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I hate losing my voice.
Today I have been very, very sick. I was supposed to go to work and filming but I just couldn't, my voice was gone almost all day. I may have laryngitis again, I think. So I watched E!True Hollywood Story and various other E! stuff, occasionally flicking to the Disney channel. Called Tom tonight when my voice was better and told him about Supanova and checked up on him because he's been sick too and I've been deeply and incredibly worried.
Okay, so I'm going to go through my weekend at the Supanova Expo in fairly careful detail.
I got up before 7 (not something I like to remember) on Friday morning to get to the airport by 7:30, only to have the plane significantly delayed. I was going to have to wait around at the airport in Brissie anyway, thought, so I just bought an issue of Empire (best magazine ever, it filled *hours* of time) and waiting, then read it on the plane getting there, then while waiting for![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
natatree. She arrived at around 11, I think, and then we went to wait for naughtyevil, who arrived after 12. We talked about my fear of bugs and her fear of planes and such. Then we all caught a couch thingie to the hotel (one which picked us up on Monday as well.) Then we bummed around for a while before heading into the city for dinner (I got real Japanese yakisoba like they have at matsuris and was just SO RIDICULOUSLY HAPPY), and watched Suddenly 30 (13 Going On 30). It wasn't too bad. The image of Gollum dancing to Thriller didn't leave my head for a significant amount of time. We took our pictures with some pornographic kangaroos (like the sheep in Canberra, is this a tradition in Australian cities?) and then caught a cab home.
That nightnatatree had a panic attack. I was sleep-deprived and incoherent and remember very little except that I got very little sleep and they got even less. Nat's mum flew up from Sydney next day. On Saturday a very tired Luke and I dragged ourselves out of bed at 7:30, wandered around completely lost looking for the showgrounds (entirely my fault) and then baked in the sun for about an hour waiting to get inside. After I bought Sean's book we went straight over to line up for autographs. They had a thing where you paid $35 for an autograph and got a pretty photo included in that deal for free, so even though I was getting Sean's book signed I stole a photo too. I got a photo of Treebeard for JRD to sign, but was too angry with Denethor to get John Noble to sign anything (he only cost $30, dunno why.) Luke picked up pics of Gimli, Sean and Sheri Palmer to get signed.
We waited in line for about 40 minutes, during which time Sean walked in. He is FUCKING HOT. As soon as he walked in I was completely transfixed, he was wearing a red cap and sunglasses and this green jumper and he just looked so damn sexy. He greeted JRD with a hug & kiss and then bowed down before Noble when he arrived :D what a goofball. We waited in line some more, then it moved forwards and I finally got to meet Sean. While I was waiting behind the person in front Sean's assistant apologised and said she needed to talk to him before we could meet him. I said don't worry about it, she could talk for as long as she wanted while Luke and I enjoyed the view!! Then Sean smiled beautifully at me and apologised and then talked to the woman for a while before turning back to me. Mine was the first book he'd ever signed! I asked him what he found the hardest thing about directing was. I distinctly remember him saying it was raising the money to do the project you wanted, and then after that I got distracted by his big, gorgeous eyes and his mouth moving and I was completely transfixed, so I've forgotten what else he said. He took FOREVER writing in my book "Katie, A 1st - autographed book & another 1st my book signed in Australia. Sean Astin." Then I asked for a photo and said "Could you do me a favour?" My crown was on the desk and I was playing with it a little, and before I could say anything he said "Sure!" and took off his hat, replacing it with the crown!!! I could have died. He stood up and leaned over and Luke took my photo. Then Luke had his autograph and I took their photo, then moved on to JRD.
He was just so nice and lovely. He said "Oh, this if my first Treebeard today!" in this big booming voice and laughed and I grinned and said I loved Treebeard. He wrote "For Beautiful Katie, from a very old Ent! Treebeard and John Rhys Davies." Then I asked for a photo and he said "You don't really expect me to stand up do you?" I leaned over and he pulled on my hair! He asked Luke what he wanted to do then signed something equally lovely on his Gimli photo, then we went to Penny. She insisted on shaking Luke's hand first. He was just so happy to meet her, he kneeled in front of the table. I told her I liked her hair - she had braids, it actually did look really good. She said "Thankyou honey!" Then I took their photo, and she asked if my hand was shaking too much, but the photo turned out fine.
Then I spent an HOUR at least in line to get an autograph from David Finch fortuatha_de, but I got it in the end. I was so cranky because he did these beautiful big drawings for the people in front and just wrote on mine. Then we went home because I got my period and so we went back, then picked up natatree and came back after I had lunch. We went to JRD, Penny, Jade Carter and John Noble's presentations, which were all unique and really good. I asked Jade and Noble questions, Noble about Denethor. He proved to be much mor interesting than I thought, and really knew his stuff. JRD was funny and just brilliant. I think the reason why his particular brand of stroytelling doesn't work in interviews or commentaries is because he gets off-topic and tells wonderful other stories, then has to get back on track at the end, usually with a joke or something. It makes fascinating listening when he's there in front of you, though, and he did Treebeard's voice for us and everything. He also started both days by saying he didn't have Orli's number but if he did he'd give it to us. I can't remember absolutely everything he said because there was just so much but he's lovely, intelligent, funny, opinionated, and his laugh is fantastic. Jade Carter was cute, Penny was outspoken and I liked her better on the second day because she seemed a bit more comfortable. We went home and Nat picked up her things and went with her Mum so it was just Luke and I from then on. We went down to the train station for dinner, then came back and watched TV (The Shaggy Dog, truly terrible movie) until purplenoise, debs7 and someone else came over for drinks (with me in my ducky pyjamas!) and chats about Queer as Folk and similar before they took Luke out for what appears to have been an extraordinarily good night. I'm glad I didn't go, because I was just exhausted and would have ruined everyone's fun - and Luke didn't get hom until 5:30 am! I love him to pieces but gods he's insane.
I'll do Sunday later, when Stargate isn't on.
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anth_mona's questions on identity as a fan, and my answers. Because I feel like it.
Do you consider being involved in fandom part of your identity, i.e. the traits and affiliations that make you, You? Your RL identity and/or your Internet identity? Both? Neither? Why?
When asked to define myself in my first Anthropology class I said I was a Harry Potter fan. Being a fan means two things to me: firstly, it's ridiculously important in my film studies, because if I didn't love the movies I n't be doing it; secondly, it's basically my hobby, I spend more money on it than anything else. I think in essence a lot people are fans of something, it's just not recognised as such. I'm very passionate, which contributes a lot to being a fan, I think. One of the compliments I get the most is "It's good to be passionate about something!"
What does being a "Fan," "shipper," "slasher," etc. mean to you? Does your RL identity (sexual, professional, political, familial, etc) conflict with or reinforce your fan identity in any of these areas?
Being a fan means a lot to me. I can't remember a time when I wasn't a fan of something. Often when I haven't been very happy it's been the only thing keeping me on track. I also think that my experience at being a fan (even though I'm only 20) has led to a really good balance of real life and fandom - if you look around my room, there's pictures of my friends and I next to Lord of the Rings action figures. Being a film student definitely reinforces being a movie fan! Having that knowledge also enabled me to realise that most of what I like is not just good in my mind but also technically good - I guess I have good taste :)
Have you "come out" to your RL friends and family about being involved in fandom? How do they react and how do you feel about their reaction?
I think that anyone who doesn't know I'm involved in fandom probably hasn't met me terribly often. Say, more than once. My friends and family can't help but know I'm involved in fandom. They also all know that I'm involved in slash. My parents don't talk about it, but my friends are all perfectly happy about it - they often encourage me, actually, as they do in all areas of my life. And if they don't I'm generally not friends with them.
I can't really the question about their reactions to fandom in general because everyone I know is perfectly well aware of my involvement in it and I can't remember my parents' first reaction to my very first fannish obsession. They occasionally mention that it might be silly to spend a heap of money on something but they never bother to try to talk me out of it and they generally just accept it as part of me. In terms of slash specifically, my parents' reaction of pretending it doesn't exist was completely predictable. I understand it. I don't like it, but they grew up differently to me, and I suppose all I can do is help make it easier on the next generation. My friends weren't really surprised because I've been quite vocal about my belief in gay rights for years and I'm a big of a faghag really.
How did you first begin to construct your "online" or "fandom" identity?
The first thing I ever did on the internet was look up Sliders (which I'm still a fan of, if not an active one.) My beginnings in the fandom world, however, began with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Bronze, an online posting board for Buffy fans.
* How did your handle/pseud come about? It's a nickname my friend came up with for me in year 9. It's the only online handle I've ever had, and I've stuck with it for 6 years.
* How do your User pics (particularly your "default" pic) help you create your "face" on LJ? Oooh, I love this question! I am always thinking about keeping an accurate representation of my fandoms and how important they are to me in my user pics. I always try to have my name on my default picture so that my personal identity is very clear, and though the changes in it tend to reflect the changes in what I like at any particular time, I have had either a Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter one since I started LiveJournal. Those are my main fandoms, so it only makes sense that they are what people first know about me.
* Have you generally used one default pic or one set of icons or do you switch them around often/from time to time? Why? I change my user pics fairly often - I have a few that never change, but I have a regular rehaul of icons because I make new ones regularly and there are so many other great icon makers out there, and the technology is always changing to make better ones. Sometimes I even remake old icons I particularly love!
And, my favorite question....Anything else? :) Feel free to add to or elaborate on the questions above! Discuss away and play nice.
I thought I might add something about identities within fandoms. Being a fan is something that has been so much a part of me for so many years that I can't imagine living without it, but it's things like having an identity as a slasher or a Snape fan or an intellectual or an icon maker that effect your identity within fandoms online. Your questions talk about the way being a fan affects your identity in real life, but who you are in real life also affects your identity as a fan in a major way. As I've said, being a fan is so much a part of who I am that I'm more about solidifying the *kind* of fan I am than the fact that I am one.
Does anyone agree or disagree with my analysis of myself, particularly myself as a fan?
castaways. It's a Lost community, loads of reviews and things. I really, really hope this gets picked up in Australia, because seeing Dom on my screen weekly would kill me in a very, very good way.
Here's some Dom. One day I'll post my pics from Supanova. My camera's run out of juice though!
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Today I have been very, very sick. I was supposed to go to work and filming but I just couldn't, my voice was gone almost all day. I may have laryngitis again, I think. So I watched E!True Hollywood Story and various other E! stuff, occasionally flicking to the Disney channel. Called Tom tonight when my voice was better and told him about Supanova and checked up on him because he's been sick too and I've been deeply and incredibly worried.
Okay, so I'm going to go through my weekend at the Supanova Expo in fairly careful detail.
I got up before 7 (not something I like to remember) on Friday morning to get to the airport by 7:30, only to have the plane significantly delayed. I was going to have to wait around at the airport in Brissie anyway, thought, so I just bought an issue of Empire (best magazine ever, it filled *hours* of time) and waiting, then read it on the plane getting there, then while waiting for
natatree. She arrived at around 11, I think, and then we went to wait for naughtyevil, who arrived after 12. We talked about my fear of bugs and her fear of planes and such. Then we all caught a couch thingie to the hotel (one which picked us up on Monday as well.) Then we bummed around for a while before heading into the city for dinner (I got real Japanese yakisoba like they have at matsuris and was just SO RIDICULOUSLY HAPPY), and watched Suddenly 30 (13 Going On 30). It wasn't too bad. The image of Gollum dancing to Thriller didn't leave my head for a significant amount of time. We took our pictures with some pornographic kangaroos (like the sheep in Canberra, is this a tradition in Australian cities?) and then caught a cab home.That night
natatree had a panic attack. I was sleep-deprived and incoherent and remember very little except that I got very little sleep and they got even less. Nat's mum flew up from Sydney next day. On Saturday a very tired Luke and I dragged ourselves out of bed at 7:30, wandered around completely lost looking for the showgrounds (entirely my fault) and then baked in the sun for about an hour waiting to get inside. After I bought Sean's book we went straight over to line up for autographs. They had a thing where you paid $35 for an autograph and got a pretty photo included in that deal for free, so even though I was getting Sean's book signed I stole a photo too. I got a photo of Treebeard for JRD to sign, but was too angry with Denethor to get John Noble to sign anything (he only cost $30, dunno why.) Luke picked up pics of Gimli, Sean and Sheri Palmer to get signed.We waited in line for about 40 minutes, during which time Sean walked in. He is FUCKING HOT. As soon as he walked in I was completely transfixed, he was wearing a red cap and sunglasses and this green jumper and he just looked so damn sexy. He greeted JRD with a hug & kiss and then bowed down before Noble when he arrived :D what a goofball. We waited in line some more, then it moved forwards and I finally got to meet Sean. While I was waiting behind the person in front Sean's assistant apologised and said she needed to talk to him before we could meet him. I said don't worry about it, she could talk for as long as she wanted while Luke and I enjoyed the view!! Then Sean smiled beautifully at me and apologised and then talked to the woman for a while before turning back to me. Mine was the first book he'd ever signed! I asked him what he found the hardest thing about directing was. I distinctly remember him saying it was raising the money to do the project you wanted, and then after that I got distracted by his big, gorgeous eyes and his mouth moving and I was completely transfixed, so I've forgotten what else he said. He took FOREVER writing in my book "Katie, A 1st - autographed book & another 1st my book signed in Australia. Sean Astin." Then I asked for a photo and said "Could you do me a favour?" My crown was on the desk and I was playing with it a little, and before I could say anything he said "Sure!" and took off his hat, replacing it with the crown!!! I could have died. He stood up and leaned over and Luke took my photo. Then Luke had his autograph and I took their photo, then moved on to JRD.
He was just so nice and lovely. He said "Oh, this if my first Treebeard today!" in this big booming voice and laughed and I grinned and said I loved Treebeard. He wrote "For Beautiful Katie, from a very old Ent! Treebeard and John Rhys Davies." Then I asked for a photo and he said "You don't really expect me to stand up do you?" I leaned over and he pulled on my hair! He asked Luke what he wanted to do then signed something equally lovely on his Gimli photo, then we went to Penny. She insisted on shaking Luke's hand first. He was just so happy to meet her, he kneeled in front of the table. I told her I liked her hair - she had braids, it actually did look really good. She said "Thankyou honey!" Then I took their photo, and she asked if my hand was shaking too much, but the photo turned out fine.
Then I spent an HOUR at least in line to get an autograph from David Finch for
tuatha_de, but I got it in the end. I was so cranky because he did these beautiful big drawings for the people in front and just wrote on mine. Then we went home because I got my period and so we went back, then picked up natatree and came back after I had lunch. We went to JRD, Penny, Jade Carter and John Noble's presentations, which were all unique and really good. I asked Jade and Noble questions, Noble about Denethor. He proved to be much mor interesting than I thought, and really knew his stuff. JRD was funny and just brilliant. I think the reason why his particular brand of stroytelling doesn't work in interviews or commentaries is because he gets off-topic and tells wonderful other stories, then has to get back on track at the end, usually with a joke or something. It makes fascinating listening when he's there in front of you, though, and he did Treebeard's voice for us and everything. He also started both days by saying he didn't have Orli's number but if he did he'd give it to us. I can't remember absolutely everything he said because there was just so much but he's lovely, intelligent, funny, opinionated, and his laugh is fantastic. Jade Carter was cute, Penny was outspoken and I liked her better on the second day because she seemed a bit more comfortable. We went home and Nat picked up her things and went with her Mum so it was just Luke and I from then on. We went down to the train station for dinner, then came back and watched TV (The Shaggy Dog, truly terrible movie) until purplenoise, debs7 and someone else came over for drinks (with me in my ducky pyjamas!) and chats about Queer as Folk and similar before they took Luke out for what appears to have been an extraordinarily good night. I'm glad I didn't go, because I was just exhausted and would have ruined everyone's fun - and Luke didn't get hom until 5:30 am! I love him to pieces but gods he's insane.I'll do Sunday later, when Stargate isn't on.
anth_mona's questions on identity as a fan, and my answers. Because I feel like it.Do you consider being involved in fandom part of your identity, i.e. the traits and affiliations that make you, You? Your RL identity and/or your Internet identity? Both? Neither? Why?
When asked to define myself in my first Anthropology class I said I was a Harry Potter fan. Being a fan means two things to me: firstly, it's ridiculously important in my film studies, because if I didn't love the movies I n't be doing it; secondly, it's basically my hobby, I spend more money on it than anything else. I think in essence a lot people are fans of something, it's just not recognised as such. I'm very passionate, which contributes a lot to being a fan, I think. One of the compliments I get the most is "It's good to be passionate about something!"
What does being a "Fan," "shipper," "slasher," etc. mean to you? Does your RL identity (sexual, professional, political, familial, etc) conflict with or reinforce your fan identity in any of these areas?
Being a fan means a lot to me. I can't remember a time when I wasn't a fan of something. Often when I haven't been very happy it's been the only thing keeping me on track. I also think that my experience at being a fan (even though I'm only 20) has led to a really good balance of real life and fandom - if you look around my room, there's pictures of my friends and I next to Lord of the Rings action figures. Being a film student definitely reinforces being a movie fan! Having that knowledge also enabled me to realise that most of what I like is not just good in my mind but also technically good - I guess I have good taste :)
Have you "come out" to your RL friends and family about being involved in fandom? How do they react and how do you feel about their reaction?
I think that anyone who doesn't know I'm involved in fandom probably hasn't met me terribly often. Say, more than once. My friends and family can't help but know I'm involved in fandom. They also all know that I'm involved in slash. My parents don't talk about it, but my friends are all perfectly happy about it - they often encourage me, actually, as they do in all areas of my life. And if they don't I'm generally not friends with them.
I can't really the question about their reactions to fandom in general because everyone I know is perfectly well aware of my involvement in it and I can't remember my parents' first reaction to my very first fannish obsession. They occasionally mention that it might be silly to spend a heap of money on something but they never bother to try to talk me out of it and they generally just accept it as part of me. In terms of slash specifically, my parents' reaction of pretending it doesn't exist was completely predictable. I understand it. I don't like it, but they grew up differently to me, and I suppose all I can do is help make it easier on the next generation. My friends weren't really surprised because I've been quite vocal about my belief in gay rights for years and I'm a big of a faghag really.
How did you first begin to construct your "online" or "fandom" identity?
The first thing I ever did on the internet was look up Sliders (which I'm still a fan of, if not an active one.) My beginnings in the fandom world, however, began with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Bronze, an online posting board for Buffy fans.
* How did your handle/pseud come about? It's a nickname my friend came up with for me in year 9. It's the only online handle I've ever had, and I've stuck with it for 6 years.
* How do your User pics (particularly your "default" pic) help you create your "face" on LJ? Oooh, I love this question! I am always thinking about keeping an accurate representation of my fandoms and how important they are to me in my user pics. I always try to have my name on my default picture so that my personal identity is very clear, and though the changes in it tend to reflect the changes in what I like at any particular time, I have had either a Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter one since I started LiveJournal. Those are my main fandoms, so it only makes sense that they are what people first know about me.
* Have you generally used one default pic or one set of icons or do you switch them around often/from time to time? Why? I change my user pics fairly often - I have a few that never change, but I have a regular rehaul of icons because I make new ones regularly and there are so many other great icon makers out there, and the technology is always changing to make better ones. Sometimes I even remake old icons I particularly love!
And, my favorite question....Anything else? :) Feel free to add to or elaborate on the questions above! Discuss away and play nice.
I thought I might add something about identities within fandoms. Being a fan is something that has been so much a part of me for so many years that I can't imagine living without it, but it's things like having an identity as a slasher or a Snape fan or an intellectual or an icon maker that effect your identity within fandoms online. Your questions talk about the way being a fan affects your identity in real life, but who you are in real life also affects your identity as a fan in a major way. As I've said, being a fan is so much a part of who I am that I'm more about solidifying the *kind* of fan I am than the fact that I am one.
Does anyone agree or disagree with my analysis of myself, particularly myself as a fan?
castaways. It's a Lost community, loads of reviews and things. I really, really hope this gets picked up in Australia, because seeing Dom on my screen weekly would kill me in a very, very good way.Here's some Dom. One day I'll post my pics from Supanova. My camera's run out of juice though!
Converted believer
Green Queen
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I don't know if that's Billy *ponders* he's not mentioned anywhere else in that particular picspam. Still, funny whoever :D
OMG! Holes! You have a Holes icon. I love Holes!
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I think he just had another appointment.
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occasionally flicking to the Disney channel.
oh, you should check out the Higglytown Heroes. XD it's so nerdy, but the animation and concept of the show is really cute. ^^; and omg, Jojo's Circus. very cute. *SIGHHH* *cartoon junkie* ;X
I leaned over and he pulled on my hair!
that's insane XD
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Insane, maybe, but still very endearing.
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Monster's Inc comes on the Disney channel!? o__o
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Sepaking of which, so does Sully :D and yes, it does come on the Disney Channel. I saw it today.
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I love Monster's Inc. I hated it when I first saw it, but I started to watch it differently and now I just adore it.