AECon2 - My Thoughts and Experiences with few Photos - Part 1
Asylum Europe 2 is the reason why I again at my LJ. Life wasn’t kind with me until recently. But it’s slowly becoming better and the fact that I got a ticket for the Con beginning of May is one the proof of it. Don´t expect much about this report because I’ll just write my thoughts about my second Con I attended (The first one was the one in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler which I did enjoy more. About this, later). We already have seen all the videos on YT so there is no use to write about the Q&A. Hope I won’t be too boring.
Friday
I took the train. Train! It rings a bell, right!? Lucky me, I took it before Jared! I love the story. Really, I do. It’s so Jared-like! And BTW, the Jensen’s train story is as well so Jensen-like.
I made it on time and check at the InterCityHotel near the train station. Since I bought my Con ticket at the last minute, the reserved rooms at the Dorint Hotel were already all booked. But I don’t regret because it was a really nice, quiet, super clean and with an extreme pleasant personal. The good thing was that the time of your stay, you get a free ticket for the tram! So I didn’t have to walk which is a blessing when you attend to a Supernatural Con!
Here the link (and I’ve been in countless hotels in my life, so if I say the price-performance ratio is really good), if someone needs it one day, who knows: http://www.intercityhotel.com/en/Mannheim
First, I took a shower. Not that I’m complaining, but, in the train, the IC was out of order (a Swiss one! No, I don’t giggle right now, well maybe I do!) and well I fell for Jared! This won’t be the only time during the week-end!
Around 3 p.m. I was queuing to get my badge. Kudos to the Rogue staff. They all were really nice, helpful and most of the time in a good mood and really did their best in answering questions and helping out. I didn’t receive my mail/#, but it only took me 20 minutes to get what was needed. About the staff: Brian was super nice and funny as always. Doug… He is, well he is our Dougie (I love the interaction with Mark and Richard toward Doug!) and we hate/love him. But, he should really take our advice: wear summer suit if you don’t want to be too casual. I suffer for you seeing you running all the time in this suit. All the stewards (Idea for next time: a charity for them! Sponsor “Ricola & Co”!) I talked to were super nice. I really heart them and not only because some of them belong to my SPN-friends.
Next step: checking again how much money I can spend and which are my priorities. Well, some of you know me a little: Jared is my priority. So, I bought his autograph and Photo Op and Mark’s… I think, I saw almost everything he was in. I think he is an amazing actor and I love how he plays with us. He is a fan himself. I like that. Sadly, I couldn’t afford more. I did buy one raffle for Jared’s CL (Luck wasn’t on my side!).
Then, I went to see the merchandising stands: nothing really new and somehow overpriced. Anyway, I prefer to design my cups/mouse pads/art by myself. That’s a lot of more fun. During that time, I met some friends from facebook/twitter/last year AECon. But I was so tired, that I decided to go back to the hotel and went to bed.
Saturday
I hate myself. Really! I woke again at 3 a.m. I thought, well maybe you can download the final eps. For God sake, woman! Can’t you calculate? No way that they are already online! So, I watched “Frontierland” and lucky me, I fell asleep again (No, no! I LOVE the episode, but well, it’s one of my “bad” habbit: iPod on, one SPN-episode and I am falling asleep with their voices). Big mistake! My Cell phone didn’t ring and I didn’t set the alarm by “my baby” (that’s how I named my iPod. Yes I admit, it’s the love of my life! *facepalme* Noooo, my hubby is…. Well sometimes…). I woke up for the second time this Saturday and OMG, Holly Crap and “merde, merde, merde, putain de merde”! (Last part is my favorite swear sentence in my mother tong).
9 a.m.
Yes, 9 a.m. And if you know the schedule, I had to be wonder woman. I think, I was! Which woman can say: she showered, dressed herself, put some make up on, even didn’t forget the parfum, got a coffee to go, took the tram and arrive to Jensen’s panel right on time. I couldn’t even blame Jared for that one! Jensen was in a good mood. I wonder, why he is always the first one at Con, when we know he’s not a morning guy! But this time, he wasn’t jetlag, so all good.
I admire Jensen. I really do. I know him since DOOL. And except his theater appearance, I saw everything single appearance of him. He is an amazing actor and during the years, he learned to act/react with the fans so well. I don’t mention how beautiful, witty and smart he is. But, I do appreciate him more when Jared is by his side. It is said, that we are attracted to the opposite, well that what it must be with Jensen.
After Jensen’s panel, I decided to try to get my autographs from Mark and Richard since I don’t really like Fred (Don’t get me wrong, I love the YED, but I don’t have a good vibe with Fred. Well, I have to admit, I enjoy him at Jason’s concert. I had no chance to get the autographs (do I need to write the word down? Queue and No Privilege-Pass!). I think, this is when I finally met lupina78 and sweetgirl7808. It’s always so nice to meet friends we would have never met without Supernatural. The one I know because of Supernatural are completely different from the one I frequent in RL. And that’s a good thing and so refreshing. I have to admit I love our Supernatural Fan-Family… well, to a certain limit; I will talk about it later.
As I came back to the panel room, I had the surprise to see Brock on stage with Fred! Tja, Coco wasn’t in her best form that morning. Shame on me. I don’t really know much about Brock, but he seems to me that he is not at all ready to face “what it means to be an actor”. Maybe Jensen should give him some advice, since he really learned and change since his first Asylum.
Mark and Richard… Both are hilarious. But together, they should be a “warning”! Those are truly Show-Masters. They do know that thing called “entertainment”! I think this is what I meant with Brock. He stage presence isn’t there yet. Even Jensen has a certain lack of it. Don’t bash me right now. Please. But, some have it more than others. Jared has it! I wonder why he didn’t try it (like Jensen did). Then again, Jensen with Jared together has it. That’s for sure.
I was at Mark’s Panel. I’m such a fan of him. I bought a Photo op with him. I just wanted to get Jared’s. But I couldn’t resist. Sadly, it wasn’t really pleasant. Really, the rushing is annoying me more and more. It’s not fun for us fan and for the guest stars neither.
My Jared’s Photo Ops. Guys! I am such a Jared!Girl. There is nothing about him that I don’t like. And for me, it was my highlight. And like most of us, we do count each cent we earn and spend. I had a nice pic idea. Since I missed the opening, it was the first time, I’d see him. As I went in the room I was surprisingly calm. He sat there, his hair were blowing up because of the fans (Thx the Rogue Team!) and I … OMC, I know, it’s always the same. Each time fans are writing about him, are saying the same. I won’t write it down. But you know what I mean. I was prepared to feel/think it and I did. My kin went down and I have to find all my strength to close it again. I was blown away! Now to the moment, we all heard about. I wanted to write more about it. But I think, it would make me mad again. I was so upset about it. And I don’t like me being upset. But as it happened, the time froze in the room. Everybody went still with a hushed “OH”! Jared just jerked, turned around to talk to that woman. At the same time the body guard jump into Jared’s space. There must have been maybe 30 seconds and the bodyguard allowed me to have my photo. So it was my turn! Yes, thank you very much brainless fan. You ruined it for me. I was the next one. My/Everyone’s adrenaline in the room was so high; Jared didn’t say a word or even looked at me. I just stood there just thinking don’t come too near, don’t touch him! But I could feel how tense his body was. The photo is not as bad as I thought it would be. He smiles; I don’t look too stupid and funny is that our clothes are color-like. As I took my bag back from the table, the woman stand there and the Rogue Team were talking to her. You all know what happen after. I’m sure she felt really bad for what she had done. I’m sure she still feels bad about it. She was shaking and apologized to Jared. Still, she has not only ruined my moment with Jared but the one of all the fans who came after that. I can’t confirm the fact that Jensen stopped his autograph to check on Jared. I didn’t witness it.
Jared on stage.
That man! Really, I was a teen and I had idols, many of them. But Jared, I don’t know. He is … well, that’s a challenge. Jared in one word! Actually, “Jared” should become a verb, an adjective and a noun! There should be planet named after him since the sun can’t be named anymore!
*fan girl should go take a cold shower*
I loved each second of it. I loved the standing ovation. After what happened, he should know that we love and respect him. I didn’t really try to make photos (besides, the stage even if impressive for the guests (I like Jensen’s reaction on that) wasn’t ideal for taking pictures). I wanted to soak each moment he shared with us. I won’t write more about him now, but one is for sure: I was a Jared!Girl, now I’m Jared!Addicted!Girl. And I hope there is no and there will never be a vaccination. He has such a stage presence. He is genuine, fun, beautiful and and and…
Crapy photos make crapy art.
I think I should post this now. I will write more about my impressions and post more photos within the next days.
Thanx for reading.
I can't resist. The photo is total blury, but I tried to make something out of it. I was such a great moment.
Part 2
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Part 3
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Friday
I took the train. Train! It rings a bell, right!? Lucky me, I took it before Jared! I love the story. Really, I do. It’s so Jared-like! And BTW, the Jensen’s train story is as well so Jensen-like.
I made it on time and check at the InterCityHotel near the train station. Since I bought my Con ticket at the last minute, the reserved rooms at the Dorint Hotel were already all booked. But I don’t regret because it was a really nice, quiet, super clean and with an extreme pleasant personal. The good thing was that the time of your stay, you get a free ticket for the tram! So I didn’t have to walk which is a blessing when you attend to a Supernatural Con!
Here the link (and I’ve been in countless hotels in my life, so if I say the price-performance ratio is really good), if someone needs it one day, who knows: http://www.intercityhotel.com/en/Mannheim
First, I took a shower. Not that I’m complaining, but, in the train, the IC was out of order (a Swiss one! No, I don’t giggle right now, well maybe I do!) and well I fell for Jared! This won’t be the only time during the week-end!
Around 3 p.m. I was queuing to get my badge. Kudos to the Rogue staff. They all were really nice, helpful and most of the time in a good mood and really did their best in answering questions and helping out. I didn’t receive my mail/#, but it only took me 20 minutes to get what was needed. About the staff: Brian was super nice and funny as always. Doug… He is, well he is our Dougie (I love the interaction with Mark and Richard toward Doug!) and we hate/love him. But, he should really take our advice: wear summer suit if you don’t want to be too casual. I suffer for you seeing you running all the time in this suit. All the stewards (Idea for next time: a charity for them! Sponsor “Ricola & Co”!) I talked to were super nice. I really heart them and not only because some of them belong to my SPN-friends.
Next step: checking again how much money I can spend and which are my priorities. Well, some of you know me a little: Jared is my priority. So, I bought his autograph and Photo Op and Mark’s… I think, I saw almost everything he was in. I think he is an amazing actor and I love how he plays with us. He is a fan himself. I like that. Sadly, I couldn’t afford more. I did buy one raffle for Jared’s CL (Luck wasn’t on my side!).
Then, I went to see the merchandising stands: nothing really new and somehow overpriced. Anyway, I prefer to design my cups/mouse pads/art by myself. That’s a lot of more fun. During that time, I met some friends from facebook/twitter/last year AECon. But I was so tired, that I decided to go back to the hotel and went to bed.
Saturday
I hate myself. Really! I woke again at 3 a.m. I thought, well maybe you can download the final eps. For God sake, woman! Can’t you calculate? No way that they are already online! So, I watched “Frontierland” and lucky me, I fell asleep again (No, no! I LOVE the episode, but well, it’s one of my “bad” habbit: iPod on, one SPN-episode and I am falling asleep with their voices). Big mistake! My Cell phone didn’t ring and I didn’t set the alarm by “my baby” (that’s how I named my iPod. Yes I admit, it’s the love of my life! *facepalme* Noooo, my hubby is…. Well sometimes…). I woke up for the second time this Saturday and OMG, Holly Crap and “merde, merde, merde, putain de merde”! (Last part is my favorite swear sentence in my mother tong).
9 a.m.
Yes, 9 a.m. And if you know the schedule, I had to be wonder woman. I think, I was! Which woman can say: she showered, dressed herself, put some make up on, even didn’t forget the parfum, got a coffee to go, took the tram and arrive to Jensen’s panel right on time. I couldn’t even blame Jared for that one! Jensen was in a good mood. I wonder, why he is always the first one at Con, when we know he’s not a morning guy! But this time, he wasn’t jetlag, so all good.
I admire Jensen. I really do. I know him since DOOL. And except his theater appearance, I saw everything single appearance of him. He is an amazing actor and during the years, he learned to act/react with the fans so well. I don’t mention how beautiful, witty and smart he is. But, I do appreciate him more when Jared is by his side. It is said, that we are attracted to the opposite, well that what it must be with Jensen.
After Jensen’s panel, I decided to try to get my autographs from Mark and Richard since I don’t really like Fred (Don’t get me wrong, I love the YED, but I don’t have a good vibe with Fred. Well, I have to admit, I enjoy him at Jason’s concert. I had no chance to get the autographs (do I need to write the word down? Queue and No Privilege-Pass!). I think, this is when I finally met lupina78 and sweetgirl7808. It’s always so nice to meet friends we would have never met without Supernatural. The one I know because of Supernatural are completely different from the one I frequent in RL. And that’s a good thing and so refreshing. I have to admit I love our Supernatural Fan-Family… well, to a certain limit; I will talk about it later.
As I came back to the panel room, I had the surprise to see Brock on stage with Fred! Tja, Coco wasn’t in her best form that morning. Shame on me. I don’t really know much about Brock, but he seems to me that he is not at all ready to face “what it means to be an actor”. Maybe Jensen should give him some advice, since he really learned and change since his first Asylum.
Mark and Richard… Both are hilarious. But together, they should be a “warning”! Those are truly Show-Masters. They do know that thing called “entertainment”! I think this is what I meant with Brock. He stage presence isn’t there yet. Even Jensen has a certain lack of it. Don’t bash me right now. Please. But, some have it more than others. Jared has it! I wonder why he didn’t try it (like Jensen did). Then again, Jensen with Jared together has it. That’s for sure.
I was at Mark’s Panel. I’m such a fan of him. I bought a Photo op with him. I just wanted to get Jared’s. But I couldn’t resist. Sadly, it wasn’t really pleasant. Really, the rushing is annoying me more and more. It’s not fun for us fan and for the guest stars neither.
My Jared’s Photo Ops. Guys! I am such a Jared!Girl. There is nothing about him that I don’t like. And for me, it was my highlight. And like most of us, we do count each cent we earn and spend. I had a nice pic idea. Since I missed the opening, it was the first time, I’d see him. As I went in the room I was surprisingly calm. He sat there, his hair were blowing up because of the fans (Thx the Rogue Team!) and I … OMC, I know, it’s always the same. Each time fans are writing about him, are saying the same. I won’t write it down. But you know what I mean. I was prepared to feel/think it and I did. My kin went down and I have to find all my strength to close it again. I was blown away! Now to the moment, we all heard about. I wanted to write more about it. But I think, it would make me mad again. I was so upset about it. And I don’t like me being upset. But as it happened, the time froze in the room. Everybody went still with a hushed “OH”! Jared just jerked, turned around to talk to that woman. At the same time the body guard jump into Jared’s space. There must have been maybe 30 seconds and the bodyguard allowed me to have my photo. So it was my turn! Yes, thank you very much brainless fan. You ruined it for me. I was the next one. My/Everyone’s adrenaline in the room was so high; Jared didn’t say a word or even looked at me. I just stood there just thinking don’t come too near, don’t touch him! But I could feel how tense his body was. The photo is not as bad as I thought it would be. He smiles; I don’t look too stupid and funny is that our clothes are color-like. As I took my bag back from the table, the woman stand there and the Rogue Team were talking to her. You all know what happen after. I’m sure she felt really bad for what she had done. I’m sure she still feels bad about it. She was shaking and apologized to Jared. Still, she has not only ruined my moment with Jared but the one of all the fans who came after that. I can’t confirm the fact that Jensen stopped his autograph to check on Jared. I didn’t witness it.
Jared on stage.
That man! Really, I was a teen and I had idols, many of them. But Jared, I don’t know. He is … well, that’s a challenge. Jared in one word! Actually, “Jared” should become a verb, an adjective and a noun! There should be planet named after him since the sun can’t be named anymore!
*fan girl should go take a cold shower*
I loved each second of it. I loved the standing ovation. After what happened, he should know that we love and respect him. I didn’t really try to make photos (besides, the stage even if impressive for the guests (I like Jensen’s reaction on that) wasn’t ideal for taking pictures). I wanted to soak each moment he shared with us. I won’t write more about him now, but one is for sure: I was a Jared!Girl, now I’m Jared!Addicted!Girl. And I hope there is no and there will never be a vaccination. He has such a stage presence. He is genuine, fun, beautiful and and and…
Crapy photos make crapy art.
I think I should post this now. I will write more about my impressions and post more photos within the next days.
Thanx for reading.
I can't resist. The photo is total blury, but I tried to make something out of it. I was such a great moment.
Part 2
cocodkr.livejournal.com/16675.html
Part 3
www.livejournal.com/editjournal.bml