I know I’m a little late but I am finally in a writing mood so! From the beginning!
I arrived at the convention early Friday morning, several hours before the con started but it didn’t matter. There were still people lining up. I was wearing half of my moose gear and holding the head. There was pretty much no one in a costume until I stumbled upon a Castiel. I stood in the hallway for like…..10….15min debating on whether I should go say hello, and…I chickened out. Yes, the one dressed in a moose was frightened of Castiel.
So later when we were able to start getting our badges, the awesome Castiel approached me….and I discovered the frightening Castiel I was so horrified to approach was actually this super awesome adorable British Castiel who was just made of win!
I can’t really remember much of the Friday during the day. I saw Matt’s panel which was fun. It was cool and very awesome how he was walking around.
After Matt it was Gabriel and Elias. After pretty much falling in love with Gabriel and Elias, Castiel and I decided to get a photo-op and share it. That photo was then later autographed by Gabriel and titled “Happy Moose Time”
Later Cas and I were walking around looking for a place for a photo-shoot. As we were walking, Gabriel Tigerman walked past us. I yelled ‘Hey’. He stopped and said hi back, and then yelled to Cas ‘Watch out for the moose’ as I apparently nearly hit her with the antlers of my costume.
Not long after that encounter, I was walking with another friend and we bumped into him again for a second time, where we then took a few photos with him.
After snapping a couple photos with Gabriel, we headed to the lobby where standing before us with his suitcase…..Richard Speight Jr.
Now, I promised myself I wouldn’t fangirl over him but….it happened. We approached him and got a photo with him, and we chatted a little and I collapsed against the wall after Richard left from a happiness overload.
(Not posting the photo because I looks psycho)
Needing to get this overload out, I went to the computer in the lobby.
As SOON as I log into facebook, guess who comes out behind me and sits down beside me to check his email. 
Gabriel Tigerman. So, we started talking….and he joked about how he was possibly stalking me. and of course, the comment on the OTHER autograph he gave me was “Hey Kat! I’m stalking you……”
Later that night it was Karaoke. wanting to suck up to Richard, I chose to wear Casa-Erotica Gabriel. Somehow I managed to push myself to the front of the group of people, dead center. Which was great because I had an awesome view! They called the first few songs and there was one group that just couldn’t get their songs to work. I think they chose about 3 different ones and not one went through. Until Finally, we are the champions began playing. After the first course of the song, Richard then decided….I had to be pulled up onto the stage because I had a ‘Freddy Mercury’ Mustache on. I honestly tried to fight it, I was horrified….but he still pulled me up.
Once on stage, Gabriel, Amy and RIchard pretty much surrounded me so I could not run away (which I was really tempted to do!)
So after the song they introduced the two singers “Satan and Emily” and then of course Richard yelled “AND FREDDY MERCURY!”. I then hugged him because I was horrified to be up there and he proceeded to say how much he loved my outfit and said “Doesn’t she look like she should be in a porno?!”
So I was then released from the stage. After them they had Elias and Gabriel do a duet. Summer Nights from grease. Oh God it was funny! Gabriel was the woman in the song and he was singing in a horrible high pitched girl voice.
THEN the song after them…..they called my name and all you could hear was “GOD DAMNIT!” Richard yet again, grabbed my arm and pulled me onto the stage.
Of course, the machine was broken and didn’t actually play my song. It started playing “You’re the one that I want”. And Richard joined in on the song with me.
The song ended and I thought I was home free….the SECOND my foot stepped off the stage they called “Harley and Kat”. I thought I was going to die. I was JUST on there. So, I got pulled on yet again, thankfully this time I was not alone. We did a duet. Barbie girl….yea, Gabriel x Castiel
At the end of the song, I ripped off the mustache. Richard was amused by the fact we had just done what we did. He then stopped and went “Wait a min! Wait a min! Thats not freddy mercury!”. Before we got off the stage, Richard then yelled “Ladies and Gentlemen! Misha Collins and Richard Speight Jr!”
Oh yea, Richard Speight Jr called me Richard!
Moving onto Saturday. I have to say what Corins panel was much more amusing than anticipated. I didn’t know what to expect form him and well, what we got was just great. He was funny, witty and just over all amusing to watch. My favorite was when he was talking about his first star trek convention and how a klingon started beating the crap out of him.
Corin was also one of those actors I ran into a few times in the hallway, but unlike Gabriel and Richard, he was a bit more reserved and wouldn’t take a photo with us. 
Following Corin on stage was Traci. She was just absolutely adorable on stage! So much fun. There wasn’t much when it came to questions, but she did have her drums with her and we did a little beat with the words “Pudding” “ass-butt” and “Pie”. Half way through her panel, Richard entered. While Traci stayed on the stage, Richard wandered around the room.
After the panel was my Meet and Greet with Richard. He was so much fun! We were in a room that was set up like a office meeting would be. However, when Richard walked in, he looked at the table and said “No, this won’t do! Everyone, on the floor in a circle”. So! We sat on the floor in a circle. Ontop of that, we had chocolate wine. 
It was really cool to be sitting down, talking and drinking with Richard. He was pretty much exactly how I imagined him to be and then some!
After the Meet and greet it was Misha’s panel. This is where I made a fool of myself. Somehow, I managed to make it to the VERY front of the line. I was his first question, and how I regret it because I froze. I guess it didn’t help that I was holding my moose head either! The second he turned to me, I just….yea. It went a little like this.
“Whats happening over here….what the hell is that?”
“Its my…”
“Are you a Taxidermist? “
“It’s my Jared padalecki costume…”
“Oh! Ok, I see the resemblance!”
“……*dies*…”
“Well, it was great talking to you!”
‘……*cant talk*….”
“Well, normally how this works, you say something, then I say something. Or we can do it the other way where I say something then YOU say something…”
“So,…I was curious, since Castiel was the only one…”
“Sorry! Slow down”
“since…”
“I can’t understand your thick canadian accent!”
“……….”
“I’m just kidding, I hear no accent”
FINALLY I was able to get my question out…which was “where do angels go when they die”. Thankfully I got him back with that because he really had to think about something witty to answer with. He sat down in his chair to think then answered “They stock shelves at walmart”.
Thankyou Misha, now every time I go to walmart, I will be looking for Gabriel.
So…after Misha was the costume contest. This was brutal for me. I did not design the moose costume to be worn for long periods of time. So, I went on stage then had to step off and I started to choke. I had to pry the mouth open to let air in. Every time we were told to go back on stage, I pretended as though nothing happened. The SECOND the contest ended, i ripped the head off and began to walk back to my seat. The lady in front of me forced me to sit down and got me some water. After a few minuets I told her I needed to get something. I made it out of the room before the staff told me to sit.
So I was forced to sit yet again while they contemplated calling an ambulance. I told them I just needed some water as they checked my pulse and made me sit with my head between my knees. They also sent someone to go and get me some food as they discovered I had not eaten for 2 days now. This was probably the only bad thing about the con. My stupidity almost causing me to pass out. I think I was there for about an hour being forced to drink juice and eat nuts, but I am grateful to those who helped out. Had I passed out the con would have ended for me right there.
So after that, it was time for the autographs. I had gone through the line with Misha, we had a quick convo but that was about it. Realizing I still had to wait before I could get my autograph with Richard and Traci, I Booked it to my hotel room. I threw off my Moose costume and in 15 minuets, managed to put on Gabriel, slick the hair back and apply the mustache. I ran back from the room, just as they were calling my row.
Richard was pleased to see me back in my Gabriel gear, and Traci was confused (I guess she hadn’t seen the episode). Traci however, loved the outfit, took my picture and tweeted it. 
Later was the auction. I had no indention of bidding on anything, I was just curious. Then…they brought out the Jared Padalecki banner. I told myself no….then called the bank to see how much money I had. Then the bidding started…..and I bid. It reached 300, which was my limit…and I thought long and hard. Going once….going twice….I raised my hand. Bought it for 325. When I went to pay…i received a text. “you bitch! That banner was mine!” It turns out I was bidding against my friend…whom I was also rooming with. So….I did this
This is where my night ended, but for the Gabriel costume and my moose head, it was just beginning. I had whored my Gabriel costume out to another Castiel cosplayer, and my moose head to “Satan” to be used in the centerpiece contest.
I wasn’t there but from what I was told Corin did many dirty things with it while Misha insulted it….however Misha did wear my mustache.
NOW! Onto Sunday.
First thing on sunday? Private Q&A with Jared.
My seat was right on the end, so I had no one blocking me. Great view. He walked in and immediately, I froze. He looked at the moose head and was confused. Basically this happened:
“That’s a big moose head!”
“…..”
“Why is it muzzled?”
“….”
“Is it because you don’t want me to talk? Is that symbolic for ‘shut up Jared’?”
I kind of went a little red. I spoke a little and said that its the hold the jaw in place, but he was so very confused by it. So, people began asking their questions…I couldn’t get myself to talk but I still enjoyed the time.
From there, it was time for the Duo photo-op. I was in line holding my moose head and their handler approached me saying “Do you want me to take that for you” and I looked at her and said “I’m wearing it in the photo” and she honest to god started to bitch at me while I was in the line. Choosing to ignore her, I approached J2 with my head and told them exactly what I wanted. I threw the moose head on and this was the product. 
The way I see it, I’m paying money for these photos. If the actors are fine with the requested pose, the handlers can’t stop me. J2 were happy to provide this pose. (also they get people asking for hugs, I wanted something different and memorable for myself and them) As I was taking the head off Jared and Jensen started asking me about it. My friend Sarah, came up behind me (she was next in line) and was like “Kat! move” (Jokingly of course). J2 readied for their photo with her, until suddenly Jared leaned over her to ask me “Does it get hot in there?!”. It was that point the handler started to shoo me away.
After that photo-op, I walked out and bought a single Jared-op. I had no intention of doing it but, I had to. So back in the line I got! This time around the handler approached me and actually apologized to me about earlier. I’m curious as to if Jared said something to her….or if maybe she was bi-polar….
So, I go up again and Jared holds up his hand and says “Hey! It’s my moose!” as he highfives me. I could feel myself just dying of happiness at those words but I surprisingly kept it cool! Again, I told him what I wanted and he was so very happy to do it for me. It was funny because I put the head on and he was like “Can you see?” and i was like “YEP!” and the second I said yep, he put his hand on my shoulders and repositioned me. It was quite funny! After the photo was snapped I looked at him and said “Thankyou” and he completely lost it when he saw that the mouth moved. He burst out into laughter, turned away from me and took a few steps trying to collect himself for the next photo. 
Finally it was time for their Panel. Everyone ran to the mic. Thankfully I managed to get a good spot in line. Having decided to be wearing the moose head for my question, I had my Castiel friend read it for me. She introduced herself as “Castiel, the moose translator”. Jared and Jensen just stared for a moment, confused…until, she started reading the question and I started mouthing it.
Jensen: What..is happening over there?!
Jared: Come again?
Cas: In the episode the french mistake…..
Jared: Come again?
Cas: In the episode the french mistake…..
Jared: Come again?
Jensen: I wish I had a grenade launcher right now…I heard moose meat is good….
Jared: Can you yawn?
Me: *yawns, opening the mouth wide*
Jared: Oh thats great!
Jensen: Well, I guess you know what you’re going to be for halloween!
Me: *points to jared*
Jared: Yea…me….
Jensen: Why were….what? …No! No!…Don’t!
It was just so funny. Watching the panel, Jensen could not look at me while Jared could not take his eyes off of me. Jared ended up answering the question while Jensen took a moment to process what was happening. Finally Jensen stepped in. Once it was over, Jared said thanks, Cas said it, then Jared said it again…so I decided to yell “THANKS!”. This set Jared off again, he was so incredibly happy that the moose yelled thankyou to him! He turned to Jensen and Jensen encouraged everyone to clap for me…and of course, Jared was clapping while I returned to my seat high-fiving everyone. That was probably the highlight of the entire con. Of course, now Jared knows why the moose had a muzzle.
When it was time for the autographs, I stupidly was first in line to get Jared’s because I had won the banner….(I regret not waiting till the end or something) But while getting his autograph, he started asking how long it took to build and stuff….until the staff again shooed me away. He was the one starting the conversation!
The same thing happened with Jensen, while he was signing my stuff, he said “Now, there was no way you bought this, how long did it take to make” and while I was answering him, again the staff told me to go”
Now my moose head has been signed by J2.
So….after that Panel, I was walking around and I bumped into Cliff who had apparently been looking for me. Apparently he was dying in the panel from my question. He then proceeded to glance around the hallway and then pulled out his phone, handing it to his handler. 
After the photo, I asked him for an autograph. So he signed the back of my badge saying he wasn’t suppose to but no one was around to stop him :3
Now the night was coming close to an end…what better way to end the con than with Richard Speight Jr? Thats right, I went to his meet and Greet for the second time and it was just as Fun! This time we had Beer and wine. Again, we sat in a circle and this time during the introduction, when it got to me he just stated “what was your favorite part of the con?” and I was like “Don’t you want to know my name?” and he just arched a brow and was like “I know your name, Kat!” and I just died a little from happiness. Of course, Satan was in the room too. After talking and drinking, it was time for a group shot. He organized the furniture and INSISTED that the moose head be in the photo. So…I gave him my head to hold.
After the meet and greet, there was a bottle of wine left. He was about to give it to Satan…till I brought up the point that my parents drove 5 hours to come see me on thanksgiving, and that I honestly ditched them to come to this (which is 100% true) so, he gave me the wine to give to my parents. From my understanding, they still have not drank it…my dads response was “Why is the pepsi-max guy giving us wine?” It was pretty funny.
So, just as I thought the night was over, I still had one final autograph to get. Julian Riching. He was such a sweetheart and I loved him to death! No pun intended. I got him to sign my bag because I unfortunately had nothing else. 
And just when things couldn’t get any better….later that night when I was on the phone with my grandma, Julian walked by my. I told her to hang on a moment and called out to him, asking for a hug. He laughed said “Oh! Hug and a phone call!” and gave me an epic hug that was just amazing.
……Believe it or not, this is the short version…..
