Fireworks? What Fireworks? Part 3 of LA trip

Another backdated entry. I'm checking my burned episodes of Japanese Pokemon b/c even though I have 4 burning progs on my computer (Media Player, Windows Explorer, NTI CD/DVD Maker, Acer DVDivine), they haven't produced a decent disc. I've have a few playable episodes but then the others will be just audio or nothing. The weird part is some files will show up w/ the preview image on Windows Explorer, but won't play on my DVD/Divx player.

Wilshire Grand (7:30a)
Uggh, so tired. Need sleep but the VA panel from the Japanese students is going at 10:00a. We go to the convenience store I saw yesterday, Famima's. Buy their onigiri. Unwrapping them was a pain! The nori ripped like crazy. However it's wasn't that bad tasting. It's too bad that I can't get cashback on my Visa card. Guess I shoulda brought debit card.

LACC (10:00a)
The NECC panel was changed so it took place yesterday, so we missed it but we went to David Hayter's panel instead. It's so packed and the questions were stupid. The only stupid question that was asked of Seki-sama was whether he could be sent an item to be signed b/c the questioner wouldn't be able to make it to his autograph session. (of course the answer was No b/c that's not fair to everyone else. And I swear the questioner was the same guy who'd gotten a premium ticket and then headed back into the premium line to get another item signed. The volunteer spotted him and told him get to the back of the regular line.) Anyways, as for poor Mr. Hayter, people were asking to be his friend/drinking buddy/son or to give a shout-out to websites and crap like that. Mr. Hayter was very patient, funny and indulged their dumb requests. Really, for those stupid shout-outs, they should'a been paying him for it. Geez!! But we were too far back to get a decent picture.

LACC (3:10a)
Go to the Dealer's room. It's sooooo huge!!! We only manage to do about 1/3 of the room before my backpack is full. Accidentally let the wrong NDS bag be added to my pile. Hopefully I can exchange it. Got the blue Pikachu one when I wanted the blue Celeste one. H still hasn't gotten her luggage, so we hit Macy's b/c it's one of the few places that's open. It's like the Bay price-wise. And we harassed the clerk w/ our sarcasm and logic when she tried to push the Macy account on us. I think after working in customer service, and no longer having to keep smart aleck comments inside, any stupid questions are met w/ pent up answers. Dinner at IHOP. It's not bad, but definitely good prices. I had the Pot Roast w/ mashed potatoes and soup. They were inundated w/ con-goers. Mostly in cos play. I wore the angel clips I bought yesterday and regular clothes.

LACC (7:30p)
Back to the con. Go to the console gaming room while waiting for the June/801 panel to start. The Naruto game looks really cool. The Kyo Kusanagi cos player kicked ass w/ Kakashi. Still can't figure out how scoring works on Super Smash Brothers. Guilty Gear is sweet looking.

LACC (9:00p)
Woo hoo! I got picked in the panel raffle!! I chose the autographed postcard set. It has the autograph from Eiki Eiki (Art of Loving) and another mangaka that I don't recognize the art from. And of course a bunch of other postcards of bishonen. Awwww, so sweet! Got lots of yaoi today b/c of the Deux booth. *slobber*

Wilshire Grand (2:00a)
Okay, finished summary. Sleep. Hand dead. Oh, but we tried watching the news but hardly show anything about fireworks. So sad. Didn't hear anything either. And I was looking forward to seeing them b/c Americans are supposed to go insane w/ them on this day.