WEDNESDAY: Drive to Pittsburgh. The trip is... less than exciting. Took a different route, which might have saved about an hour. Got to Kyr's, meet coolguy Alex, who's from the UK. Go with Jino and Alex to friend's house. Drinking happens. Portal buddy happens. The most paranoia inducing game happens. Sleep happens.
THURSDAY: Vague memories. Nearly everything else that happened that day was obliterated when we were kicked off of the roof, right before the fireworks happened. Really, really wanted to watch the Zambonelli's (or whatever it's called) fireworks from up there, but because it sprinkled and there might have been a thunderstorm, security felt they had to kick us off. Rage destroyed all other memories. The fireworks were kinda nice, but I was too angry to enjoy them.
(DISCLAIMER: If you have anything to say about what happened Thursday, why they did what they did, or my reaction to it... I. Don't. Want. To. Hear. It. I've already heard it, there is nothing you can say that will not have been said, or will change my mind or how I felt about it. Just drop it.)
FRIDAY: Get everything and head to Artist Alley. Alley the Aprkley and Tony Stark definitely saved all sorts of my backside, not only by letting me stash stuff in their room, but also loaning me a wheely cart, but also just hanging out and being awesome. Realized I could not find the prints I had made to do pre-made badges. Fortunately, a local friend of mine, Dobie, said he would print them out for me. Spent the whole day finishing badges for Ogresama, Jino, and a pink rabbit. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Mostly worked on making a price sheet after that. Dobie said he would come over after they were done printing at 11. He shows up after 1, but I was having a good time hanging out with random people so nobigdeal. On the way back to my car, some random dude tries to sell me pot. I drop some of my papers, and as I am picking them up, a random police guy walks up near us, leans against a building, and lights up a cigarette. Nope.jpg, pick up everything and get home.
SATURDAY: At table, young girl walks up, was probably around 12. Stands there looking nervous for about ten minutes, then asks if I can do a badge for her. OMG YES. Also first non-friend who has asked for something. She tells me about her character, and I ask her what she likes.
"Uhm... may I please have a rainbow?"
T^T toocute "OMG yes you can have a rainbow!"
"uhm... is it ok if its... sparkly?"
T~T omgcuteoverwhelming "Yes, It will be amazingly sparkly!"
"uhmuhm... my character also likes bones..."
lolwut.gif "How about I make her name in bones, would you like that?"
*vigorous nod* "Yes Please!"
As I am working on the pencils, she texts me. "Is... is it ok if I have butterflies on it too?"
TT~TT diabetus "OMG YES YOU CAN HAVE BUTTERFLIES FOREVER"
When I finally hand over the badge to her, the expression on her face made my con. Totally worth the extra effort I put into it. She even sent me a text afterwards about how it was amazing and she loved it.
SUNDAY: Set up next to a nice lady from Canada. She said that she is totally willing to help me out with Etsy stuff and can teach me all sorts of stuff about how to sell things online. Jackpot.jpg. Finish my badges, and treat myself to a ben and jerry's ice cream cone the size of my head. The only official thing I got to dow as stick my head into closing ceremonies. Go to the Zoo (the big hangout area). Get a chunk of sandwich from Akirashima. Being awesome, he also gives a chunk to randomguy. Tear rolls down his cheek. The sandwich is names The Glory, and it's legend has begun. Played Cards Against Humanity with Ogresama for a few hours. Didn't win by points, but had the best play of the game. The zoo shut down, but there were people everywhere. Played some old school mario, watched people dance like bosses, and went back to Kyr's to crash.
MONDAY: Chilled with Jino and Alex all day. Ate subway.
TUESDAY: Waited till Kyr was home to say goodbye, drove back to Ohio. Rain happened, but all at once. Got cheapo fireworks fountains for Scott's kids to play with. Got a message from Amanda Winters, saying she had cashmonies for me. Meet her at Jenny's, she gets me ice cream, too. Win forever. Now I should be able to afford to go to Pennsic! Barely! but still, PENNSIC!