an upbeat

Yes, I've been very quite as of late, but I was haveing a very blue period. More sad, bad things happened. It seemed like everytime even a little good thing occured some negative thing came and overshadowed it. I nearly got to the point of no return, the 'what is the point?' point, but Dylan and friends helped me keep a modicum of sanity.

School this semester is still pretty crappy, but this weekend I have something different to focus on and drive the bad things into the past. It's Megacon weekend! Dylan took me to my first convention and hooked me on it among other things. This is my third Megacon. Previously we have gone and met people from Andromeda and Joe Quesada, among others and other things. I love the hustle and bustle, the confident people not afraid to show off their love of things that are not necessarily 'popular', the atmosphere, and everything.

I am a little disappointed by this year's media guests. There is a heavy emphasis on Battle Star Gallatica, which I don't watch. I think that this could be a good thing though, because it will free me up to explore more side events. I want to try out the free minature painting classes and the indie film festival.

The other super happy part, we're staying in a hotel! We have learned a bit from past years that it is difficult to get up early to drive out to the Orange County Convention Center, find parking, and trek to the hall. It makes us a little grumpy for the first few hours. So for Dylan's birthday I paid for one hotel night and he paid for the second for our 3rd anniversary, which was this past Tuesday. I know we won't be spending lots of time at the hotel, but it still has me psyched. To be out of the apartment, away from cleaning, dishes, and desks, away from that mind set, feels like a relief. I still have to do homework this weekend though. My goal is to have fun and read about social interaction theory for Monday's class. If I am a really good time manager and productive I will also do some reading for statistics, but that is probably pushing it.

Hooray for mini-semi-vacation!! Watch for pictures of cos players and BSG stars and who knows what else!