TeamSD: Adventures of Lawyer Girl and Demian Man

Herringbone Linen Tank Dress and Stretch Knit Denim Tank Dress from Bebe

So far I’m pretty surprised at how consistent I have been with updates. On the other hand, all TWO of them were comic book related things and as I likely won’t be going to another comic book convention until February 2010, we might be in trouble with my post count.

Anyways, SuperCon was an okay show this year. They had a lot of pretty cool names on the list and I managed to grab a few pieces. Unfortunately, the Adam Hughes disappointment still continues. I’ve been getting on his convention list since 2004 and have nothing to show for it yet. Well, I’m going to try to stay positive and hopefully I’ll get one next year!

So before I get into the pieces I got, I just wanted to mention, pretty much every time I drag Jaci to a comic book convention, I need to take her shopping to appease her. Normally it’s pretty terrible, but we made a quick stop at Anthropologie, perhaps my most hated store because #1 I don’t get it…is it old? is it new? is it just really expensive? and #2 its very perfumee, smelly and is terrible for my allergies. However, she got something I semi approve of =P

ZING! Maybe next year we’ll pick up the letters h4x. =P

So, far my pictures here I think I’ll be sticking with Picasa for awhile (or at least until I hit their 1GB storage…which isn’t that much all Google things considered),.

The piece I got include (larger thumbnails below):

• a SuperGirl piece from Whilce Portacio. Pretty stoked about this piece. Whilce is one of the original founders of Image Comics and is most  known for his work on Punisher, X-Factor and more recently Spawn.
• A quick sketch from Travis Charest of his original character Spacegirl
• Another Supergirl piece from Joe Benitez
• A quick sketch from Humberto Ramos of Supergirl
• And finally a commission from Eduardo Risso of Supergirl
• pending I got on Talent Caldwell’s list first thing but he had artists block on it so he said he’ll aim to finish it this Friday.

** POST CON UPDATE **

So kind of funny story. One of my co-workers heard of my sadness about yet another lost chance at my Adam Hughes commission so on Monday when I came to work I was welcomed with a nice surprise. Not an Adam Hughes piece, but a Calestar Original Punisher!!!111 Bam! Demian out!

In typical fashion, I have totally flaked on documenting our amazing trip to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Ningbo.  In sum, though, we had a great time – way better than we expected, given the very compressed schedule – and got to spend some quality time with Demian’s family.  In fact, it’s probably one of my favorite trips we’ve ever taken.  It’s been about 12 years since the last time I’ve been to Hong Kong, and it’s so much different experiencing the city as a 25-year-old than as a 12-or-13-year-old.  I think the thing I like best about Hong Kong is that it is the perfect mix of old and new – it embraces the ancient and rich Chinese culture, while celebrating the new and modern.  I loved that in Hong Kong, it’s cool to be Chinese.  I feel like I don’t get a lot of that here, especially food-wise.  Here, we have trendy Vietnamese, Japanese, Spanish, and more recently, Indian restaurants.  Even hot dogs are experiencing a renaissance.  Aside from the recently opened Heaven’s Dog (Charlie Pham’s new joint in S.F., which I’ve yet to try), I feel like we’re stuck with either Mr. Chau’s or the Flower Lounge.  It’s so different in Hong Kong, where you can eat Chinese every day, for every meal, but still experience variety and something new, whether it’s cuisine or decor.

Plus, the shopping in Hong Kong is rad.  It’s definitely more expensive than it was 12 years ago (Giordano – why hast thou forsaken me???), but you can still get pretty terrific deals if you (or your husband’s aunt or cousin hehe) knows where to go

That said, here are my bullet-pointed highlights of our trip – less for you, the reader, and more for me, so that I remember where to go when we (inevitably!!!) return.

Airline: Cathay Pacific: No reclining chairs (?!?!), but excellent on-demand entertainment center

Hotel: Langham Place (Long Ho Zhao Deem, Wongkok): Comfy rooms, FREE internet access in business center!, English TV, and close proximity to delightful street food vendor, Langham Place Mall, and subway (*thumbs up*)

Day 1

• Lei Garden: Great dim sum in a posh setting; best BBQ pork I’ve ever had
• Ladies’ Market (Mongkok): Outdoor market – not the best, but still pretty good for souvenirs
• Times Square (Causeway Bay): Mushroom village (!) and designer stores
• Beverly Island and Trendy Zone (Causeway Bay): Cheapo ladies’ clothes – yeehaw!

Day 2

• Nobu Hong Kong: Great location by the habor, generous portions, and foie gras roll; satisfying, but not earth-shattering
• Midlevels Travelator (so steep!) and Cicada Bar (where everyone knows Victor’s name)
• Harbor Boat Trip: Windy but entertaining light show!
• Hutong: Seriously out of this world Chinese dining experience; ironwork birdcages everywhere, beautiful red hot chili crab dish – we have to go back…HAVE TO
• Night Market: Where was this???  It was awesome!  Hooo pang!

Day 3

• Return to HK from Shanghai (best siu lom bao ever) and Ningbo (family time!)
• Peking Garden: Another great traditional Chinese restaurant (nice carpets!), noodle making, delightful dessert that I can’t remember…darn…
• Or did we go to the Night Market this night?  Dang…it’s starting to fade…

Day 4

• The epic final day
• G.O.D.: “Ikea of Hong Kong” is such an understatement; old-school Hong Kong made COOL
• Xi Yan: Terrific lunch place; healthy and flavorful Chinese fod
• Some amazing bar/lounge near Sushi Kuu – LOTS of Rod Stewart on the speakers (AWESOME)
• Sushi Kuu: The dish that made me love food again (cold poached egg, uni, and ikura); sushi chef is Auntie Vivi’s tenant!; Victor eating that AWFUL PLUM; so much food…SO MUCH ALCOHOL…AAAHHHH!
• Zuma: I can’t believe we ate the whole damn thing (towering inferno of dessert)
• Savva: Best freaking view of Hong Kong

For pictures, check out my two-part Facebook album!

1.  He took me shopping yesterday (albeit against his will) to go find a dress that I randomly decided that I have to have.  And that I ultimately decided to buy online lol.

2.  He put together our new Scandinavian Designs console table this weekend:

3.  He uploaded our slideshow from the wedding reception so that I could share with some soon-to-be-brides who are planning for their big day.

4.  While I was sleeping last night, he (without my even asking) fixed this stupid Google re-direct virus that had infected my computer and was making all my Google searches lead me to advertising links.

++++

Unrelated to why Demian is awesome-o, I made lasagna last weekend!  I was very proud of myself because it took forever and made me feel very domestic: