My first trip to San Diego Comic Con was three years ago, in 2012. Back then, I was a "full-time" tech writer working from home and I was writing freelance (emphasis on free) for Gaming Angels. My fellow con-goer, Erin, and I agreed to go as it was on our bucket list, so to speak. We wanted to experience this massive geek con at least once. We both went on Wednesday, and by … [Read more...] about San Diego Comic Con is a Lot Like Childbirth
E3 is Not a Vacation
I admit that I am blessed in so many ways when it comes to my job. As much work as it really is, I can say that yes, I am paid to do the two things I absolutely love: write and play video games. One such perk I also get is the ability to attend E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the biggest video game trade show in the United States. This year marked my fifth year to go, … [Read more...] about E3 is Not a Vacation
Loss of Focus
I had recent conversation with a friend where we discussed how there was no way we knew what we wanted ten years ago, much less when we were teenagers. As I thought about where I was ten years ago, it's really shocking at how much is different. Ten years ago, I was still a paralegal working for a med mal defense law firm that no longer exists. I was still thinking that law … [Read more...] about Loss of Focus
Now That We Know Who the New Thor is…
When I heard that Marvel was going to swap out Thor Odinson for a female Thor, I was half curious and half annoyed. Was this going to be a half-assed attempt at being patronizing? Or is this just time for the torch of Thor to be passed on and it happens to go to a woman? I subscribed after a good friend of mine said the first issue was really, really good. And it's true; for … [Read more...] about Now That We Know Who the New Thor is…
The Top Questions I Get About Walking Half Marathons
I've been walking half marathons since 2012, and I really have my Mom to thank for the inspiration. She started walking them at one point and when she told me she was, I was surprised because I had never thought about it. To be frank, I'm sure not many have. Who would think about walking a race that thousands of people run? As I've been walking them, I've learned that walkers … [Read more...] about The Top Questions I Get About Walking Half Marathons