Boy do I love C2E2.
Yesterday, I proudly headed to the train in my Spider-Ham costume figuring I wouldn't run into anyone whom I knew who would find it odd and immediately I ran into a neighbor that I used to babysit for. Oops. Oh well.
I also got quite a few stares as I walked the few blocks to the train but I just kept telling myself that soon I'd find my people. I hopped on the train and very quickly I was at McCormick place. I took my headphones out to really enjoy being in the moment and looking around.
There were so many people, yet definitely fewer than there will be today (Friday and Sunday are quieter days). I loved watching people in huge costumes--one had a large battleship or something replica on wheels--just as excited as I was for the festivities to begin.
Despite having learned my lesson last year, I forgot how hot I'd get in a onesie. This came into play mostly later at prom when dancing. I had to stop because I was getting soaked (boy did I feel better after a shower). But I explored the floor a little and then my first friend arrived and we jetted off to explore before the first panels got started.
My first panel was one on publishing books for kids (I have two ideas for picture books). It was a little disorganized as one panelist was late and the moderator never showed, but still informative. Then it was time for the McElroy Q&A panel and it made me want to take in as much McElroy content as possible. I love those goobers.
I met up with my first friend to take in a partial run-through of Twihard--A Twilight Musical Parody. It was hilarious and I might have to take in the full show sometime. Next up, we met up with my second friend and the three of us hit up artists' alley. I have already begun to buy things even though I told myself I'd wait--oh well. We took a food break part way through so we could keep our energy and hydration up.
Then me and one of my friends headed to a DMing tips panel. It wasn't the most organized of panels, but I definitely took some pointers home. Next we sat for a bit and then went to prom. As I said before, I danced til I was very sweaty (which wasn't very much).
However, at the prom there was a guy who was life goals. He was likely in his 50s and went to the front of the dancing crowd and just got down. He was wearing a cape that said "Lame Cosplay Man" and it was just epic. He later let me take his picture.
I was more tired than I thought so I headed home earlier than I planned, but not before getting another photo of me and my friends at the prom backdrop.
The funny thing is, 14 years ago, we were all at prom together. Who knew we'd hit up another prom together 14 years later?
When I got home, I had a difficult time going to sleep even though I was tired--I was just so jazzed. I woke up earlier today than I typically do on a weekday and tried and tried to go back to sleep but just couldn't. I was too excited.
Right now, I'm in most of my Barbie costume, ready to head out. I wanted to get this done because it's going to be another long day and I don't know when I'll have time to write.
Expect so many photos!
(Prompt by me)
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