yup that's right. the ol' canuckle head meets the master!!!!
I was there early in the morning at the venue before the event starts, and I was told to come over in the morning by the organizer coz they said that Neil will be there to judge the art contest, and they told me to keep his sched confidential, I was surprised that they shared the info to me only.
so when I got that message last night, me and my super sexy Gf Lace went there on time and while I test the AVP in the sound system area, Lace approached me and said to me that the guy I'm going to marry is there at the art display. When I said "what marry? what guy???" and when I look a far...wahoo. it was Neil.
then everyone was in panic, Neil was checking out the artworks, so I decided to go near him to take some photos, coz nobody in the event staff went near him, so my chance to take photos and then he said "Hello" to me. I smiled and replied a hello too.
my first photo with Neil Gaiman , haahaha..he's there at back
that was my first encounter with Neil.
and it was a good feeling.
i just discovered that he is human like us.
and we breathe the same air inside the Rockwell Tent.
ahhahaaha
Lace went to the mall and then I stayed at the tent, the organizer told me to hold Neil's Mirror Mask promo DVD and clips, they said that I have to guard it my life, coz it belongs to Neil and the DVD will be played during the event. I tested it and played some clips. then I went out to take photos outside.
As I got back, the organizers told me to bring my stuff and let Neil sign it.
as I look back I saw he was already signing some stuffs and then I went there immediately with the others. ahhahah..it was our first signature moment and we got to be first in line (with out lining up because I'm part of staff-err kuno, and we are inside already the venue)
signing my Coraline book, that Lace gave to me for my birthday.
And when it was my turn. Neil saw me and prepares to sign my stuff, he said.. "oh you're Azrael" and I welcomed him and shake his hand. signing...signing...talking about my stuff, and I told him to sign also the Vertigo post card and the Writers Forum invitation card. and then he was very kind to let us take photos with him. he's really a nice guy and he loves to see people got a copy of his works.
Above this blog post is my 1st pic with THE MAN !!..it was kinda funny.. and everyone laughed when I did that signature hand gesture during the photo op. and Neil did a funny gesture with me..and Neil started to laugh..and then I shake his hand again to thank him, congratulate him and welcoming him back.
and after the meet and greet, I went back to my place rolling like a wheel... weeee
and my event ID PASS..and yes. it says volunteer ahhah..
I created the AVP for the event out from love and the organizers just discovered it via online and they invited me to come over and play that AVP in their screen. The staff of Fullybooked thank me and shake my hand for a job well done on that AVP coz they like it so much and also Neil's escort liked it too, forgot his name, I think he's from the British Council,. he thank me for the AVP coz they liked it. so during some talkies they showed me the VIP area with seats and they said that I'm already considered as VIP, I said its ok. no need to seat there. coz I'l be at the venue everywhere hahahaah.
then me and my lovely Lace went to Glorietta to buy her bag, eat at Chef Donatello and watch Fantasic Four movie, then we got free toys from the movie. I got glow in the dark stars and she got that fancy toy Ms.Universe pageant crown. hahahah.
so it was a fun day for all of us.
after the malling. I went back to the Gathering, and saw the tent was overflowing with Gaiman fans..
it was tiring day..
but lookie I got another freebie. a Chikka.com tshirt, I won again for having an accout, so I grab a baby tee shirt for Lace. oh wow..we got lots of hauls for today.
and yey..I'l go back again tomorrow in Greenhills, but will leave early,. have to go back home. to have some more time with my Suzaku no Miko.
will upload photos soon
so here are some photos that I can share for today.
The crowded Rockwell Tent, super jam packed
Neil Gaiman signing a book from a fan wearing a DEATH costume.
The Other Mother of Coraline fan art entry
