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My Few Hours at Phoenix ComiCon

5/31/2015

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This weekend, I attended my first ever Comicon!

I feel like I earned a special Geek Badge or something. I even went in costume, which is an additional badge. 

We really need merit badges for Geekdom. 

Anyway, because it was my first attempt and I tend to have issues with crowds...I only bought a single day ticket and stayed for 4-ish hours. 

It. Was. Awesome. 

Even in just those few hours, I had more fun and felt more comfortable than I did when I attended Beachbody Summit a few years ago. 

Like I said on Facebook: These are my people!

Whether you were decked out in street clothes, a geeky shirt, or full costume, you could look around and find a hundred people just like you. With over 85,000 people in attendance, you weren't alone in your nerdy desires. 

When I saw the decked out Impala (modeled after Baby in Supernatural) I didn't think anyone would judge the squealing noise I made or my big grin while snapping pictures. 

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That's why we were there! 

To be geeks! To find people that enjoy the things we enjoy. To learn from the pros on costume making, writing, etc...

To be ourselves. 

I got several compliments on my simple costume. It made my DAY when I walked in to registration and someone walking out greeted me with "Hey, Cas!" (my character's name)

In just a few hours, I got to relax (as much as I could running around to panels and trying to make my way through the massive exhibitor hall)

Because in those few hours, I didn't feel judged. 

Don't get me wrong, I don't care as much as I used to about what people think. But there are still times when I'll dampen my enthusiasm for a certain TV show or movie because no one else is as excited as I am. At Comicon? Everyone is excited about their favorite geeky venture. EVERYONE. You don't spend money on tickets, merchandise, photo-ops, autographs, etc unless you love it. 

I'm already planning my cosplay for next year. I told my husband that I'm going all 4 days and would love if he came with me but I'm fine going alone. (Which is HUGE for this socially anxious introvert) 

I'm also going to start a "Comicon fund" so I can have money for autographs, photo-ops, and various merchandise. (The people that publish the graphic novel I love were there! I wanted a signed SOMETHING but didn't have the cash)

Mostly, I'm already looking forward to having 4 days of being able to let my geek flag fly and not get side-eyes or eye rolls because of it. 

Have you ever been to Comicon? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

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