My asthma hasn't been much of a problem (outside of wildfire season) in years so I didn't bring an inhaler to Japan. This is proving to have been a bad plan 😭

Today I learned a Don Quijote is so overstimulating it makes Disney feel like the Sensory Lounge by comparison

I am currently on a bullet train traveling approximately 300kph and wishing the US had high speed rail.

Having visited many countries and lived for a spell overseas: it's probably either chili cheese fries, restaurant ranch, or diet Dr pepper. Most of the other Best things about the US exist in some form in other places

I hope that Lancer crew is excited -- that aircraft is better equipped for foul weather flying than basically anything else that flies. I hope they're excited to show off that capability (most air shows & flyovers cancel for bad weather) and not nervous or annoyed.

Me: why am I suddenly coughing?? Big Sign: ACTIVE VOLCANO, persons with asthma may struggle. Oh.

Oh, no, this isn't the least bit terrifying.... 😰

Happy "our government sucked so we revolted that one time" Day to all Americans. I'm celebrating from Japan by eating what might be the best hot dog I've ever encountered.

You know you're from Seattle when packing both a raincoat and sunglasses *just makes sense*.

Tonight I put guava juice into a glass of sparkling wine and it's my new favorite cocktail.

Hey! I got mailbox money!! To be fair this happened days ago but I'm on vacation™️ and I'm not checking email regularly. Shout out to @notapipe.bsky.social for believing in the book of my heart and continuing to support all the authors in your stable. A+ small press. 💕 Forever in love.

DisneySea day 2 LFG

Fellow invisibly disabled & chronically ill friends: when in doubt, USE THE WHEELCHAIR. I felt like my mobility was good enough so I chose to do Disneyland on my feet yesterday .It was ok. So today I decided to do DisneySea on my feet... I lasted half the day. Just. Use. The. Wheelchair.

I've been here all of five minutes and have spotted two hidden Mickeys!

I'm in a car headed to Tokyo Disney and I am *vibrating* with excitement.

Japan vacation achievement unlocked: slept through an earthquake.

Konbini smorgasbord loading...

Where is this book, graphic novel, and Netflix series? Because I need it.

Japan vacation achievement unlocked: for the first time in my life I've had to take my shoes off *in a museum*.

NEW ELSA SJUNNESON BOOK INCOMING!!!

Who has two thumbs and managed to accidentally allergen-dose themself in the airline lounge 2 hours before their flight boards... ? 😮‍💨

I genuinely enjoy seeing people's airport outfits. It's fun & fascinating to see what people choose to wear for travel.

Buy small press books.

I am fully unpacked from Origins and the suitcases are put away. Time for some Netflix.

My literal only complaint about Origins is that I am a dumbass who forgot to call the hotel ahead of time to tell them I need an accessible bathtub so I wound up without one. I am so happy to see my giant tub....

Writers can do this, too. I have random notebooks and pens all over my world for this purpose.

Counting Crows: August and Everything After

Today I have discovered "non-Swiftie music appreciation accounts reacting to [and being destroyed by] loml TikTok and I am *sat*.

On the plane headed home. Once again TSwift is playing during boarding and the @alaskaairlines.bsky.social vibe is unmatched

That's a wrap on the con! What an incredible experience. So grateful for friends who mention my name in rooms where it matters. Especially to @jenniferbrozek.bsky.social 💕 Back in the room wearing sweatpants and no bra waiting for doordash. Perfection.

Y'all. I just got to do a durability test for Level Up Sabers and it was so much fun I CANNOT. If I ever decide to invest in a good saber, I will be buying one from Alan (also the rainbow blade is A+++).

As though Origins hadn't already been amazing, someone came to my table to tell me I look pretty. That's not a comment I get-- so it was a genuine thrill.

Figure out your favorites and VOTE! I have favorites & suggestions for some categories for people who are interested....

Today is the Columbus Pride Parade and the parade route passes right by the convention center. There have been people staking out their viewing spots for hours already. It warms my heart to see that in a Midwestern 'red' state (read: gerrymandered swing state) Pride is alive & kicking. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🤍🩵🤎🖤

This meeting is NDAd so I can't use nouns. But I need everyone to know I just exclaimed, "I am deceased; I DIED DEAD". When I can talk, y'all....

This show is so fun! I've had a blast already and I'm going to sell out of books

Achievement unlocked: I tipped so well the point of sale system literally asked me if I was sure about that 😂

I'm having a patty melt and hash browns scattered, covered, peppered and topped for the first time in over 20 years and the cook made me a waffle as a gift because I was so happy to be here

Y'all. I just got to my hotel and THERE IS A WAFFLE HOUSE 😍

The plane PA is playing Taylor Swift, I've got a mimosa and my notebook and I'm ready to get this trip off the ground. Alaska Airlines vibes are immaculate.

Am I having anxiety because my flight is delayed or did I just *go to town* on the unlimited complimentary espresso in the Alaska lounge? Inquiring minds want to know... 🤡

I'm checked in for my flight tomorrow -- and sadly will not be leaving from the new C Terminal. No Chili's for Manda

I am about to sing a three-hour show including "Golden", "Pink Pony Club", and "Vampire" and I woke up this morning with only about half of my voice. Careful warm up has given me access to more, but I'm definitely but at my best. Super grateful I took lessons & learned proper techniques....

Y'all. I don't spend much time over on the ex-twitter these days, but if you're not seeing Freddy From Germany's chronicle of his World Cup road trip, you're truly missing out.

I have never watched men's soccer before and I'm finally beginning to understand the whole "flopping" issue.

So excited to be headed to Origins Game Fair next week! Check out my panel schedule & say hi if you're around: www.thegingervillain.com/2026/06/12/o...

Woke up today still not able to reliably breathe. This is a PROBLEM. I have work to do, and a very full weekend. 😕

TFW you finally admit to yourself a nebulizer treatment is probably necessary and the damn thing helps almost immediately. Go figure....

Happy Pride to queer authors.

Reposting for ALL, and also for me. Because my love for RtV knows no bounds and I always want to donate.