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TwiCon Was a Nightmare

by Erin on September 5, 2009 in trials & tribulations with 1 Comment

TwiCon Banner at Vendor Hall

Boy oh boy. I don’t know where to even begin. Oh, I know:

$255 registration fee.
$350 plane ticket.
$139 a night (3 nights) room.
$20 100 Monkeys concert ticket.
$46 taxi ride to/from airport.

Biggest cluster fuck I’ve ever seen.

Now, first let me say, the celebrities that were there were awesome. Completely and utterly awesome. I got to meet Peter Facinelli, Kellan Lutz and Alex Meraz. I also got an autograph from Peter. (Who, is unbelievably nice!)

That said, the whole event was disastrous. My sister and I arrived in Dallas on Thursday, the 30th. We got to the hotel (which, was like the best pick of the crop considering they were under construction so all their food places were closed, with the exception of the crappy, overly expensive hotel restaurant) at 12ish? We got settled, yadda yadda, went over to what was the first disaster of many: registration. We got there a few minutes after 3pm (when registration opened). Got on a line. It was the wrong line. But who would know that since there were NO staff/volunteers (which were called “Volturi” like in Twilight/New Moon/Eclipse/Breaking Dawn). So we get into our correct line. However, since up until this point, everything was done under the main registree (my sister since she paid her half first), we got in line together. Wrong. I should have been on a separate line. Why they broke us up like that was beyond me. Groups were registered under one person, but when you got to TwiCon, they broke you out individual. Ok, so they send someone over to get my badge. Phew… all my tickets that should be there are there.

All my TwiCon tix

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Let the countdown begin!

by Erin on July 27, 2009 in pure prattle, trials & tribulations with Comments Off

In 3 days and 23 minutes or so, the plane will be taking off and I’ll be on my way to TwiCon 2009. *Ü* I can’t wait. Of course I’m anxious over the flight, but still.

I’ve got my clothes all ready to pack, picked out my autograph item, and have written down instructions for the husband for the kiddo (who is home today due to a horrible cough). Last minute measuring has revealed that my carry-on bag is two inches too deep for Continental. Crud. I’m not buying a $100 bag so I can pack LESS. So we’ll be checking. Yes, it will cost me $15 each way, however, I’ll be able to fit what I need. I did see a neat bag at Costco yesterday… it allowed you to decrease the size of the bag to 9″, which would be good, but again, it was $113. AND my current bag (Costco, lol) was much better made. The wheels on mine are rollerblade wheels, where the ones on the changeable one I saw were just that hard plastic.

This is only my third time traveling a distance and going somewhere that I’d get souvenirs. Any thoughts on what to bring back? I don’t want to get stuck with truly useless tchotchkes.

Where is Spring?

by Erin on April 27, 2009 in pure prattle, tv & movies with 4 Comments

Here we are at the end of the month. The end of April. It was 92 degrees today. After being 96 yesterday. Where did Spring go? My poor tulips have bloomed and got burned to a crisp the past few days. Major bummer. No wilting, just the evil, evil sun burning the edges of my beautiful parrot tulips.

On the positive side of the fast-moving seasons, May is just around the corner. May is a big month: May 5th is the release of the newest Sookie Stackhouse novel, Dead and Gone, and then on May 19th comes True Blood in blu-ray. I only ordered the blu-ray version because we missed out on the series in HD and I really want to see it in HD. (Uhm, cute nekkid vampire butt in HD? Definitely!) And let’s not forget the release of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Can’t wait to see it – one I am very sad to have missed in the theatre.

June is a big month too with True Blood starting up again. I was reading something somewhere that said that Allen Ball knows Eric is a big part of the books and will hold true to the story (while adding in other characters) – I really hope it’s true. Eric is a HUGE part of the books. Really, he’s why I keep reading.

July is TwiCon. Can’t wait. I purchased the plane tickets for my sister and I and have us getting to Dallas with plenty of time before it officially starts. I think we’re mainly looking forward to meeting the stars of the movie. Sad that Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart won’t be there — but hey, Jackson Rathbone, Peter Facinelli and Kellan Lutz MORE than make up for it. :) And… to add more fuel to my love of Twilight, Michael Sheen, who played Lucian in Underworld: Evolution and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, is playing Aro in New Moon. WOO HOO. Although, funny he was a werewolf fighting against vampires and will now be a super powerful vampire.

And then that’s it. That’s my big summer plans. The theme seems to be centered around vampires, although, it’s not something I can help or intended. ;)

Where does the time go?

by Erin on December 5, 2008 in trials & tribulations with 1 Comment

Here we are, December 5th. Over 11 months of 2008 under our belts and not much to show for it. Time seems to be flying by so quickly lately.

Most of the TV shows are done for the year, not coming back until January or later.

All of the things I wanted to have done by now are not done. Matter of fact instead of losing 15 pounds, I’ve managed to gain 5. Yeah. Tell me about it. My heart is in the right place — I joined a new gym – Retrofitness. However, I have yet to go. Not my fault, I’ve been sick and with a wicked cough, I’m more likely to hurt myself while on the treadmill. I’ve fallen off of it while completely healthy. No need to tempt fate.

In positive news, I’ve seen Twilight 2x in the theatre. I’ve got a secret PC copy that I haven’t watched in it’s entirety yet. Been busy. I have more Twilight stuff and I also was able to grab two “seats” for the meet and greet at TwiCon next July. OMG. I get to rub elbows with some of the stars of the movie! Can you believe it? So far, Peter Facinelli, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene and Michael Welch are coming. WOO HOO. Sigh. I so need to lose weight. This is going to be one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done. I will not ruin it by feeling like crap about myself while there.

I’ve got most of my Christmas shopping done. Its not much this year. Plus I was just let go from my second job because it was sold and my work contract doesn’t allow me to work for competition. :( Ah well. It was 50 hours a month. I will miss the $ though.

TwiCon 2009, Twilighters Unite!

by Erin on October 5, 2008 in geekness, pure prattle with 3 Comments

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TwiCon 2009 – the convention to be at! It is going to be in Dallas and I am soooo there. My sister and I are all set to go. We’re reserving our tickets, reserving the hotel and then next year we’ll buy our plane tickets. I am so excited.

Technically it’s going to be my last hurrah before we have another baby, so the husband can’t really say too much. I never go anywhere (besides my upcoming trip to WV later this month). After we have another kiddo, I’ll be at home for another 6 or 7 years. :|

It really sounds as if this will be an awesome event! I can’t wait……