I've never been in that situation before and boy, that was difficult.

It seems that Katsucon was not the end of my insane busyness. Last night I had an awesome time at dinner with Yoshi, Jamael (of whom it has been decided that Jerry is a clone, rather than the actual same person, though I'm still skeptical), Will, Raheem, and Maryann. It was really great to see people I haven't seen in what feels like freaking forever, and most especially Jamael, whom I don't think I've seen since the first time he left! Over a year ago?! Yeah -- it was Black Friday 2006! Crazy.

We went to Nyonya, a Malaysian restaurant on Grand between Mott and Mulberry, in Chinatown. It was yummy, especially since I haven't had Malaysian in a long time, but IMO it doesn't compare to Taste Good in Elmhurst, or even Penang in Chinatown. I think the flavoring is more mild. Still, I was more disappointed with the roti canai/chicken curry and the satay beef and peanut sauce than the spicy thai/hainan chicken that I got for my meal. And the hainan rice is actually better than the hainan rice from either of the other places, so I guess I would say each place has its strengths and weaknesses. I'll have to try the belacan from there one day.

There was one poor fish in the fishtank right behind our table who kept swimming around upside down. It really turned into a hot topic at the dinner. I suggested they might have an item on the menu called Upside Down Fish; who knows.

Split with them around 8, but I had other things to address and ended up leaving the city around 10pm. Maryann and I must have gotten home at just about 11, but we still had other things to take care of and ended up getting to sleep at like 1am. So I'm kind of falling asleep at my desk a little this morning. =/ Japanese class is tonight, which I look forward to, but I know I'm not going to be very animated since I'm already starting the day by being beat. Hopefully I'll get a second wind.

I have something to do every night this week, dammit. But I think Saturday I'm going to sleep late and do nothing but stay in. Maybe watch some anime. I am somehow in the mood to watch anime. Who has seen Tactics? I caught an episode on CN and it looked kind of dramatic and silly. I seem to be in the mood for it. (Though the voice acting was quite painful to hear.) I could try and finish Spiral since it's along the same lines of dramatic and silly.

Dabel Brothers / Marvel / Del Rey / DRESDEN FILES COMIC!

I could have sworn someone said that Dabel Brothers was bought by Marvel -- is that right? Because there's something on their website about them signing a distribution deal with Del Rey. So now I'm confused because I know nothing of these comic things. Not that it makes much difference to me.

I just found out that Jim Butcher is writing Dresden Files comics now!!11!oneone!!!

The first four issues will be a prequel to the first book, Storm Front. I'm really excited about all this since it's actually written by Butcher, unlike the TV show that I tend to block out forget even exists.

Issue #1 of "Welcome to the Jungle" is due out in April, which of course, coincides with the next Dresden Files book, Small Favor.

I've wanted a copy of the audiobook of some of the Dresden Files books since I found out that James Marsters (Spike) is the narrator for them, but they're more than I can justify spending ($30-50). Also, I've only seen that there are audiobooks available for books 1-4 (of which I think I would only really want book 3). But now they're returning with Small Favor (book 10). I'd really love to hear books 7-9 recorded as well. Those were probably my favorites.

April is so far away! =(

[edit: Just watched an interview of Butcher from a year or two ago where he names Lois McMaster Bujold, John Ringo, and David Weber among his top authors to read. It makes me happy to know that one of my favorite writers also reads some of my other favorite writers. *squee~!*]