The Convention Temple of Loon – Part Three
Part Three
He’s here all night, ladies and gentlemen.’
Jensen Ackles on Jared Padalecki, March 28th, 2010 L.A.
Sunday. Okay. The day most people were waiting for – well, guess why? The ‘Winchesters’ were going to be in the building. From the moment I stepped down into the vault (up in the ‘normal’ hotel premises you didn’t notice anything about the con, except for some fans walking around in Supernatural-T-Shirts) I felt the vibrations had changed. There was another, more frenzied kind of excitement flooding the corridors, and the fans waiting for registration were nervous and loud.
After having slept about only three hours at the most (well, I had to remain sitting in the lobby chatting with the lovely ladies I had met on this weekend, hadn’t I, and ask for that pain. Did I mention that sleep is highly overrated?) I found the room where the breakfast with Jensen and Jared was to be held. The first big thing of this day. I was ferociously hungry and was wondering if we were actually getting time to eat. As this was my first con experience, I had no idea how this was going to go down.
I found my table (the gold ticket holders were assigned to a certain table) and strategically chose a chair as nearest to the stage as possible, so I could just turn it around and watch the guys doing their thing (luckily I was early and had plenty of chairs to choose from). Another sweet gal generously explained to me how this would go, that we were safe to eat and ‘the boys’ would come in later (and in all likelihood late).
Okay, no eggs this morning, they served some kind of continental breakfast (at previous conventions, some fans told me, there would have been bacon, eggs and all other kinds of yummy stuff –some fans who had been to other cons and voiced more than once how disappointed they were, because – allegedly – we got less for more money). I found some croissants (should you ever get to France, try the real ones – they’re fluffy and crisp at the same time, and made with so much butter that your hands get all greasy… You gotta love it!) and strawberries from hell (in the US everything is big – even the fruit, I’ve never seen strawberries of this size) and a huge cup of coffee. I didn’t need that to wake up, though. The excitement took over and the sensation of being happy made me beam. I was happy. Again. Three days in a row, that’s gotta be a record. Plus I was full of adrenaline. Who would have thought, eh?
Talking with my table neighbors wasn’t exactly possible, as everyone was waiting for ‘the boys’ and when they finally arrived, flanked by massive bodyguards, the room was electrified. You could have plugged in a line to the local power station and L.A. would have got energy for the whole month…
They got up on stage, flashlights going off like at the Academy Awards, and you couldn’t hear anything from all the screams of the fans that needed some time to die down (which they didn’t entirely). By the time Jensen and Jared arrived we had eaten and I hoped for them that they had been able to grab a bite beforehand.
(I didn’t find pics of the breakfast on the web I would be allowed to use, so again thanks to Wolfpup2000 for the following photos and her generous permission to put them into this article. Even though it’s not from the breakfast, you’re gonna love this, aren’t you?)
Almost immediately questions were fired at them, but from where I was sitting I wasn’t able to understand most of them. There were no mikes (except for the guests), and that room which Jared compared to an 8000-people-elevator was not built for good acoustics. This was no theatre, obviously.
There were some sweet moments, and the guys gave us a lot to laugh – with Jared trying to strengthen his reputation of being a goof ball. Even though I found him adorable up there, I didn’t buy it entirely. You know, I came to this con to have fun, of course, but I was also hoping to catch a glimpse of the men behind the public personae (and my professional instincts and training did me some good service in that department; after all, I make a living on finding layers underneath the obvious. My impressions of the weekend and the guests are, of course, subjective.)
Jared, in contrast to Jensen, who seemed a bit more relaxed, appeared to be pretty nervous, as he was hardly able to stand still for about the first ten minutes of this half hour, dismantling the mike in order to adjust it to his size, jumping at every unusual noise from the audience (there was a baby, and he went on about how that baby made cool monkey noises), and simply being goofy. This might just be his modus operandi dealing with such a situation (which is absurd, really – being exposed on a stage like circus horses, albeit well-paid, and under scrutiny of a few hundred eyes). And, I noticed, he is aware of his considerable charm, and why wouldn’t he be?, without ever appearing arrogant. And that, I believe, is even more charming.
He also revealed to be a fan of Christoph Waltz – good taste, Jared! The man is one of the most respected and best actors we have over here, and I have been a fan of his for years. I was happy for Waltz to finally receive international recognition. Apparently ‘Inglorious Basterds’ was a huge success on the Supernatural set, as they had been doing Brad Pitt impressions for quite a while.
Early on, Jared sprang a leak and was doing his trying-to-get-cooler-by-fanning-his-shirt thing which earned him a roar from the fans and distracted Jensen who would tease his co-star about it, lovingly, of course. Jensen told us about Dean’s jewelry and that his ring – for him – had always been Dean’s beer bottle opener, which eventually caused the ring to get really beat up. ‘They have twist off caps, now.’
With this breakfast we had half an hour with Jensen and Jared, shortly before the photo ops were about to start. Personally, I found this arrangement awkward. I thought it would have been better to take the pics after their panel. Were I in their place, I would love to get to know the audience and the vibrations there a tiny bit better before I pose for pictures with strangers, in order to feel more comfortable. This half hour was not much, enhanced with some hectic stress (they had been already late and their schedule was very tight). But that’s just me.
Amazing report again, Jasminka. It sounds like your Sunday was just as good as it possibly could be. And I have to say, I love your professional insights that you’ve shared with us. It must be quite interesting to be able to sort of stand back and observe with that kind of knowledge you have. I don’t think I’d be nearly so level-headed, especially because I get so bored standing in line.
And that moment you had with Jared when you got to give him your gift — amazing! I’m so happy that you were able to experience that.
Love, love, love your rock ‘n’ roll picture, too! Too fun!
Your question for Jared and Jensen was great, too, because Jensen’s PTSD portrayal is incredibly accurate. When I read a con report talking about a “fan” introducing themself as a psychotherapist, I immediately wondered if it was you. And it was! Good question and a good answer.
And lastly, Jim Beaver is so wonderful. How cool of him to come over and chat with you all like that. Just when you think you can’t like a person more, they go and do something like that.
I’m so glad your first con experience was so memorable and fun! And thanks for sharing all your experiences with us!
Cheers,
Ardeospina
Jasminka, thank you so much for your reports, especially this 3rd one. I love your stories about, and insight into, Jared and Jensen, and am happy you were able to have such a wonderful experience, especially your special time with Jared. I have to admit – I was so hoping you would have the chance to tell Jared the story you told us here months ago, about your patient who was so appreciative of the fact that Jared used his real Polish last name instead of changing it for professional purposes. I so loved that story and could imagine how humbled Jared would be to hear it also. But your actual experience was also very sweet. I was lucky enough to meet Jared at a con in Florida back in 2008 and like you was surprised that he didn’t seem as tall as I expected he would be!
And thank you for your thoughts about Jensen. He did not attend the con I went to, so I am living vicariously through you where meeting him is concerned! Thank you again for sharing your experiences and thoughts, especially the part about him being guarded yet exuding that special movie star magic. What an interesting dichotomy, which I can imagine thanks to your description. It always amazes me when people who are so private find themselves in a profession that is anything but private. I always think in such cases, and it appears to be very true where Jensen is concerned, that the person must have a great love for their craft in order to trade their privacy for the opportunity to perform. I’m so very grateful that he is willing to forego his desire for privacy and thus allow us to enjoy his amazing talent. This of course goes for Jared also.
Thank you again, Jasminka, for the wonderful reporting as well as for your reviews and other postings here.
From all of us who cannot (and never will)attend, thank you, and that comes with a BIG hug. You put up with all the standing in line, the pushing and shoving, and all the “nastyness so that we could share the “good” bits. So, again THANK YOU. Diane
Thank you Jas for sharing your `gift` with us, and what a `gift` it is.
I must confess it does feel slightly surreal reading this, does it feel like that now for you?
It is wonderful that we can now, through your writing, vicariously live through it all with you and share your memories.
It is really good to have someone whose opinion we trust take on the men behind our `boys` and to have our impressions confirmed, it would seem that the quote I have heard used about them many times `They were raised right` is true. I am not sure I could be as gracious in some of the situations they find themselves in.
Also your experiences with Jim Beaver ( as you know I am a bit of a fan!) it never ceases to amaze me how this man can be so generous with himself and his time, I wish he only knew just how many people he has helped.
Now to be slightly shallow (unlike me I know!) I am so pleased for you that you got such a special moment with Jared, something to treasure there forever . Also pleased that the confirmed `Sam Girl` was so impressed by my `boy` too.
Happy for you too that you got to ask the question you have wanted to for so long, and that you recieved such an attentive and heartfelt reply.
Now you have these wonderful happy memories you can take them out and wrap yourself in them whenever you want.
Thanks again Jas love Ju x
Ardeospina, Deborah, Diane and Julie,ladies, thank you so much for raising your voice.
Ardeospina, my fave flaming thorn (forgive me, you know I love wordplay), I’m moved, really. I was amazed at how comparably level-headed I remained, I had expected loads of histrionics, so I was lucky. I had the occasional peaks, as you read in my article. You read about my question before? Wow. I haven’t found it in any report so far, I’ve seen in on you tube, but in the transcripts I read this one was left out (never telling why). You’re right – Jim Beaver is a darling. He is. You would certainly like him. I can’t imagine that anyone would not.
Deborah, I’m honoured that I manage to give you the chance to live the con experience vicariously. Thank you. I was hoping to be able to take you, my readers, on this trip with me, and I’m happy that in a way I seemed to get you there.
I was also hoping to tell Jared the Polish-patient story, but when I was talking to him afterwards he was tired (I know I would have also been!), it began to show on his face and his shirt was damb at that point. The day wasn’t without tension for him, I’m sure. Perhaps, had I started to tell him the story, he probably would have listened, polite guy that he is, but I would have felt bad keeping him any longer. It had been generous enough to come out to me and give me some personal time (I think we spoke about ten minutes or so, if memory serves).
I told the story to Mr Beaver, though, as we were sitting in the bar later that day, as he was interested to hear more about my work, and eventually I told him about that. He said he wanted to pass it on to Jared. And from what I know about him now, he certainly is a man of his word.
You know, I truly think Jensen doesn’t like conventions at all. But it’s a well-paid gig, and I guess for an actor who is something like a star but not by far on any A-List within Hollywood dimensions yet it is a welcome paycheck. What I think I have observed is that he probably finds moments to enjoy and hook on to that.
And I think this profession allows him to experience all kinds of adventures within the safety of a role. I personally always found that very attractive about acting, albeit being a very private person. You can do everything in a role, and if you do your job well, no one will see the difference.
Diane, I felt your hug, thank you so much! I hope I could give you some impressions to make you feel good and enjoy the actors who attended the convention, at least a bit. I appreciate your comment so much, thanks!
Ju, you bet it feel surreal. Some scenes slowly begin to dissolve into some kind of blur, and writing about this I ensured for myself that I will never forget some sentences or quotes, it’s like the heroine in ‘Rebecca’ says – putting memories into small bottles, so I can take them out and smell their fragrance whenever I might feel the need.
You honour me with your trust, really. The ever classy Jim Beaver simply loves to meet the fans, that’s why he goes to conventions, he told me. I’m still hoping to be able to jump to the con in Germany in May, at least for a day, if possible, just to meet him again, and should I make it possible, I will pass your good wishes and gratitude you feel on to him.
Thanks for going with my ‘SamGirl’ thing. Of course I was impressed by ‘the other one’, ha. I haven’t seen such a handsome man in a long time, really. I would have loved to talk to him outside of all that frenzy, I bet there is a very deep person behind the public face. Both guys are thoughtful and smart, and nothing is more sexy than a working brain.
Thanks so much for your generous comments. Jas
So sorry, didn’t mean to write another article with my reaction to your comments…. should have previewed it, probably
😮
Aw, don’t worry, Jasminka. I love it when you reply individually to commenters. It opens up a great dialogue!
And I’m glad that I’m your favorite flaming thorn since you probably know a lot of them. 😉
I did read about your question! I can’t remember where it was first, but then I saw a mention of at least your introduction in this post on Zap2It.
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/03/supernatural-stars-jared-padalecki-and-jensen-ackles-chemistry-is-crucial.html
I thought that was pretty cool!
Jas,
What an amazing experience you had! Your personal moment with Jared and then dinner with Jim Beaver – how special. I’m green with envy.
I’ve tried to imagine what kind of fan I’d be if I had a chance to meet them in person, and I’d like to think I’d be as cool as you – but I’d probably be more likely to be the quiet, stand offish fan. The vicarious embarassment moments – I have those just watching Youtube videos of conventions, I can’t imagine witnessing them in person and not cringing openly.
I’m glad you said something to the pushy people in the autograph line – that would have been irritating.
It is interesting to read your insights on the boys and their guarded behaviour, particularly Jensen. Would you say that, compared to the boys, Misha is more open? He seems that way to me, especially the way he encourages and communitcates with fans via Twitter (he even sent one fan cookies/fudge that he made along with pictures of him making it!).
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! It was amazing to live it through your detailed and thorough account.
Ardeospina, Dany, Elle – how lovely, really, thanks!
Ardeospina, of course I know a lot of thorns…. Muah…. I agree with you, this kind of dialogue is enriching and delightful, I love it.
Dany, thank you so much! I’m happy that you enjoyed this trip with me (and your comments on the cbox have also always been so sweet about it). Thank you for being happy for me, I know how generous that is, even more as I’ve encountered the jealous kind en masse also.
The reason why I’m not squeaking might be – I’m just really, really happy about having experienced something like that. It’s such a profound joy I feel about that that it quiets me a bit down – but that doesn’t meant that I’m not madly happy.
Plus, I also believe I might have had a bit of an advantage as I’ve known show biz from the inside and I don’t find it intimidating. As I told, I still consider actors to some extent as colleagues, as insane as that might sound, and that probably helped me not to make a fool of myself , which I’m so grateful for.
Elle, don’t you think blue might be a more suitable colour? 😉 Ah, my dear, I don’t know if I would describe myself as cool here. I just treated them like normal people, as far as that was possible, and I believe they responded to that, too. It certainly pays off being polite. They certainly were. You can only give back what you receive, I think.
I don’t think Misha is more open. He was also very nice at the photo ops and when I met him at the party he was also a sweet, albeit sarcastic gentleman. But I got the impression that he hides behind that persona. So, probably that is his guard. On stage I think he puts on this humour, because I also think he’s not very fond of events like that, but that’s just me.
He shares a lot via Twitter, but that is not really communication… I’m not sure. I only got a glimpse of Misha, that moment at the party was (even though we had to shout) a bit of a quiet moment. I think he is way more thoughtful than comes across.
And a guy who plays with words like that is surely very intelligent. I love that.
:-), Jas
What a fantastic series of reports Jasminka – so honest and vivid – loved reading them!
Sounds like you had a really unique experience what with chatting with Jared and Jim and getting know Jeremy etc despite the random Creation goon… I have not spoken to either Jared or Jim myself, but had the chance to meet Jensen at the coffee lounge in the UK convention last year. And the words you used – gracious, kind, charismatic, thoughtful, astute…the list goes on…, echo my impression of him very much. I loved your analysis of the reserve and the Hollywood glamour. Completely agree.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us – so nice to realise that while many of us suffer from vicarious fan embarassment we can also bask in vicarious fan pride as well when fans like yourself treat ‘our guys’ with such respect. Bravo!
Oh, magichappening, I feel so humbled by your comment, thank you. Thank you.
So great that you had the chance to meet Jensen in the UK and spoke to him. I’m glad that you confirm my impression, as I only spoke to him at the photo ops and the autograph session, while I wouldn’t call that being in conversation. I truly think it would be delightful talking to him under other, less frenzied circumstances. that will probably never happen. But what I’ve seen of him is enough to be sure that I would like the guy.
thank you! Jas
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful article. I really enjoyed your descriptions of how Jensen and Jared both seem to deal with Cons.
Although I must admit to being jealous of your conversations with Jared and Jim (and your sort-of conversation with Jensen), I think you’ve confirmed the fact that I am not the right personality to attend a convention. Ah well, saves me money 😉 I will continue to admire the actors from the safty of my apartment.
Good luck on your book! I hope you let us know if you ever get published. I can read German, so language is not an issue! And anything with Jared as a muse, sounds like something worth reading 😉
Jas, I’m so happy that you had such a wonderful time at the con, & getting to see some of LA & Washington, D.C. too (I’m American & have never been to my nation’s capitol yet!)! Thanks for sharing all your fascinating experiences. I was lucky enough to go to the Chicago con last November & had a great time, although I didn’t get to meet Jensen or Jared as their photo ops were sold out. I agree about being herded like cattle during the autograph sessions. I had made thank-you cards for the guys with pictures of my dogs. Jensen looked up & nodded when I asked his “handler” if I could give him the card. The Creation folks wouldn’t let me give the card to Jared in his autograph line,& a staff person distracted Jared while he was signing my item, so I didn’t even get to make eye contact with him. Luckily I did meet Clif later & beg him to take the card, so hopefully Jared got it. I did have photo ops with Jim & Misha ( & yes, Chris the photographer is wonderful) but I was so nervous that I was too tongue-tied to think of what to say to them. I can look at the pictures & smile with the wonderful memories. Plus I met some great new friends!
Jasminka,
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. But most of all thank you for representing the saner side of the fanbase. I don’t believe I could’ve shown as much poise and maturity as you did at this event. I always find that the saying “you catch more flies with honey than vinegar” to be most true. Just by being polite, courteous and a decent human being, it will always be given back in kind and you did that in spades.
HA! Giant fruit is right, everything is bigger here. I’m not sure how healthy that is, even when it comes to fruit. Must be all those chemicals. 😀
Supremely cool observations, Jas, going into a depth beyond the naturally expected squee (and lest ye ladies think I’m being sexist, if I got to meet, say Gillian Anderson, I’d be a fumbling wreck, so I’m glad you got your weak-knee moment as well. 😉 )
How these two maintain such a cool, reserved demeanor in the face of rampant fandom is quite impressive. And to play devil’s advocate (not that I agree at all with their behavior) it’s possible that having had weirdo experiences with off-the-wall fans before, they might have wanted to rush the line in and out.
Of course, contrast that with Jim Beaver’s behavior. Granted, he’ll suffer less of the lunacy than Jared and Jensen, but still.
Oh, and Dear Hollywood, stop expecting the ladies to starve. It ain’t sexy. Trust me.
Signed, the men of planet earth.
In the tradition of the internets concept of “shorter,” shorter Jas: totally worth the trip.
Almost forgot: rock and roll!
I thought I was looking at Zeppelin. 😀
Kalixa, BagginsDVM, Jeannine and Randal, just found your comments – I might sound like a broken record, but thank you so much!
Kalixa, thanks for your interest in my book and your good wishes. I hope that it’s gonna get published. I think it’s actually not bad, and when I get lucky there, I’ll let you know. You’re definitely going to like the character.
BagginsDVM, so sorry to hear about how your con experience went with not even having a moment of eye contact with the guys. That should not happen. But you know, from what I’ve seen Clif be like, I’m sure he gave the card to Jared. If he said, he would give it to him, he most certainly did, don’t worry.
I’m so glad for you that you got some pics with Jim and Misha. Embrace those memories whenever you feel like it, dear.
You’ve never been to the capital? Well, the US are indeed a huge country. I have also been to Berlin only a couple of times and the distances are by far not that big as over with you. I hope you will have the chance to visit one day, as it is really a beautiful city, and see the Declaration of Independence or the Star Spangled Banner. Standing before that I actually wept, and I’m not even American.
Jeannine, I’m honoured by your acknowledgement, thank you. I couldn’t have thought of behaving otherwise. I’m simply used of treating everyone with respect, that’s how I was brought up, and I have to admit I like to be like that. It seems natural to me. But thanks so much for saying this.
Randal, yes, I had my weak knee moment, indeed. And I enjoyed it tremendously. About your devil’s advocate hypothesis – you’re not wrong.
And, well, I’m so glad I’m not in the starving game anymore. It might not look sexy to a man’s eye. And believe, it doesn’t feel sexy, at all. My dad used to say: even a dog prefers a bone with some meat to it. Not the most subtle remark, but a true one.
And, Zeppelin rules! Thanks, so much!
You’re awesome, Jas
Hi Jasminka
What a fantastic report. I so glad you had a great time.
In some ways I’m jealous and in other ways, no thank-you.
To meet these young men, wow I think I would of melted into a puddle.
But being claustrophobic I would have had a problem with the crowds.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and the pictures are great.
If you were close to 6 feet in your heels, I think I would of come to Jareds waist or belly button. 😉
Hi Jas. So, I read this, had my little fangirling squeee about you enconter with the boys, eps. the one with Jared, and forgot to comment! Bad me, bad! I’ve allready commented on the others too, so this wrong must be righted…or something 🙂
OK, onwards and upwards. Back to my squeeing… Jared seemed genuinly touched and I love how humble he is. I’d love to talk to him, get to know the man behind the goofyness, I bet he is a real gentleman 🙂 He’s such a ray of sunshine that man, his smile is so uplifting.
Jensen is a true gentleman too but he is more guarded and seems to not like that part of the bizz. I don’t blame him really, that must be pretty exhausting, and with his previous bad experiences (and some crazy fangirling that sometimes goes around at these events) I think he is entitled to be a little tired of the constant screaming and oggling. Plus it’s a good thing really, protecting and respecting your own privacy. He does love his craft, you can see that shining through him when ever he speaks of it, it’s really inspiring like Jared said. A talk with him would be interesting too.
Btw, the pics? Are awesome. I would have fainted or just run screaming to the hills if it had been me. You all look great and you were really nice and respectful (with everyone I might add), and I agree on the belly thing. Not cool, waaay too private gesture to my liking also. But some people just get too comfortable (with strangers when you think about it) and don’t really get that whole personal space thing. Or ‘too’ personal space, since they were hugging and stuff for the pics but still… I wouldn’t dare being that touchy touchy with anyone I don’t know well. Even if I had paid for it.
And Mark! He really seemed to enjoy the show also, watched a few clips of him and he really was soking it up, screwing around like Misha. Game face on and all 🙂 I can’t wait to have Lucifer back on our show!
And then as a sugar on top, you got to hand around with Sweet Alice in DC? That’s very cool. Sounds like your experience was just wonderful all over, and I’m so so glad.
Thank you for these reports, they are highly appreciated and drooled over 🙂
Ps. I bet, you got a droolage overload, well enough to get you over the summer hellatus 😉 Now you just gotta suffer ours. 😈
Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Your poetry book for autographs, what a beautiful idea. And your photos were wonderful–again, thanks for sharing them! Loved ending on the cherry blossoms in DC, getting wistful just looking at it… Sadly no German in my vocab, not unless words like Volkswagen and autobahn count, so I’m hoping you do an English translation, I’d love to read your book!
Thank you so much for saying “You know, you shouldn’t treat us like cattle.â€!
That is exactly what it feels like and that almost ruins the experience. I say almost because it’s still a great experience, but when you pay that much money you expect a little respect (guess I’m channeling Rodney Dangerfield).
Also I totally agree about the photographer, he’s great! Within seconds he gets great pictures, of everyone. He’s amazing!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with everyone. I haven’t been to a Supernatural convention (yet) but your descriptions are just what I remember from other conventions.
Karen, Supernarttu, ElenaM, Ellen – sorry, I’m a bit late here responding to your kind comment, but… better late than never!
Karen, thank you so much for your sweet words… Jared’s waist? Really? I can’t believe that… I bet he would have gotten to your height. They did that with some girls which was really nice to see… You would have liked them, I’m sure.
Supernarttu, droolage overload… strangely enough, these guys were so nice and I felt so comfortable in their company (which shows in the pics, I think) that drooling was not really a point… it was something else… more like profound happiness… I don’t really know. It was simply sweet and real… some special moments. And I think they simply responded to being treated like a normal person, which they are. It’s the circumstances of their work that prove to be exotic at times. Thanks for your compliments, dear.
ElenaM, thank you! I do hope to get it published, I’m almost finished. When it happens I’ll let you know.
Ellen, you’re right, with the money the fans pay for their tickets, they can expect to be treated differently. And for the most part the Creation folks were nice, at least to my experience there. Really nice people. Sunday was a bit of a frenzy, perhaps it was a nervous breakdown-attack…
Thank you so much! Love Jas
Hi Jas,
only now I got to read all of your report. And it is SO COOL! Really enjoyed reading it! You have a way with words, I would be surprised if your book didn’t get published 🙂 (btw, am German speaker, so would love to know about it).
I’m so happy for you how great the convention went! Sometimes you are just at the right place at the right time.
I’m one of those who will most probably never go to a con, so your report is much appreciated! And it’s so good to know that the people I watch acting every week, are so nice people in real life.
Jas, thank you for sharing!
Lara
Lara, gosh, how late I am to notice your comment – thank you, sweetie! So happy about your delighted and delighting words.
Take good care and give my love to the Adriatic Sea…
Love Jas
I love how you keep mentioning breakfast! Since I live it, what is a ‘conventional American breakfast’? Probably involves fried food on some level.
Loved your description of the boys. (Need to remember to start calling them men.) Though I was happily walking in your shoes, I couldn’t help but imagine what the whole thing must be like from their perspective. What an odd, terrifying experience. It’s amazing that they’ve remained as delightful as you’ve described them.
Okay, have to admit. Just from your descriptions I got butterflies and I fear that I now know that there is no way I could keep cool around the Js. Dam. More fan girly in me than I thought. Ugh, and I actually blushed from experiencing your vicarious embarrassment over the rude and intrusive fans. Loved the pics, you look happy.
Until reading this, I was apparently unaware of the extent of the attacks on their ladies. Is it really that bad? What’s the matter with people? Grr. When I heard the news of Jared’s wedding (and later Jensen’s) I felt a little surprised at the extent of the pleasure I felt over it. Lord…they’re strangers! So it’s a bit hard to understand WHY anyone would be upset. Ok, rant done.
I’ve noticed and been disappointed by the slimming of Hollywood men to match the women. It’s ridiculous and I miss the beefcake!! Sigh.
You’re the psychotherapist? I saw that clip? Remember thinking, “Wow, Jensen looks really attentive and humbled there.†It seemed he appreciated your question. Go you! Glad you had your moment with Jared. I was melting in happiness for you!
And I’m happy to hear that Clif is that cool. I know it’s the boys (men!) I’m supposed to yearn after, but I want a Clif hug?! The guy looks like he could give a hellacious good bear hug.
I like Cormac McCarthy to…though I can’t read too much of him since he hurts my heart. Finished the Border Crossing trilogy and haven’t nerved myself up to read further. And good luck on your book! Wowza woman, you do it all don’t you?
Thanks again for sharing your con experience. Don’t see myself ever attending (or affording) one so it was treat to hear about it from a happy but cool headed perspective.
Hi Yvonne, you actually read all three reports – thanks so much, sweetie, for your kind word. I’m happy and honoured I was able to transport my happy emotions for you to feel while reading this… You saw that youtube-clip?! Wow. It’s still so strange for me to be ‘on tape’, when I watch it I still can’t believe how attentive Jensen was there. For me this was a special moment, well, as you read here. Along with the others…
I can relate to your emotions in regard to McCarthy. Reading All The Pretty Horses was so hard, it moved and hurt me, too, so much… What a master
Thank you again for your generous, sweet comment.I’m deeply honoured. Love Jas
P.S.: about that breakfast – since I eat usually some kind of muesli for breakfast (keeps my brain working better than eggs or something like that) trying something else, what people told me was a ‘typical’ American breakfast, like Eggs Benedict (sigh), Bacon and Eggs, Waffles and that sort of stuff, and I loved it . It would definitely take me too long in the morning to make that, but there I enjoyed it immensely. I still need to try blueberry pancakes, but I just bought me an American Cookbook, so I’m going to learn… it won’t be the same, though, as I will eat it on European soil…