Green Room - Week 24 - Day 6

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

I got a phone call yesterday.

See - I didn't forget. :)

It was from a former contestant/old friend of mine who has found herself involved in the planning of a new convention in Tampa.

Apparently they were sitting around in her apartment brainstorming and at one point the organizer noticed Idol Musings sitting on the shelf. She was familiar with LJ Idol, but had never made the connection that she was sitting in the apartment of someone who actually *knew me*. (apparently that was exciting. *shrug* I know me. It's not that exciting. ;) )

Discussion then turned to the idea of INVITING ME TO THE CONVENTION AS A GUEST.

So, later that day I ended up getting a phone call.

There will be a table with copies of Idol Musings for sale. There WILL be a "Idol related" panel - I am still working out who will be on it, although there has already been a couple folks contacted, let me know if you plan on being there and are interested in taking part. No guarantees, but I figured I would throw that out there.

Since Season 2, someone has always piped up with the comment "WE NEED TO HAVE AN IDOL CONVENTION!!!"

Well, it's not an "Idol Convention" - but it is IDOL BEING RECOGNIZED AT A CONVENTION. So make your travel plans accordingly!!! :)

It's October 8-10 in Tampa, FL. A nice place to be at that time of year!!!

It is a new con, so details are still being worked out - but I still thought it was pretty darn cool.

http://tampabay-oddcon.com/

If you're even "kind of/sort of" in the area (and over 18)- or think you can get down here for it, I'd love to see you!!!

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So, what exciting and unexpected news have YOU gotten this week?

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Comments

[agirlnamedluna.livejournal.com]

Not fair it's so far away :(

But it is awesome news alltogether :)

My fate stinks so far, by the way haha.

No exciting news either - we looked at a too good to be true ad for a house and it turned out too good to be true!

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[cacophonesque.livejournal.com]

Well that's awesome! Doubtful I'll be able to go to Tampa, but still nifty.

My surprise this week was my dad ending up in the hospital. He was doing a bit better yesterday, so that's good. One day at a time.

Read everything and voted last night. No time to comment, because I have too much going on this week. Was lucky to even get an entry posted. And now for nervousness.

Ready to eat my scone.

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[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

Glad that your dad is doing better!

[stormkitty.livejournal.com]

Cool! I may have to drive over and check that out! :)

My exciting and unexpected news I got this week is that I finally got a design accepted into one of the magazines I've been trying to get into for years. So that made me seriously happy.

Read all entries and voted last night. Sorry I didn't comment, I was reading at 1am 'cause it was the only free time I had to do it.

Other than that, juggling deadlines along with a newly found social life. Last night was spent working while someone came over to visit with me (he knew I was working and was content to sit next to me while I worked). :)

[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the magazine offer!

[sra33.livejournal.com]

Oh man I wish I could go!!!!! D:

But if I'm taking even one trip this year, it'll be to Texas to see my boyfriend. :(

[crimsonplum.livejournal.com]

Where in Texas? If you make it down to Houston, let me know!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

The problem is that most of the exciting news I have had this week I can't talk about due to the very large NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) we had to sign to get the gig. But all of it is pretty doggone cool.

[sra33.livejournal.com]

Oh I know what that's like. I wanted to tell everybody about the celebrity we got at my DNA testing clinic, but yeahhhh that wouldn't have gone over very well. :)

[kittenboo.livejournal.com]

wow that's wonderful news, you will do a great job Gary! It should be very exciting!

[teaberryblue.livejournal.com]

Congrats, Gary! That is awesome.

I don't think I got any unexpected news apart from Monday night when my brother was in a car accident. And that was not very exciting.

I get to go out with gildedage tonight, which IS exciting, though.

[comedychick.livejournal.com]

Ack! I hope it wasn't a terribly serious accident :/

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

Wowzers - great news, Gary! =)

I get the pleasure (*snort*) of going to an "Anti-Harrassment and Professional Conduct in the Workplace" Training this afternoon from 12:30-4:30. Whee. Is that exciting enough for ya?

I'm hopeful that if I pick up a Starbucks along the way that'll help get me through the afternoon...

[teaberryblue.livejournal.com]

I did a computer online training for that a couple weeks ago! It was really interesting to hear about all the things that count as harassment outside of merely sexual harassment-- and what things don't.

[ellistrae.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is AWESOME news!! Congrats!! Dunno if I'd be able to make it, I try to stay as far away from Florida as possible. (My mother-in law AND sister-in-law both live there....and....they're crazy.) But wow, that's super exciting!

I didn't really get any exciting news, but we did end up with a rather adorable stray dog that we have semi-adopted. We've posted signs in the neighborhood, an ad on Craigslist, an ad on the local animal shelter's website...but no bites. So, we may end up with a THIRD dog. Sheesh!

[adoptedwriter.livejournal.com]

A new dog and "no bites"! Hahaha! Congrats on becoming doggie parents again. AW

[walkertxkitty.livejournal.com]

That's a panel I'd be really interested in going to. I hope someone will take pictures or video so that those of us who can't attend will be able to see it. I'm sure it will be awesome.

[beautyofgrey.livejournal.com]

Good morning!

I don't think I've received exciting news this week...which is okay. This week is low-key b/c the Ugly Project is in a lull and I have a lot of free-time on my hands. I actually have time to relax in the evenings and stuff - so cool!

I do get to go chaperone a high school prom next week, though...which gives me an excuse to buy a fancy dress. Though the idea of watching a bunch of teenagers grind for two hours doesn't really excite me. :D

[notbatman.livejournal.com]

Nothing unexpected, but the most exciting thing in my house right now is that I performed my very first straight razor shave last night. It'll take a while to build the skill up to the point where I can get good at it, but I only sliced my cheek up twice! Go me!

My son probably thinks it being his 5th birthday today is more exciting, but he doesn't know shit about shaving, yet... Kids these days, right?

[beautyofgrey.livejournal.com]

Just keep that razor away from your head. ;)

[oneonthefence.livejournal.com]

Congrats - what awesome news! I doubt I could make it down there - considering I can't even get in a car for more than 30 minutes without extreme pain - but what a COOL thing. It actually makes me want to get back to work on my novel, which is literally only pages away from being ready for submission...

Unexpected news today? Not much. Just got back from Johns Hopkins Hospital's Lupus clinic, where we ICD 710.0'd me: aka, confirmed my diagnosis as Lupus, along with a bunch of other crap. Steroid shots, bi-weekly blood draws... lots of exciting stuff in my future.

/bitter. I'm more excited about the Florida thing and the people who can go to it. That is so awesome!

[crimsonplum.livejournal.com]

Love you girlie. It's always good to see you, no matter how gross things may seem on any given day.

[crimsonplum.livejournal.com]

I am only mildly surprised by how poorly my week is going. There is much work insanity, and I am thoroughly exhausted. I told the new guy at work earlier this week that it feels like an entire week of Wednesdays. No matter what day it is, it feels like you've had at least two before, and you still have another two ahead.

I'd scheduled time with a friend for her to cheer me on as I decluttered on Saturday...but I think we're just going to go to lunch instead.

I was quite surprised to check my Facebook-linked e-mail (which I only check once a month or so) to find that a friend/former co-worker wanted to talk to me about doing freelance writing and editing for the company he's now with! *Eight days ago.* I felt terrible and promptly e-mailed him back, and he was fine and still interested in getting my help! Extra cash FTW!

[adoptedwriter.livejournal.com]

Congrats to you, Gary! Awesome!

I am ok with not having any unexpected news... The good or the bad kind. Low drama is ok right now. Universe, just get us through the school year, if you can.
Last night I baked goodies for my work buds. Thursdays is "Sunshine Day". Cheezy, corny name, but food and friending are the thoughts that count. Made lime bars and brownies. My stuff was a big hit. As just a sub, I'm not obligated to help provide treats, but I wanted in on the fun anyway since I am with these people so much. A few of them I have known for years.
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[worldofcharlie.livejournal.com]

That's really awesome news!!! Perhaps step toward actual cons for Idol????

[gratefuladdict.livejournal.com]

Very cool!!!

I haven't gotten any earthshattering news this week, but I have just overall had a *good* week so far. Catching up with my friends from my old department, bonding with my new coworkers, NOT killing the cat - I have no complaints this week. :)

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[viagra.livejournal.com]

This should be fun. Since I live near there, taking a day or two may not be out of the question.

[lawchicky.livejournal.com]

Congratulations Gary!!

I will actually be in Florida just before that convention, but we leave on Oct 4!

I do have some exciting/scary/completely and totally unexpected news, but you'll have to wait another week or two to find out about it.

[gratefuladdict.livejournal.com]

Are you pregnant? :D

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

I so would love to go and see that. The convention itself sounds interesting and the fact that Idol will be involved is even more awesome. Hmmm a road trip to Florida in October sounds like a good time. Wouldn't be the first time!

Nothing unexpected around here really. I have sort of been under the weather since waking up actually. The whole unemployed thing is getting to me, along with other issues.

Hubby comes home tomorrow from his work trip :( Most women would be happy, but yeah...I can't wait to get out of here.

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

I hope you can make it!!!

[http://users.livejournal.com/astriana_/]

Oh man, this cracks me up. I know the organizer, and didn't realize that she didn't know you. XD

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I was reminded of that you knew her too!! :)

You know how small the area can be at times, you just assume everyone *does* know everyone else! :)

[crimsonplum.livejournal.com]

Aww! So sorry that happened to you. As I said in my own comment, this has felt like a week of Wednesdays, so I can understand how someone might be expecting one day and getting another.

[n-decisive.livejournal.com]

I have a ticket to use and the airline definitely goes to Tampa. If you'd be interested in having me do more than show up, please let me know. October's one of my favorite times of the year to be in Florida.

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

That's exciting, Gary!

:checks pockets for change:
:checks online banking:

Unless I win the lottery, I don't know I'd be able to afford to go down there :(

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

Road trip! You've got about 5 months to save up... :)

[connie]

That's so exciting, Gary! I'm really glad for you and for Idol.