Recently I saw an information about a zine exhibition in Kraków. I was excited as I thought it was a great opportunity. Of course I had to go there and see it with my own eyes.
A Short History of Disappointment
Zjava 15 – opening of the convention season
As usually in recent years I opened convention season with Zjava. This time it was Zjava 15, a nice anniversary. Sadly it fell on the same weekend as the final of Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity). Because of that I had to choose between convention and a smaller event held by my local club. It was a tough decision, and in the end I decided to go for the con.
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New Year – Old Me – A Look Back At 2025
It is hard to believe that 2025 has already passed, but here we are. Was it a good year? Yes, and no. I managed to do some things, but failed with others. Surprisingly I visited fewer conventions than usually but some were pretty important ones.
SMOFcon 42 – Don’t Panic and Appreciate Your Towel
is SMOFcon 42 was my second in person Smofcon. It took me eight years to come back to this con, and my experience this time was quite different. Over the course of those years I learned a lot, and I met many people. Not to mention that the world itself has changed a lot too!
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Imladris XXIII – Coming back to the Last Homely House
For me Imladris is a very dear convention. Back in 2003 it was my first SFF con to attend. Because of that it has a special place in my heart. It also has a special atmosphere that I treasure a lot. Last year because of a cold I didn’t manage to attend it but this year I visited Imladris XXIII.
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Opolcon 2025 – Or Should I Be Writing a Review
I wanted to visit Opolcon for years. Yet every time something was standing in my way. More than once it was a concurrent convention in another place. This year the situation was similar but I decided that I need to finally attend Opolcon.
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Geek Guide to Wisła
There is one good thing about forgetfulness – one can get excited by something more than once. Last year I did a hike from Ustroń to Wisła. Once I reached my destination, I saw an information about a historic villa called Ochorowiczówka. It was a home for a Museum of Magical Realism. Yet it was too late (and I was too tired) to see it. Then I forgot about the museum – I just recalled the villa being there.
Bazyliszek x Polcon – Oops, I did it again
I love conventions. This should be pretty obvious to anyone who follows this blog. Yet there are some limits. I realized a few years ago that doing more than two in a row is hard and I try to avoid it… Yet I ended up doing it again. I started with Seminarium Literackie, followed by Archipelacon 2, and then by Bazyliszek x Polcon. The good thing is that I don’t regret it at all!
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Archipelacon 2 – Tranquillity And The Convention
Not so long ago I attended Archipelacon 2 in Mariehamn and it was a slightly new experience to me. Well it may be an overstatement but I feel like that a bit.
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Seminarium Literackie 2025 – Every Possible Universe
That last weekend I attended the Seminarium Literackie 2025 ran by Silesian SFF Club (ŚKF). I must say that it was exactly the con I needed now. The mix of programme and socializing was perfect and I came back home filled with positive thoughts. (I won’tsay that I came back relaxed as I was quite tired).
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