Finds at FanX Salt Lake 2023

         It's been a while since I have written anything on my blog. I decided to take a break from Hive some time ago because I was bored of writing. I couldn't even be bothered to automate the tasks on the chain. It felt good to not care about the drama and sameness day in and day out.

         One of the more fun things I did last month was attending the 2023 FanX Salt Lake Comic & Pop Culture Convention. Some of you probably remember this as the Salt Lake Comic Con. Thanks to the pandemic, I didn't get a chance to attend it with friends for several years. Well, I found time to browse the vendors' section this year.

         The worst part about getting to the convention was parking. I chose to swing by around noon on a Friday, and it took me almost an hour to find a spot. Many of the hotels in the area had closed off parking to staying guests only. I can't blame them for wanting to force revenue into their coffers. The few available spots required cash payments, which I did not think to bring. Fortunately, I did eventually find parking, and off I went.

         I picked up two JoJo's Bizarre Adventure wall art. So, I did splurge a little bit for my own pleasure. Please don't ask me how much I spent on them, though. Some vendors were a bit risque, but it was up to the parents to control where their children were wandering. There was definitely a wide array of goods and items on the floor.

         I didn't check out the panels and autograph lines since I'm not a fan. So, I skipped them. That could change in the future. The cosplay contests could be interesting to spectate, but I have zero skills in crafting impressive costumes.

         There were many people at FanX this year you could not walk without bumping into someone while traversing through the floor. I was there around noon on a Friday. I can't imagine how packed it would have been during the Saturday session. I did see a number of good cosplays, but I didn't feel good stopping the traffic and asking people's permission to take their photos. The convention has grown exponentially since its inception.

         Despite the short time I was there, I enjoyed my browsing session. Next time, I will be better prepared to attend this event. Hopefully, I will be able to come with some friends as well.