A VVC hanging-out question, and some other stuff

[bironic]

I. Question for friends going to Vividcon: I'm trying to book my flight now that I know when the con starts and ends, and I'm wondering -- should I arrive a little early or stay a little late? One or the other; I have some extra vacation time to burn. In other words, does anyone else have hanging-out-in-Chicago plans on either side and would like to meet up? Or am I being ambitious about joining other people's groups of friends? Hm, that way lies emo.

II. Saturday was a wash after about noon, but Sunday redeemed the weekend: I made about a minute and a half of a new vid that cracks me up, and I started watching the vampire movie Daybreakers, which is fabulous so far. ETA: Now I'm going to see my favorite cousin tomorrow night and Friday, and I found out we have Monday off for the holiday. Excellent.

III. The SGA Kink Meme has gotten underway, and while it is a thing of joy and beauty, I find myself hesitant to peruse the prompts that are piling up. I have Kink Bingo stories to write first, and fear overlap -- or that my limited creative flow will be diverted.

IV. Am I eating the same catfish other people are eating? Many of the recipes I've found talk about how catfish is one of the most flavorful fish out there, good to fry or bake, yum yum etc. I have to say, it seems pretty bland to me. This time I dipped some filets in flour and curry powder and pan-fried them, and it's really only the coating that makes them tasty, in the same way tofu picks up the flavor of whatever you cook it in. Though granted, they are indeed quite tasty this way. Especially with some tomato sauce-doused zucchini slices cooked in the same pot when the fish is done.

So. What is making you happy today and/or lately?

Comments

[nightdog-barks.livejournal.com]

Catfish can indeed be fairly boring. You might try seeing if any stores in your area carry basa. We tried it some months ago and it is just amazingly good. :-D

[bironic.livejournal.com]

There's a Whole Foods in walking distance - I'd bet they have a far better selection of meats and fish than the regular supermarket. Will look for that one next time I venture over.

[anoel.livejournal.com]

I prefer to get to Vividcon on Thursday because a lot of people arrive then and there's a lot of excitement and happiness about meeting and hanging out with everyone. Plus I think there's a welcome dinner that night and pre-registeration and it's just a blast. Whereas Monday people are more tired and a lot of the hanging out is more off-site and less gathering in the hotel. That's what I'd recommend unless you have a specific friends you're visiting with after the con.

[bironic.livejournal.com]

That sounds logical. I have heard that there's a huge gay street festival going on that weekend, and am hoping there will be people who want to go before the first-night events or elsewhen during the con.