I spent the day as a hipster in training and liked it.

I shouldn’t have postponed the story I was working on the other night. I lost track of my transition idea, so it will be put off until I can figure out a new one.

I should be taking this week off of posting on the blog, because the last week of each month is supposed to be dedicated to storyboarding the NaNoWriMo project. I feel bad though, not posting regularly last week, so I’ll make up for it this week.

I spent yesterday with my bestie nakamarama, KC. I met her at an anime event at our local mall years ago and I couldn’t wish for a better friend. She calls me out when I am being to negative for any reason and I can trust her to be truthful, even if it might not be what I want to hear. I completely adore her and everything about her. My day with her was exactly what I needed to feel recharged.

After I battled my way down the Turnpike and I-4, I arrived at KC’s parents’ house in the second twistiest housing development I’ve ever been in. To anyone who has ever lived in Ocala, The Silver Springs Shores still holds the first place. When I got inside, the first hug of the day was stolen by her parents’ big white boxer, Casper. This big old puppy was amazing. I spent a solid 10% of my time there just petting him.

Yes, I’m that person. I’m the pet greeter. To be honest, I love it when a dog is so excited that they jump up on me to say hi. I will forever call any dog around me puppy. Might even have that written on my tombstone, after I die of a great dane or mastiff suffocating me.

First place we hit up was this amazing Brazillian place called Giraffas. Really unique experiance in Florida, plus the lead waiter liked Pokemon. Next time I get a chance to go down, I’m bringing a Staryu and Starmie for KC to give to him.

After lunch, we went to Artegon Mall. This mall is like no other you have ever seen. With only a few big name stores inside, the rest of the mall is dedicated to small business owners and their wares. Predominantly artisinal creators, there was everything from handmade moroccan fashions to sustainably farmed honey. Art installations covered the walls, as well some buried away deep in the aisles of the shops. This is place that warrants several return trips, and time to spare. Not to mention money, as there is a massive comic and gaming shop called Gods & Monsters.

The day got really hot around this time, so we headed back to KC’s to avoid melting and rest. I dozed off during Space Dandy at some point. I was also introduced to Aggressive Retsuko, a new Sanrio property. Please go check it out.

When the day finally cooled down some, we hit up the Old Town car show and shops along the road. I took home some seriously cute swag, as well as having the greatest breadsticks I have ever eating.

So rambling and disjointed tonight. I have dozed off twice typing this, so I am calling it a night, lovelies.

Talk to ya later!