So AltCon yesterday was fun. Had been debating whether or not to go, but I think the selling point for me was the panel on Jack T. Chick's religious comics. The guy who runs the Terror of Tallahassee apparently collects them and was presenting a panel on them. Was interesting learning about Jack Chick and his somewhat whacko conspiracy theories. Spent most of the time wandering around the vendor room and playing Munchkin with strangers. Also ran into Ann Vandermeer, wife of novelist Jeff Vandermeer and former editor of Weird Tales. Bought two back issues of Weird Tales from her, including their 2010 steampunk issue that features interviews with Jesse Bullington and Cherie Priest. Also ended up striking up a brief conversation with Ann Vandermeer about Jeff Vandermeer's upcoming novel series, Annihilation. I've been a big fan of Mr. Vandermeer's previous work so I'm definitely picking up this next one.
Went to the con by myself but met up with my friend Logan for a short while and ran into a lot of people I knew from around town. A decent time over all. Now I just need to head over to Stroz and finish writing my paper that's due this week, maybe also study for my Chinese quiz tomorrow get a head start on studying for my test that I have the week after. I appear to be getting As in all my classes (except Comparative Government, where I'm currently running at a B) but I think the semester will turn out well over all.
Went to the con by myself but met up with my friend Logan for a short while and ran into a lot of people I knew from around town. A decent time over all. Now I just need to head over to Stroz and finish writing my paper that's due this week, maybe also study for my Chinese quiz tomorrow get a head start on studying for my test that I have the week after. I appear to be getting As in all my classes (except Comparative Government, where I'm currently running at a B) but I think the semester will turn out well over all.