Over the course of the last four days, I truly felt as though I was living in a whole other world. If I had been able to transport there or use a big, blue Police Box to get there, it would have completed the experience for sure!
Chicago Comic Con 2014
The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con was from August 21-24 and thousands of people in attendance. The Comic Con culture has gotten more and more popular over the past 5 years! People go for a variety of reasons:
- Buy/sell Comics
- Meet favorite celebrities (usually from Sci Fi shows in one form or another) – panels, pics and autographs
- View independent films
- Find other folks that are a little like themselves (geeks and nerds are totally in now!) – for friendship or maybe even dating relationships
- Buy some fantastic artwork from the vendors
- Experience a lot of fun activities and many that are geared toward families and kids
- Participate in Cosplay and/or Costume contests
- Totally escape into another world!
There have been times in my life where I have allowed myself to become immersed into a television show and before I knew it…through its characters, principles and values… it has ultimately helped me cope with life in the real world. For example, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series got me through a number of life experiences of my own and my loved ones – it addressed issues such as friendships, spirituality, relationships, depression, grief and addiction. Powerful topics for a name with such a fluffy name! 🙂
Shows like Doctor Who, Star Trek Next Generation and The Walking Dead or movies like The Avengers, Captain America and The Hunger Games are all a great start! Find your own preferred alternate reality and enjoy!
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