As I prepare to leave for Chattacon this Friday morning, I can't help but think back to the first time I set out for a convention all by myself. It was a very cold morning last February when I left Louisville for Chattanooga, TN, and my second ever sci-fi convenion, ConNooga. There was snow all over the ground, not unlike what is predicted for this weekend.
ConNooga occurred back in the days when I was very gung-ho about recording video blogs for the KCW (Kentucky Con Wagon. Possible later explanation). Looking back, I really wish I still did that as often these days. I may have to try and get back into it. To give a little insight as to how I felt about journeying out on my own, check out this video of me driving down I-65 last year:
As I stated, I was terrified. Of course, no amount of terror can keep me from a con. I proved that when we set out for Ohayocon 2009...but that's a different story.
I filmed eight different videos on the way to ConNooga. Partly, I think, because I was lonely, but mostly because I wanted to share the trip with everyone back home. The videos didn't make it to YouTube, but I showed them off back in Louisville after the trip. The rest of the videos can be found here on YouTube.
Anyhow, enough reminiscing! Next entry: Convention Preparations Volume One.
That's usually how I feel when I drive to meet you guys.
ReplyDelete