Comicon 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Bro went to class with me today! (He drove me to class, whilst I rested my tired eyes.)
I was so sleep-deprived that each time I closed my eyes for 5 seconds, I would enter instantly into the dream phase known as REM. The first dream image I remember is that of a tropical paradise. The only thing I could see was a sliver of sunset, water on the horizon, but I was situated in some type of underground cave. The other dream image I remember is someone wearing red and black handing me a drink (in a reddish tinted room). I was going to reach for the cup, but I woke up after that.
I was sooo utterly proud of him! He actually answered a few questions and impressed my professor. (This is, of course, attributed to ABL :D.) Basically, a guest speaker came in to talk about the 4 P's of Marketing: price, position, place, and promotion. The speaker asked the audience what those P's were and Bro listed them with ease!! Such a proud Sis, I am.
During breaktime, the professor asked how old Bro is and then said that he's very sharp and bright. That was a great compliment. I beamed with pride for Bro.
After class, Bro drove me most of the way to San Marcos, but then I took over. I got lost briefly, then had dinner at Acapulco with Jen and SexyMexy Alan. It was a fun dinner (bro and I both got an ultimate shrimp combo o_o) and then we hung out a bit. I revised Jen's resume (with the diligence of all the other resumes I've ever revised - I should start counting the number I've revised: 2007- June 2008: at least 7 resumes). Left the place and got to Steven/Yishu/Kyle/Jason's place around 10pm. Dropped off the stuff (had to return to my car several times because I was delirious and kept forgetting things). Anyway, we got ready for bed and the con. Steven offered to tag along with whatever we wanted to do, even though I told him to take a lookie at the program. Slept well in Kyle's huge bed.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
It took awhile to get ready as Chun Li! Each of her buns took 10 minutes to perfect. The boots were tough to zip, but they fit better than before.
We left for the Fashion Valley trolley stop and took the trolley to the Con around 10:00am. Once we registered, we got our assignments (6:30-9:30pm, ahh!) and then had a lot of time to just walk around. We headed toward the expo floor and bumped into Karen (on purpose). Got lots of *says in a deep voice* SWAG. So much free stuff ranging from posters to comics to pins. SWAAG. Took a lot of pictures with random people.
Hairy Spartan!
We went to a DC Panel, followed by a Grant Morrison/Gerard Way panel. Steven actually got to take a picture with one of his top three favorite comic book writers :)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Today, I went to Comicon with Ren (who dressed up as Sakura), Dustin (as Guile), and Bro.
Our first endeavor was to attend a panel. We couldn't make the CW ones, so we went to "Hamlet 2" and "Harold & Kumar" panel.
*Audience asks something about sexy Jesus*
"We were just trying to address Jesus' sexuality..."
- Andrew Fleming, "Hamlet 2" staff
*Scream*
"Thank you, my high-pitched friend."
- John Cho
Once, an audience member went up to the microphone and said to John Cho, "Hey, my friend looks like you..."
John said, "Okay, show me..."
The guy busted out his wallet and took some pictures out. He threw it at John, who caught it and looked at the pictures briefly and responded, "None of these people look like me!" He then flipped through the pictures and showed them to the audience.
Kal said, "Are you implying that Asians all look alike?"
John shouted and pointed to the guy, "You are a racist!!" LOL.
Also explored the exhibition hall floor, in search of our characters. Chun Li was everywhere, Sakura was found in a few places, but Guile was so unpopular. Couldn't find him anywhere...
Finish THEM.
Ren and Bro had to still volunteer, so Dusty and I were getting ready to take off. Somehow, they two got off early (yes, of course, Comicon ends early on Sunday ;D I was counting on this). We went to the AMC to watch "The Dark Knight" (excellent movie, in terms of character development of villains and plot). Ate dinner at Santana's and then I drove Bro home.
Tally:
Saturday: ~8+ people asked for my picture
Sunday: ~30+ people asked for our pictures
Bro went to class with me today! (He drove me to class, whilst I rested my tired eyes.)
I was so sleep-deprived that each time I closed my eyes for 5 seconds, I would enter instantly into the dream phase known as REM. The first dream image I remember is that of a tropical paradise. The only thing I could see was a sliver of sunset, water on the horizon, but I was situated in some type of underground cave. The other dream image I remember is someone wearing red and black handing me a drink (in a reddish tinted room). I was going to reach for the cup, but I woke up after that.
I was sooo utterly proud of him! He actually answered a few questions and impressed my professor. (This is, of course, attributed to ABL :D.) Basically, a guest speaker came in to talk about the 4 P's of Marketing: price, position, place, and promotion. The speaker asked the audience what those P's were and Bro listed them with ease!! Such a proud Sis, I am.
During breaktime, the professor asked how old Bro is and then said that he's very sharp and bright. That was a great compliment. I beamed with pride for Bro.
After class, Bro drove me most of the way to San Marcos, but then I took over. I got lost briefly, then had dinner at Acapulco with Jen and SexyMexy Alan. It was a fun dinner (bro and I both got an ultimate shrimp combo o_o) and then we hung out a bit. I revised Jen's resume (with the diligence of all the other resumes I've ever revised - I should start counting the number I've revised: 2007- June 2008: at least 7 resumes). Left the place and got to Steven/Yishu/Kyle/Jason's place around 10pm. Dropped off the stuff (had to return to my car several times because I was delirious and kept forgetting things). Anyway, we got ready for bed and the con. Steven offered to tag along with whatever we wanted to do, even though I told him to take a lookie at the program. Slept well in Kyle's huge bed.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
It took awhile to get ready as Chun Li! Each of her buns took 10 minutes to perfect. The boots were tough to zip, but they fit better than before.
We left for the Fashion Valley trolley stop and took the trolley to the Con around 10:00am. Once we registered, we got our assignments (6:30-9:30pm, ahh!) and then had a lot of time to just walk around. We headed toward the expo floor and bumped into Karen (on purpose). Got lots of *says in a deep voice* SWAG. So much free stuff ranging from posters to comics to pins. SWAAG. Took a lot of pictures with random people.
Hairy Spartan!
Took a picture with the great Ray Bradbury, sci-fi author and author of Fahrenheit 451. (Why is he pointing at Steven and not me? I'm the one who's dressed up! :P)
Short story: I wanted to take a picture with the Cat-in-the-Hat. He was a bit fruity or geeky - couldn't tell. He marveled, "Chun Li!" and then asked for a dancing pose. Afterwards, we had a "catfight." After I thanked him...he meowed at me...
"Killing is so definite, but you can keep maiming them."
- Gerard Way, on the demise of comic book characters
"When we killed off Jean Gray, the phoenix, there was a guy who loved her...he was basically having a relationship with a piece of paper..."
- Grant Morrison
"I'm going to listen to this at full volume...and haven't been able to hear good ever since..."
-Grant Morrison, on his hearing...
- Gerard Way, on the demise of comic book characters
"When we killed off Jean Gray, the phoenix, there was a guy who loved her...he was basically having a relationship with a piece of paper..."
- Grant Morrison
"I'm going to listen to this at full volume...and haven't been able to hear good ever since..."
-Grant Morrison, on his hearing...
After that, we went to see Milo Ventimiglia (also spotted Sylar, who was sitting in the back).
We went to volunteer after this panel. It was really chill. There were so many volunteers that all we did was sit around (similar to last year). First, we watched a panel of comic artists (very empty panel - only 20 in the audience, compared to the full house of Milo). Then, we went to see a documentary about a Marvel artist (who drew Spidey and others). We were out by 9:00pm.
I scared Ren by sneaking up behind her...muhaha. Bro captured that awesome moment on camera.
We four went back to Steveracer's car and then ate dinner at Tajima. That was a fun day.
I scared Ren by sneaking up behind her...muhaha. Bro captured that awesome moment on camera.
We four went back to Steveracer's car and then ate dinner at Tajima. That was a fun day.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Today, I went to Comicon with Ren (who dressed up as Sakura), Dustin (as Guile), and Bro.
*Audience asks something about sexy Jesus*
"We were just trying to address Jesus' sexuality..."
- Andrew Fleming, "Hamlet 2" staff
*Scream*
"Thank you, my high-pitched friend."
- John Cho
Once, an audience member went up to the microphone and said to John Cho, "Hey, my friend looks like you..."
John said, "Okay, show me..."
The guy busted out his wallet and took some pictures out. He threw it at John, who caught it and looked at the pictures briefly and responded, "None of these people look like me!" He then flipped through the pictures and showed them to the audience.
Kal said, "Are you implying that Asians all look alike?"
John shouted and pointed to the guy, "You are a racist!!" LOL.
We found more free swag, but missed out on a few things.
Here's a short tale: I passed by a booth with a second floor and asked a staffmember what was up there. He replied in the most matter-of-fact tone: "A unicorn." I thought he was just kidding with me (or even worse, making fun of me), but then I looked and saw a unicorn, not unlike the one I saw in Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Couldn't get to the unicorn because of the HUGE line.
There was also a Meet & Greet session with John Cho & Kal Penn (Saturday), but the line had closed by the time I got there :'( Ah, the opportunity costs.
Here's a short tale: I passed by a booth with a second floor and asked a staffmember what was up there. He replied in the most matter-of-fact tone: "A unicorn." I thought he was just kidding with me (or even worse, making fun of me), but then I looked and saw a unicorn, not unlike the one I saw in Harold & Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay. Couldn't get to the unicorn because of the HUGE line.
There was also a Meet & Greet session with John Cho & Kal Penn (Saturday), but the line had closed by the time I got there :'( Ah, the opportunity costs.
We had a rest from the Con for a bit. 'Twas a violent fight-off like nothing people have ever seen before...
Finish THEM.
Ren and Bro had to still volunteer, so Dusty and I were getting ready to take off. Somehow, they two got off early (yes, of course, Comicon ends early on Sunday ;D I was counting on this). We went to the AMC to watch "The Dark Knight" (excellent movie, in terms of character development of villains and plot). Ate dinner at Santana's and then I drove Bro home.
Tally:
Saturday: ~8+ people asked for my picture
Sunday: ~30+ people asked for our pictures
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