Love Saturday

So, I just got today off too. Love it! I guess if I talk about having time off on my blog I get time off. Do you think that will really work for my Bill Gates handout too? Probably not. In any case, I plan to spend the rest of the day BBQing and having some drinks with friends. Now, that is a good Saturday.

Kate agreed to do a blog this upcoming week with her updates on all things wedding. Don't expect my same level of humor. Well, of course, she is funny, but is she really funnier than me? I guess i will let you decide when she posts. Who would of thought I would host a guest blogger? Wasn't I just living alone and waiting for handouts at gas stations a year or so ago?

Well, I guess time flies. And speaking of time I am off to enjoy the rest of my weekend. I have to shop and prepare for this BBQ. Well, I guess that means I now have to figure out what to grill. Steaks, shrimp, chicken? Do I have to do a vegetable? Ah, decisions, decisions.

Be in touch soon. Adios.

Still Recovering

No, I am not recovering from a handout from Gates. If that happened I would still be home counting the money. What I am still recovering from is Comic Con. The event really takes a lot out of you. The lines you have to stand in alone could make anyone tired.

Seriously, I wonder how many people need to take another vacation after Comic Con. If I could, I would of scheduled a full week off just to sit on the couch and relax for bit. As you know, I didn't take time off at all. Half price shot tomorrow BTW. I randomly had tonight off so it is nice to sit back at the computer and talk to you all.

No walking, no standing in line, no comics. The reality is that we are back to wedding planning and real life. I guess stayed tuned for the most recent updates and such. I am hoping Kate will have a part in the next couple of blogs too. Well, heading off to bed. Adios Comic Con fans and well, everyone else. Yeah, you all know who you are.

And, the Name for Your Drink?

Alright, caffeinated and ready to go. The line... it was nuts. It was one of the moments where you totally know that you will never see anything like this again unless you return to Comic Con.

As the line twisted and turned inside of the stanchions it was next to impossible to ignore the people dressed up in a wide variety of costumes and NEED to know what in the hell these people were ordering to drink. The pirate order a Mocha, Rapunzel went for a chocolate chip cookie and a drip coffee, the Storm Trooper want a ice coffee (although he had to take his mask off to take a sip) and finally Spiderman just wanted a cup of ice. Possibly to freeze his web. Then there was Kate and I standing there in amazement. No costume, no mask, no bueno. Of course, dressing up is optional, but you begin to wonder who is the odd one out when you look "weird" in your t-shirt and jeans.

Well, it is Sunday (read: the last day of the Con) and those circling around us are on a mission to get all their last minute purchases and panels in. I think we may be done for our Con, but you never know. Around every corner there is something that you know you just can't live without. My "nerd" collection recently tripled in size with no help from Gates.

The Pirate at Starbucks

Man, I will tell ya... Comic Con is really like an endurance test. If you are not in shape, the convention center can easily kick your butt and makes you wish you have started working out in preparation. I would say, without a doubt, that you should never plan on doing anything unless you have time to sit in a line. Lines are the universal "theme" and standard of Comic Con. Oh, you want a shirt... get in line. Oh, you want to see a panel... get in line at least 4 hours in advance. Oh, you need a Starbucks? Plan on being in that line for at least 30 minutes.

Actually, the funniest thing to me was the Starbucks line. And, no not because they were giving out free samples. As we know, I am found of the free handouts. The Starbucks line cracked me up because I walked out of the main hall, turned the corner, and there it was. A line of roughly between 25-40 people just standing there (many of them in costume) just waiting to order their fav drink. Yep, I made my way all the way to Comic Con to tell you about my need for caffeine. Stay tuned. I want to sip on my latte before I give away additional details.

Comic Con and Me

Well, I love Kate, but I also LOVE Comic Con. If you have never been it is a little hard to explain. Sure, sure it is a convention, yet it not like any other convention that you have attended in your life. I will try to explain, but take time to do some searching and find out what Comic Con is like for others.

First, if you are attending Comic Con you must be ready for lines. The "Con" is held at the San Diego Convention Center conveniently located on the outskirts of the Gas Lamp district. Aside from the quick geography lesson I do have more details to share.

The history... Comic Con started roughly 40 years ago in a small banquet hall at a local San Diego hotel dubbed The El Cortez. As popularity in comics grew (think pre-every movie or summer blockbuster being a comic story) the vendors and artists packed up and moved finally ending up at the SD convention center. Today, the Con grabs and holds onto the attention of people worldwide.

It has transformed from only comics into panels filled with hollywood stars and attractions formed by the top marketing agencies around the world. I am currently sitting in my hotel room about to head over and embark on what is my day one of Comic Con. It actually started with a preview night on Wednesday, but I couldn't get that much time off work. And, not Bill Gates is not handing out money on the corner. All of these peoples spend hundred and hundred (possibly thousands) to attend, stay in SD, and buy everything Comic Con they can.

BRB with more...

Can I Continue on the Smurfs?

Really, why are the Smurfs all over the place? I just came back from a 2-week vacation with the future Mrs. and I am appalled how many ridiculous signs are all up all over the place. Who thought that this was a good idea? Seriously, I want to know.

It drives me crazy that I have to keep seeing these posters and dumb commercials for a movie I would say is bound to tank. Where are the movie critics and what are they saying about this? Someone, ANYONE!!!

Alright, enough about Smurfs and more on me. Did you miss me while I was on vacation? It was great in case you were going to ask. And no, Bill Gates did not give me a hand out. I paid for this one on my own. The truth is it wasn't that expensive at all. Then again, any extra money we have is really going towards the wedding.

So, are you dying to know where we went and what we did yet? I am sure you are, but you are going to have to wait. Running out to grab dinner. Consider this a teaser. Wait for it...