I want to go to an SPN Convention.
Okay, I've had this thought for a while, only faintly, as a "maybe one day" possibility. But then I started thinking, why shouldn't I do this? And I started googling Supernatural conventions.
The thing is, there is one in Frankfurt (which is *relatively* near to my home - maybe a 5-6 hour train ride, which I'd be okay with ;P) in May, to be more precise: from May 11-13, and May 13 is my birthday. Which sounds like it's predestined, doesn't it? This would be the most epic birthday present ever, even if I had to give it to myself.
I'm really trying to keep myself from freaking out right now, because I'm sure there's a reason why it couldn't work. First: I have no idea how those things work. If I'm already late if I want to order a pass and book a hotel room, if there's still the possibility to stay directly in the event hotel. Second: who would I go with - I don't exactly want to go alone, because I'm not good when it comes to going anywhere on my own (lack of sense of direction for one, also lack of social skills, even though I don't think it would be too hard, even for me, to make friends on an SPN convention - but I'll get to that), and also because going with another person would make rooms cheaper. And, last but not least, I might underestimate the costs right now. There's the ticket (110€ for an Emerald pass, it seems), but also the train ride (I think 85€ one way) and the room (75€ per night, at least for a single one, and I would like to stay at the event hotel because of the parties... I dunno). It would totally be worth it for me, especially since I'm earning my own money and have a whole lot saved which is only waiting for such an opportunity (plus, it's my birthday, so I can ask for my parents or whoever to fund it at least partially), but I would need my tag-along to be willing to spend that much, too.
So, that's the thing. I'm not saying this is going to work out. But imagining to see the real actors, Misha Collins and Jared Padalecki and Mark Speppard (sadly, Jensen Ackles isn't listed as of yet), getting to be at live stage talks and getting autographs - I can't imagine anything much cooler than that.
And then, the second thing is: I would be spending a whole weekend JUST with people who love Supernatural as much as I do. I've never taken this real step into a fandom. Being a fan from home, in front of your computer, obsessively watching a show and participating in land comms is one thing, but THIS... well. I would simply love it, because I'm having a hard time bonding with people on the internet (which is probably because I'm not so good in groups OR written cenversation), and I can't imagine that I would NOT find somebody to talk about anything at such an event. I totally miss having the opportunity to talk to somebody about fandoms, REALLY talk and not just chat - my brother (who would, by the way, be the only person I am rellay considering taking with me, and for him it will be a money/motivation issue) is usually the only option, and of course he doesn't ship.
So if anyone here reads my LJ at all who has any idea how those cons work and how early you have to be or how cool it really is or ANYTHING, I'd appreciate a comment. I'm way too psyched and incoherent to google this properly. :S
The thing is, there is one in Frankfurt (which is *relatively* near to my home - maybe a 5-6 hour train ride, which I'd be okay with ;P) in May, to be more precise: from May 11-13, and May 13 is my birthday. Which sounds like it's predestined, doesn't it? This would be the most epic birthday present ever, even if I had to give it to myself.
I'm really trying to keep myself from freaking out right now, because I'm sure there's a reason why it couldn't work. First: I have no idea how those things work. If I'm already late if I want to order a pass and book a hotel room, if there's still the possibility to stay directly in the event hotel. Second: who would I go with - I don't exactly want to go alone, because I'm not good when it comes to going anywhere on my own (lack of sense of direction for one, also lack of social skills, even though I don't think it would be too hard, even for me, to make friends on an SPN convention - but I'll get to that), and also because going with another person would make rooms cheaper. And, last but not least, I might underestimate the costs right now. There's the ticket (110€ for an Emerald pass, it seems), but also the train ride (I think 85€ one way) and the room (75€ per night, at least for a single one, and I would like to stay at the event hotel because of the parties... I dunno). It would totally be worth it for me, especially since I'm earning my own money and have a whole lot saved which is only waiting for such an opportunity (plus, it's my birthday, so I can ask for my parents or whoever to fund it at least partially), but I would need my tag-along to be willing to spend that much, too.
So, that's the thing. I'm not saying this is going to work out. But imagining to see the real actors, Misha Collins and Jared Padalecki and Mark Speppard (sadly, Jensen Ackles isn't listed as of yet), getting to be at live stage talks and getting autographs - I can't imagine anything much cooler than that.
And then, the second thing is: I would be spending a whole weekend JUST with people who love Supernatural as much as I do. I've never taken this real step into a fandom. Being a fan from home, in front of your computer, obsessively watching a show and participating in land comms is one thing, but THIS... well. I would simply love it, because I'm having a hard time bonding with people on the internet (which is probably because I'm not so good in groups OR written cenversation), and I can't imagine that I would NOT find somebody to talk about anything at such an event. I totally miss having the opportunity to talk to somebody about fandoms, REALLY talk and not just chat - my brother (who would, by the way, be the only person I am rellay considering taking with me, and for him it will be a money/motivation issue) is usually the only option, and of course he doesn't ship.
So if anyone here reads my LJ at all who has any idea how those cons work and how early you have to be or how cool it really is or ANYTHING, I'd appreciate a comment. I'm way too psyched and incoherent to google this properly. :S