And It Came To Pass All That Seemed Wrong Was Now Right...

[anarchist_nomad]

Writing this entry on the Oxford Tube, as usual. Although I went to work today, my productivity was far below normal. Still transitioning out of the liminal space that was BiCon.

So, yeah, BiCon. Wow. Most excellent! I'm not sure that I could do it justice in a linear narrative... so I'll just fire off a list of impressions, instead. Here are some of the many things that rocked my BiCon 2009:

• Meeting lovely new people for the first time.
  
• Meeting lovely not-so-new people again.
  
• An awesometacular "Fun & Games" workshop that did indeed deliver on the fun.
  
• An unexpected moment where I was informed that somebody thought I was "tasty tasty" (although, alas, they were too shy to tell me other than anonymously through a messenger)
  
• Sunlight -- and lots of it!
  
• Learning that certain scary things really don't scare me.
  
• Dancing with nunnehi until the Friday disco ended.
  
• Being complimented (together with nunnehi) for being the "divas of the dance floor."
  
• Personal growth and progress.
  
• Hugs. And kisses.
  
• Learning that there are lots of cool people to hang out with in Oxford!
  
• Dressing up in pretty clothing (and horns).
  
• Watching other people dressed up in pretty clothing.
  
• A marvelous hour long massage from a very talented woman.
  
• Watching a certain someone special as she moved on the dance floor.
  
• Amazing private time in my room with absolutely wonderful people.
  
• Wearing the fantastic dalek tea cosy that bammba_m made for me as a hat.
  
• No drama!!!
  
• Making the right choices for myself and for my loved ones.
  
• Lovely anniversary chocolate and card from darkfloweruk for my anniversary with bunnypip.
  
• Forming a kickline to The Impossible Dream on Saturday night at the BiCon ball...

...and, speaking of the BiCon ball, the theme for this year's costume was "Crime & Punishment". I went as the Joker and had an abso-friggin-lutely amazing time! This was made possible by three factors. First, there was the costume -- clothing based on Jack Nicholson's Joker with a wig based on Heath Ledger's. Next, there was the makeup, expertly applied (over the course of an hour) by my beloved cheshcat. Third, and finally, there was the attitude, channeled by me to bring it all to life! The combination was effective -- most people didn't realise it was your friendly neighborhood Nomad underneath it all![*] I can't show the energy and attitude here on LiveJournal... but here's a still shot that pilot_moondog caught in mid-laugh:

HaHAhahaHAhaHAhaHAhaHAHAHA!!!!


Final mark: A++ Can't wait for next year's BiCon... and I very much hope to see loads of the lovely people that I met there between now and then! (And a warm welcome to all the new people who have just joined my f-list, too!)

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[*] The lack of eyeglasses probably helped disguise me. It also meant that I spent the entire evening being unable to see more than two feet in front of my face. I don't think I've ever been outside without my glasses for as long as I was this weekend for at least twenty years!

Comments

[bunnypip.livejournal.com]

*shudder*

it's still disturbing, even in a photo

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

*cuddles you* Sorry that the costume disturbed you, Beloved. Guess that means I did a good job, though, huh?

I'm guessing that you won't be particularly fond of my latest icon then, either. Which I am explicitly not using for this comment because I don't actually wish to unnerve you.

*hugs and snuggles*

[bunnypip.livejournal.com]

somehow the icon versionis not quite so bad. Still horrific, but only marginally beating "big hair" in the "OMG so sinister and scarey and Not-My-Nomad" stakes

and you can't do the laugh in a photo - which has to be a bonus!!!!

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

So you're saying that the Joker icon is better than the photo or real life... but still your least favourite of my icons. Have I parsed this right?

I was rather surprised when talking to tawneypup last night. I gave her a vocal sample of my Joker on the phone and it had the same effect -- completely sans visuals -- as it did at the BiCon ball! Wowza...

[bunnypip.livejournal.com]

Yes. That is exactly what I mean.

[darkfloweruk.livejournal.com]

I too was highly disturbed. But it was only because you were SO EFFECTIVE as a crazy evil bad guy. You really do give everything 100%, don't you?

The amount of times that people said to me in a hushed voice, "Was that Nomad?" as you rushed past, was amazing.

It was so good to see you, and hang out with you... all the times I wasn't hiding from you.

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

Aw, shucks! *big smile* You really are quite, quite lovely, you know!

Overall, our girlfriend seems to have excellent taste in partners!

And, yes, if I'm going to do something, then I do try to give it my all! Even being a homicidal maniac for an evening! *grin*

Can't wait to see you again soon! We're tentatively planning a London outing (a la the museum day in February) for November. Depending on scheduling, would you potentially be interested? I'd love to get more time to spend with you!

[darkfloweruk.livejournal.com]

Any time save for 21st -23rd November, when I'll be at a conference. I would love another museum visit with you and your bevvy of fans.

[uberredfraggle.livejournal.com]

That outfit was so scary!!! It was lovely to meet you. :) Hopefully see you soon.

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

That outfit was so scary!!!

Yay! Thanks!

It was lovely to meet you.

It was awesome to meet and spend time with you, too, cutie!

Hopefully see you soon.

Like.... say..... Thursday? *grin*

[uberredfraggle.livejournal.com]

Yup just waiting for you to reply to the email so I know if you're coming or not. :p

:D

[miss-amaranth.livejournal.com]

was great to meet you!

see you thursday?? x

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

The feeling is quite mutual, I assure you!

As for Thursday? Yes! Definitely!!

[jadesfire55.livejournal.com]

A+ on a) the costume, b) dalek tea cozy and c) kickline to The Impossible Dream?? Ha ha!!

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

*grin* Thanks! The whole thing was gangs of fun!! (You would have loved it, I'm sure!)

You've seen a Joker picture... photos of the dalek tea cosy hat should be coming along soon! (As soon as I receive them!)

[fire-kitten.livejournal.com]

Learning that certain scary things really don't scare me.

I *so* agree.

must overcome the urge to keep thanking people who opened up about the things that work for them, and were so generally cool.

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

Why? Showing appreciation is a good thing! When somebody makes me feel good, I like to be sure to let them know... usually more than once!

Speaking of which, thank you -- once again -- for the incredible massage on Friday night! Oooooh, did that feel good!

It was really great to spend more time with you... and I'm looking forward to doing more of it in the near future! (Yay!)

[xmakina.livejournal.com]

Your costume looked amazing. And those little red spiral things you wore throughout the day really suited you.

I'd have chatted more at the ball but I was terrified you'd ask me if I knew how you got those scars :P

Can't wait to meet up again :D

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

*grin* Glad you liked the horns, my new friend! Here they are again... complete with my cloak (worn by cheshcat at the ball).

It was great meeting you... and I can't wait to see you again. Tomorrow! *big smile*

P.S. I was indeed asking some people if they wanted to know how I got my scars. Lots of good Joker channeling -- both Nicholson, Ledger, and more -- going on that night!

[sweetcyanide.livejournal.com]

'Tis always lovely to see you and your amazing bounciness :-)

And yay for the costumes! And the dancing! There's no way I'm missing next year.... :-D

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

*bounce*

Yay!

*bounce!

BiCon is always so much fun! Yay costumes! Yay dancing! Seeing you is also always much fun! Maybe we combine that and dancing at some point?

[bethanthepurple.livejournal.com]

Did NOT recognise you! Minus the glasses you really do look very different. Eek!

[tartful-dodger.livejournal.com]

Likewise.

I bounced along to people going 'OMG did you see that awesome joker?' and they were laughing at me because I had no idea who it was!

[anarchist-nomad.livejournal.com]

If it helps any, I didn't recognise anyone else, either! That's what I get for going a whole evening without glasses! Chesh kept saying: "Remember what so-and-so was wearing at the ball?" and I keep saying: "Nope!" *grin*

[bethanthepurple.livejournal.com]

Well I hugged you on the dancefloor. My costume was otherwise identical to what I wore wvery day, so largely non-commentworthy ;)

[prolificdiarist.livejournal.com]

It really was a most excellent costume!

Huggles

[stormdog.livejournal.com]

You make quite the joker! I certainly wouldn't have recognized you; not that that really says anything in my case. But fantastic costume!

[tartful-dodger.livejournal.com]

And um... it was me who called you 'tasty tasty' ...

*blush 'n' run!*

[nitoda]

s c a a r y .... so glad I didn't even try to go to the Ball this year!

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

That disguise is completely amazing! It would take someone highly aware of nuances of voice and/or body language to identify that as you. And I know what a pain it is to achieve perfect whiteface - ask Alex ;-) Predictably, I love the purple tailcoat - is the blue "vest" just a false front attached to the jacket, or a garment in and of itself? (I suspect the former, given how the pocket handkerchief is made of the same fabric.)

[winewiskeywomen.livejournal.com]

Old friend; that photo brought a smile to this one's time-ravaged face. Well done; well done!

[snork-maiden.livejournal.com]

The outfit was impressive indeed! I think you managed to confuse many people. I look forward to talking to you more in future. x

[friend-of-tofu.livejournal.com]

That is a seriously AMAZING outfit - I wouldn't have recognised you from the photo! Well done sire, very well done.

[wolfpeach.livejournal.com]

OMG! You poor thing! I hope that this resolves itself with minimal discomfort & intervention, & soon. Have been thinking of you all afternoon since i heard. <3

Hooray for NO DRAMA!
Hooray for cool new Oxfordians!

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Glad you had fun.

And awesome costume!