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PAX 2008: mad community love and why I fail at socializing
Colette Bennett \| 1:23 PM on 09.03.2008	48 comments

I had a rocking time at PAX, as usual, but unfortunately I contracted Con SARS on day two and spent more time than I would have liked ferverishly tossing and turning in my hotel bed. I wanted to post here and let all of you know that it was a huge thrill to meet you, and know that shaking the hands of the people that make this community the amazing family that it is is a humbling experience in more ways than I am able to describe. Much love to all of you and I hope the next time I see any of you, I won't be all germy and gross. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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48 comments | showing # 1 to 48

droobies says:
(# 0) on 09/03/2008 13:25

we <3 you too, Colette!

ceark says:
(# 1) on 09/03/2008 13:27

hope your rested in recovered. it was great to finally meet you!

<3

Hoygeit says:
(# 2) on 09/03/2008 13:28

<3

Hope you're feeling better!

Toneman says:
(# 3) on 09/03/2008 13:30

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

Y0j1mb0 says:
(# 4) on 09/03/2008 13:31

I'll be there next year. I hope to shake hands with you and Niero and drink some Tequila.

Stella Wong says:
(# 5) on 09/03/2008 13:31

Feel better Colette I love you :3 much hearts and kisses on the way for you!

Butmac says:
(# 6) on 09/03/2008 13:31

A thousand <3's Colette

blehman says:
(# 7) on 09/03/2008 13:32

<3<3<3

I must've missed that. You looked amaaaaaazing whenever I saw you. Then again, I left early...

NihonTiger90 says:
(# 8) on 09/03/2008 13:33

It was so awesome to finally meet you, Colette! Everything I'd hoped for and MOAR. Hope you feel better, and -

*hears whip crack*

Yes, ma'am, back to the toy mines...

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

power-glove says:
(# 9) on 09/03/2008 13:38

A million <3's Collette

Chooly says:
(# 10) on 09/03/2008 13:38

Hand Sanitizer, we nerds are a germy breed

randombullseye says:
(# 11) on 09/03/2008 13:39

Collete, we *ALL* fail at socializing. That's why we're on the internet.

ONE OF US, GOOBLE GOBBLE! WE ACCEPT HER. GOOBLE GOBBLE!

-D- says:
(# 12) on 09/03/2008 13:40

You don't need to apologize! It was great meeting you. Much <3

Dexter345 says:
(# 13) on 09/03/2008 13:45

I don't know what's wrong with me, but I can never seem to contract the diseases going around nerd conventions.

GuitarAtomik says:
(# 14) on 09/03/2008 13:45

I need to visit you guys in Miami! Also it sounds like you fell under the spell of the creeeEEEEeeeeEEEeepppy monorail driver's voice. I'm just going to blame it on that.

Kryptinite says:
(# 15) on 09/03/2008 13:46

:), guess we'll just have to come down to Miami to chill with you there.

Victor Stillwater says:
(# 16) on 09/03/2008 13:47

Well, here's to hoping you're better now. :)

CountingConflict says:
(# 17) on 09/03/2008 13:47

LOL Colette when I met you and Niero I always thought that you'd be the quiet one for some reason. Instead, I got you cursing like a sailor in the back of the rental car, and I only hear Niero say one word the entire time.

You guys are fucking amazing. I can't wait to hang out again sometime.

Also, I'll be bringing the facemasks to the next convention. We'll all look like Japanese subway riders, but we'll have the increased immune system.

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

king3vbo says:
(# 18) on 09/03/2008 13:48

I'm trying to recover from ConSARS today... it fucking sucks

Justice says:
(# 19) on 09/03/2008 13:50

OMG SAMBA DI AMIGO HAT!

riomccarthy says:
(# 20) on 09/03/2008 13:52

I LOVE YOU COLETTE! :D I just had to get that off my chest. :P I had a great time hanging out with you the little chance we got. Next time I'm just going to cling to you and not let go. :3 Mom says you can come be my adopted sister anytime so if you ever find yourself in Missouri you know who to call :P

Samit Sarkar says:
(# 21) on 09/03/2008 14:12

Colette, I <3 you. In so many ways. It was awesome to see you again...I hope you and Niero can make it out to NYC sometime soon!

Also, my immune system rocks! Whoo!

Um, sorry for the gloating...hope you're feeling better!

Mr Wilson says:
(# 22) on 09/03/2008 14:14

I agree with GA and Kryp...Something should be arranged in Miami...Im right up the street in Ft Lauderdale.

Sorry to hear you got sick and wish i could have been there to meet everyone :(

Next year for sure :)

Chad Concelmo says:
(# 23) on 09/03/2008 14:27

I love you more than words.
I love you more than dolphins.
I love you more than Showgirls.
I love you.
<3 <3 <3

DJDuffy says:
(# 24) on 09/03/2008 14:54

I <3 u!! No worries Colette! I still had such a good time meeting you!

keener says:
(# 25) on 09/03/2008 15:03

hopefully sooner rather than later <3

Tactix says:
(# 26) on 09/03/2008 15:05

We <3 you Colette!! It was great hanging out with you on Thursday! Thanks for being so freaking awesome!

Colette Bennett says:
(# 27) on 09/03/2008 15:08

Big hearts guys ..it's good to know I didn't fail too bad. Florida Dtoiders, let's get something going soon for us all to get together. Niero and I have a small apartment, so we may have to stuff you all in there into we are hanging out the windows, but we'll make it happen!

Cowzilla3 says:
(# 28) on 09/03/2008 15:14

I wasn't even there and I knew you didn't fail.

Colette Bennett says:
(# 29) on 09/03/2008 15:22

lol @ Cowzilla. We missed you man =(

LostCrichton says:
(# 30) on 09/03/2008 15:59

<3 It was great to finally meet you. I hope you feel better soon!

Mr Wilson says:
(# 31) on 09/03/2008 16:20

@Colette

That would be amazing. If that happened I think I might have to get a Dtoid tattoo....Hmmm...

Fleet3000 says:
(# 32) on 09/03/2008 16:24

it's official: colette is hearted by everyone and me.

epic notfailwin, colette. simply epic. wish i was there to have witnessed it though.

Velt says:
(# 33) on 09/03/2008 16:44

Dont die.

Macca says:
(# 34) on 09/03/2008 16:47

<3. Awesome hanging out at the airport, it's a shame we didn't talk longer. But, there's always next time! (Because there's no doubt in my mind there will be a next time).

CrocBox says:
(# 35) on 09/03/2008 16:49

You are such a sweetheart, I can't believe I actually got to meet you! <3333 I hope I get to see you again soon ^_^

Colette Bennett says:
(# 36) on 09/03/2008 17:04

Macca! You survived your endless flight home! <3 <3 <3

ElfAngel7 says:
(# 37) on 09/03/2008 17:12

I'll see you soon Colette!

We should try to set up a Florida getty for DToid types. That'd be pretty damn sweet.

Macca says:
(# 38) on 09/03/2008 17:22

I actually managed to sleep on the plane :D. Good to see you two got back safe too :).

Knives says:
(# 39) on 09/03/2008 17:23

<3<3<3<3<3

I'm sure I'll see your plushie loving self again soon.

KyleGamgee says:
(# 40) on 09/03/2008 17:31

Sorry to hear you got sick.

Looking forward to seeing you again sometime. :)

Necros says:
(# 41) on 09/03/2008 19:57

Feel better Colette! Great to see you!

Demios says:
(# 42) on 09/04/2008 06:46

Get well Colette, the sheer magnitude of the community love should nail those frickin germs!

Also, i hear Chocobo plushies have +20 germ resistance so keep wearing it! :D

Bioautographical says:
(# 43) on 09/04/2008 09:33

Ugh, what IS it with random travel sick-getness? I was in California for two days last week, and I came down with both pink eye AND a gnarly cold.

It's like a germ-spraying security device goes off in me if I DARE leave the South.

The Incredible Edible Egg says:
(# 44) on 09/04/2008 09:40

I love you this manies Colette!

*holds out arms like a big hug*

wardrox says:
(# 45) on 09/04/2008 12:40

It was awesome to meet you, however briefly, glad your not SARSed up anymore :)

<3

balth says:
(# 46) on 09/05/2008 13:07

Hope you're feeling better, and I'm sure you didn't fail. Everyone loves Colette, it's like a rule!

Harukai says:
(# 47) on 09/24/2008 19:06

I want to meet Dtoid >.> Stupid Britain holding me back, have PAX nearer me next time so I can get nervous and take photos of me with you all!

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