The state of the Marianne?

[stormkeeper_lovedoris]

 
I'm always happy when my BFF Ann does a "State of the Ann" post. 

I need to do them too. I am kinda hitting the challenge, though, that my life outside of fandom hasn't changed much lately and all is good? But I will try

State of the fandom is first though, because of course it is

- They announced more shows with Lydia/Kori/and Suzie! They are in October. Looks like it's a full-fledged US tour, OMG. Nothing announced for the Midwest though. So here's what I did and what my plan is....

...First I bought a ticket for the Atlanta show. It's early in the day and at a venue that has seats, so not sleeping on that. Also my sister doesn't live far from there. BUT later they announced there will be one in Pittsburgh the day before. (Also an early show at a venue with seats). Pittsburgh is Lydia's home base, and Kori is moving there this week to move in with her. I kinda want to do that one in addition or instead of. But before buying any more tix I am going to:

1. Wait to see if my fandom bestie can fly from her country here for these shows
2. Wait to see if they announce any Midwest dates

So gonna wait a bit. Thinking I PROBABLY can still get Pittsburgh tix later. Maybe

- As always, Kori's new vlog and IG posts are so sweet. I especially loved that a lot of the vlog was backstage at the show I was at on Sunday. Like another great memento of it


- I think I mentioned that Kori is always on Cameo (and always in the top 10 of ALL talent on Cameo, not just queens). Lydia uses it way less often and when she does open up Cameos, they sell out so fast. Got the alert today, booked a Cameo, and they were sold out literally a minute later. Wow. My fandom bestie is sad she didn't get one, but the message I put in is for her so I hope she'll like it.

Non-Fandom:

Did the Dems' table at the farmer's market today! We finally had a family meeting to start planning for our parents' dottage. I think I will go back on Prolific just to help fund my travel. And it's time to think of some good July date night options.

EDIT - I did go back on Prolific and already have $8 in my account from it.