Years and years ago when fan expo was a lot smaller and less crowded I used to have a pretty good time, then a couple years back the lines and capacity issues were so bad I swore I'd never return (and I only did because my friend had an extra dealer's badge). It doesn't help that I go to conventions with my disabled best friend and Fan Expo has no accessibility policies for lineups and stuff, so it's really hard on her. But it was a booth at fan expo way back when that introduced me to Polaris which is the convention where I feel totally relaxed and at home and non-anxious (so unlike fan expo for me). I was on the planning committee for last year's Polaris, and I may be on it again for the Doctor Who con they're planning for next year. I love the social aspect of cons; meeting other people who love what I love as much as I do, having crazy discussions about every little thing I love or hate in scifi/comics/fantasy, nerd parties (board games, drinks, and rock band), but I don't like it too crowded or crazy (and my dog can come to Polaris with me to keep me chill).

Amanda Tapping was the end of Sunday. I would have gone home at like noon, after I had seen the Frankenweenie exhibit and spent my budgeted $20 if it hadn't been for her thing at 4. It was worth staying though, she seemed really intelligent and kind, and was well spoken and funny too (plus Sanctuary and SG1 were awesome shows).

I like meeting online people :) Maybe one day the stars will align and we'll be able to hang out. (I do work for a movie theatre, so if you ever need a free movie maybe you can hit me up).