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So you’ve just gotten back from Comic Con. Your feet feel like lumps from a decrepit tree. Your throat hurts from yelling over crowds. You’ve taken two showers, but you still smell weird. And yet, you’re happy. Weirdly, contentedly happy.
That’s the post Con Coma.
If you’re just getting back from your first Con, here’s what I always recommend:
1. Sleep. Sleep as much as you possibly can. Take naps at any random moment just because you have a free hour and it’s possible to squeeze it in. Sleep on your ride to work if you can. Sleep on your lunch. You will need this sleep so you don’t cry.
2. Don’t look at all you pictures right away. Sometimes the truth about life is that looking at happy things can actually be sad. Just watch Inside Out to see what I mean. Give it a few weeks before you get into all the feels.
3. Make fun plans for the week after Con. Go out to dinner and a movie with your girlfriends. Get to yoga every night. Start planning your next vacation. Take on your next big craft project. It’s really hard not to look back at the weekend and not feel a bit of “wah wahs” about it. So, make plans and distract yourself.
4. Engage in your nerdery with verve. A midnight premiere is a perfect decision post Con. Binging Netflix? Another perfect decision. Basically, anything that allows you to escape into a fandom you’ve been ignoring or find a new fandom all over again.
5. Don’t start planning for next year. Yet. The Baker Street Babes always take a hiatus after SDCC before starting all the emails on SherlockeDCC. Even if it’s just talking about how to do things better next year, it’s so much more articulate and helpful to wait a month or two to dive into details.
So tell me, what do you do after a Con to get through it?
I’ve been trying to figure out what to put in this blog post for the last two days and after not being able to put words together, I’m just going to type until there aren’t any more things to type. It starts with THANK YOU. Thank you to the people who came out for Geek Go Glam. Thank you to the sponsors who made it happen. (High fives to Think Geek Solutions, Quirk Books, WattPad, Kombucha on Tap and High Voltage Magazine!) Thank you to the human volunteers that came out and helped us put all the details together.
And of course: Thank you to my love Megan, AKA The Nerdy Girlie for being an incredible co-host and friend throughout the entire process. I am constantly amazed by the beauty of your soul and spirit and you have added so much to my life. I really believe that I’ve become a better person because of that woman.
Life handed Megan and I very major blows about three months ago at the exact same time. Having a broken heart is a lot like having a limb removed, because you find yourself so sad and so vulnerable, grasping for a hand in the breeze that isn’t there. In so many ways, Megan’s hand was the hand that got me through those moments, both physically when we were together and emotionally when we were apart. And it could have caused a lot of different things to happen, but the thing it really did was make us incredibly close. And it gave us the courage to take on a grand distraction. Geeks Go Glam started as that distraction. But in the end, it really came together because she and I came together to support each other. And I’m incredibly proud of that.
San Diego Comic Con can be an exhausting endeavor, but it’s about these moments in time that get lost on us during the rest of the year when our lives get busy. It’s about coming together and celebrating the things that make our hearts sing. For me, my fellow lady geek bloggers are one of those things.
SherlockeDCC was an incredible success in its third year for the same reason. And we at the Baker Street Babes owe so many people thank yous for that too. I promise to get to that in a future blog post. Instead, I’m going to focus on the now and say: as I go about the last 24 hours of this Con, I am reminded to hold some hands for a few more hours. Hug harder and longer, because we can. And to wish each other beautiful blessings of bravery and grace on our journeys during the rest of the year. Live long and prosper, my friends. Thanks for being part of my journey.
Sometimes awesome things happen. Right now is one of those times. Why? Because I’m happy to announce that the awesome giveaways for Geeks Go Glam are being provided by ThinkGeek Solutions!
Many people know the main ThinkGeek store for their many amazing wares, but not as many are aware of the very cool work of their Solutions counterparts. Those peeps make online stores and official merchandise for major gaming brands including Betheseda and BioWare. I know you love their games, but I’d bet you’d love their awesome merch too.
We can’t tell you exactly what they’re going to be giving away, but if the previews we’ve been seeing are any indication, you definitely have every reason to be excited about it.
We’re so grateful to all our sponsors and can’t wait for you to meet them. If you haven’t already seen: we’re going to have a great photobooth brought to you by Quirk Books and one of their newest titles: The Fan Girl’s Guide to the Galaxy. And swag for EVERYONE from the amazing WattPad. Music will be going all night with the awesome LA-based band, The Filthy Souls, thanks to High Voltage Magazine. And of course, you’ll be thirsty after walking around all day, so we’re really excited for you to meet Kombucha on Tap, who will be bringing us fresh Kombucha and brewed ice coffee.
I can’t believe it’s finally happening this week!
If you still haven’t gotten your tickets for Geeks Go Glam, you gotta do it! Visit geeksgoglam.com to pre-order! (That’s important! We won’t be offering tickets on site!)
Big news today about Geeks Go Glam at San Diego Comic Con! We’re super excited to be able to officially announce that the Photobooth will be brought to you by Quirk Books and their newest geek-tastic title, The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs.
This means that the backdrop at the party will be EXTRA special this year featuring custom art from the book! Quirk Books staff will also be on hand at the event to meet lovely people like yourselves and they’re offering up a few surprises too.
If you still haven’t gotten your tickets for Geeks Go Glam, please do so! Visit geeksgoglam.com to pre-order! (That’s important! We won’t be offering tickets on site!)
So by now, you’ve probably noticed that I’m going on and on and on and on and on and on on Twitter about this party, Geeks Go Glam at San Diego Comic Con 2015. And maybe you want to go, but you are wondering about a few things.
Well, let’s start with the fun stuff. I’m giving away TWO TICKETS! Hoorah. I’m going to buy two tickets for you and a date. How do you enter? You Tweet!
It’s this simple:
TWEET THIS: “I want to go to Geeks Go Glam at #SDCC! Let’s get swanky! #SDCCGiveaway www.geeksgoglam.com”
You can do that by either copying and pasting the above, or pressing this super helpful button right here, which is specially coded for the simplicity of making Tweeting ridiculously easy.
You have until Midnight, Wednesday, July 1st to tweet this business and win. Got it? Good. Good. Now Tweet.
Ok, so now that we have that out of the way I want to talk about the questions people have been asking me about this party over and over again. Here’s the deal: no, it’s not strictly required that gents wear a suit! Just be clean and nice and friendly and we’re happy to welcome you. Here are some more answers to your questions:
FAQ:
1. Do I have to really wear a suit?
A: No! This is not a requirement at all! Being glam can happen in shorts. And if you’re really brave, you can wear a tuxedo t-shirt! No hate from us.
2. It’s going to be hot in San Diego, are you sure we should dress up?
A: We understand! Ladies have it much easier with skirts and dresses! For the dudes, feel free to go for beach glam. Or kilts. Just come with a smile and a good attitude!
3. There are other parties that night, will I miss anything if I come later?
A: No! Our party starts at 8, but there will be activities all night long. It’s a mixer with fun and treats and entertainment all through the evening.
4. Can we buy tickets at the door?
A: Currently, we are not offering tickets the night of the event, so please pre-order.
5. Can I bring a friend?
A: Yes! Just be sure you buy an extra ticket for anyone you may want to join you. It’s not necessarily tied to your name. Just need an extra ticket.
