Went to comic con with my heart on my sleeve and bared my soul (also known as a "portfolio" to some legends, editors, and a couple of my personal heroes... to my disbelief the response was resoundingly positive, everyone said I have what it takes, I just need more examples of a few specific things and I'm in. I'm still in shock! People are so open and receptive there, made some unbelievable contacts.
Speaking of awesome people, met so many new friends, some that I once looked to for inspiration! One day Jana lost her phone, I tried to reassure her that SDCC was full of great people and sure enough, next day someone had turned it in to lost and found. Such a great experience. Only thing I didn't get was some original Jim Lee art. All in all a 9.9 out of 10! Exhausting but unbelievably great.