Sunday, December 25, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
The seat not chosen
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two seats offered on the seating chart, and I—
I was given the one less coveted by far,
And that has made all the difference.
(borrowed from Robert Frost)
I know what I said, but the truth is, if I go to Dallas, I'll be 5 paychecks in the red by October. And I probably can't afford that. Right?
However, I did buy me one of those Gold tickets, so I would have a good seat in case I actually manage to get a part-time job between now and, let's say, March. Yeah, yeah, I know. Hope springs infernal. *sigh*
So, to attend DallasCon or not to attend DallasCon? I knew that would be a difficult decision to make.
But maybe Creation decided that one for me.
They had problems with their website and I didn't get the seat I chose. And I neither want the one I got nor particularly like it.
Guess that made my decision easier. :(
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two seats offered on the seating chart, and I—
I was given the one less coveted by far,
And that has made all the difference.
(borrowed from Robert Frost)
I know what I said, but the truth is, if I go to Dallas, I'll be 5 paychecks in the red by October. And I probably can't afford that. Right?
However, I did buy me one of those Gold tickets, so I would have a good seat in case I actually manage to get a part-time job between now and, let's say, March. Yeah, yeah, I know. Hope springs infernal. *sigh*
So, to attend DallasCon or not to attend DallasCon? I knew that would be a difficult decision to make.
But maybe Creation decided that one for me.
They had problems with their website and I didn't get the seat I chose. And I neither want the one I got nor particularly like it.
Guess that made my decision easier. :(
Sign spinner
*sigh* I have two and a half hours to decide if I want to be a sign spinner.
Well, actually...
I have two and a half hours to decide if I could be a sign spinner.
Cause I might be a huge klutz.
And GBH by a sign doesn't sound all that appealing.
But maybe that's just me.
Well, actually...
I have two and a half hours to decide if I could be a sign spinner.
Cause I might be a huge klutz.
And GBH by a sign doesn't sound all that appealing.
But maybe that's just me.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Salute to Supernatural - Dallas (DallasCon 2012)
INFO
DATE: September 21-23, 2012
HOTEL: Westin Park Central (12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251)
GUESTS:
Jensen Ackles (Sunday)
Jared Padalecki (Sunday)
Misha Collins (Saturday)
Mark Sheppard (Saturday)
Sebastian Roché (Saturday)
Richard Speight Jr. (Saturday & Sunday)
Matt Cohen (Saturday)
Chad Lindberg (Friday)
Gabriel Tigerman (Friday)
Mark Pellegrino
TICKETS:
Gold $509
Silver $349
General admission weekend $109
Preferred admission Friday $50
Preferred admission Saturday $70
Preferred admission Sunday $80
General admission Friday $30
General admission Saturday $30
General admission Sunday $50
PHOTO OPS:
Jensen Ackles $129
Jared Padalecki $129
Misha Collins $65
Mark Sheppard $50
Matt Cohen $45
Richard Speight Jr. $45
Sebastian Roché $50
Chad Lindberg $40
Gabriel Tigerman $40
Impala $25
Jensen & Jared $219
Misha & Mark $119
Karaoke kings (Richard & Matt) $69
Richard & Matt $69
AUTOGRAPHS:
Jensen Ackles $99
Jared Padalecki $99
Misha Collins $40
Mark Sheppard $40
Matt Cohen $25
Richard Speight Jr. $25
Sebastian Roché $35
Chad Lindberg $20
Gabriel Tigerman $20
Shipping/handling fee is now $7.75
If it's red, it's sold out.
For more info go to Creation Entertainment's website: DallasCon 2012
DATE: September 21-23, 2012
HOTEL: Westin Park Central (12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251)
GUESTS:
Jensen Ackles (Sunday)
Jared Padalecki (Sunday)
Mark Sheppard (Saturday)
Sebastian Roché (Saturday)
Richard Speight Jr. (Saturday & Sunday)
Matt Cohen (Saturday)
Chad Lindberg (Friday)
Gabriel Tigerman (Friday)
Mark Pellegrino
TICKETS:
Gold $509
Silver $349
General admission weekend $109
Preferred admission Friday $50
Preferred admission Saturday $70
Preferred admission Sunday $80
General admission Friday $30
General admission Saturday $30
General admission Sunday $50
PHOTO OPS:
Jensen Ackles $129
Jared Padalecki $129
Mark Sheppard $50
Matt Cohen $45
Richard Speight Jr. $45
Sebastian Roché $50
Chad Lindberg $40
Gabriel Tigerman $40
Impala $25
Jensen & Jared $219
Misha & Mark $119
Karaoke kings (Richard & Matt) $69
Richard & Matt $69
AUTOGRAPHS:
Jensen Ackles $99
Jared Padalecki $99
Mark Sheppard $40
Matt Cohen $25
Richard Speight Jr. $25
Sebastian Roché $35
Chad Lindberg $20
Gabriel Tigerman $20
Shipping/handling fee is now $7.75
If it's red, it's sold out.
For more info go to Creation Entertainment's website: DallasCon 2012
Monday, November 14, 2011
Dallas??? No!!!
I've been telling myself forever, if there's another con in Dallas, I'm definitely going. Unfortunately, it looks like my definition of 'definitely' might be more something along the lines of 'when hell freezes over'. Cause, man, I really can't afford 3 cons in one year. And I'm not ready to give up JIB just yet. (BTW, why the hell are plane tickets to Dallas, in Sept, so expensive???)
If I really wanted to go, I'd have to forgo buying photo ops. And let's face it, photo ops are the reason I'm going. Well, that and fugly airplane food.
I'm probably kidding. :p
And I couldn't get any Meet&Greet tickets nor JIB's Dolce vita with Jared if they manage to get him again in 2012.
And I'm moving next year, so I'd have to live in a cold, dark apartment (but with wi-fi, I have my priorities) so I wouldn't spend huge amounts of money on utilities.
There's no way I can afford it.
BTW, y'all know I'm going, right? *sigh*
If I really wanted to go, I'd have to forgo buying photo ops. And let's face it, photo ops are the reason I'm going. Well, that and fugly airplane food.
I'm probably kidding. :p
And I couldn't get any Meet&Greet tickets nor JIB's Dolce vita with Jared if they manage to get him again in 2012.
And I'm moving next year, so I'd have to live in a cold, dark apartment (but with wi-fi, I have my priorities) so I wouldn't spend huge amounts of money on utilities.
There's no way I can afford it.
BTW, y'all know I'm going, right? *sigh*
Too many regulars spoil the con
I'm just gonna go out and say it. Only regulars at Supernatural conventions should be Jensen and Jared. And possibly Misha (cause minions are scary). But as far as everybody else is concerned, I don't need to see them. Every. Single. Time.
I mean, I like Richard and Matt as much as the next fan, but do they really have to be at every con just because Creation decided to turn karaoke to The Dick & Matt Karaoke Experience? BTW, I liked karaoke just fine even when it was just plain ol' karaoke and not "The Experience".
We only get 10 guests/con and if 5 are there by default, that only leaves 5 empty slots. And I'd rather have 7 so there's more chance of seeing somebody new every time. It's not like there's a shortage of potential guests. I'm still waiting for Creation to invite Katie Cassidy, Lauren Cohan, Nicki Aycox, JDM and, yes, Genevieve P.
And what's up with BBB being at every convention? What, was it cheaper by the dozen? (Pun intended.) Creation books them for 12 cons and they get a discount? Variety is not a four-letter word. Granted, I'm not the biggest fan of Steve Carlson and Jason Manns (although I actually like Manns' songs), but that doesn't mean I want the same concert over and over again. If Creation is out of ideas, they could always tell Jensen to introduce Chris Kane to us (just like Jared introduced BBB). And Jensen doesn't even have to be at the concert. Chris being there is more than enough.
I mean, I like Richard and Matt as much as the next fan, but do they really have to be at every con just because Creation decided to turn karaoke to The Dick & Matt Karaoke Experience? BTW, I liked karaoke just fine even when it was just plain ol' karaoke and not "The Experience".
We only get 10 guests/con and if 5 are there by default, that only leaves 5 empty slots. And I'd rather have 7 so there's more chance of seeing somebody new every time. It's not like there's a shortage of potential guests. I'm still waiting for Creation to invite Katie Cassidy, Lauren Cohan, Nicki Aycox, JDM and, yes, Genevieve P.
And what's up with BBB being at every convention? What, was it cheaper by the dozen? (Pun intended.) Creation books them for 12 cons and they get a discount? Variety is not a four-letter word. Granted, I'm not the biggest fan of Steve Carlson and Jason Manns (although I actually like Manns' songs), but that doesn't mean I want the same concert over and over again. If Creation is out of ideas, they could always tell Jensen to introduce Chris Kane to us (just like Jared introduced BBB). And Jensen doesn't even have to be at the concert. Chris being there is more than enough.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Prophet passes
Dear owners of Prophet passes,
could you send me directions to that money tree y'all obviously managed to find? Thanks in advance.
Eliann
(seat, starting bid, The Price)
PP01 1850 -> 3321,42 €
PP02 1825 -> 3420
PP03 1800 -> 3560
PP04 1775 -> 3360
PP05 1750 -> 3560
PP06 1725 -> 3360
PP07 1700 -> 3060
PP08 1675 -> 3220,42
PP09 1650 -> 2665
PP10 1625 -> 2460
PP11 1600 -> 1950
PP12 1575 -> 1590
PP13 1550 -> 1690
PP14 1525 -> 1910
PP15 1500 -> 1980
could you send me directions to that money tree y'all obviously managed to find? Thanks in advance.
Eliann
(seat, starting bid, The Price)
PP01 1850 -> 3321,42 €
PP02 1825 -> 3420
PP03 1800 -> 3560
PP04 1775 -> 3360
PP05 1750 -> 3560
PP06 1725 -> 3360
PP07 1700 -> 3060
PP08 1675 -> 3220,42
PP09 1650 -> 2665
PP10 1625 -> 2460
PP11 1600 -> 1950
PP12 1575 -> 1590
PP13 1550 -> 1690
PP14 1525 -> 1910
PP15 1500 -> 1980
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Pearls of wisdom XI
HOW TO REMAIN STANDING WHEN JENSEN UNLEASHES HIS SMILE ON YOU?
Yeah, I have absolutely no idea. Sorry. As soon as I figure it out, I'll let you know.
I mean, the last time he smiled at me, I completely forgot about my headache for the next 15 minutes, so... *shrugs*
Yeah, I have absolutely no idea. Sorry. As soon as I figure it out, I'll let you know.
I mean, the last time he smiled at me, I completely forgot about my headache for the next 15 minutes, so... *shrugs*
Pearls of wisdom X
GIFTS
If you have a gift for anyone who is not Jensen or Jared, you'll probably be able to give your gift directly to them. Although you might have to be a bit creative. You can try doing it during dessert party or karaoke or maybe even during autographs. Just be aware that Creation volunteers who follow guests around most likely won't be happy about that.
But if the gifts are for Jensen and/or Jared, then it gets tricky. Creation won't take them, because:
You could try and give them your gifts during autographs. But if you do that, be careful and make sure that your gift is clearly visible. You do NOT wanna find yourself on the radar of their many bodyguards.
Or you can try and give the gift to Clif and ask him to give it to Js (especially if he already knows you from Twitter), but I wouldn't count on it. I mean, what's he supposed to do with hundreds of gifts? (Yeah, you won't be the only gift giver there.)
(Speaking of hundreds of gifts, just keep in mind that even if they really want to, it's quite possible that Js won't take the gifts with them if they have to fly back home after the con.)
As for giving the guests chocolate or candy or any kind of food... Well. Imagine you had some pretty passionate fans. Now, would you eat something that came from a person you don't know and could very well be Stephanie in disguise?
Now, just to be clear, I never tried to give a gift to any of the guests and these here are just my paranoid two cents. And I really hope that, if you have a gift for someone, you'll be able to give it to them. But just be prepared that it might not go as planned.
If you have a gift for anyone who is not Jensen or Jared, you'll probably be able to give your gift directly to them. Although you might have to be a bit creative. You can try doing it during dessert party or karaoke or maybe even during autographs. Just be aware that Creation volunteers who follow guests around most likely won't be happy about that.
But if the gifts are for Jensen and/or Jared, then it gets tricky. Creation won't take them, because:
You could try and give them your gifts during autographs. But if you do that, be careful and make sure that your gift is clearly visible. You do NOT wanna find yourself on the radar of their many bodyguards.
Or you can try and give the gift to Clif and ask him to give it to Js (especially if he already knows you from Twitter), but I wouldn't count on it. I mean, what's he supposed to do with hundreds of gifts? (Yeah, you won't be the only gift giver there.)
(Speaking of hundreds of gifts, just keep in mind that even if they really want to, it's quite possible that Js won't take the gifts with them if they have to fly back home after the con.)
As for giving the guests chocolate or candy or any kind of food... Well. Imagine you had some pretty passionate fans. Now, would you eat something that came from a person you don't know and could very well be Stephanie in disguise?
Now, just to be clear, I never tried to give a gift to any of the guests and these here are just my paranoid two cents. And I really hope that, if you have a gift for someone, you'll be able to give it to them. But just be prepared that it might not go as planned.
Pearls of wisdom IX
WHAT (NOT) TO WEAR
First of all, keep in mind that whatever you put on in the morning, you'll probably be wearing for the rest of the day. So, wear something you'll be comfortable in. If there are any photo ops in your schedule, wear something nice, cause you'll be looking at that outfit for the rest of your life. I don't know if it's just me, but it seems that it's always a bit coldish in the hotels, so layers can be good. (I always have a hoodie and then take it off for photo ops.)
And for dessert party... No need to overdress. I mean, you can if you really want to, but, let's say, jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly fine.
And shoes? Just keep in mind that you'll have to walk in whatever you put on your feet. I do, however, usually wear my photo op shoes (12 cm heels) on Sunday cause Js are freakin' giants (:D), but after running around in them all day, it's pure bliss when I take them off.
First of all, keep in mind that whatever you put on in the morning, you'll probably be wearing for the rest of the day. So, wear something you'll be comfortable in. If there are any photo ops in your schedule, wear something nice, cause you'll be looking at that outfit for the rest of your life. I don't know if it's just me, but it seems that it's always a bit coldish in the hotels, so layers can be good. (I always have a hoodie and then take it off for photo ops.)
And for dessert party... No need to overdress. I mean, you can if you really want to, but, let's say, jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly fine.
And shoes? Just keep in mind that you'll have to walk in whatever you put on your feet. I do, however, usually wear my photo op shoes (12 cm heels) on Sunday cause Js are freakin' giants (:D), but after running around in them all day, it's pure bliss when I take them off.
Pearls of wisdom VIII
EBAY
It doesn't matter whose name is on the ticket. It's all about the barcode now. I bought 2 Gold and 3 Jared photo op tickets on eBay and never had any problems. Just remember, if you're buying tickets on eBay, you're probably gonna pay more than the original price. (I say probably cause it depends on what you're buying. I actually paid less than the original price for two of my Jared photo ops.)
But do be careful. I've never heard of any auctions for SPN con tickets that weren't legit, but you don't want to fly for hours to get to a con just to find out that you were conned.
It doesn't matter whose name is on the ticket. It's all about the barcode now. I bought 2 Gold and 3 Jared photo op tickets on eBay and never had any problems. Just remember, if you're buying tickets on eBay, you're probably gonna pay more than the original price. (I say probably cause it depends on what you're buying. I actually paid less than the original price for two of my Jared photo ops.)
But do be careful. I've never heard of any auctions for SPN con tickets that weren't legit, but you don't want to fly for hours to get to a con just to find out that you were conned.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Checking in?
Yeah, I could get used to saying that.
It's a job in a hostel. Front desk + occasional housekeeping. I'm not really sure how that would work. Unless they have two people at the front desk at all times. Which I doubt. If they had enough money for two paychecks, they'd probably hire a receptionist AND a housekeeper.
The only problem is that it's not actually a part-time job. As in I'd be working 8 hours a day. But I wouldn't be regularly employed. It would be doable once I go back to translating soaps, because I have to translate 5 episodes a week and it takes me 5 hours max for one episode. So, the "part-time" job would actually be 40 hrs/week and my "full-time" job would be 25 hrs/week. Like I said, doable.
It's a job in a hostel. Front desk + occasional housekeeping. I'm not really sure how that would work. Unless they have two people at the front desk at all times. Which I doubt. If they had enough money for two paychecks, they'd probably hire a receptionist AND a housekeeper.
The only problem is that it's not actually a part-time job. As in I'd be working 8 hours a day. But I wouldn't be regularly employed. It would be doable once I go back to translating soaps, because I have to translate 5 episodes a week and it takes me 5 hours max for one episode. So, the "part-time" job would actually be 40 hrs/week and my "full-time" job would be 25 hrs/week. Like I said, doable.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Congrats to Genevieve and Jared!
Yes, Genevieve is pregnant. Jared just tweeted that.
Looks like I was right. Hand on belly = a pregnant woman.
(If you want any more predictions, you'll have to wait until Oct 24, cause I'm psychic only every other Monday. *nods* Sorry. :D lol)
Can't believe this pic got more than 3000 views. http://twitpic.com/6yd8xh
And that @jarpad faved it. :D http://twitter.com/#!/jarpad/favorites
Or before (that would work too), so LAcon could be baby's first con. Awww. :)
I kinda hoped we'd finally see Genevieve on LAcon's guest list. Well, maybe in 2013, yeah?
ETA (Oct 8, 2012): Apparently, that screencap of Gen with her hand on her belly kinda got a life of its own. Which baffles me no end. It never occurred to me when I capped it that something like that could happen. Weird.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Let's call it maintenance
I finally did some cleaning up. I deleted all my con photos from Photobucket and uploaded them to Picasa web albums. You can find my VanCon 2009, ChiCon 2009, LAcon 2010, VanCon 2010, LAcon 2011 con photos here -> link .
And I also ununlisted some of my unlisted con videos on YT. Link Links to (still) unlisted videos are somewhere in this blog.
And I also ununlisted some of my unlisted con videos on YT. Link Links to (still) unlisted videos are somewhere in this blog.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
I am blonde, light blonde... Part 2
I am blonde, light blonde... Part 1
Now we're getting somewhere. I wanted to go blonde even before LAcon 2011, but my hairdresser said she wouldn't bleach my hair and that we'd get there gradually. So, I was mostly orange (bloody red pigment) until yesterday when she said that she can't get rid of that orange tint and that she'll make me highlights instead. And OMG, it's so much better. Still not perfect, but better.
So, I went from this (it looked even more orange under artificial light):
to this:
Now we're getting somewhere. I wanted to go blonde even before LAcon 2011, but my hairdresser said she wouldn't bleach my hair and that we'd get there gradually. So, I was mostly orange (bloody red pigment) until yesterday when she said that she can't get rid of that orange tint and that she'll make me highlights instead. And OMG, it's so much better. Still not perfect, but better.
So, I went from this (it looked even more orange under artificial light):
to this:
Monday, October 3, 2011
My prized possession
This post is a kind of a follow-up to something I wrote in March: Just a thought .
I finally bought a battery charger that can work in Europe AND in the US (input: 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, and has European and US plugs). It's a MQN09-E-4-3UTG with 4 eneloop AA batteries. At the rate I go through batteries, this charger's gonna save me tons of money. I can't believe I waited this long to buy it, but better late than never, I guess.
I finally bought a battery charger that can work in Europe AND in the US (input: 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, and has European and US plugs). It's a MQN09-E-4-3UTG with 4 eneloop AA batteries. At the rate I go through batteries, this charger's gonna save me tons of money. I can't believe I waited this long to buy it, but better late than never, I guess.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Are you decisive? Well, yes and no.
I still have a day to decide whether to apply for that job in exurb or not. I mentioned that to my mom and she told me I can get there by train and started telling me how one night my sister almost ended up on the other side of the country because she took the wrong train, so, y'know, I should apply. And I was like: OMG, that was you trying to tell me to do it??! I thought you were discouraging me!!!
Needless to say, I am somewhat discouraged.
Needless to say, I am somewhat discouraged.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Slim pickings
What does one write in one's cover letter when one applies for the job of a poll taker in supermarkets? Yes, of course I can write? Sure, I can stand for hours? IMHO, my pretending to be polite is Oscar-worthy?
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Salute to Supernatural - Burbank (BurCon 2012)
INFO
DATE: March 2-4, 2012
HOTEL: Marriott Burbank Airport (2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505)
GUESTS:
Jensen Ackles (Sunday)
Jared Padalecki (Sunday)
Misha Collins (Saturday)
Mark Sheppard (Saturday)
Matt Cohen (Saturday)
Richard Speight Jr. (Saturday & Sunday)
Sebastian Roché (Saturday)
Rick Worthy (Saturday)
Chad Lindberg (Friday)
Rob Benedict (Friday & Saturday)
Julian Richings (Sunday)
Guy Norman Bee (Saturday)
Kim Rhodes (Friday)
Jim Beaver (Saturday & Sunday)
Madison McLaughlin (Sunday)
Gabriel Tigerman (Friday)
TICKETS:
Gold $559
Silver $399
Preferred admission Friday $50
Preferred admission Saturday $70
Preferred admission Sunday $80
General admission weekend $109
General admission Friday $30
General admission Saturday $30
General admission Sunday $50
PHOTO OPS:
Jensen Ackles $129
Jared Padalecki $129
Misha Collins $70
Mark Sheppard $50
Matt Cohen $45
Richard Speight Jr. $45
Sebastian Roché $50
Rick Worthy $40
Chad Lindberg $40
Rob Benedict $45
Julian Richings $50
Kim Rhodes $40
Jim Beaver $60
Madison McLaughlin $40
Jensen & Jared $219
Misha & Mark $119
Karaoke kings (Richard & Matt) $69
Richard & Matt $69
Misha & Jim $129
AUTOGRAPHS:
Jensen Ackles $89
Jared Padalecki $89
Misha Collins $40
Mark Sheppard $40
Matt Cohen $25
Richard Speight Jr. $25
Sebastian Roché $35
Rick Worthy $20
Chad Lindberg $20
Rob Benedict $30
Julian Richings $30
Kim Rhodes $25
Jim Beaver $35
Madison McLaughlin $20
CONCERT:
Louden Swain $20
AUCTIONS (starting bids):
VIP pass $500
Jared Q&A $300
Jensen Q&A $300
Jim Biever Meet&Greet $200
Benedict/Richings M&G $150
Worthy/Sheppard/Roche M&G $300
Misha Collins M&G $300
Richard Speight M&G $175
Speight/Cohen M&G $175
Benedict/Rhodes M&G $100
Shipping/handling fee is now $7.75
If it's red, it's sold out.
For more info go to Creation Entertainment's website: BurbankCon 2012
DATE: March 2-4, 2012
HOTEL: Marriott Burbank Airport (2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505)
GUESTS:
Jensen Ackles (Sunday)
Jared Padalecki (Sunday)
Misha Collins (Saturday)
Mark Sheppard (Saturday)
Matt Cohen (Saturday)
Richard Speight Jr. (Saturday & Sunday)
Sebastian Roché (Saturday)
Rick Worthy (Saturday)
Chad Lindberg (Friday)
Rob Benedict (Friday & Saturday)
Guy Norman Bee (Saturday)
Kim Rhodes (Friday)
Jim Beaver (Saturday & Sunday)
Madison McLaughlin (Sunday)
Gabriel Tigerman (Friday)
TICKETS:
Gold $559
Silver $399
Preferred admission Friday $50
Preferred admission Saturday $70
Preferred admission Sunday $80
General admission weekend $109
General admission Friday $30
General admission Saturday $30
General admission Sunday $50
PHOTO OPS:
Jensen Ackles $129
Jared Padalecki $129
Misha Collins $70
Mark Sheppard $50
Matt Cohen $45
Richard Speight Jr. $45
Sebastian Roché $50
Rick Worthy $40
Chad Lindberg $40
Rob Benedict $45
Kim Rhodes $40
Jim Beaver $60
Madison McLaughlin $40
Jensen & Jared $219
Misha & Mark $119
Karaoke kings (Richard & Matt) $69
Richard & Matt $69
Misha & Jim $129
AUTOGRAPHS:
Jensen Ackles $89
Jared Padalecki $89
Misha Collins $40
Mark Sheppard $40
Matt Cohen $25
Richard Speight Jr. $25
Sebastian Roché $35
Rick Worthy $20
Chad Lindberg $20
Rob Benedict $30
Kim Rhodes $25
Jim Beaver $35
Madison McLaughlin $20
CONCERT:
Louden Swain $20
AUCTIONS (starting bids):
VIP pass $500
Jared Q&A $300
Jensen Q&A $300
Jim Biever Meet&Greet $200
Benedict/Richings M&G $150
Worthy/Sheppard/Roche M&G $300
Misha Collins M&G $300
Richard Speight M&G $175
Speight/Cohen M&G $175
Benedict/Rhodes M&G $100
Shipping/handling fee is now $7.75
If it's red, it's sold out.
For more info go to Creation Entertainment's website: BurbankCon 2012
Jus in bello - Rome (JIB 2012)
INFO
DATE: April 27-29, 2012
HOTEL: Hilton Rome Airport (Via Arturo Ferrarin 2, 00054 Fiumicino, Rome, Italy)
GUESTS:
Jensen Ackles
Jared Padalecki
Misha Collins
Richard Speight Jr.
Brock Kelly
Mark Pellegrino
Sebastian Roché
Jim Beaver
Rob Benedict
Jason Manns
Steve Carlson
PASSES:
Angel 415 €
Demon 315 €
Sinner 185 €
Hunter 110 €
Prophet - auctions start at 1500-1850 €
PHOTO OPS:
Jensen Ackles 80 €
Jared Padalecki 80 €
Misha Collins 65 €
Richard Speight Jr. 35 €
Brock Kelly 35 €
Mark Pellegrino 35 €
Sebastian Roché 35 €
Jim Beaver 50 €
Rob Benedict 35 €
Jason Manns 20 €
Steve Carlson 20 €
Jensen & Jared 170 €
Jensen & Misha 150 €
Jared & Misha 150 €
Jensen & Jared & Misha 240 €
Misha & Sebastian 100 €
Misha, Jim, Richard, Sebastian, Mark, Brock & Rob 250 €
AUTOGRAPHS:
Jensen Ackles 55 €
Jared Padalecki 55 €
Misha Collins 40 €
Richard Speight Jr. 20 €
Brock Kelly 20 €
Mark Pellegrino 20 €
Sebastian Roché 20 €
Jim Beaver 30 €
Rob Benedict 20 €
Steve Carlson 15 € (if you buy CD, 1 autograph included)
Jason Manns 15 € (if you buy CD, 1 autograph included)
MEET&GREETS:
Jensen Ackles 450 €
Jared Padalecki 450 €
Misha Collins 275 €
Richard Speight Jr. 110 €
Brock Kelly 110 €
Mark Pellegrino 110 €
Sebastian Roché 110 €
Jim Beaver 150 €
Rob Benedict 110 €
Jason Manns 50 €
Steve Carlson 50 €
Roman holiday 495 €
If it's red, it's sold out.
For more info go to Jus in bello website: JIB 2012
DATE: April 27-29, 2012
HOTEL: Hilton Rome Airport (Via Arturo Ferrarin 2, 00054 Fiumicino, Rome, Italy)
GUESTS:
Jensen Ackles
Jared Padalecki
Misha Collins
Richard Speight Jr.
Brock Kelly
Mark Pellegrino
Sebastian Roché
Jim Beaver
Rob Benedict
Jason Manns
Steve Carlson
PASSES:
Angel 415 €
Demon 315 €
Sinner 185 €
Hunter 110 €
Prophet - auctions start at 1500-1850 €
PHOTO OPS:
Jensen Ackles 80 €
Jared Padalecki 80 €
Misha Collins 65 €
Richard Speight Jr. 35 €
Brock Kelly 35 €
Mark Pellegrino 35 €
Sebastian Roché 35 €
Jim Beaver 50 €
Rob Benedict 35 €
Jason Manns 20 €
Steve Carlson 20 €
Jensen & Jared 170 €
Jensen & Misha 150 €
Jared & Misha 150 €
Jensen & Jared & Misha 240 €
Misha & Sebastian 100 €
Misha, Jim, Richard, Sebastian, Mark, Brock & Rob 250 €
AUTOGRAPHS:
Jensen Ackles 55 €
Jared Padalecki 55 €
Misha Collins 40 €
Richard Speight Jr. 20 €
Brock Kelly 20 €
Mark Pellegrino 20 €
Sebastian Roché 20 €
Jim Beaver 30 €
Rob Benedict 20 €
Steve Carlson 15 € (if you buy CD, 1 autograph included)
Jason Manns 15 € (if you buy CD, 1 autograph included)
MEET&GREETS:
Jensen Ackles 450 €
Jared Padalecki 450 €
Misha Collins 275 €
Richard Speight Jr. 110 €
Brock Kelly 110 €
Mark Pellegrino 110 €
Sebastian Roché 110 €
Jim Beaver 150 €
Rob Benedict 110 €
Jason Manns 50 €
Steve Carlson 50 €
Roman holiday 495 €
If it's red, it's sold out.
For more info go to Jus in bello website: JIB 2012
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Bika.net
I'm sorry, but are you actually trying to make me leave all the information about me* out in the open, for everyone with Internet connection to see, just so that I could apply for one job that I won't even get? I would laugh right now, only it really isn't funny. At all.
So, you wanted to make some kind of network? Well, good for you. But I don't want to be a part of that network. I don't want people to be able to click on my profile and find out everything about me. I don't want to risk creating a profile just to find out that I can't make it extremly private after it's already too late and I disclosed everything. I do, however, want to apply for a single job and then, hopefully, never go back to Bika.net. What the hell happened to the old-fashioned and time-honored tradition of e-mailing one's CV and cover letter? If it ain't broken...
*Even if it's just my name. I don't want my name out there. I went to great lengths to keep it off the Internet.
So, you wanted to make some kind of network? Well, good for you. But I don't want to be a part of that network. I don't want people to be able to click on my profile and find out everything about me. I don't want to risk creating a profile just to find out that I can't make it extremly private after it's already too late and I disclosed everything. I do, however, want to apply for a single job and then, hopefully, never go back to Bika.net. What the hell happened to the old-fashioned and time-honored tradition of e-mailing one's CV and cover letter? If it ain't broken...
*Even if it's just my name. I don't want my name out there. I went to great lengths to keep it off the Internet.
A wider net
So, not only am I considering all sorts of jobs I wouldn't have considered a year ago, but apparently, I'm seriously considering a job I'd be doing in my city, but the company is actually located in my city's exurb. Which is a huge problem since I don't drive. OTOH, that is really not a job that requires any kind of interview, so I might be able to pull it off. Not that they would even consider me for the job, but, y'know. Hope springs infernal. Or something like that.
I've been trying to write a cover letter for that website updater job, but I'm still stuck on the second sentence. And the deadline is tomorrow!!! Looks like my muse of bullshit is on vacation.
I'm seeing her cover letter in her future if she doesn't come back ASAP.
I've been trying to write a cover letter for that website updater job, but I'm still stuck on the second sentence. And the deadline is tomorrow!!! Looks like my muse of bullshit is on vacation.
I'm seeing her cover letter in her future if she doesn't come back ASAP.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
What's worse?
To be deemed not good enough after a job interview or to be considered not good enough to even come for an interview? Just wondering.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Lower room rate? Sounds good, full stop.
I finally booked a room at Marriott Burbank Airport. And I got that lower room rate for the whole stay even though I'll be checking in on Feb 29. My eyes almost popped out when I checked the availability and didn't get that Unsuccessful Sell page. Yeah, I'm grinning like mad right now. I saved $165. Still grinning like mad. This was a good day. Ironically, I'm listening to Powter's Bad day. lol Love that song. :D
The original post about room rates is here: Lower room rate? Sounds good. In theory.
The original post about room rates is here: Lower room rate? Sounds good. In theory.
Eye of the tiger
Plane ticket to Burbank (and back) is bought and paid for will be completely paid for in September 2012.
I was on my way to buy the ticket and the first song on the car radio was Eye of the tiger. :D Appropriate much? lol And when I was going to LAcon this year, I was 3 minutes from the airport when they started playing Eye of the tiger on the radio. That was a nice send-off. :)
I'll have to spend 5:45 hours between flights at the San Francisco airport. :( But it still beats waiting for 7 hours in Frankfurt and paying $250 more for the ticket.
Any chance SFO has free internet?
I was on my way to buy the ticket and the first song on the car radio was Eye of the tiger. :D Appropriate much? lol And when I was going to LAcon this year, I was 3 minutes from the airport when they started playing Eye of the tiger on the radio. That was a nice send-off. :)
I'll have to spend 5:45 hours between flights at the San Francisco airport. :( But it still beats waiting for 7 hours in Frankfurt and paying $250 more for the ticket.
Any chance SFO has free internet?
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Hilton Rome Airport
I have absolutely no idea if my reservation still exists. I sent an e-mail with new dates on July 24. Didn't get any reply, but I did check my reservation on Hilton's website a few days later and they did change the dates.
When I still didn't get a confirmation e-mail two weeks later, I went to Hilton's website to check my reservation again. Easier said than done. They had problems with the page so I couldn't check anything.
So I kinda forgot about the whole thing until today. I went to check my reservation again. And this time I was informed that: No reservation was found. Please check your Confirmation number and Last name or last 4 digits of the credit card on this reservation and try again. I tried it a few more times and now I just keep geting this message: The reservation selected cannot be managed online. Please call 800.774.1500 for assistance or visit Customer care.
What the hell?!
UPDATE
Sept 19 - Still no e-mail from S. Incecchi, but this time I managed to find my reservation on Hilton's website. It has the new dates and says Reservation #... confirmed. I saved the printable version of my reservation confirmation. And I also e-mailed that confirmation to myself. Not sure it'll do me any good, but what the hell, right? In for a penny... Kad je bal nek je maskenbal.
Sept 21 - I received the confirmation. However. I found this in the said confirmation:
I thought we were supposed to immediately pay for just one night (and pay for the rest at the hotel in April) and that the reservation could be cancelled until April 5th, 2012.
When I still didn't get a confirmation e-mail two weeks later, I went to Hilton's website to check my reservation again. Easier said than done. They had problems with the page so I couldn't check anything.
So I kinda forgot about the whole thing until today. I went to check my reservation again. And this time I was informed that: No reservation was found. Please check your Confirmation number and Last name or last 4 digits of the credit card on this reservation and try again. I tried it a few more times and now I just keep geting this message: The reservation selected cannot be managed online. Please call 800.774.1500 for assistance or visit Customer care.
What the hell?!
UPDATE
Sept 19 - Still no e-mail from S. Incecchi, but this time I managed to find my reservation on Hilton's website. It has the new dates and says Reservation #... confirmed. I saved the printable version of my reservation confirmation. And I also e-mailed that confirmation to myself. Not sure it'll do me any good, but what the hell, right? In for a penny... Kad je bal nek je maskenbal.
Sept 21 - I received the confirmation. However. I found this in the said confirmation:
Rate Rules and Cancellation Policy:
A deposit equals to the charge for your full stay will be debited to you within the next days.
Once that has been obtained by the hotel, the reservation is guaranteed, non-refundable
and not changeable and will be held for your arrival.
I thought we were supposed to immediately pay for just one night (and pay for the rest at the hotel in April) and that the reservation could be cancelled until April 5th, 2012.
Sept 22 - It's OK. I don't have to pay everything in advance. That whole 'deposit equals to the charge of your full stay will be debited to you within the next days' is something that's in every confirmation and (in this case) should be ignored.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Supernatural conventions - Google me this
As far as I know, this is the only blog that's all about Supernatural conventions, but if you try googling (or yahooing) 'blog + Supernatural conventions' you won't find it. At least not on the first 10 pages. And who would wanna go further than that?
You'll find websites and a few blogs with a post or two about conventions and that's it. I'm kinda starting to think my SEO skills suck. Slow on the uptake much?
Apparently, my laid-back approach to blogging only (OK, mostly) brings people who for some reason google Clif Kosterman. That baffles me. Why would anyone google Clif? But fine, to each his (or in this case more probably her) own.
So, I'm going proactive.
I "strategically placed" a few 'supernatural conventions' throughout my blog. And I finally went through the chaos that were my labels. They really were no help at all. So I changed a few and added a few. And by a few I mean a lot.
I might even start leaving comments on other people's blogs. o_O
I do, however, refuse to put words 'supernatural convention' in every post title. I like my titles and how at first glance they might seem like they have nothing to do with the post. That's not true. It's just that, sometimes you have to take a better look.
Uhm... This title being the exception.
UPDATE
Sept 17 - Yahoo moved me to page 3. Google's still ignoring me. No wonder I never google stuff, I always yahoo them.
Sept 20 - Page 1, baby! But probably only because Google is mentioned in the title.
You'll find websites and a few blogs with a post or two about conventions and that's it. I'm kinda starting to think my SEO skills suck. Slow on the uptake much?
Apparently, my laid-back approach to blogging only (OK, mostly) brings people who for some reason google Clif Kosterman. That baffles me. Why would anyone google Clif? But fine, to each his (or in this case more probably her) own.
So, I'm going proactive.
I "strategically placed" a few 'supernatural conventions' throughout my blog. And I finally went through the chaos that were my labels. They really were no help at all. So I changed a few and added a few. And by a few I mean a lot.
I might even start leaving comments on other people's blogs. o_O
I do, however, refuse to put words 'supernatural convention' in every post title. I like my titles and how at first glance they might seem like they have nothing to do with the post. That's not true. It's just that, sometimes you have to take a better look.
Uhm... This title being the exception.
UPDATE
Sept 17 - Yahoo moved me to page 3. Google's still ignoring me. No wonder I never google stuff, I always yahoo them.
Sept 20 - Page 1, baby! But probably only because Google is mentioned in the title.
Pearls of wisdom VII
VIDEOTAPING
At the request of the guests, absolutely no videotaping allowed. That, of course, includes videotaping the theater when there are absolutely no guests anywhere near it.
But, in the end, it's really up to you and your conscience.
Or your sneakiness.
Anyways... Don't do it, children!!! And after you've not done it, share the links. ;)
fb.me/SCjyXvUb -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD_Dk4MMBrs
At the request of the guests, absolutely no videotaping allowed. That, of course, includes videotaping the theater when there are absolutely no guests anywhere near it.
Personally, I would never do any videotaping.
But, in the end, it's really up to you and your conscience.
Or your sneakiness.
Anyways... Don't do it, children!!! And after you've not done it, share the links. ;)
LAcon 2010
LAcon 2011
SFcon 2011
This is the link:fb.me/SCjyXvUb -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD_Dk4MMBrs
VanCon 2011
Nuff said.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Hell, yes! I'll tamper with your website!
Two more interesting ads. One is for a website content writer (I love it when a potential employer translates the job title so I don't have to :D) and the other is... uhm... for a website updater? Y'know, the person who updates the website.
That content writer job would be perfect, if not for one tiny little detail. What they consider content. Basically, they are looking for someone who'll write web articles about discounts, catalogs, special offers... And they want a 500-750 word test article about this month's great deals in Konzum. 750 words?! I could maybe, idk, list everything that's on discount? Maybe? Yeah, I got nothing.
Now, the updater job, OTOH, I'm definitely sending my CV+cover letter for that one. It's a part-time, flexible hours, no experience needed, work from home job. Proakustik is looking for someone who would update their website, enter new content, maybe fiddle (as in try to fix, not commit fraud) with an occasional photo or two. Now, THAT I definitely CAN do.
That content writer job would be perfect, if not for one tiny little detail. What they consider content. Basically, they are looking for someone who'll write web articles about discounts, catalogs, special offers... And they want a 500-750 word test article about this month's great deals in Konzum. 750 words?! I could maybe, idk, list everything that's on discount? Maybe? Yeah, I got nothing.
Now, the updater job, OTOH, I'm definitely sending my CV+cover letter for that one. It's a part-time, flexible hours, no experience needed, work from home job. Proakustik is looking for someone who would update their website, enter new content, maybe fiddle (as in try to fix, not commit fraud) with an occasional photo or two. Now, THAT I definitely CAN do.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Creation Entertainment's ban on hugs lifted
Misha was added to BurCon guest list (finally another guest), so I scrolled down to see the price of the photo ops ($70, btw. Way to go, Meesh. *thumbs up*) and was pleasantly shocked to see that Creation Entertainment decided to stop threatening us with director's chairs.
And all is good in the world of conventions again. :D Or something like that...
And just in case you missed it, this is what I'm talking about:
"Recently some fans have been asking for hugs and special poses (some are even bringing "props") and this is making it virtually impossible for us to accommodate all the great fans that have purchased photo ops of the main stars in the limited time we have to do them. With several big shows coming up, we must, once again, remind attendees of the ground rules that the photo ops were purchased under and ask that you please refrain from asking for hugs and special poses. While many other fan events have resorted to putting their guests in director's chairs during photo ops we don't want to do this, though we may have to. PLEASE HELP US OUT AND BE FAIR TO EVERYONE BEHIND YOU ON LINE. Thanks!"
Yep, we dodged the
Friday, September 9, 2011
Updates
- I sent CV and cover letter for that weekend job in the play center. Hope I'll hear from them. *fingers crossed*
- New video files and dialog lists are in my Dropbox. "Vacation" is over. :(
- I've been meaning to move my con photos from Photobucket to Picasa web albums for months and I'm finally doing something about it.
- New video files and dialog lists are in my Dropbox. "Vacation" is over. :(
- I've been meaning to move my con photos from Photobucket to Picasa web albums for months and I'm finally doing something about it.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Watchgirl
So, there's this ad. RG Sport Center is looking for animators and... Uhm... Čuvalice. I'm not really sure how to say that in English. In this case, čuvalica is a person who, essentially, looks after children in the play center (during b-day parties). It sounds like a pretty decent part-time job. And it's definitely something I could do. I've never done something like that before, but my lack of experience is not a problem (cause it's not a job requirement and also cause I AM capable of learning new things). And I know that working with/looking after children is a big responsibility, but I'm a responsible person, so it would work out just fine. :D And the best part? It's a weekend job. The only problem? The play center's on the other side of the city and I don't drive, so it would probably take me at least an hour to get there (and at least an hour to get back home). But it's much easier to commute (yes, I'm using that verb) on weekends than after 8 hours of my usual day job.
I'm sending my CV and cover letter tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
I'm sending my CV and cover letter tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Crisis averted
*phew*
We're getting new video files tomorrow or on Friday, so I'm on "vacation" until Monday.
It's funny. I hate translating stuff for Zone Reality (it's too exhausting), but on the other hand, it's better to have a job than not to have a job, so I can't even bitch about the whole thing. *unfair* *pouts*
We're getting new video files tomorrow or on Friday, so I'm on "vacation" until Monday.
It's funny. I hate translating stuff for Zone Reality (it's too exhausting), but on the other hand, it's better to have a job than not to have a job, so I can't even bitch about the whole thing. *unfair* *pouts*
Monday, September 5, 2011
Apparently, ostriches DON'T bury their heads in the sand. The hell?!
I'm down to my last video file.
What does that mean, you ask?
Well, let me rephrase it. There are no more video files and once I finish the episode I'm translating right now, that's it. I'll be episodeless.
Still not making much sense?
Y'all know how I've been looking for a part-time job and bitching about the fact that there are none? Well, unless we get a new telenovela as soon as possible, pretty soon I might start bitching about the fact that there are no jobs. As in full-time. Too many subtitlers, not enough episodes. Talk about nightmare scenario.
Call me crazy, but I'm kinda not looking forward to that.
Uhm... I should probably go and finish that cover letter I've been trying to write for the last five days. Just a thought.
What does that mean, you ask?
Well, let me rephrase it. There are no more video files and once I finish the episode I'm translating right now, that's it. I'll be episodeless.
Still not making much sense?
Y'all know how I've been looking for a part-time job and bitching about the fact that there are none? Well, unless we get a new telenovela as soon as possible, pretty soon I might start bitching about the fact that there are no jobs. As in full-time. Too many subtitlers, not enough episodes. Talk about nightmare scenario.
Call me crazy, but I'm kinda not looking forward to that.
Uhm... I should probably go and finish that cover letter I've been trying to write for the last five days. Just a thought.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Pearls of wisdom VI
TAKING PHOTOS
All I can say is, I hope y'all are professional photographers cause it'll take an expert to counteract those freakin' spotlights Creation Entertainment insists on.
<- I rest my case.
A/N: Flash helps. But you'll miss a lot of kodak moments while you wait for the flash to get ready again.
All I can say is, I hope y'all are professional photographers cause it'll take an expert to counteract those freakin' spotlights Creation Entertainment insists on.
<- I rest my case.
A/N: Flash helps. But you'll miss a lot of kodak moments while you wait for the flash to get ready again.
Pearls of wisdom V
VIP PASS
To go VIP or not to go VIP?
Personally, I wouldn't.
Yes, you get to meet the guests. But you can buy yourself a Meet&Greet ticket and enjoy their company for an hour. Sounds better, right? Unless you really, really, REALLY want to meet everyone. In that case VIP pass is probably cheaper.
Yes, (if you have a Gold ticket) you'll get one of the the best tables at the breakfast. But there are other ways to get an awesome table.
Yes, you'll be the first in line for everything (photo ops, autographs...). But why rush through? Take your time. Otherwise, it'll all boil down to one thing - you being in and out in no time. No sweet anticipation, no chance to talk to other fans. Or watch Js for 5 extra minutes while you're in the photo op room waiting for your turn. ;D You might just end up feeling left out. Or like you're missing something. And where's the fun in that?
I'm sure being a VIP has its upsides, but don't be afraid to let yourself experience the convention. Waiting in lines can be a good thing. (Except when you're waiting to buy JPEGs. That's just pure torture.)
To go VIP or not to go VIP?
Personally, I wouldn't.
Yes, you get to meet the guests. But you can buy yourself a Meet&Greet ticket and enjoy their company for an hour. Sounds better, right? Unless you really, really, REALLY want to meet everyone. In that case VIP pass is probably cheaper.
Yes, (if you have a Gold ticket) you'll get one of the the best tables at the breakfast. But there are other ways to get an awesome table.
Yes, you'll be the first in line for everything (photo ops, autographs...). But why rush through? Take your time. Otherwise, it'll all boil down to one thing - you being in and out in no time. No sweet anticipation, no chance to talk to other fans. Or watch Js for 5 extra minutes while you're in the photo op room waiting for your turn. ;D You might just end up feeling left out. Or like you're missing something. And where's the fun in that?
I'm sure being a VIP has its upsides, but don't be afraid to let yourself experience the convention. Waiting in lines can be a good thing. (Except when you're waiting to buy JPEGs. That's just pure torture.)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Pearls of wisdom IV
CONVENTION HOTEL?
Yes! Definitely. If you can afford it, stay at the convention hotel.
It makes life so much easier.
Why?
Schedule's packed. If you want to see everything and do everything (or almost everything), you won't have any free time. And sometimes a person just has to go (for whatever reason: food, clothes - that'll look better in photo ops, not clothes in general, that bloody ticket you forgot, make-up emergency, really short power nap...) to their room. Which kinda becomes mission impossible if it takes you more than an elevator ride to get there.
And let's not forget the fact that karaoke and dessert party end around 1 am. It could be cold outside, it could be raining or snowing, it's definitely dark... Do you really wanna go brave the weather and spend your precious I-could-be-sleeping-right-now time on making your way to another hotel? Yeah, I thought so.
And of course, the 6 am Sunday breakfast. When you're operating on 4 hours of sleep and trying to:
- find something to wear
- get rid of your bedhead
- apply make-up without poking your eyes out...
and all that while running late, when every second counts,
staying at the convention hotel is a lifesaver. (Or at least a nervessaver.)
And believe me, on Sunday night, after you survive all the panels, photo ops and autographs AND waiting in line for 2 hours to buy JPEGs, and your feet are killing you because of those damn high-heeled photo op shoes, and you're too exhausted to move, you'll pat yourself on the back for choosing to stay at the convention hotel. Well, no, you won't. Cause you won't have the energy. But you'll be thinking about it.
Yes! Definitely. If you can afford it, stay at the convention hotel.
It makes life so much easier.
Why?
Schedule's packed. If you want to see everything and do everything (or almost everything), you won't have any free time. And sometimes a person just has to go (for whatever reason: food, clothes - that'll look better in photo ops, not clothes in general, that bloody ticket you forgot, make-up emergency, really short power nap...) to their room. Which kinda becomes mission impossible if it takes you more than an elevator ride to get there.
And let's not forget the fact that karaoke and dessert party end around 1 am. It could be cold outside, it could be raining or snowing, it's definitely dark... Do you really wanna go brave the weather and spend your precious I-could-be-sleeping-right-now time on making your way to another hotel? Yeah, I thought so.
And of course, the 6 am Sunday breakfast. When you're operating on 4 hours of sleep and trying to:
- find something to wear
- get rid of your bedhead
- apply make-up without poking your eyes out...
and all that while running late, when every second counts,
staying at the convention hotel is a lifesaver. (Or at least a nervessaver.)
And believe me, on Sunday night, after you survive all the panels, photo ops and autographs AND waiting in line for 2 hours to buy JPEGs, and your feet are killing you because of those damn high-heeled photo op shoes, and you're too exhausted to move, you'll pat yourself on the back for choosing to stay at the convention hotel. Well, no, you won't. Cause you won't have the energy. But you'll be thinking about it.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Possibility of being paid for the job is very little... (sic)
Now there's something I always wanna see, nay, something I LOOK FOR in a job ad. *thumbs up*
Magnificus Films are going to shoot a movie (fantasy, inspired by ancient times) here in Cro and are looking for English speaking actors and who-the-hell-cares-if-they-speak-English-or-not extras.
Now, as fun as the whole thing sounds (and if it turns out they are legit, it really could be fun), I'm sorry, but this whole we-ain't-paying-you-a-dime thing just makes them seem unprofessional. It's like they're just playing around. I wonder if they'll find extras willing to work for free. What the hell am I saying? We're in Cro. Of course they won't.
"Besides, if I care enough to pretend that I can act during filming, they could at least care enough to pay me for my trouble." (famous quote by E.J. McRae)
Magnificus Films are going to shoot a movie (fantasy, inspired by ancient times) here in Cro and are looking for English speaking actors and who-the-hell-cares-if-they-speak-English-or-not extras.
Now, as fun as the whole thing sounds (and if it turns out they are legit, it really could be fun), I'm sorry, but this whole we-ain't-paying-you-a-dime thing just makes them seem unprofessional. It's like they're just playing around. I wonder if they'll find extras willing to work for free. What the hell am I saying? We're in Cro. Of course they won't.
"Besides, if I care enough to pretend that I can act during filming, they could at least care enough to pay me for my trouble." (famous quote by E.J. McRae)
Weeping Willow
Imagine how fitting this title would be if my name was actually Willow.
Cause I just realized something. There's no way in hell that I can afford J&J photo op for JIBcon.
And that's a heartbreaking realization.
Mostly because I always get one of those - it's a tradition by now and not getting a J&J photo op just feels... wrong.
But also because... It's a freakin' photo op with Jensen!!! and Jared!!!
Need I say more?
Cause I just realized something. There's no way in hell that I can afford J&J photo op for JIBcon.
And that's a heartbreaking realization.
Mostly because I always get one of those - it's a tradition by now and not getting a J&J photo op just feels... wrong.
But also because... It's a freakin' photo op with Jensen!!! and Jared!!!
Need I say more?
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Lower room rate? Sounds good. In theory.
First day of BurCon is March 2nd, so it stands to reason that some of us who'll be needing a whole day to get to Burbank might want to get there at least on Wednesday since Wednesday actually means 7pm so it's almost Thursday anyway. (I have to have at least one buffer day for my jet lag issues. Plus, there's always a possibility that something'll go wrong somewhere along the very long way and if I'm getting stranded, I'd prefer to be stranded on Wednesday and/or Thursday and not on Friday.)
But if you want those lower than normal rates, I dare you to try and book a room from Feb 29th. Sorry, no can do. However, Marriott does offer that lower rate until March 7th. Hello! Convention ends on March 4th. What's up with all the extra days?
Don't get me wrong, these lower rates are a great thing (especially in Vancouver, cause OMG, Sheraton is beyond expensive) and it's not like hotels have to offer them so thanks for that, but I really don't see the point here. Cause unless I want to make two reservations (and spend half of Thursday checking out, waiting for hours and then checking in again), this lower rate might as well be nonexistent.
The original plan was to stay until Tuesday, but I guess I won't be able to. :( And I really hate flying back home on Monday because I'm always so exhausted from everything that happened on Sunday. But one less day at Marriott saves me $240, so it's not like I really have a choice here.
I'm not happy about it though. :(
UPDATE
Sept 19th - Lower room rate? Sounds good, full stop.
But if you want those lower than normal rates, I dare you to try and book a room from Feb 29th. Sorry, no can do. However, Marriott does offer that lower rate until March 7th. Hello! Convention ends on March 4th. What's up with all the extra days?
Don't get me wrong, these lower rates are a great thing (especially in Vancouver, cause OMG, Sheraton is beyond expensive) and it's not like hotels have to offer them so thanks for that, but I really don't see the point here. Cause unless I want to make two reservations (and spend half of Thursday checking out, waiting for hours and then checking in again), this lower rate might as well be nonexistent.
The original plan was to stay until Tuesday, but I guess I won't be able to. :( And I really hate flying back home on Monday because I'm always so exhausted from everything that happened on Sunday. But one less day at Marriott saves me $240, so it's not like I really have a choice here.
I'm not happy about it though. :(
UPDATE
Sept 19th - Lower room rate? Sounds good, full stop.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
To-do list (August/September)
- book a flight to Rome
- book a flight to Burbank
- get booking confirmation from Hilton Rome
- decide how long I want to stay in Burbank and book a room at Marriott
- upgrade Demon pass if possible
- get a part-time job
- book a flight to Burbank
- get booking confirmation from Hilton Rome
- decide how long I want to stay in Burbank and book a room at Marriott
- upgrade Demon pass if possible
- get a part-time job
Pearls of wisdom III
SILVER TICKET
Silver tickets are virtually unsalable and... *thinks* No, actually that's pretty much it. You'll have to give a huge discount if you want to get rid of them. Sorry.
Silver tickets are virtually unsalable and... *thinks* No, actually that's pretty much it. You'll have to give a huge discount if you want to get rid of them. Sorry.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Pearls of wisdom II
DESSERT PARTY
To go or not to go?
Well...
Don't get me wrong, I usually go, but it definitely IS skipable. It mostly comes down to how badly you want a chance to maybe talk to some of the actors. I mean, yeah, talking to other fans is great and I'm pretty sure they have some kind of desserts there (right?), but the "party" usually goes on until the wee hours of the morning which makes for some very tired ppl at breakfast and Jensen and Jared photo ops on Sunday morning. And nobody wants bags under their eyes in their once-ish in a life time photo ops with Js.
So, as great as a nice chat with a netbook stealing Misha is *grins*, sometimes a person just needs their beauty sleep.
To go or not to go?
Well...
Don't get me wrong, I usually go, but it definitely IS skipable. It mostly comes down to how badly you want a chance to maybe talk to some of the actors. I mean, yeah, talking to other fans is great and I'm pretty sure they have some kind of desserts there (right?), but the "party" usually goes on until the wee hours of the morning which makes for some very tired ppl at breakfast and Jensen and Jared photo ops on Sunday morning. And nobody wants bags under their eyes in their once-ish in a life time photo ops with Js.
So, as great as a nice chat with a netbook stealing Misha is *grins*, sometimes a person just needs their beauty sleep.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
*sigh* Moneybookers
Y'know how they say, if you have nothing nice to say about something, don't say anything? Yeah, fat chance of that.
I mean, I'm pretty sure there has to be something good about Moneybookers, I just haven't found it yet. It's obviously very well hidden.
Five days ago I wanted to pay for JIB photo ops with Moneybookers.
I'm still trying to find out how to do that.
Cause why would they make it easy if it can be complicated. Moneybookers' goal: Let us NOT be user-friendly, with a capital N, O and T apparently.
My Moneybookers account is held in $. And therein lies the problem. I'm reasonably sure that it's possible to send euro even if your account is held in $, it's just impossible to find out exactly how to do that. And I have no intention of using the ole trial and error method. I'm still stuck on step 1: uploading funds. How many $ do I have to upload if I want to send someone €300? There are fees for this and fees for that, for sending money, for currency conversion, for using my credit card... For heaven's sake, I just want to log in, type the amount and send it!!!
I'm slightly ticked off. Can you tell?
I really, really hope JIB will go back to accepting PayPal. (I'm sure PayPal has its flaws, but I never had any problems with it. *knocks on wood*)
Or better yet, they should just let us pay with a credit card. Like Creation Entertainment. It's easy and it's cheaper and it doesn't end with me having a headache for the rest of the day because I had to go to the bank to transfer money and my head really hates summer temperatures.
No, really, what's up with that? :( Why can't we just go to JIB website, order tickets and pay with a credit card? I'm gonna hazard a guess here and say that it has something to do with the whole donating contributions thing. If they can't sell the tickets, they could just put a Donate button on their website and problem solved. It wouldn't be the first time I donated money for photo ops, but this would be SO much easier and cheaper.
I mean, I'm pretty sure there has to be something good about Moneybookers, I just haven't found it yet. It's obviously very well hidden.
Five days ago I wanted to pay for JIB photo ops with Moneybookers.
I'm still trying to find out how to do that.
Cause why would they make it easy if it can be complicated. Moneybookers' goal: Let us NOT be user-friendly, with a capital N, O and T apparently.
My Moneybookers account is held in $. And therein lies the problem. I'm reasonably sure that it's possible to send euro even if your account is held in $, it's just impossible to find out exactly how to do that. And I have no intention of using the ole trial and error method. I'm still stuck on step 1: uploading funds. How many $ do I have to upload if I want to send someone €300? There are fees for this and fees for that, for sending money, for currency conversion, for using my credit card... For heaven's sake, I just want to log in, type the amount and send it!!!
I'm slightly ticked off. Can you tell?
I really, really hope JIB will go back to accepting PayPal. (I'm sure PayPal has its flaws, but I never had any problems with it. *knocks on wood*)
Or better yet, they should just let us pay with a credit card. Like Creation Entertainment. It's easy and it's cheaper and it doesn't end with me having a headache for the rest of the day because I had to go to the bank to transfer money and my head really hates summer temperatures.
No, really, what's up with that? :( Why can't we just go to JIB website, order tickets and pay with a credit card? I'm gonna hazard a guess here and say that it has something to do with the whole donating contributions thing. If they can't sell the tickets, they could just put a Donate button on their website and problem solved. It wouldn't be the first time I donated money for photo ops, but this would be SO much easier and cheaper.
Dating coordinator
When I saw the words dating coordinator (m/f), I kinda thought - probably speed dating. Then I read the ad and a few things on their website. Now I'm mostly thinking - pimp/madam.
I mean, the pay is excellent. Almost twice what I'm making!! And there's stuff on their website that can be somewhatmisleading (like their guide to oral sex). But yeah, it could go either way, really.
Somebody remind me - just how desperate am I to get a well paid part-time job?
I mean, the pay is excellent. Almost twice what I'm making!! And there's stuff on their website that can be somewhat
Somebody remind me - just how desperate am I to get a well paid part-time job?
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Procrastination FTW!
And ppl say that there are no upsides to procrastinating. *snorts*
Let's face it, if I wasn't such a die-hard procrastinator, right now I'd be stuck with a non-refundable plane ticket to Rome (and back). Procrastination, my bank account salutes you.
I guess the curse of Friday the 13th struck again. (lol?) Due to two reasons that answer to the name of Jensen and Jared, JIB was postponed for two weeks. It really makes no difference to me. Yeah, I'll have to change my hotel reservation, but that shouldn't be a problem. As far as I'm concerned, this new weekend is as good as any other. *shrugs*
I was lucky. I meant to book a flight, but never got around to actually doing it. I'd probably be somewhat less nonchalant otherwise. But as long as they don't change the dates again (after I buy my plane ticket), I'm good.
Let's face it, if I wasn't such a die-hard procrastinator, right now I'd be stuck with a non-refundable plane ticket to Rome (and back). Procrastination, my bank account salutes you.
I guess the curse of Friday the 13th struck again. (lol?) Due to two reasons that answer to the name of Jensen and Jared, JIB was postponed for two weeks. It really makes no difference to me. Yeah, I'll have to change my hotel reservation, but that shouldn't be a problem. As far as I'm concerned, this new weekend is as good as any other. *shrugs*
I was lucky. I meant to book a flight, but never got around to actually doing it. I'd probably be somewhat less nonchalant otherwise. But as long as they don't change the dates again (after I buy my plane ticket), I'm good.
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