SDCC and Me Part 1

I thought it never could be possible.  Me, attending the Con to Conquer all Cons, the big one, the predecessor, the one and only SAN DIEGO COMIC CON!! 

Well, that possibility turned into reality last weekend as I attended for the 1st time ever SDCC. It was a trip that was made permanent in February as friends of mine obtained the holy grail of tickets.  With 900,000 people clamored for the elusive tickets, I was able to get 2.  

It would be a trip full of first.  My first official family vacation where I was joined by my niece, nephew and sister.  Also, it was the first time any of us had seen the west coast or the ocean even. Lastly, it was the first time for me to take to the skies, not as a superhero, but as a passenger on United Airlines.  I also was able to conquer my fear of flying. 

On Wednesday, we drove to St. Louis with visions of geekdom in our heads and thoughts of our mother in our hearts.  But, determined to make it to the our destination we pushed on and pushed all worry out of our heads. I had heard horror stories about going into airports and getting through TSA and finding the correct gates to catch your flight.  But, the process seemed easier than I expected.  With phone and United Airlines app in hand the journey began after being checked through St. Louis' Lamber Airport and waiting a few hours we were on the plane and up in the air. 

 

Arriving in San Francisco, we were greeted at the baggage claim by Conan advertisements adorning everything.  And we were officially in San Diego awaiting to start our adventure.

 

Listen in to the first podcast about our first night in San Diego.

The Drive: Can I Get A Vacation?

Today on The Drive to work I talk about how impossible it is for me just to take a weekend off from work.

I know I am whining, but hell everyone needs a break.  During my chatter, I get stopped at a green light by someone who obviously ran out of gas.  So, excuse my outburst.. or road rage if you will.  LOL. But, I mean when you  got into your car you knew you were low on gas.  So, why wasn't your first stop to go to the gas station.  I mean, REALLY?
Thanks for listening!! 

Been awhile

Well what can I say.  It has been awhile since I have had the chance to just blog about anything on my site.  I haven't even had a chance to catch on other blogs that I read.  So I do apologize for not blogging more. But, not too much has been going on.  I did have a birthday so now I am a year older.  I bet you though I was going to tell my age.  NOT! I am not actually that old.  But, I feel like it sometimes.  But, the birthday was cool.  Sort of low-key.  I had a nice Italian dinner with some friends. Then we hit the local gay strip bar Swinging Richards to end the night.  At one point one of the strippers takes off my glasses and places it on his private parts.  It was a fun night.  This passed Monday, Labor Day, a friend and I went to a local Atlanta attraction.. Stone Mountain Park.  It was our first time visiting the park and it was amazing.  I wish we had more time there, because there were several things I wanted to experience.  But, the main thing was the mountain and getting on top.  In order to get on top you either had to hike or ride the Sky Ride to the top.  Well since I wasn't prepared to hike 5 miles to the top, we took the sky lift.  Now, I should tell you that I have a small fear of heights and this is WAY beyond anything that I have ever done in recent years. My buddy encouraged me to just do it and so I did.  It was a little hair raising, but I made it up without incident.  I was so happy that I did.  The view from top was well worth a little discomfort or the uncertainty that I felt getting up there.  Although the ride down was another story all together, but I made it through that too.  To end the little excursion to the mountain we had the chance to see a laser light show and fireworks display. I was awestruck to say the least.   So, that's it.  A few things going on in my life.. Nothing major.. until next time..