Ohio, Boston and the River Styx
It's been a pretty amazing week.
Last Wednesday Alan and I flew out to Columbus, Ohio to work the Origins Game Fair. It's one of the largest gaming conventions in the United States and we were there to work the Bucephalus Games booth. I ended up running demonstrations, exclusive presentation and just generally helping out in whatever way I can. I had a really great time, my passion for gaming really came through and allowed me to be at my very best (to my great benefit.) Turns out (contrary to what I've usually experienced in my life) hard work and determination actually get rewarded! I made lots of great business contacts, schmoozed with the right people and definitely took several steps forward in furthering my career. Aside from work there was plenty of play: ComFest 2008 (this enormous hippy festival), lots of different bars, a VIP party (Barfleet, WOO!) and just generally chillin' with the boys from Seattle. All in all it was a lot of hard work with very little sleep but it was a blast! The weather was AWFUL though: Hot, Humid, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes... I'm from Los Angeles, God Damnit, we don't have that kind of shit here! I wish I could go to Gen Con (I'll be in Israel at the time) but I know I'll be there to work all of the other cons.
Last night I took my dad to go see Boston and Styx at the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal Studios. It was an excellent show; even though some of the original members from both bands are gone. Regardless, I heard almost all the songs I wanted to hear (Boston didn't play Higher Power... poop) and rocked out hard to my favorites. It was nice to be able to spend some private time with my dad - usually we're doing family stuff or have other siblings involved - and I think he was happy to spend some time with just me as well. The time I spend with him just furthers my own feelings of wanting to be a father and spending this time with my own child (or children.)
I am very much looking forward to the party this Saturday. It's been a good long time since the Friar House held such an event and I know it's going to be a good one. We're lowering the key this year and just sticking to the basics: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beer, Chips, Salsa, Guacamole. It's going to be chill and I'm looking forward to being able to spend some party time with my friends. I hope to see you guys there!
Until next time,
Adieu~
Last Wednesday Alan and I flew out to Columbus, Ohio to work the Origins Game Fair. It's one of the largest gaming conventions in the United States and we were there to work the Bucephalus Games booth. I ended up running demonstrations, exclusive presentation and just generally helping out in whatever way I can. I had a really great time, my passion for gaming really came through and allowed me to be at my very best (to my great benefit.) Turns out (contrary to what I've usually experienced in my life) hard work and determination actually get rewarded! I made lots of great business contacts, schmoozed with the right people and definitely took several steps forward in furthering my career. Aside from work there was plenty of play: ComFest 2008 (this enormous hippy festival), lots of different bars, a VIP party (Barfleet, WOO!) and just generally chillin' with the boys from Seattle. All in all it was a lot of hard work with very little sleep but it was a blast! The weather was AWFUL though: Hot, Humid, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes... I'm from Los Angeles, God Damnit, we don't have that kind of shit here! I wish I could go to Gen Con (I'll be in Israel at the time) but I know I'll be there to work all of the other cons.
Last night I took my dad to go see Boston and Styx at the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal Studios. It was an excellent show; even though some of the original members from both bands are gone. Regardless, I heard almost all the songs I wanted to hear (Boston didn't play Higher Power... poop) and rocked out hard to my favorites. It was nice to be able to spend some private time with my dad - usually we're doing family stuff or have other siblings involved - and I think he was happy to spend some time with just me as well. The time I spend with him just furthers my own feelings of wanting to be a father and spending this time with my own child (or children.)
I am very much looking forward to the party this Saturday. It's been a good long time since the Friar House held such an event and I know it's going to be a good one. We're lowering the key this year and just sticking to the basics: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beer, Chips, Salsa, Guacamole. It's going to be chill and I'm looking forward to being able to spend some party time with my friends. I hope to see you guys there!
Until next time,
Adieu~