Curiouser and Curiouser

I really have this strong urge to make a steampunk wedding dress. It's in my head. I know the shape, the bustline, the materials, everything. Made of yards and yards of off-white lace, gold gears, white roses, and pearls and clock hands and satin ribbon and all that frippery.

I can easily get my hands on these things. And with this kind of drive, I could probably finish the dress in a week or so.

My only issue is this: What do I do with it? I mean, it's a huge freaking dress. You don't wear those every day. Or ever. And I don't feel like letting it take up space in my house.

That's the only thing holding me back from making this gorgeous monstrosity. After I finish it... what then?

EDIT: It's done!

Driving him to RI for the weekend was the most stressful thing I've done in years, I think. Avoiding every pothole, refusing to go over a certain speed, yelling at crappy drivers and keeping the music low... I don't think that Baby, being a snake, has any particular musical preference, but still.

Mum loves him. Dad and TJ think he's pretty fun, though Dad still hasn't held him, and everyone has said how handsome he is despite the pre-shedding shabbiness. He loves his new hunk of driftwood and ceramic cave, but usually buries himself in substrate under the heat lamp or sleeps in my lap while I watch TV. Speaking of which, last night I got to watch the 1934 ( I believe) version of The Count of Monte Cristo. Very different from the book, but a good movie nonetheless.

The three of my family gathered around in fascination to watch me feed Baby just now. And he had no problem whatsoever eating! I was so proud. He's such a chill little guy.

And now that I think about it, Baby needs a name. He can't stay Baby forever. =)

I think I feel a poll coming on.

-H