Intro: Lars

First up in character introductions: the walrus in I Draw Walruses, Lars! He really did come about during an art class project.  We had to make papier-mache masks of any character we wanted.  I decided to take inspiration from Shel Silverstein and create a walrus with braces.  From here, Lars was born. I would often… Continue reading Intro: Lars

Time to Hide Away

Almost word for word what happened.

And we’re back! Took a quick break to recuperate from Inktober, but now, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. And yes, I did go to my first Anime Convention a couple weekends back.  Truly an experience, and a really fun one at that.  The costumes that people wore were amazing –… Continue reading Time to Hide Away

Huzzah!

Huzzah indeed.

Well. Somebody went to Philadelphia this past week.  And that somebody had a grand old time. The last time I was in Philly, I believe I was 18.  Didn’t really get to do a whole lot of tourist stuff – was mostly there to see my brother march in the Thanksgiving Day parade in the… Continue reading Huzzah!

London’s Calling

I'm sure she wouldn't mind TOO much...

Mom’s heading off to England for a choir tour tomorrow.  I’m only mildly jealous, as you can see.  Dad and I are going to miss her, I wish her safe travels and the best of times – and I really really wish I was going. Last time I was in England, I was 9 and… Continue reading London’s Calling

Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Epilogue

Eliza's doing what I wish I could've done post-trip: nap for hours.

Yes, yes, I know. Technically, the road trip is over now.  The car has been unpacked for the final time, the AC is working overtime to cool down the house, and you’re actually sleeping in your own bed tonight.  What more is there to be done? As it turns out, plenty. It’s time for the… Continue reading Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Epilogue

Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: The Trip Home

The two things you do on the way home: sleeping and anticipating being at home.

It’s been a few days now since you’ve arrived in Colorado.  You’ve partied it up, bonded with your relatives’ dogs, and basically been having a grand old time on vacation.  But now, as with all things, it must come to an end.  And so begins the final part of your road trip: the journey home.… Continue reading Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: The Trip Home

Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Your Destination!

Potato salad, dogs, and birthday parties. Yep, that just about sums it all up.

4 days.  9 states.  Who knows how many miles. You drive across the scrubby Colorado landscape, the Rockies rising out of the mist to greet you.  You wind your way through a brightly colored neighborhood, pulling into your aunt and uncle’s driveway.  Exhausted, you drag yourself and your luggage out of the car – which… Continue reading Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Your Destination!

Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Visiting Friends

Don't lie - you'd be acting the exact same way if you got to hold a baby sea otter.

Aside from checking out new places, road trips are a great time to reconnect with old friends who you haven’t seen in ages.  You may have been merely chatting with them on whatever social media platform you were on when – ding! – the idea hits you.  You might ask, “Where are you guys?”  Upon… Continue reading Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Visiting Friends

Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Food

Panera's local enough, right? All those eating clean and fresh ads...?

Uh-oh. You’ve been on the road for the while now, and everyone’s starting to get a little cranky.  A bit of snapping here, a little sullenness there – the mood has definitely taken a turn.  This can mean a couple of things.  One is that you guys have grown sick of each other.  The other… Continue reading Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Food

Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Museums

First Division Museum at Cantigny: if you're out in the Chicago area, GO SEE IT.

If you’re planning a road trip, please keep in mind that not only are you heading off to some set destination, but that you are also giving yourself a massive opportunity.  A chance to stop at places along the way that you ordinarily wouldn’t have the opportunity had you not decided to undertake this trip.… Continue reading Drew’s Steps to Road Trips: Museums