SiliconSJ was a DREAM! I mean, one of the highlights of a Maker con like SiliConSJ is definitely the cosplay. And man was the cosplay game strong at this one. I was also particularly excited for this con, as I had been preparing for a couple weeks to share my Sandman / Dream cosplay (more... Continue Reading →
While we did not attend any Hall H panels this year at SDCC, we did spot some Hollywood celebrities at San Diego Comic Con this year. As fans it was super cool to be so close to people we love to watch on screen. While taking photos of celebrities at SDCC can be very hectic,... Continue Reading →
One of the amazing things about California is the variety of things to see, explore and experience. This weekend I was fortunate enough to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Wharf and historic Surf Museum. Santa Cruz is known as one, if not the, earliest place where surfing was introduced to North America. It's an iconic... Continue Reading →
World Con 76 went by like a flash! No World Con would be complete though without it's Masquerade, where World Con participants come up on stage and share/show costumes/cosplay of their own. BTW, my ALL time favorite was the Shard Plate Cosplay from the Storm Light Archive (included in the featured image above). I was... Continue Reading →
I was so excited to cover World Con this year! If you're not aware World Con is annual international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans held in a different city around the world. At this time, we're celebrating World Con 76! Also, World Con was highly recommended by game of thrones creator George R.... Continue Reading →
On Sunday I met a couple of my buddies and we went the San Jose Renaissance Faire! This was a bit more engaging part of my weekend as they had live jousting and lots of shops and and mini-shows. It was an excellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon: watching live jousting with some friends! Although,... Continue Reading →
I spent my Saturday at the Academy of Sciences and at Golden Gate Park. It's a beautiful museum with lots of exhibits, including large aquariums and some reptiles. Also, after the museum closed I took a stroll around Golden Gate Park. There was/is so much to see. Here's a look at some of my favorites... Continue Reading →
Post San Diego Comic Con I choose a nice relaxing way to spend my weekend, hiking Muir Woods! Muir Woods is part of Golden Gate National Recreational Area which is just North of San Francisco. It’s full of giant Redwood trees and I almost half expected an Ewok to pop out (these Redwoods are of... Continue Reading →
Enjoying the clear skies and summer weather at the Golden Gate Bridge. Date taken: June 29, 2018
So I was turned back by Park Rangers from Yosemite yesterday due to Forest Fires. Ended up taking an extended drive around the rolling hills of Northern California. Eventually took lunch along the scenic Dinosaur Point Boat launch, still fun! Here are some photos of my (mis)adventures!
