leakycon day two part two
after making pit-stops we headed back to granger's room and stuffed our faces with snacks that we had brought along (so we wouldn't have to take the time to eat). after about 45 minutes we decided to head for an evanna lynch appearance. (again, that having to decide what to go to thing.) this wasn't her real official appearance that we had paid for, but a session called 'living the luna way.' mostly it was about a new website that she and others are starting as a place for weird people to come together. she said that while playing luna, she couldn't help but see how comfortable luna was in her own skin. luna was weird and she didn't care; she was fine being herself. evanna said that that helped her realize that she herself didn't need to fit in; it's okay to be weird. now she wants to help others realize that, because everybody's weird. and she said something else that i don't remember what it was, but i liked it.
the rest of that session was totally pointless, so i went to find something to eat and find a dew (since my head was ready to explode since it was about 3:00 and i had yet to have caffeine). did you know that the city of chicago does not believe in mountain dew? or even mello yello? cuz they don't. at least not in restaurants or hotels. i did, though, find a liquor store/convenience store about a block and a half away that had hot dogs and mountain dew.
i then came back and found auto and chelley. we had a little while before the official evanna lynch appearance, so of course we shopped, and headed to caribou to get them some lupper.
after that we headed to the costume contest, which was fun, though poorly organized. there were some average ones, some creative ones, some spot-on ones, and some 'really? not even close' ones. we left before anything was decided, though, because it was time for the actor appearances.
posted by melilotnfosco | 1:38 PM
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we've found some other non-dew places, but at the moment i can't remember where. but go prepared.
Gas stations believe in Mountain Dew. But there weren't any gas stations where we were...
I like the idea of "living the Luna way" but we'll see how the implementation goes. They need to realize that you don't have to "find yourself" or "figure out who you are" when your brain is still physically developing (you're not screwed till you're 25). Anyway, I think most of the girls in there were there to see the StarKids. They were quite as unorganized on stage as the rest of LeakyCon. I'm so cynical...
i don't think they're worried about 'figuring out who you are' so much as helping kids realize it's okay to be you (i.e. not worry about trying to fit in [like evy being anorexic] or being afraid to express themselves because they're afraid they'll be judged).
and yes, i've now learned i will buy a 6-pack of dew to bring with me before going to chicago next time.
Was this post here yesterday? Somehow I missed it!
I really liked Hagrid and Trelawney -- they were spot on! :)
And funny that "lupper" was breakfast food (chicken sausage, egg and cheese). :)
yes, it was here. :)
and yes, your lupper was breakfast food. :)
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