New Comm: Action Figures

[fancy-galloway.livejournal.com]

OK, So Dragon*Con changed my life.  To normies out there that might sound odd, but I know there at least a few who will know what I mean.  I found a sense of camaraderie and belonging like no other, a feeling of wonderment and excitement and a feeling of home.

I also felt the need to squeeze into teeny tiny costumes and show off in front of cameras.

Dragon*Con (and the lovely lady cosplayers/costumers who inhabit it) became my fitspiration.  I wanted to look like a superhero.  So I got my butt into gear and have lost 43 lbs and can now run 3.5 miles without stopping and lift some serious wieght.  Since my goal was so unconventional I couldnt find "5 Moves That Will Make Your Ironette Costume Flattering!" articles in any fitness magazines and felt sorta alone in my quest to be as toned as Wonder Woman.

SO I created "Action Figures".  Its not about dieting, or looking like Kate Moss, or even bulking up like SheHulk.  It's about reaching your individual fitness and health goals by sharing information and support with other GEEK girls in a place where wanting to work out your thighs so you can wear a Red Sonja costume isnt wierd at all.  Dragon*Con is my goal and I'm kicking my training into high-gear, so if you want to join me, trade recipies, workouts, costuming tricks, or even just give me some (greatly appreciated) words of encouragement...

join Action Figures!!!!!! 

Remember ladies, We Arent Dolls, We Are Action Figures!

Con Rate?

[puzzleoflight.livejournal.com]

This may seem like a dumb question, but I wasn't really looking for a room back when the con rates were posted on the D*C website, and now they've taken them all down.

So what is the con rate for each of the hotels? I'm curious how different it is from the current rack rate.

Rideshare from Chicago

[teresa howard]

I have a friend who would be interested in a ride share from Chicago.   He wants to come down Thursday.  Contact him at Bargoth@aol.com.  He also has a double room at the Melia and is looking to find a roommate for the con.  Single nonsmoker male preferred

Teresa

Do you plan to march with the Wheel of Time group in the parade this year?

[lady-kathana.livejournal.com]

This is the 10th anniversary of the parade and coincidentally, the 10th anniversary of the WoT group IN the parade. Imagine that!

To register for the parade with the WoT group, please send an email to wheeloftime@dragoncon.org. Give us an idea of what costume you plan to wear. We prefer you in costume, of course, but with the proliferation of fun WoT shirts these days, I decree that it is okay to wear one in the parade if you can't get yourself together enough Saturday morning to manage a full ballgown or whatever.

Step off for the parade is at 10AM on Saturday morning. We’ll meet in the Kennesaw room of the Hyatt at 8:45 and leave together for the muster point at 9:00. If you miss us, we will be mustering at Woodruff Park. Just follow the crowd. See you there!