Supanova 2015

This year I went to Supanova on the Sunday, I really don't think I have the stamina for the whole weekend. After one full day I was exhausted.  

We trekked it out to the convention centre, my sister, my friend and I, about an hour before the doors even opened. There was one particular guest who I wanted to see, and I wanted to get a good spot in the line to meet him. 

 My sister and my friend waited at one door to run to line up for the photo, and I ran in to line up for an autograph. I knew Perth was pretty excited to meet Nathan Fillion. 

 My plan didn't quite go according to plan. Nathan wasn't going to come out for autographs until after my scheduled photo time. So I ran to the photo line, and ended up being about third in line and we had to wait an hour before our photo. 

 The wait was worth it though! He was so nice and just before our photo he said "pretend I'm cool". Meeting him was pretty quick and we were able to pick up our photo straight away, and I'm pretty happy with it. 

I then raced over to his autograph line, which didn't start moving for about half an hour, so my friend and sister went to check out the showroom floor. When I got my autograph I had to quickly chose which photo to get signed, and then I had the chance to have a brief chat with Nathan. He is really nice and shakes everyone's hand. 

 Next stop was Nathan's panel which we waited an hour before going in, we did get a really good spot though. He answered lots of questions, and gave everyone who asked questions stickers or tattoos from his upcoming production Con Man with Alan Tudyk, or little tid bits from Castle scripts. 

After that we were starving and begrudgingly handed over money for over-priced food. I also got a proper look at all the exhibitors and had a good look at the things local artists had put together. 

 I bought a few comics from my friend. I got some off her last year, and I was excited to get the next editions. Her work is really cool. You can check it out at MN Productions. 

To end the day we went to Elizabeth Henstridge's panel, she plays Agent Jemma Simmons in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. She is really sweet and lovely and great to listen to. Nathan also ran onstage to take a selfie with her! 

This year's Supanova was great, and I hope I am back in time for next years!

Party in the USA

Last Wednesday, 10th June marked my twenty one years on this earth. We did our usual family breakfast and presents quite early in the morning. Everyone else had to work, so it meant I had an early start, and then had to clean up once they all left.

That evening the four of us went out to Hilarys for cocktails and burgers. It was really nice being together looking out over the water, even though it was really cold.

The next few days were spent setting up for my party which was a Party in the USA theme. I had photoshopped my face onto Miley Cyrus' body for the invite.

Each time I invited a friend over, I'd look away and then Dad would have them doing jobs for him to help set up.

We had flags, lights, a smoke machine, a bubble machine, music and even a cutout of Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, all set up at our home.

We had 77 people come through on Saturday night. Everyone got along well and there was plenty of talking and dancing. We had hot roast beef rolls, mini hotdogs, pizza, meatballs, crumbed chicken, popcorn, ice cream and a Captain America Birthday cake made by a family friend, with matching cupcakes by Cakes by D'Lake.

I had a great night and it was really nice to see everyone.

I have also booked my flight to Atlanta for August 3rd and I have received my visa. I have been emailing back with my host family too. They are really nice and it sounds like we have a lot of things in common, one of those things is liking the beach, which is great to hear! I have a host family while I'm away, but I stay on campus for most of the time. I still have a few things to sort out before I go.