Thursday, July 31, 2003

LA (San Diego ComicCon) : Part Five Next day, I missed the WETA guys, and I had to do an interview while posing for a caricature drawing. After I finished, I was free to go. I walked around looking for the LOTR guys. We ended up in one of the Green Rooms ( celebrity hideout.) While Joyce was talking, I looked around the room and saw a shaved head and short body. I walked up to him and said “Elijah?” To my surprise, he responded. I introduced myself. “You’re in American Splendor?” he asked, his famous blue eyes widening. “Yeah, I’m a comic book character, artist, and actress!” I said. “Wow!” he replied. Joyce came over and they talked. To make a long encounter short, Elijah and I exchanged e-mails and are now buddies. Just then, Dominic Monaghan came in the room and with my new-found confidence, I introduced myself and we chatted for a little bit. I got some good pictures and had a wonderful time. I went to the LOTR panel. After, I helped Ben Hawker and Daniel Falconer clean up the WETA area. I got to hold and wear some elven armor. I also saw and touched the Hobbit feet, which rock my socks. Wait! Hobbits don’t wear socks, their feet are too beautiful to cover up! That night I found myself sitting in a row of WETA guys and LOTR actors. The costume masquerade was….interesting. Our favorite was the LOTR dancing line called “One Ring Circus” brilliant work!! Our whole row stood up and gave a standing ovation! Finally, it was time to go back to the hotel, and I said my goodbyes. I got hugs and encouragement from the whole team. Everyone I met was fantastic and creative in one way or another. I got loads of names, numbers, and several new e-buds . I like this new life I am living. I am a very lucky young lady, and a future employee of WETA workshops in New Zealand. 9:57:03 AM