When Did I Become A Fangirl?

If you haven't figured out yet that I'm an incurable Sherlock (BBC), Hannibal (NBC), Harry Potter, Star Trek, or Avengers fangirl, don't worry, there is still time. I've been busy with my sister visiting from Mexico, but wanted to post a video with some thoughts.



This is a smart and funny video that illustrates an event that happens in fandom circles I don't understand and that peeves me.

I am a married almost 21 year old woman. I plan on having kids (not that soon). I don't get home some fans use those things as an excuse to leave the fandom. You can leave the fandom because your priorities changed: Your family is number one and you have no time for other things. For someone who is truly immersed in the fandom, being married and having children isn't a hindrance, but a chance to express your fangirl nature in other ways, for example:

1. Tardis PJ's for your toddler.
2. Harry Potter themed marriage.
3. Attending conventions as the Loki Family.
4. Having a movie/tv marathon with your kids (if it's appropriate for them).
5. Making meals based on your favorite source material.
6. Fanfiction can be written by anyone of any age, marital status, or amount of kids.

If you REALLY consider yourself a fangirl, it is a way of life. That will never change. If you abandon it after getting married and having children, then you were never really a fangirl to begin with.

CUMBERBITCH FOR LIFE!!!

When Did I Start Packing?

So this weekend, with the help of my parents, I was able to pack 8 boxes in 4 hours time. Not bad in my opinion. How about labeling boxes? I didn't want to have some boring system so I made this:

Will Graham (NBC): Fragile Paper Related

But seriously, little Graham Cracker is fragile...

Tony Stark (Avengers): Fragile Tech Related

I know I fear my tech breaking...

Khan (Star Trek Into Darkness): Fragile Collectibles/Glass Related

But you sure can break these boxes...

Hannibal (NBC): Kitchen Items

Mmmm, spleen! 

Spike (Buffy): Bedroom Items

It's called pillow talk, honey.

Watson (BBC): Bathroom Items

That's bullshit, and bullshit belongs in the bathroom.

Damon (The Vampire Diaries): Living Room Items

I'm sorry...Spike already called the bedroom.

Loki (Marvel): Mixed Box of Items

Happy to be throwing a wrench in the organization, I see...

I think it's more fun this way, plus I get to doodle on boxes, and confuse the living hell out of people. 

"Adela, where does this box go?" 

"Hannibal needs to go to the kitchen or he'll get cranky."

"What about this one?"

"We have to open Loki, he's a cluster-fuck."

"Where should I take Will Graham?"

"Careful with him...he's sensitive."

When Did I Start With Gateway Drugs?

I stayed up until about 4:30 am today. Originally I had intended to sleep around midnight. This is basically what happened:

1. Tumblr is a gateway drug: Started innocent enough. I was just looking for pictures of "Loki". Then it turned into "Tony Stark and Loki". 

   

   Glorious hotness....

2. Then I remembered "Sherlock and Watson". I need season 3 of Sherlock (BBC).

   

   That's me when I watch the show.

3. Benedict reminded me of one of my new favorite searches: Khan and Kirk.
   

   

   Now when you say everything....

4. To which I realized I hadn't looked up "Hannibal and Will Graham" in a while. Come to think of it I need to finish the season...

   

   HIS BODY IS READY!!!

5. On that note I also hadn't looked up "Spike and Buffy" for a long time either. I should start watching their episodes together. 

   

   The chemistry is so evident.

It was a blur of pictures, gifs, fanfiction, and Netflix. 

God Bless America!

When Did I Find Time To Write This?

There is a lot going on this month for me, and it's all demanding my attention. Don't worry, I didn't forget my Hannibal (NBC) Episode 2 poem.

"Holy Shiitake!"

Written by: Adela M.

Will Graham you shot down

That killer Hobbs plenty

Did it in his kitchen as your

flashbacks remind me.

For his daughter Abigail

you feel responsibility

Confiding in Dr. Lecter

How bad could that be?

That red head blogger Freddie

She's one sneaky bitch

If she doesn't tread more carefully

She'll end up in Lecter's knish

Somewhere in this episode

there were some gross bodies

covered in yucky fungus

by a pharmacist crazy

Will Graham takes the shot

saving young Abby

he really should be asking 

"Who is saving me?"

This episode was fantastic. The spotlight isn't on Hannibal, but rather on Will and how Hannibal is eerily able to connect with him and enable him. The "murderer" this week was brilliant in a creepy psycho way that doesn't help me trust my local Walgreen's anymore...

So this weekend I'll be working on the clothing aspect of my cosplay more heavily now that the hammer is finished. Wish me luck everyone!

Oh, by the way, Shiitake reminds me...

When Did I Start Depending On Technology?

So, at my job, Fridays are a pretty big deal. Not because it's the last day of the work week,  because that is Saturday, but because we tend to get a lot of traffic via people walking in, emailing, and calling us. You know what is the worst on a Friday? No. Internet.

Yes, I did. Our Internet not only keeps the 2 computers in the office useful, but also keeps our intercom system working, and our office phone. So in a business that is nothing without Internet or phone, you can imagine how we felt yesterday.

But now it is Saturday, and I hoped to walked in 100% back up and running. However, the phone is still not working. At this point I'm thrilled Internet is at least back, but it's not good for us loosing calls on such an important day for renting like a Saturday.

Oh, side note, I saw Hannibal Episode 2 yesterday, and you can expect my poem review tomorrow. I'll talk to you guys then!

When Did I Start Making Props?

Good morning all, and Happy Tuesday! It is a bit glum here in Chicago; rainy and gray, and just how I like it. Sorry for the silence Monday, but I was enjoying my day off from work.

So let me update you on my C2E2 costume: the props! I had only 1 real prop in mind for the Harley Quinn outfit I'm going to do, and that is 2 hammers.

Aren't they marvelous? Not finished of course, but they are really taking shape. I'll have a (fingers crossed) finished product to show you Thursday morning, but what do you think of them so far? I've never done anything like this before.

On another note, I've decided to keep at my Hannibal (NBC) review poems. Although I don't watch the shows the day they air (Thursdays) I figure I'll do it every Sunday so it gives everyone time to see it. Sound fair?

So I'm one episode away from finishing Sherlock's second season on BBC, and what a wild ride it has been. If you haven't started watching, go to Netflix right now and catch up on season 1 and 2. You'll be dying for the Sherlock experience to last much longer than 3 episodes a season. Did I mention I have "Cumberbatch Fever"?

When Did I Start Forgetting Promises?

It's true, I forgot I had promised you all a poem on Saturday, so I'll just has to mix it in with the original plan I had for the blog today, which was a Hannibal premiere (NBC) review.

"Will & Grace Hannibal"

Written by: Adela M.

Will Graham I am impressed

With your strange abilities

Empathizing with viscous killers

You still give me weak knees.

You are so much more

Then you are letting on

But Dr. Lecter knows this

He won’t just play along.

He pushes all your buttons

Whose side is he on

Will solves the case all the same

But in the end who is to blame?

Episode one is finished

And my conclusion is

That Dr. Lecter William Graham

Are destined to be best of friends!

So there you have it folks, I love the character of Will, so disturbed by his own "creativity", and enter Dr. Lecter who is the ice cream on the pie, completing our psycho duo. Can't wait for next week, maybe they will hold hands, they've already had breakfast together.

Quick update if you haven't noticed. I have tabs at the top of the blog now!

1. Blog Entries: Just my humble blog posts.
2. C2E2 2013 Pictures: This is where I'll post all the con pictures end of April.
3. My Pandora Music Feed: Wanna see what I'm listening to? There.

When Did I Get Obsessed With Hannibal?



I think the first time I saw a Hannibal Lecter movie was when I was a high school freshman. It was "Silence of The Lambs". I watched the movie probably not even realizing there was a book or that it was the second film in the series. I don't think I even saw the whole thing, but it left me very intrigued. So a couple years later, when the subject of Hannibal came up, I decided to rent all 4 movies in 'chronological' order in that universe; Hannibal Rising to Hannibal.

I came to a verdict pretty quickly that the character of Hannibal Lecter was not only unforgettable, but I empathized deeply with him, and even kinda thought the young version of him was a bit attractive. In any case, I rewatch the films on an annual basis it seems, but I've never read any of the books. I've decided that should change this year, and here's why:

NBC is turning the novel 'Red Dragon' into a series (hopefully there will be an audience larger than just me to keep it going). The promos have looked promising, and the final trailer above solidified my want to see it. I'm not too thrilled with the choice of Hannibal because:

1. He isn't Anthony Hopkins, but who is?
2. He lacks the quirky fun / insanity vibe I got from the film version of Lecter.

But, I do approve of the actor for the sole reason I'm glad they didn't pick some 'hot' actor who we are too comfortable seeing everywhere. This role needs to be someone sexy in the brain, aged and rough around the edges, and who we aren't too familiar with.

Have you seen any of the Hannibal Movies? Read any of the books? Looking forward to the show? Tell me what you think, readers.