DragonCon2009

Well, WOW! 30,000 (I haven't heard final numbers, but that's the usual turnout these days) people in downtown Atlanta split between one mall food court and 4 hotels is just wild! Made it through registration to pick-up my prepaid badge in only 1 and a half hours! It's a record! 3 hours is about average. So that started things off in a good way.

I spent lots of time in the art show with a friend who was in the show and selling her art at a table - great glass bead stuff! Visited with folks that I don't see that often - and attended a few panels. Usually I do a lot of night time costume/people watching, but as I was driving in each day instead of staying at a hotel - I missed all that this year. I did end up getting invited to sit on my first panel at the last minute (ME Costume) and that was a hoot! Watching Ziah and Magda put up their hair with no mirrors from memory was a blast!

Unfortunately I missed my Writer's Meeting (we all took AC Crispin's workshop in 2002 and still meet regularly) due to some stomach issues! Truly bummed about that, but saw some of them at other places in the Con. Bought a few things - never did get back to Krishna's booth for another look-see! And then we managed to extricate ourselves from the art show - no thanks to an overzealous Atlanta Police Officer who just looked lost! Home for me and much needed rest!

Usually I do quiet a bit of belly dance related activities at DragonCon. There is a huge drum circle most nights, I usually dress in full costume and wonder around getting my photo taken and I usually end up at the Silk Road Dance Show. Missed all that this year due to driving in and not being at the hotel. Must save pennies so I can stay on site next year!

Now Back to the Real World of Belly Dance!
Halleyah :)