cornerofmadness

was a lot of fun but crowded. Dear god. I also got the brilliant idea to potty at the casino on the way up and get my player's card renewed. Almost no one was there (also there would be portapotty's at the fest and I try anything I can to avoid those) so that was a good call.

It was in Franklin Park (where that conservancy is, ELD), a green lung of the city. I had to park far away. I knew that but the shuttle bus was unexpected, blue and white with the word Jamboree on it (I forget which one) but I mention it because this is the first time I've ever seen a bus with ALL the seats ripped out and replaced with park benches welded along the sides. There was also something on the bus I haven't seen in a while. Diversity (my area is 98.5% caucasian)

There were a lot of junk stalls. And I do mean junk. Lots of Indian/Asian clothing in sizes I couldn't even be bothered to look at and jewelry that was similar to what I have (or I wasn't in the mood or something since i bought nothing). I did find something cool for christmas for friends. The heat was way more than they said (I had jeans on since it was supposed to be in the 60s). Even the Indians were complaining and I figure if people from India are hot...

I was somewhat disappointed in the food. The stalls said cambodia, viet nam, etc etc but very few had something you couldn't find in any old Chinese restaurant. I did get bubble tea though. However, since there were SO many people to fight through and no place to sit but at the dance ampitheatre, I waited until I returned to the casino for dinner.

I did get to see some Chinese, Thai and Korean dancers. I really liked the sword and fan dances.

Watched some martial arts.

Bought stuff that I didn't need, like a tea pot which I think is only decorative (the sales person's English was questionable) and I bought a Japanese Boxwood Bonsai that I love and funny thing is they're from HERE. I commented on it and she asked where I was and I named the college. She's the one doing the interior decorating for Wood hall. Small World. Speaking of small worlds when I was on my way up, I stopped for gas and a co-worker and her husband were on their way back to Jackson from Columbus.

I also got a henna tattoo speaking of wastes of money.

I went back to the casino for a slice of pizza and some game time. Won some money on a Twilight rip off and Princess Bride machines and went home only 10$ down. I didn't stay too long. The heat sapped my will to live.

Also, I'm learning that I really might have to go on an atkins like diet which depresses me. My sugar didn't behave at all today.

Oh and I need to write this down before I forget, a new character is in my head and this bumper sticker works for his job, religion and geekiness. May the Forest be with you.