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30 Days of Nerdy Hair
Day 11 – Dorothy Today’s inspiration is Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. A most beloved classic!! The key here is the french braid. Now I have no idea how to teach french braiding. And not for lack of trying. To be honest, for the longest time, the french braid eluded me. Until one night…
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Where I’d be if I wasn’t where I am…
Yesterday, Orlando, FL saw the start of Star Wars Celebration VI. And oh how I wish I was there this weekend. I’ve been to the past 3 celebrations. And if you’ve never been then stop what you’re doing and book the first plane you can get to Orlando cause it’s pretty much mecca for the…
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Twachtman Family Christmas
Christmas is swiftly approaching. For many this means decking the halls, trimming the tree, shopping for gifts, planning the holiday meals, booking travel, etc. This is all true for my family as well. But most importantly for us is preparing our Christmas costumes. Past family Christmas themes have included Harry Potter and The Chronicles of…
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Lessons I Learned from NY Comic Con 2011
Lesson 2: Leave your inhibitions at the door Whether it’s wand dueling, puppet construction, the costume contest or a Just Dance exhibit, convention activities are endless. There’s no use getting embarrassed! We’re all the same here. From comic book fans to movie fans. From avid readers to devoted gamers. A nerd is a nerd is…