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ht_murraySo, awhile back I said to Tracer, "We should run a race together." I suggested San Francisco, as it's only a half marathon, but it's a bad time of year for her, since she's finishing her studies and entering the job field in the spring. So, I scoured around for races toward the end of the year, that hopefully we could get into through a charity group, because a lot of races fill up fast, and there's no other way to run in them without qualifying except through a charity. Plus, I need the motivation of helping out a charity to keep me lacing up my sneakers. I stumbled across the site for Chicago Bank of America Marathon in October. I said, haha, it's in October. They moved Chicago Con to October this year, instead of November. What would that say if both fell on the same weekend?
And you know what? They do. It seems like, poetic, ya know, full circle. I met Tracer on a Supernatural forum way back in season one. She PM'ed me to tell me that I made her spit Dr. Pepper on her keyboard, and now I owed her a new one, and it was the song that never ends, because we've never NOT been in contact with each other since then. I wouldn't hesitate to call her my best friend even though we've never, EVER met in person. So, of course, the chance to run in a race together, to finally come together in order to do something that monumental and spiritual, AND celebrate the thing that brought us together and has been a spiritual journey in and of itself just seemed too much of an omen to pass up.
So, why have I been to the Creation site three times, loaded up my cart with a Sunday General Admission, Jared autograph, and Misha autograph (since we likely won't finish the race in time to get there for photographs or anything else that weekend) and then chickened out before checking out? I just want to get there to see a panel and maybe get the guys to sign my race bib. That's not asking too much, is it?
It's just... God, it's a lot of money. A General admission ticket for one day in the nosebleed section and a couple of autographs comes to almost the cost of a Gold Pass at a Twilight convention. But not at a Supernatural convention. Pisses me off that the prices keep going through the roof, and the same people keep buying up the tickets no matter what the price so people who just want a nice moment in time cannot afford to do it. You win. You're obviously better fans and more deserving than I am. WAAAH! Excuse me if I'm feeling a little left out at the moment. Yes, cue the chorus us WAAAAHH. I bust my butt working, and I work HARD. I run 7 to 10 miles before going into work just to get enough endorphins in my system not to stroke out while I'm there and to train for the race. But I'm just a peon because money is actually not all that easy to come by.
When it comes down to it, I'll probably suck it up and buy the tickets, because it IS about the experience and sharing something with my best friend that's spiritual and monumental in both our lives. And the important point of the weekend is raising the money for charity and running the race. It's about the training and bonding. The convention is just a nice bonus. But it's awfully ugly mark to put on an otherwise awesome memory.
That being said, I'm half finished with the next chapter of Digging Deep. I might find fandom an unfair and often unfun place to hang out, but that doesn't mean I'll stop contributing. I love the boys, the show, and my flist too much. *smooshes*
And you know what? They do. It seems like, poetic, ya know, full circle. I met Tracer on a Supernatural forum way back in season one. She PM'ed me to tell me that I made her spit Dr. Pepper on her keyboard, and now I owed her a new one, and it was the song that never ends, because we've never NOT been in contact with each other since then. I wouldn't hesitate to call her my best friend even though we've never, EVER met in person. So, of course, the chance to run in a race together, to finally come together in order to do something that monumental and spiritual, AND celebrate the thing that brought us together and has been a spiritual journey in and of itself just seemed too much of an omen to pass up.
So, why have I been to the Creation site three times, loaded up my cart with a Sunday General Admission, Jared autograph, and Misha autograph (since we likely won't finish the race in time to get there for photographs or anything else that weekend) and then chickened out before checking out? I just want to get there to see a panel and maybe get the guys to sign my race bib. That's not asking too much, is it?
It's just... God, it's a lot of money. A General admission ticket for one day in the nosebleed section and a couple of autographs comes to almost the cost of a Gold Pass at a Twilight convention. But not at a Supernatural convention. Pisses me off that the prices keep going through the roof, and the same people keep buying up the tickets no matter what the price so people who just want a nice moment in time cannot afford to do it. You win. You're obviously better fans and more deserving than I am. WAAAH! Excuse me if I'm feeling a little left out at the moment. Yes, cue the chorus us WAAAAHH. I bust my butt working, and I work HARD. I run 7 to 10 miles before going into work just to get enough endorphins in my system not to stroke out while I'm there and to train for the race. But I'm just a peon because money is actually not all that easy to come by.
When it comes down to it, I'll probably suck it up and buy the tickets, because it IS about the experience and sharing something with my best friend that's spiritual and monumental in both our lives. And the important point of the weekend is raising the money for charity and running the race. It's about the training and bonding. The convention is just a nice bonus. But it's awfully ugly mark to put on an otherwise awesome memory.
That being said, I'm half finished with the next chapter of Digging Deep. I might find fandom an unfair and often unfun place to hang out, but that doesn't mean I'll stop contributing. I love the boys, the show, and my flist too much. *smooshes*
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Date: 2010-02-19 03:35 pm (UTC)And the prices are steep for gold tickets but when you add in the costs of admission, autographs, and the beloved breakfast with the J's than it really is worth the value. Photo op costs are ridiculous. But also, the J's get paid my yearly salary to attend one con and Creation does need to pay them and make a profit.
I can see your point but unfortunately the show will probably only last one more season so I can't see the want/need for tickets declining.
And sometimes in life you need to say screw it and go for it. You only get one go around and you need to be happy too.
But if you can't make it to Chicago con than you can send your item to me and I'll get it signed in LA next year if the boys sign up for another. Because I love you.
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Date: 2010-02-19 03:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-02-19 03:43 pm (UTC)And I love you the mostest. So there.
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Date: 2010-02-19 03:46 pm (UTC)Nuh-uh. I love you mostest. Still looking for that fork v-gift. I'm gonna have to ask Frank about that.
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Date: 2010-02-19 03:51 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2010-02-19 04:11 pm (UTC)And come to think of it, I have been mocked by Jared, Jensen, Jim, and Misha. Plus I'm giving them money.
It's ok, I give as good as I get baby.
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Date: 2010-02-19 04:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-02-19 04:23 pm (UTC)*adjusts halo*
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Date: 2010-02-19 04:27 pm (UTC)