In the beginning

So here we go, my first SCA blog and my first posting. I intend to use this blog to document the projects I undertake, complete, fantasize about, or just want to love/ hate on. I might also flap a little about where I am, the people I hang out with, my friends and family, and general SCA stuff. What I *wont* be doing is gossiping, posting about people in a negative way, or posting stuff that isnt really SCAish in nature. This is for my reenactment life, not my mundane life......reading about the life and times of a fledging beautician learning the ropes of a busy hair salon just isnt as thrilling.

My goals for my persona:

1) I have *got* to fill my closet again. All of my Caid clothes are just awful.....all over the place persona-wise since back then, I was all about Rustam's success, not neccessarily my own. Yeah, I was the Lady of a Knight, but I sure as hell didnt dress like one. But then again, I was 23 years old and clueless. I need new clothing, preferably all linens, summer wools, and silks, that fit my Burgundian persona. Oh, and hats. Must have hats. Big, big hats.

2) I need to find a place to do my stained glass work. My dinky little apartment and patio just isnt going to cut it.

3) I want to start making a name for myself here as a skilled costumer and glazier......so basically, that means coming out, showing up in full 'regalia' and presenting my work in the best light I possibly can.

Starting out here in Bryn Gwylad with absolutely no one to speak for me, essentially making a name for myself without any help from outside sources, is going to be a daunting task. This place is devoid of households, almost anti-household in fact, and if there are peers about interested in taking students, they are either not playing or havent noticed me yet. Im a little intimidated, honestly. Just goes to show how much I did lean on Rustam during our time together.....because he was a peer, I didnt have to do much, all I had to do was drop his name or be seen on his arm or at his field when it was fighting a tourney, and my place was set. Here in Bryn Gwylad, I have no knight to escort me, no fighter to admire from the sidelines, no peer or mentor to speak well of me to strangers. Im totally on my own. Its going to be an interesting journey to say the least, not to mention a time of personal growth. No more letting others make my name for me....

Lysts is the next large event that Ill be attending, and most likely Ill be going alone. The event after that is Queen's Champion where I will be presenting a gift to Her Majesty on behalf of the Autocrat staff. Im hoping to make a positive showing at both, and start earning some reknown for myself. I just hope I dont blow it or come off as too much of a prude. I haven't enjoyed 'flirting' in a long time, and I fear Im severely out of practice.