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clevermanka ([personal profile] clevermanka) wrote2015-02-20 10:19 am
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Sure shot

Five basic movements (shockingly, not from Breaking Muscle--thanks, [livejournal.com profile] splix for sharing that on Tumblr) to keep from being the bad sort of stiff.

I am so relieved that it's Friday I can't even tell you. So. Relieved. I've been going to bed at 9pm the past few nights and waking up just a bit before 7am. It's fantastic that I'm able to sleep that much, but I'll be happy when I don't need to sleep that much. We're boxing tomorrow, but I don't imagine I'll be doing much bag work, and sparring is out for a couple more weeks.



So much I want to do this weekend that I've put off for three weeks 'cos of the flu and recovering from the flu. Making a pair of commissioned bloomers, making some freeze-able food for some friends going through a rough patch, catching a movie (either Jupiter Ascending again or Kingsman for the first time), as well as all the normal weekend stuff--laundry, grocery shopping, food prep. All that while being conscious not to wear myself out and set myself back further with the healing process.

God. Bodies.

I'm also pulling together the final elements for the Sebastienne Moran cosplay I'm taking to 221B Con in April. I think it's gonna look pretty hot and scruffy (my favorite!). Wish my arms and shoulders were in the same shape they were this time last year but oh well (I can still sort of see my triceps when I flex them?). I'll be up to sparring with [livejournal.com profile] mckitterick by then, and maybe we can time a session so any arm bruises will be in fine form for the con. It would be so great if there were a Moriarty willing to take slashy pics with me. I feel like such a creeper, though, asking someone I don't know to do a suggestive photoshoot. I mean, how does one go about asking a near-stranger "Hey so I have this idea that involves us switching dominant/intimidating poses with each other because we all know Moriarty and Moran have a seriously fucked up relationship--wanna put that on film and share it with the entire internet?" One doesn't. At least not when one is me.

I might put some sneak peek pics of me in the costume up before the con. It's always good to get a test run of a costume, even when it's not terribly involved. Also, if we take pics in the back yard, I can pose with my rifle.

[identity profile] msmitti.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't wait to see your costume!

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I even found British desert camo pants on a military supply website!

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[identity profile] sherwood21.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the movement article. I can do some of those at work, so I'm going to try and incorporate some of that.

[identity profile] zitronenhai.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
There is always the possibility that you could hit it off SO HARD with a Moriarty that it would be all go, but yeah, that's remote. I hope it happens.

[identity profile] hdsqrl.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I was thinking: But what if someone approached YOU with that request? :D Make it happen, my friend. ;)

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
This Tumblr post (http://aicosu.tumblr.com/post/108242762995/fefetarin-i-want-my-name-if-you-cosplay-my) pretty much sums up my feelings on someone approaching me about cosplaying a slash couple.

[identity profile] saffronhare.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
*splorfle*

[identity profile] 1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooooh, sneak peek pics! :D I approve!

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Here's hoping there won't still be snow on the ground the week before I leave. Crouching in cold, wet grass with an AK is not my idea of a good time.

[identity profile] 1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Ugh, mine either! *fingers crossed*

[identity profile] splix.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 06:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh, that cosplay sounds devastating!

Always happy to share good stuff on tumblr. :D

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2015-02-20 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Wrecked old bra showing through old A-line shirt? Check.

British desert camo pants, cut off at the knee and washed in every load of laundry I've done since January 15? Check.

Ten-year-old combat boots? Check

Temporary chest tattoo of winged IOU graffiti? In Progress.

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Edited 2015-02-20 19:03 (UTC)

[identity profile] write-out.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Ooooh, can't wait to see that outfit! I'll cross my fingers for an amenable Moriarty.

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm also thinking about putting together a gothy punk Moriarty because fuck a bunch of too-old-to-cosplay-young-punks. I mean, I could even incorporate the same tattoo! =D

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
I haven't even read this post thoroughly cos TiredAfter12DaysOfWork.. but

I"M SO EXCITED!!!

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
haha! Exaxtly!

PS we need to find a range or place to shoot sometime this year!
PPS Cheezits, that is one Hot Couple!
Edited 2015-02-21 21:17 (UTC)

[identity profile] mckitterick.livejournal.com 2015-02-24 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
YES YES SHOOTING! Been way too long.

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2015-02-25 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
I have yet to shoot our seckrit weapon. I'm truly a little scared of it.

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2015-02-25 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a ratty ole Eastern Europe AK. :)

[identity profile] pointoforigin.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
The rifle will be the finishing touch.

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2015-02-21 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I mean, it's just silly that they wouldn't let me bring it on the plane. I'd promise not to load it. I wouldn't even ask to bring the bayonet!