaching. In 63 days we all have the ability, the right, hell, the obligation to geek out at the San Diego downtown convention center. (Sorry if you didn't get tickets, it sucks, I know) But for everyone who is going, woot woot! … Continue reading San Diego Comic Con Child Care in 2017
Book review: Girls and sex: Navigating the complicated new landscape by Peggy Orenstein
Peggy Orenstein does justice to adolescents everywhere with this book by examining the realities of sexual education in current times and their impact on young girls and women. The book describes a series of interviews she made to several young women about their sexual education and experiences, and examines how the American culture has dealt … Continue reading Book review: Girls and sex: Navigating the complicated new landscape by Peggy Orenstein
San Diego Comic Con Open Registration 2017
This year Open Registration has been announced for April 8, 2017. This will be open to everyone with a Member ID who has not yet buy a badge for Preview Night this year after 8:00am PST. After 9:00am PST the waiting room will close and participants will start to get randomly selected to buy badges. … Continue reading San Diego Comic Con Open Registration 2017