How To Tackle The Con!

Hey Y'all,
Whether you buy a one day, three day or a four day pass, there is never enough time to see everything at the Con.
The best way to tackle this monster is to have a plan. I usually make it a point to see something in each section.
First step is to download the NYCC mobile app. That way you can click on any specific events you want to go to (this will also alert you when you have chosen a conflicting event for the same times or any overlaps).
Narrow down the hours of operation in each section (The website will have this). If you know how much time you have at each area you will know where to start and end your days at.
Next, you want to find out if there are any photo ops/autographing sessions you wish to attend (additional costs may apply $). These sessions are for about an hour and are extremely popular. I suggest arriving in the designated queue at least 40 mins prior to the signing.
There will be a variety of panels and screenings (usually free) which are scheduled. This will be your next tackle. Pick one or two that you are interested in and again show up early. So, as you can see what will usually take an hour really takes longer so make sure to block off enough time to get through the crowds,wait in your queue, participate and head to your next event.
You should then proceed to Artist Alley where you can meet some of your favorite artists and writers (you can also purchase some of their stuff there).
The Block is a great place to check out. It has tons of exhibitors. I always enjoy purchasing something from there. I enjoy BeeFy & Co., Rocklove Jewelry and Tokidoki.
When you have free time in your schedule head over to the show floor (Level 3) there you will find an array of booths: Walking Dead, The Tower of T-shirts, Comic Books, Posters, etc.
You should take the opportunity to snap some fun shots of people in costumes (they will be everywhere). Take advantage of the free sign-ups and get free stuff. There will be gaming booths where you can check out new releases (there will be a line at each of these).
This is my fourth year attending and I always manage to miss one or two of my scheduled events, so don't fret if you don't get to everything. It can be a bit overwhelming, so please take in the ambiance, relax and enjoy.
NYCC has a section on their website for first-timers and what you should bring to the event, so please check it out, it will help you a great deal.
Hope to see you all in 2015!

Autographing by Robot Chicken

Seth Green from Robot Chicken 

Kill Shakespeare

Artist Alley 

Robert Hack

The Block

Lego

Tower of T-Shirts

Breaking Bad 

New York City's Comic Con!

Hey Guys,
This year's event drew an estimated 140 thousands fans to Jacob Javits Center. I tell ya it's getting harder and harder to move around with so many people.
There were tons of characters, I love the dedication someone takes to make the perfect costume for themselves. I really hope next year I can dress up, fingers crossed!
Here are photos of some amazing individuals:

STYLE YOUR 2014 WORLD CUP

Hey Y'all,
I attended the Bumpy Pitch event on May 30th at WeSC clothing store at 282 Lafayette Street. Bumpy Pitch is a cultural movement that encompasses a clothing company and an online magazine called The Original Winger. They were created to showcase and build the culture and lifestyle that soccer inspires-(courtesy of Bumpy Pitch).
BP x WeSC World Cup collection event released eight shirts representing eight countries heading to Brazil. Which is great because I love three of those countries so I had a variety to choose from. The countries represented are: Argentina, Brazil, England, Holland, Italy, Mexico, Spain and USA ( I wrote them down alphabetically to remain neutral-LOL). The fab shirts are only $30 bucks and available at WeSC store and the BP website.
Enjoy and represent your favorite country proud!!

Special thanks to photos by SA (You Rock!)

U.S. Men's National Team Send Off

Hey Y'all,
Fan appreciated day was celebrated (where else?) in New York's Times Square! There were several activities for fans to partake in. You can feel the pride in the air as fans chanted and rooted for the team.
Here we are in one of the best Cities celebrating our countries send off to the 2014 FIFA World Cup games in Brazil. It's an amazing feeling to have our team representing us. GO USA! Congrats and have an amazing experience xoxo.

MICHAEL BRADLEY

TIM HOWARD

COACH JURGEN KLINSMANN

GEOFF CAMERON

KYLE BECKERMAN

OMAR GONZALEZ

GRAHAM ZUSI

CLINT DEMPSEY

ALEJANDRO BEDOYA

TREES, TREES, TREES!!!

Hey Y'all,
Unless you've been living under a rock which most likely would be near a tree somewhere, you may have heard about the Million Tree Program.
Million TreesNYC is a citywide, public-private program that will plant and care for one million new trees across our City's five boroughs over the next decade. It's an amazing program that has planted 856,812 trees so far.
This program is helping to offset our global warming issues and sustain our quality of life in a major way: improving air quality, water protection and wildlife habitat (circle of life people!).
I had the honor of volunteering last week and it was amazing. It rained the day before we went to Jones Woods Park in Staten Island which left the area muddy but to me wasn't a problem. I've done obstacle courses and thrown myself in mud on purpose so it was no biggie for a good cause.
The program provides gloves, shovels, trees, water and snacks. Participants should wear comfortable get dirty clothing, closed-toed shoes and a big smile on your faces.
You guys, this is a great cause and you should gather up friends, family, coworkers, etc and make a day of it!