January 14, 2004 I started a website. One year later, I got to meet the inspiration behind it.
I am forever thankful to those who made this trip possible for me. I was having an extremely tough year, and the wonderful people in fandom came together to bring a dream come true for me. Thank you so much everyone.
Dom's panel was lovely. I was sitting in the faaaaaar back and my contacts weren't up to date, so he was a blur but who cares? I was breathing the same air as Dom. After the panel came the photograph session. When my turn came, I asked if he wouldn't mind doing his 'rockstar kissy face' instead of smiling. He laughed and we posed. As much as I wanted to say something else there was a line of fellow fangirls and I didn't want to keep them waiting.
Eventually time came for autographs. Instead of a picture or Lord of the Rings memorabilia, I printed out a screenshot of starDom. At the table I handed it to Xoanon from TORn, who gave his compliments on the site! He passed it to Dom who started to sign -- but then stopped. He looked up at me and the conversation was as follows:
Dom: "Is this your site?"
Bobbi: "Yes, starDom is my site."
Dom: "I love it! I'm on there all the time."
Bobbi: "Thanks! Today is actually its one year anniversary."
Dom: "Awesome. Great job, keep it up."
Needless to say, that made my day! It was a wonderful opportunity and I hope all Dom fans get their moment as well. |