Continued from my previous post... Year in Review: Part 1
July:
I turned 29 this month. I took some time to reflect on starting my last year of being in my twenties and made a 30 Before 30 list. We spent more time exploring Sudbury and went for walks and swimming at the beach. I also had a table at ConBravo! this month. It was my first time at this con and I really enjoyed it!
August:
This month was super busy for me... we had guests come up to stay with us. We spent a lot of time outside, going for hikes or hanging out at the lake. I also received another awesome swap package! Fan Expo Canada was at the end of this month. It was a blast and I'm so excited for this year's con!
I received the best postcards in the swap package:
September:
The beginning of this month was spent squishing in the last bit of summer activities we could fit in... blueberry picking, Ribfest and celebrity-spotting at TIFF. I officially fell in love with audio books during this month and finished a few of them during this time. Autumn also showed up earlier than expected.
October:
This month was all about Halloween around here. I baked a bunch of Halloween and Autumn-inspired goodies, including Candy Corn M&M Cookies and Pumpkin Poke Cake! We went for a gorgeous hike at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. We ended up carving a pumpkin and also threw together last-minute Halloween costumes for a party.
November:
As soon as Halloween was over, I was in the Christmas season mindset. I decorated early, set up a Holiday Card swap on IGGPPC, and started my Christmas shopping. Winter arrived pretty quickly here. I wanted to live in big sweaters and just lots of layers! Before the really cold weather hit, I was able to wear my Pac-man leggings out a few times. I'm completely in love with them!
December:
I started the month off with some Etsy updates and a discount code for my shop. I finally showed off my amazing cross-stitch Wolverine necklace. I was in full-on Christmas mode and spent a lot of the month watching Christmas movies, drinking hot chocolate, baking, sending out Christmas cards, and checking out Christmas lights - including the Festival of Lights. I baked pies and lots of cookies! I had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family, which was the perfect way to end 2013.
I may do a Year in Review like this every year. Looking back and re-reading old posts make me realize how many amazing memories I made and how much fun I had during the past 12 months. It was a crazy busy and eventful year and I'm so grateful for all of it.
And I wanted to thank you for reading my blog, supporting me through comments on here and on all social media. The support I've received online has been incredible <3
I have so many plans, goals, and ideas for 2014. I'm very excited!
xo Jen
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Fan Expo Canada
Saturday, 31 August 2013
Last weekend was awesome! Fan Expo Canada was so great! The convention took over the entire building and it was crazy, insanely busy! I sold out of my Tardis, Star Trek and Adventure Time products by Friday. I felt bad that I didn't have any left for the Saturday and Sunday crowd. I'm definitely learning how much product I need to make and what fabrics to invest in. I have a good understanding and game plan for next year's show.
I also did a Fan Expo Canada Recap yesterday over at International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. You can check it out here. I met some members from the Geek Girl community which was super fun!
Here are some photos from my weekend but all of them are posted on my Facebook page.
My table in Artist Alley.
There were some crazy booths and displays throughout the convention floor. I was in awe over the Lego booth and I loved The Walking Dead display!
There was so much Doctor Who everywhere!
We even found a Tardis after the convention on Saturday in the park outside the convention centre.
I stalked celebrities and went to the Beverly Hills 90210 panel which was so much fun!
Daryl...
Glenn...
Jason Priestley and Luke Perry!
There were so many amazing costumes! Everyone came out in cosplay! I posted all my pictures from the weekend on my Facebook page. Check it out to see all the costumes!
Some purchases and freebies from Fan Expo!
It was such a fun, busy, and awesome weekend! Though I need a tiny break from sewing, I'm super pumped to start planning for the 2014 conventions!
If you came by my table over the convention weekend, thank you! And it was so nice meeting some online friends in person!
xo Jen
I also did a Fan Expo Canada Recap yesterday over at International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. You can check it out here. I met some members from the Geek Girl community which was super fun!
Here are some photos from my weekend but all of them are posted on my Facebook page.
My table in Artist Alley.
There were some crazy booths and displays throughout the convention floor. I was in awe over the Lego booth and I loved The Walking Dead display!
There was so much Doctor Who everywhere!
We even found a Tardis after the convention on Saturday in the park outside the convention centre.
I stalked celebrities and went to the Beverly Hills 90210 panel which was so much fun!
Daryl...
Glenn...
Jason Priestley and Luke Perry!
There were so many amazing costumes! Everyone came out in cosplay! I posted all my pictures from the weekend on my Facebook page. Check it out to see all the costumes!
Some purchases and freebies from Fan Expo!
It was such a fun, busy, and awesome weekend! Though I need a tiny break from sewing, I'm super pumped to start planning for the 2014 conventions!
If you came by my table over the convention weekend, thank you! And it was so nice meeting some online friends in person!
xo Jen
New Year
Monday, 31 December 2012
Happy New Year's Eve! I have to admit that I don't have any big plans for the evening. Adam works late so I'm spending the night on the couch watching Supernatural and maybe a chick flick until he gets home. It works out since not only have I been working non-stop for the last couple of weeks, but I've also caught a cold. My chest is on fire and my throat feels like it's been cut up so it's best for me not to speak much.
I spent some time over the weekend looking back at the last year and coming up with a list of goals for 2013 - both personal and professional things I'd like to work on and work towards.
2012 Recap:
It was a crazy year both personally and professionally. Adam graduated college and we made the big move back to Hamilton while he looks for a paramedic job. We were in Welland for only 2 years but it felt really strange coming back to Hamilton. I love being near my family and friends here but I do miss Welland, especially the canal and the walks we went on.
I had my most successful comic convention year yet which is why I started to keep better and precise track of the financial side of Sparklegirl. This is helping me to make better decisions on what shows I should and shouldn't do for the future. Etsy was also a big success this past year. The main reason why, I think, is from the advertising I've been getting from some amazing supporters through Facebook, twitter and other blogs.
2013 Goals:
Personal
* Fitness and Health - Since moving in September, I haven't kept up with my workouts. They've become sporadic and I'm not going for as many walks. I have noticed a big change in my energy level so between a workout schedule and getting my thyroid checked regularly, hopefully I can start feeling more energized this year.
* Sleep - I have never been one to get get a lot of sleep. I stay up way too late and then feel like a zombie in the morning when my alarm goes off. Over the last couple of weeks I have made a point of going to bed earlier than normal and I need to continue this. I can't function properly off of 5-6 hours sleep anymore.
* Decorate apartment - We are officially unpacked since moving. But there's still pictures to be hung and we need curtains in the spare room. I want to work on making this apartment our home and not just a layover place until Adam finds a paramedic position.
Professional
* Blog - I'm incredibly happy with my blog and I want to continue working on it throughout 2013. I want to change the layout slightly, add more blog links, and finally create a blog button for it. But I want to continue with the direction it has taken over the past 6 months or so. It's one of my favourite creative outlets.
* Crafts - Make more skirts! haha. Seriously though, I'm going to fill my Spring and Summer wardrobe with cotton skirts and I'm going to make sure I have some awesome ones for the conventions this upcoming year.
* Etsy - Update my shop monthly (it's so hard to do sometimes).
* Podcasts - I have been invited on a few podcasts and I kept putting it off because of my lack of microphone (and maybe my nerves). But I really need to get a mic that works and just get over my stage fright. I look forward to having conversations with these awesome people.
* Store Consignment - It's been a goal for the last couple of years, but I need this to be the year that I contact some stores about carrying my items.
* Conventions/Shows - I will be cutting out a few shows in 2013 that just weren't profitable enough for me in 2012. I am also applying to a couple of new shows that I've never done before and we'll see how that goes. And it looks like at Toronto ComiCon I'll be sharing a table with the guys from An Elegant Weapon. I have a feeling it'll be a really fun weekend with them.
This is just a snippet of some of the things I have in mind for 2013. I don't want to make this a huge post so I'm trying to keep it to the basic goals, plus I have a few things in mind I'd like to keep to myself until things get under way.
Thank you for your support this past year! I'm excited for 2013 to start!
xo Jen
I spent some time over the weekend looking back at the last year and coming up with a list of goals for 2013 - both personal and professional things I'd like to work on and work towards.
2012 Recap:
It was a crazy year both personally and professionally. Adam graduated college and we made the big move back to Hamilton while he looks for a paramedic job. We were in Welland for only 2 years but it felt really strange coming back to Hamilton. I love being near my family and friends here but I do miss Welland, especially the canal and the walks we went on.
I had my most successful comic convention year yet which is why I started to keep better and precise track of the financial side of Sparklegirl. This is helping me to make better decisions on what shows I should and shouldn't do for the future. Etsy was also a big success this past year. The main reason why, I think, is from the advertising I've been getting from some amazing supporters through Facebook, twitter and other blogs.
2013 Goals:
Personal
* Fitness and Health - Since moving in September, I haven't kept up with my workouts. They've become sporadic and I'm not going for as many walks. I have noticed a big change in my energy level so between a workout schedule and getting my thyroid checked regularly, hopefully I can start feeling more energized this year.
* Sleep - I have never been one to get get a lot of sleep. I stay up way too late and then feel like a zombie in the morning when my alarm goes off. Over the last couple of weeks I have made a point of going to bed earlier than normal and I need to continue this. I can't function properly off of 5-6 hours sleep anymore.
* Decorate apartment - We are officially unpacked since moving. But there's still pictures to be hung and we need curtains in the spare room. I want to work on making this apartment our home and not just a layover place until Adam finds a paramedic position.
Professional
* Blog - I'm incredibly happy with my blog and I want to continue working on it throughout 2013. I want to change the layout slightly, add more blog links, and finally create a blog button for it. But I want to continue with the direction it has taken over the past 6 months or so. It's one of my favourite creative outlets.
* Crafts - Make more skirts! haha. Seriously though, I'm going to fill my Spring and Summer wardrobe with cotton skirts and I'm going to make sure I have some awesome ones for the conventions this upcoming year.
* Etsy - Update my shop monthly (it's so hard to do sometimes).
* Podcasts - I have been invited on a few podcasts and I kept putting it off because of my lack of microphone (and maybe my nerves). But I really need to get a mic that works and just get over my stage fright. I look forward to having conversations with these awesome people.
* Store Consignment - It's been a goal for the last couple of years, but I need this to be the year that I contact some stores about carrying my items.
* Conventions/Shows - I will be cutting out a few shows in 2013 that just weren't profitable enough for me in 2012. I am also applying to a couple of new shows that I've never done before and we'll see how that goes. And it looks like at Toronto ComiCon I'll be sharing a table with the guys from An Elegant Weapon. I have a feeling it'll be a really fun weekend with them.
This is just a snippet of some of the things I have in mind for 2013. I don't want to make this a huge post so I'm trying to keep it to the basic goals, plus I have a few things in mind I'd like to keep to myself until things get under way.
Thank you for your support this past year! I'm excited for 2013 to start!
xo Jen
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