COMIC CON day 1

WEDNESDAY-I get up, head into chicago. I arrive and get through security (after they search my bag and confiscate my AXE body wash, arses!) and wait for my plane. After moving to 4 different concourses, it finally arrives. I was next to some petite french chick, so I didn't feel too bad about invading space. (hard NOT to, with those small ass seats). My first plane ride. Take-off was a bitch! Several times throughout the flight, I thought I was gonna hurl. But I didn't thank god. Got great looks out the window at the Rockies and the rest of the country. People talking behind me, annoying. Turbulance sucks. The French girl read some French erotica novel and then fell asleep on me. Oh well. I was huddled up into the side of the plane, just trying to remain calm and comfortable. Eventually, 3.5 hours later, we land safely in San Diego. I swear I feel like kissing the ground when I step off!

I immedately call Brian and he gives me the room number. I locate a taxi and he drives faster that Mat Seuschek (thats for you sir!) to the hotel. Which I appreciate saving fare money, but I would like to live, after what I have just went through! I get to the Westin and head to our room. Brian is there and we catch up. We walk to the con and I try to call LEE. He doesn't answer. I walk back (He's got my pass and I cannot get in without it!) Brian goes on in and I head to Ralphs grociery to get supplies for the weekend. I take in the sights of the ocean and buildings on my walks. I get back to the room with food and Lee calls me to come back. I walk back and meet him at gate C and walk on into the show. Good to finally meet him! I also meet some of the other AP gang and run into Walters briefly, who I flash a thumbs up. I walk the floor for the 40 minutes remaining of preview night, making my way to artist alley to find Katie Cook and Grant Gould. I also see Phillip Bond, who isn't selling anything I'd want. Mahfood was there representing as well. We all leave at closing and there is a HUGE crowd! Lesson learned!

I head back to the hotel and Brian is in bed with a headache. I call Jim and Mike who invite me to the Yardhouse for drinks and food. I'm back at 1am and fall asleep, ready to take on my first full day of comic con.