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Dear Diary,
I've decided to write to you, because I want to tell someone about what's troubling me concerning the Bookcrossing Convention. But I'll start at the beginning, so you'll know what I'm talking about.
Last April, a few days past Easter, I was at the Larisa Convention. I was having a good time, relaxing and all, I loved the company too, so I got my Big Idea: I should be the one to organise the next one!
You know me better than anyone, dear diary. Once I get something in my head, I can't get it out! So, I decided, since there was noone else expressing an interest, to announce my intention as quickly as possible. I did my best, I put my whole enthusiasm forward and all my goodwill and I announced the 2010 Convention!
Then, of course, I did my Greek nature credit. I did nothing! I was hanging around, drinking frappes, strolling around Thermaikos, I went on summer holidays, the weather did not do any favours by staying warm till so late, but now I'm all ready and set to throw myself in organising. I, meanwhile, have made some decisions, let me share them with you.
Firstly, I decided to create a site. I thought it's high time there was a place where Greek Bookcrossing could organize its actions, store its members' labels, keep a list of active bookrings and, anyway, be there for anything one could come up with. So, the site will start off as something exclusively convention-related, but then will remain open and expand into what I've mentioned earlier. In fact, I'll ask all bookcrossers who come at the convention, to give me suggestions on what this new site should have. Cool, huh?
Secondly, the convention is going to last 4 days, like the one in Chania. We never have enough time, we all want more and even just one extra day is important. So, take note of the dates: Friday the 21st to Monday the 24th of May. It was a bit of an one-way decision, because May 1st is on a Saturday, Easter is too early, so you can understand. I made the announcement a while ago. Tough day, had some rejections. But you can't satisfy everyone, I knew that already. I wish all bookcrossers could be there. Registering, I forgot to tell you, is already open through the site!
What about the mascot? What do you think? The idea and first draft are karry's, and mafaldaq helped in its digitalizing. I myself love it and immediately singled it out from all the rest of the suggestions - which were also fantastic, thanks a million times!
I've already started thinking on writers attending, on what the schedule'll be like, what I could do different this time, but I'll keep mum until I have a definite plan.
I've received some suggestions regarding the convention already. That has been tremendously useful and it proves that several bookcrossers think on the conventions 12 months a year and not only during its taking place. Even if, just saying, I use none of these ideas, I love the ones behind the inspirations. If someone else has a suggestion, I know they'll send them at
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or with a PM at my profile so I can read them.
So, that's all for now, dearest diary. Ah! I forgot to mention how much fun it is that everyone tries to guess my sex. I've been crying with laughter at the guesses hanging on one of my phrases or articles! I imagine this will keep them busy a long time...
Kisses, see you soon,
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