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

[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 ;)