Anime North: Friday

I came back a little early. Why? Well, I'll get to that. Hold your horses.

Anyway, I left at about 12:45, and got to the con at around 2:45. Yes, it's a long bus ride, at least it was shorter on the way back. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

Anyway, after I got to the con, I went to enter the Meet and Greet, where I promised to meet wing_goddess. Only to be told I needed a ticket. They never gave me one when I registered last night!

So, I had to go across the street to the TCC (Toronto Congress Center) and stand in the pre-reg line to get a ticket. So I ended up getting into the Meet and Greet around 3:10. Apparently wing_goddess made a mistake about the time, and got there an hour late, but I'll get to that a bit later.

So I looked around for her, through the Terrace room, which was, by the way, like a freaking OVEN. They cranked the air conditioning, but the sheer number of people in there made it hotter than hell. I say, next year, OUTSIDE. (Granted it was a hot, sunny day, also, but still)

So, over the course of an hour, still waiting for wing_goddess, (I tried calling her a couple of times, but didn't get an answer), I made use of the time to meet the guests. I don't even remember all of them, but I got a number of autographs; more than I did at the whole con last year. Carl Macek messed up my name, switching the S's for F's. But the guest that really stood out, to me, was Sam Vincent, who some of you may know as one of the english voice actors for (Lady Aoi, watch you don't fall out of your chair ) Hanagata Mitsurugi, from Saber Marionette J. So I had an interesting conversation with him about it, and he wrote in my autograph book: "Shinryu* if you see Otaru, tell him I've booked a shower room. Hanagata" *Real name replaced with online name

Among the others were Sanada Asami, who doesn't speak english. That was interesting. She had an interpreter right next to her, and I tried, (and failed ) to have a japanese conversation with her.

Anyway, after awhile, I noticed a girl with a large fan, and the back of her hair was a dark shade of fushcia. Remembering what wing_goddess had said, I stood behind her for about 5 minutes before I got the courage to say "Excuse me, are you wing_goddess?" Turns out I was right. Let me say, she's a lot calmer in person. Let me say, (although only Neph and I will know what I'm referring to) that the pictures she sent us, really don't do her justice. She's definately a hottie. (Although I do think she looks better with glasses) Unfortunately, we were both really busy at the time, so I didn't get to talk much with her. I did make sure to say hi and give her a hug, though.

After the meet and greet ended (~5pm), I went straight for the Dealer's Room. Now, here is where I can say I'm proud. (Sort of :sweat: ) The first thing I did upon getting into it, was to go to the ATM and take out $400. Within an hour and a half, it was gone. It's rare to be able to spend so much in so little time, so I enjoyed it. I'll include a list of what I bought at the end.

So after I spent a lot of time and money, I went back over to the Doubletree hotel, and watched Xenosaga for an hour. I'd already seen it, but it was fun, and I got to rest my feet and arms. (Hey, carrying 20+ lbs of stuff wears you out)

And then I was tired so I came home. I wanted to stay longer, but I didn't have a place to stash my stuff. Some guy I met offered to let me leave it in his room, but I didn't want to take any chances, and having lost track of w_g, I couldn't ask her, either.

So after a 1.5 hour bus ride back, I sat down, and started typing this.

'Twas a good day.

List of purchases, with cost:

SECOND copy of the SMJ Ultimate Collection. (#3984, I believe) - $150
Ai Yori Aoshi, Vols 4 and 5 - $24
Excel Saga Vol 10 - $10
Mahoromatic Vol 5 and 6 - $24
Nuku Nuku TV Vol 4 - $30
Slayers Novels 1 and 2 - $20
Magic Knights of Rayearth manga Vol 1 - $10
Slayers Premium Manga - $15
Slayers Audio Drama - $25 (unknown volume, can't read accompanying text :sad: )
EDIT: Also, Slayers, Hellsing, and Trigun d20 game books. (3 for 1 sale) - $52
Slayers Collectible Cards (35) - $5

10 boxes of Pocky - $40 (Yes, I am insane. )

Total Cost - ~$400 (Assuming I didn't forget anything ELSE)
Total Funds Remaining - ~$400

So I spent half my money in one day? Makes it easier not to the next two.

Day Two, coming up tomorrow! :anime:

 

yea, cellphone had no sound. Maybe is why i heard no calls? I'm going to get my own cellphone soon, so hopefully i'll learn how to work cellphones better. And i was standing in line when you saw me... how crazy can a girl get waiting in line for Scott? Oh my, but if only if you stayed longer. I made myself look like a slut infront of him... anyhoo, you can read my thinger here: http://www.livejournal.com/users/wing_goddessxxx/

and i look better in glasses eh? yea... i think so too. Maybe i should get them fixed now.. Contacts are blah.