Con Adventures

Well, I have returned from Naka-Kon and have secured a guinea pig for my future film, except it may take a bit longer than I thought to procure the communication. Nonetheless, I shall persevere and complete the task. Hopefully by Wednesday I shall achieve communication.

Many things bought from the convention and at least $250 down the drain, but good stuff either way. The yaoi panel was wonderfully entertaining and if proof gets out onto facebook or what have you, you will see so. ;3 In hindsight, I should have bought more yaoi for myself and spent more time wandering in random fashions than resting in the room, although the beds were nice and warm. I also found out how ichy fake beards can be and how awesome they can look (also making me look 10 years older).

Anywho, I hope this week turns out well and is productive. Blessed be til next we meet.

Naka-Kon and interesting events

So this weekend is the Naka-kon convention that I have been dying for since last month (even earlier than that technically but really planning for since last month). I hope I can finish my costume in time (hopefully using the easier of the two I have). There is even going to be a masquerade ball too!

Group/collaborative work is getting to be difficult due to so many schedule conflicts between us. I am willing to do as much as I can but with living at home it can prove hard at times. Still, I do what I can and will go as far as need be to help the group.

On a side note, I hope that I am not dragged too thin in relation to my friends this week, since I have three wanting my time.

Interviews and processes

It still amazes me how much work is required for a successful interview to go off without a hitch (or even a hiccup). The amount of research that is required for knowing the intended subject's story and history is much more than I remember. I would tend to take more of an intuitive approach to my interviews and wish to empathize more with my subject to promote more conversation, since loose conversation can lead to more depth to the core subject being discussed (and even to subjects that can be awkward or embarrassing). I also try to ask questions that have longer answers and I encourage a thoughtful response, even if this takes a bit more time to consider. Still, the style of interview would be adapted according to the person and situation and I understand the discipline and art that goes into the interview and that it takes much practice to get it right and for it to seem second nature. For me it has not been difficult to understand how the interviewee feels and how to best react/interact with them for best results.

"It was probably the peanut butter," said the grape salad.

To walk

It is always at one point downtown, near 13th and Wyandotte street, that I begin to wonder about the weight of my steps and the repetition as I pound the concrete the iron steeds travel on. Perhaps it is strange that I miss the thick blanket that used to cover those giant steel trees. I suppose it feels comforting within my nostalgia (among whatever else is floating in the grey matter mortals call a brain. :3