@Shark: That's the perfect way to describe it. It's bittersweet emptiness. I'm super happy I went and had a great time and I can't wait until next year but yeah.
They are hectic if you try to do everything. I kept it chill. I only want to two panels. I did go to two concerts too. The other times I was walking around, singing karaoke or looking at the dealer's room/artist alley.
Sorry to hear about the pain. Is it hot there, or is the heatwave over for you guys?