Still Can't Sleep
You'd think after all of these days I would have been able to conk out for hours, huh? I don't know if it was becoming a habit of not sleeping or what, but I couldn't sleep at all. I was frustrated to no end. I desired to get up at least 8am so I would get four hours of sleep, but I ended up getting up at 6am and laid in bed just thinking of so many things I needed to do. I had plans to update the MsQcon site, contacting the ladies about Aftermath interviews, updating LadyGamers.com with information, sending out news to sites about the MsQcon finalists, and so much more. I also didn't want to forget what happened on this trip and I never wrote anything down. How would I remember everything that happened at this year's Quakecon for my typical event journey article? I did everything you can think of to try to get at least two more hours so I was capable of driving home safely.  Counting sheep or numbers, thinking of a beach/pool/animals/lakes and even good old times at Quakecon this year. It only reminded me of more things I wanted to do when I was home. Finally at 7:30am I jumped out of bed like a torpedo and began throwing stuff in my suitcase and bags. I figured if I sat there much longer I'd be wasting more time; time I could be using to get my butt home. Kata_Jade had already left at 5am to head back to Georgia. What a long ride home for her.

Red Bull Saves Lives
If I didn't have Red Bull I honestly don't think I would have made it home alive. I have never been a fan of Red Bull until now. It never worked for me in the past. However, I have been told that in order to get the best effect of a Red Bull you have to be extremely tired; when you're about to pass out. This happened to be true in my case. It worked wonders. Each can lasted about two hours. The other thing that kept me awake during the drive was blasting Benjamin Gate, Filter and Crystal Method CDs.  

Oops Did I Forgetcha?!
Please note that this journey article is done all from memory. I had no time this year to write anything down so it was seemed tougher than previous articles I have written. If you aren't mentioned, please refresh my memory by shooting me an email. It is not my intention to forget you! I would love to be reminded of how I met you, and it would be a shame to not have you listed! Thanks for the great times everyone, this year was one of the best gaming events I have been to in a very long time.

Shortcomings
There really weren't many shortcomings at this event. This event exceeded my expectations! Although I mentioned some shortcomings through out the article, here are a few things that come to mind:

Ash: I desired to talk to him more but you know he was always busy and I was busy when he didn't look busy. Wish I could have talked to him a bit more. :/ Sorry asharoo!

Shaithis: I found out later his flight was delayed so I missed out on seeing him this year. I really am upset about this since he lives in New York - I wont even be able to see him if I visit California. :(  Shai and I worked with each other at Gamespy.

T-Dawg: I met him either on Thursday or Friday and talked to him briefly but he didn't recall shaking my hand. :(  I feel so unloved, someone give me a hug!

Scary: I have met him in person at least 2 times before I saw him this year, and every time he doesn't recall meeting me. I think he blocks me out because he doesn't like me. :(  He must think I am a lemming that falls off a ledge.. I just know it... *sigh*

[42]CrioKnight: Crio my boy, what was with that dude?! You take pictures of us girls but you don't come up and say hi? I totally wanted to meet you. :(

Tapper: He showed up twice during the event. I wish he was there like old times. Hope you get better sweety!

Duffy: I was unable to really talk to hangout with him much, other than a quick update on how things were going with the Ms Quakecon on one of the days. Maybe next year Robert!

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Thanks to my good buddy Nemisis for translating
some of my wacky Californian lingo, to make things
more understandable to the outside reader.
You're the man Terence!

[Quakecon 2004 Journey]

Thanks to Spicey for the picture of the Zboard poster in the logo!