As promised here comes another story - Anand wrote this blog today.
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"Next Stop: MGM Springfield, MA. Four-star hotel, now hosting a Western Mass Comic Con." — some commuter rail, subway, ferry, or bus announcer
What, two conventions in April before summer? I've always wondered what has gotten into Anand, but I'll never know, since he will not tell me. I did mention Comic Con being a rarity in our family, but that's starting to change this year. Now when it comes to writing about his adventures, making blogposts, or documenting our every day lives, Anand knows the drill. He wants me to write about his adventures, he has to use his own words, which he does anyway…while pretending to be me. Yet, he still wants me to keep posting his stories on my blog and never start his own, despite writing far better than me. Three weeks ago, Anand went to his first ever Anime Convention in Boston, MA both April 3rd and 4th, and he enjoyed both days. Now, he's on his fifth stop in his "Open World Expansion Tour," and third convention adventure: a Comic Con in Springfield, MA.
Anand purchased tickets to Western Mass Comic Con on December 12th, 2025. Funny as it sounds, Anand was unsure about attending this convention. 75 miles from where we live, too far for Dad to drive him, but Anand knew what his top goal of 2026 was: opening up his world, even if it means going to cities that don't have a lot of sightseeing. Hopefully Anand doesn't try picking another convention in Massachusetts that isn't the same distance as Springfield. He made a decision to attend Comic Con in Springfield…on one condition: bringing me along for the ride. He attends the convention, Dad and I explore Springfield together, then we meet up at his favorite restaurant, Wahlburgers, which was close by. That may have encouraged Anand to attend Comic-Con, but while I did tag along for the ride, I couldn't meet him at Wahlburgers. There wasn't much to explore in Springfield, and what could I do for two hours? Nothing. Being in Springfield for two hours is like going with Anand to a mall of his choice for 90 minutes or more, which is his thing. This is why Anand always goes to Mr. Husband and never me! I would either say "No," or ask too many questions. The tickets for the Comic-Con in Springfield weren't as expensive as Boston Anime Con or Fan Expo Boston, but then again, Springfield doesn't have a lot to explore.
A few months ago, Anand took a ferry from Boston to Hingham Shipyard, walked around for 90 minutes, stopped at a restroom for a change of clothes, and ate at the Wahlburgers headquarters. I called Cheryl, the wonderful manager at the Fenway Wahlburgers, to tell her that Anand would be going to the Hingham Wahlburgers, and the staff there was incredible. Originally, Anand thought he and Dad would go, but we went as a whole family. We dropped Anand outside the MGM Resort, then we explored the Berkshires.
Like always, Anand got a lot of pics with people in costume. He wore his anime costume, the same one he wore for Anime Con, knowing he'd wear it again. After getting some pics with other people in costume, Anand walked to the Springfield Wahlburgers after telling me and Dad. And they were amazing! I think Anand was surprised I'd stop by with Mr. Husband to say hi to the staff. I have to thank them for taking such good care of Anand! After he ate, Anand went back to Comic-Con until he texted us to pick him up.
I cannot believe the milestones that Anand has been achieving so far! Taking the train, ferry, and the subway, attending concerts and conventions all by himself, being my +1 at Desi Moms events, even trying new cuisines and attending sports bars! This man is really going places. Sooner or later, I'm going to have Anand help me with my blogposts, especially those where I don't mention him. I'll have some breathing room for now—oh, wait. Anand has more stories to send to me. And not to mention—right. His newest video game he pre-ordered. A few weeks from now.
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