Phoenix Comic Con: Limited Edition Extended Directors Cut

 In an effort to keep from rambling on and on, in my re-cap of the weekend, I edited out some things from my other entries, that I felt should be included in some way. These are:

• At one point, I was sitting next to a girl in a panel who was maybe early 40's, who just started talking to me about how she still lived with her parents, had never had a boyfriend, and loved her cat. During the conversation, I texted the following to Riker, who was in another panel with my husband: I've just met a girl who is the living of example of who I would be without 3of8. Plz hug him for me and say "Thank you for saving Jenny Lee from herself."

• I got some autographed books from Jon S. Lewis. We were in choir together in high school, and I recommend you read his books. Even though I probably stalked him in high school, he was very nice, and didn't call for security.

• I bought my very first comic books! I met the guys and gal from The Devastator, and they were so cute and fun and funny, that I had to go back and buy the "Cat Issue" and the "Choose Your Own Adventure." They appreciated that it was my very first comic book purchase (and subscription) and even gave me a free "Cat Hair Apocalypse" poster. I will treasure it always.

• We did get to go to the sold out "Story Time with Wil Wheaton" and that was super-fun! I think 3of8 was a bit surprised to find out he had so much in common with a guy he made fun of. I appreciated that WW stated he was in a "mixed marriage," which is a term I've used frequently to describe my marriage.

• I have to give special thanks to Riker, because after the Day 4 Burton fiasco, she was consoling me and said "Jenny has never taken a bad picture ever." While I don't think she's entirely accurate, I appreciate that she thinks so highly of me. This is one of the many reasons we have been friends for so long, and why she's my "Number One."

• Also, I need to give credit to my friend Anakin. I've known him since the 1st grade, and he is the one that suggested I come to Phoenix Comix Con, when we re-connected on Facebook. I'm really grateful to him for suggesting it, and I was so glad I got to see him, and meet his lovely wife Amidala, and his kids, Luke and Leia. (You so love the aliases I choose, don't you Anakin?) He is proof that Trekkies and Jedi can find common ground.

I'm sure I have more people to mention. When I remember, I will add them here, but I had to get this posted, because I got a "y u no update your blog?" from Yoda, and this had been sitting in my "drafts" for too long.