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

[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.