Well, I am now... kind of... well, maybe not so much video games as video game conferences. Jimmy and I drove down to LA to go to the- let's see if I can get this right- E3 Xbox 360 Media Briefing. Yes, lots of words... I know! But in my book, lots of words equals lots of FUN! Here is a synopsis of the FABULOUS trip with pictures and captions to follow.
Jimmy entered a contest to win tickets to an invitation-only press junket for Xbox 360. I will explain to you in short what Jimmy had to explain to me in slow, simple sentences- multiple times. This briefing is a yearly occurrence each Summer in preparations for the Fall releases in the video gamer's world. Basically, fashion week for geeks... although, they were all handsome, designer wearing, European hotties... but we'll get to that later.
Anyway, Jimmy won the tickets on Thursday and we left on Sunday. A very quick trip. The drive down was fun and full of laughs. The fancy hotel we stayed at was... fancy. Excluding the terrible bed. I am sorry to any of you who have fallen victim to the 'Sleep Number' bed. It was a glorified air mattress covered in high thread count sheets and down bedding. I don't care how many goose feathers you cover a piece of poo in, it's still uncomfortable to sleep on. Narrow it down to one sentence, you say. Well, okay. I can do that: I will never consent to being a bikini clad spokes model for the sleep number bed. Never ever. (that's two sentences, but I repeated a word... doesn't count)
We got our ticket- from a CHP. Yes! We got pulled over on our way to the conference center. Luckily, Jimmy was driving. I just have to say, they make the police officers in SoCal with a different mold. She was too pretty to be wielding a firearm. I am sure many men have broken all kinds of traffic laws to be pulled over by that chica!
After my husband's run in with the law, we entered the hallowed halls of the USC Galen Center, press passes in hand. I was so excited for Jimmy! My sweet man watches this broadcast every year at home... now he finally gets to see it in person! I am glad I picked his outfit today. He was wearing a fitted long sleeve button down and dark jeans with leather pointed shoes. The only thing missing was the designer leather jacket. All the other men there were gorgeous eurocupcakes with different shades of man purse. I was in heaven over the smell of fabulous shoes. If it wasn't a eurochicmeister, it was a fit asian with velvet sport coat and pinstripe pants- totally rockstar.
Upon sitting for the briefing, in the fourth row mind you, we were dazzled with Icelandic water and freakin' awesome music. The floor was set up like a euro techno dance club. I felt so hip and with it. The presentations were loud and fresh and ultra chic. For someone who thought they would be bored to tears, I was pleasantly surprised by guest appearances from Yoko Ono, Steven Spielberg, Tony Hawk, Felicia Day... oh yeah, and the BEATLES!!!! Yes, the remaining Beatles stopped in for a short visit!!! I about peed my pants and I cried. And screamed. And giggled. Gosh, I'm such a freak. But I am a freak who saw Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr!!!! My life is complete. I may die a happy freak. I NEVER in a million years ever thought I would get to see them up close and personal. I cannot believe it! The Beatles are my favorite and have been my favorite since listening to them on old vinyls with my dad when I was a little girl.
All in all, I loved the show and had a great time with Jimmy. I am so happy for him. I can't wait until Jimmy's done with school so he can work in this industry. He will have a blast... and I will get to buy him a man purse and fitted leather jacket!
Without further ado, here are pictures from our trip:
On our way! What's a road trip without watching a movie... or Season 4 Disc 2 of The Gilmore Girls?
Look at those beautiful press passes!!!
On our way! What's a road trip without watching a movie... or Season 4 Disc 2 of The Gilmore Girls?Look at those beautiful press passes!!!
Euro Techno Dance Club- yummy!
Above: Yoko Ono walking off the stage.... complete with sunglasses and weird hat. Below: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr!!!!!
9 comments:
Dude that is totally awesome!!! You got to see the Beatles. That is sooooooooo cool!!!!!!!!!! No I know why I couldn't understand your message, because you were so excited. (I didn't get the message until this morning, sorry. I must have been in the garage our something when you called.)
that is SOOOOOO COOL! I'm sorry I tried to be as excited as possible between throwing up sessions haha :) but now that i'm feeling much better that is really so exciting!!!!
Stephanie, that was even better reading it than you telling me about it. And I was totally excited when you told me. But reading about it....AWESOME!
What a cool trip!
Michael is very impressed. He watched the entire press conference online!!!
So wait...What will Jimmy be doing after school?? SO COOL ABOUT THE BEATLES!! I think you must not know YOUR sleep number and had it adjusted wrong. Everyone I know who has one likes it and they even use them on biggest loser!
YEAH !!!!
I am so glad for you my friend, but even more for jimmy 'cos he is all technology. There is nothing more exciting than share your love's interest.We usually heard that opposites attract,but those who have more in common usually find lasting enjoyment in their time together.Congrats
SO ROMANTIC and FUN !!!
what happened to our 'be patient' post. I was just coming on to say "how long are we supposed to be patient for?....mine is growing thin!"
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