day five

heading home. slept in this morning, given last night’s revels. wanted to do a little more at the con, but got to that inevitable crossroads when a party is winding down: you can either rush around and still feel like you didn’t get around to everything you wanted to do, or hang out ’til the bitter end, to the point where everything gets strained and desperate.

the forever war (i.e., john and dave’s f&e game) came to a close at around noon, but only because everyone was ready to go home. they later admitted that maybe it would be a good idea to have a seperate gathering for just their game; otherwise, they’ll never be able to enjoy the fruits of origins at future cons. while they were wrapping up, i had my last brunch at benevolence – today they had kische and poppyseed muffins. yummy! i also stocked up on food for the road (or ‘FUD’, as chris puts it).

to show our appreciation for covering the cost of the hotel with his accumulated points, chris, john and i gave dave a hat inspired by the ‘tim’ character from the holy grail.

i said my goodbyes to the lab rabbits i’d hung out with, and hope to see them next year.

i officially had a blast at the con, thanks to three of my coolest friends; maybe the four of us will come again in ’05. here we are trying to cram all of our gear into the rental.

well, that’s pretty much it; we’ve reached the city limits of the city of origins. i’m curious as to what life will seem like when i get back; in my life, i’ve learned that whenever a lot of activity is stacked on or near a solstice or equinox, the new season is all the stronger, stranger and (ideally) more wonderous. i’m so fortunate to have the life i do, even though i’m broke and unemployed now – in my heart, i feel happiness that no entropy can touch. whatever trials and tribulations may come, i will face them with optimism and courage; whether i succeed or fail, wisdom will be the result.

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