Read ALL the things!
I have not been able to keep up with all the Dragon*Con posts, but I went back and caught up just now, finally. Life keeps moving on whether I'm with it or not, so I'm going to try to put down a quick... something and move on with it. I don't think I have a full recap in me, but I'll try to say something about it.
My first Dragon*Con was epically EPIC! I had more fun than should be legally possible without copious amounts of drugs or alcohol involved (neither of which were, I averaged 1.5 beers per day and less caffeine than I've been drinking regularly at home lately, so there!). I met a ton of fabulous people! *waves at new LJ/Twitter/Facebook friends* I saw a ton of amazing costumes and the four that I wore were well received. I feel some validation after not really having a venue at which to utilize my costuming hobby before.
I will definitely be going back in 2012. Wish I could do it next year, but with ALEP so close on its heels, I just don't think I can swing two big events in one month like that. I'm already making new costuming plans (and planning upgrades to existing ones) and I jump into non-costume projects with new vigor and inspiration after being energized in Atlanta last weekend. Also, I'm dragging Chris with me next time.
I absolutely failed at taking pics all weekend. My phone sucks in low light and my big camera is just too big to carry around while in costume. I will be borrowing or buying a smaller one in the future. Instead, I'm scavenging pics from everyone else.
High points, in no particular order:
* Meeting everyone, the ones I've known online for years (5-6 years in some cases) as well as those I just met for the first time.
* Late night silliness.
* DROID!!!!
* DC Universe Photoshoot (even though I left early because I couldn't bare to pose any longer. So what did I do? Wandered around the lobby levels of the Marriott and Hyatt where I did what? Pose for random strangers. *facepalm*).
* The Parade, well worth getting up early on a Saturday to participate!
* The Gaga Glee Masquerade group! Seriously, the ladies involved in this group did an amazing thing even if I'm not into Lady Gaga or Glee. You HAVE to recognize the hard work and dedication that went into this, even if it's not your thing.
* The Vader Party 'Vator.
* Elven singing at An Evening in Bree.
* Meeting Billy West (Fry, Zoidberg, Farnsworth, Ren & Stimpy, etc.), John DiMaggio (Bender) & Phil LaMarr (Hermes Conrad) while wearing brain slugs with Maggie.
I'll compile a post of everyone else's as I continue to sift through pics online. Thanks to everyone who have let me borrow/steal/plunder their pics!
My Arwen Blood Red gown.
My Pirate.
My Elseworld Batgirl.
My Arwen Dream gown with bonnie_halfelvn's Bellatrix.
More to come... maybe.
My first Dragon*Con was epically EPIC! I had more fun than should be legally possible without copious amounts of drugs or alcohol involved (neither of which were, I averaged 1.5 beers per day and less caffeine than I've been drinking regularly at home lately, so there!). I met a ton of fabulous people! *waves at new LJ/Twitter/Facebook friends* I saw a ton of amazing costumes and the four that I wore were well received. I feel some validation after not really having a venue at which to utilize my costuming hobby before.
I will definitely be going back in 2012. Wish I could do it next year, but with ALEP so close on its heels, I just don't think I can swing two big events in one month like that. I'm already making new costuming plans (and planning upgrades to existing ones) and I jump into non-costume projects with new vigor and inspiration after being energized in Atlanta last weekend. Also, I'm dragging Chris with me next time.
I absolutely failed at taking pics all weekend. My phone sucks in low light and my big camera is just too big to carry around while in costume. I will be borrowing or buying a smaller one in the future. Instead, I'm scavenging pics from everyone else.
High points, in no particular order:
* Meeting everyone, the ones I've known online for years (5-6 years in some cases) as well as those I just met for the first time.
* Late night silliness.
* DROID!!!!
* DC Universe Photoshoot (even though I left early because I couldn't bare to pose any longer. So what did I do? Wandered around the lobby levels of the Marriott and Hyatt where I did what? Pose for random strangers. *facepalm*).
* The Parade, well worth getting up early on a Saturday to participate!
* The Gaga Glee Masquerade group! Seriously, the ladies involved in this group did an amazing thing even if I'm not into Lady Gaga or Glee. You HAVE to recognize the hard work and dedication that went into this, even if it's not your thing.
* The Vader Party 'Vator.
* Elven singing at An Evening in Bree.
* Meeting Billy West (Fry, Zoidberg, Farnsworth, Ren & Stimpy, etc.), John DiMaggio (Bender) & Phil LaMarr (Hermes Conrad) while wearing brain slugs with Maggie.
I'll compile a post of everyone else's as I continue to sift through pics online. Thanks to everyone who have let me borrow/steal/plunder their pics!
My Arwen Blood Red gown.
My Pirate.
My Elseworld Batgirl.
My Arwen Dream gown with bonnie_halfelvn's Bellatrix.
More to come... maybe.