The Efforts of a Scientist and Compulsive Crafter

In related news, stress test part 2 begins! #beelife #hairthing #craftlife #stresstest https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1HV9plJGg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16fqy9q2wyiqm

Costume change done! Hopefully someone will be willing to get some better pictures at the other end. There is A Lot going on here. :) #gavinparty #yuleball #harrypotter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1FTJllxNc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n8rod0c8p7js

From my mercifully later-than-usual commute this morning, I give you 40 seconds of clouds doing their cloud thing really fast. (In real time, I was just surprised at the speed) #cloudwatching #earlymornings #timetobealive https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqzx-mbl57W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xlh0d1e8m6da

A few of my new coworkers. Some of them are serious nerds! Check out that Harry Potter cosplay. Nerd. #bunniesofinstagram #worklifebunnies https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyQ_xsFtDQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pfsrb3nx91jp

During wardrobe change on the bus, I lost the bee at the end of the stick. (They were from my bouquet at my wedding.... a million years ago, and hold a good bit of sadness, so I can lose one without my heart breaking) and I was planning to change out the stick anyway, but the comb held up remarkably well to rain, fiddling, clothing change, and at least one bus-grab, so I am clearing this as a preliminary success! #beelife #makerlife #stresstest https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtLRHDlr4r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12sq5m1tc8rfa

Losing structural integrity, but that is likely the nature of putting it up the way I did. I do not blame the pin for my silly hair. #makerlife #beelife #stresstest https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsnZjGlffC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=117yuo6na3l23

Babee got her first TB test today, and was supposed to get ID pictures, but the machine is broken, so behold my strange idea of professional dress! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsOQmhFkPr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bzqfbnp3rnmm

Field test, hour one. The end broke off of the stick. This just confirms a real stick rather than sculpey is preferable. Holy lions it is hard to photograph the back of my head. Also, this is a high degree stress test, looking at whether it can actually hold hair, not just be decorative. #makerlife #beelife #stresstest https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsFhOLl8-N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r7d32wtkbe6j

Surprise evening off was supposed to be video games, but then this came into my head, and its creation was required. I'll be testing it out tomorrow to see if it holds up. It is sculpy over a wire skeleton. #beelife #honeycombhair #bees https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqnZeLlMDT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18q2a5wjylsl2

On my way to the dresaded GRE thanks to @lifelvlup and covered in as many layers of comfort from @writerlybliss and @foxtongue as I could muster. Also is my post dye selfie. I forgot to line my hairline with Vaseline, but somehow... Hopefully that was not my success for the week. #purplehair #greprep #friendshield https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqm52YHF2vp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=he904sqs3dwj

My GRE study buddy reminds me to stop and smell the kitties. She has been my warm, purring constant all day, with Dr. Waffles taking over in the evenings, making sure I get fed, bringing me his favorite mouse, then curling up behind my knees so I have to sleep. I don't know what I'd do without these two. #catsofinstagram #mollybee #greprep https://www.instagram.com/p/BqlLHyFFM7y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rp3ju6c1erlm

Welp, @foxtongue this is the kind of quality dining experience you've now signed up for! <3 #catsofinstagram #mollybee #veganicecreamforcats https://www.instagram.com/p/BqjSx07l4z-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=79g2mrdhxoc4

Took a short break from studying to paint myself a new wand. I made the body a few days ago, but just finally caught the time to paint it. I lost my old one at the TriWizard Drinking Tournament a few months ago, but it was time for an upgrade anyway. So now I am for real almost ready for the Yule Ball! #wizardry #magicwand #nerdlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdYzErlJs6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pphjv867fa9t

Seriously this cat. Where did he even get that string while I wasn't paying attention? #catsofinstagram #drwaffles https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZGjI6B2l4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lvohk8iln5dc

Doctor Waffles in Repose. Illustrating this last couple weeks. Everything feels broken and angry and sad, but sometimes I get to (snore loudly) I mean, sleep with my head near the heat vent and feel lovely while everything around me is broken and angry. I am so tired, but I've got this big bork, who will inevitably sleep on my sprained ankle tonight, but I love him anyway. #drwaffles #catsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqY-0NShNeP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5epz6ylutqfk

Sound up for my favorite love story at the zoo! #woodlandparkzoo #wpz #siamangs https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNqn02lVfb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fd3kl72k6tuc

Nursing a stress-fever with this cuddle bug makes me feel like I am at least doing Something right. This little old lady is my absolute sweetheart, every few minutes achieving a new position that melts my heart. #catsofinstagram #seniorcatlove #mollybee https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBtE_SBkWN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q60hgqp4zjgp