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Wed Sep 9, 2009, 1:10 PM
So one convention is done and over with. Wow, it was a lot of fun! Thousands of times better than last year! The only problem I had was shared with about everyone else, the setting.

It took two buildings. One only took it's basement floor, the other took the underground parking garage (which became the dealer's room), and three levels. It was a nicely designed place, but it only took a glance to see that conventions like the one I was in- was not meant to be. Lifts and escalators were crowded. I felt bad for those who were confined to wheelchairs- so I kept myself to the backstair ways in an attempt to make things easier. Exercise is good for you!

For the first two days my sister was the 6th Doctor, and on the last she gave in to my wishes and became Liechtenshein.

There was one other Lithuanian other than myself. We were about equal in quality of costume. She was quiet, but witty. One of her friends had dressed up as Belarus, and had decided to cling to me during the history quiz. "Belarus, you broke my heart like you broke my fingers!"

Yes, the APH panel had a history quiz (how could it be without one?). It was to help distract us while the technician figured out what was wrong with the speakers. Unfortunately, I never got to answer the questions I knew. Making me look like a fool compared to the others. Ah! How can I remember the name of every freaking peace treaty?!? D8

There were about 5 Russias there. I could just imagine Toris crying inside. There was one guy who had the faucet cane, which was cool. Another girl had a foam knife, which was used on me repeatedly. She was a very cuddly individual, I wish I had more time to talk to her.

Speaking of time- my God, no one had time. There were so many good panels happening at once. I would have to leave in the middle of one to get to another. And there are the panels you would have to get in line for that wouldn't start until an hour later.

What I found really cool during this convention was the diversity. I may have been lucky and just missed it, but there was no overwhelming fandom. There was OHSHC, Sailor Moon, FMA, D.Grey-man, OP, DN, Pkmn, FF7 and Soul Eater, etc. But there wasn't fifty Narutos running around, hardly any Ichigos. I only saw two Winrys. Heck, I even saw some K-on, Mushishi and Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei!

Even when it came to games like 'Story Story Die', where three or more people (which always ended up five or more) do a round-robin fanfic crack story, hardly anyone was familiar with the same fandom. It made for some difficult take offs, but I was so pleased to see that manga and anime was clearly no longer viewed as just a silly kid's thing.

Diversity at an anime convention! I never thought it was possible!

Another big thing that came to me was the thoughtfulness. All of the other past years I had gone to this, there were people who just so caught up in the excitement they do not realize their impact on others. That for some reason, going to a convention is like being on 2/4chan, and that you can say and do what you want.

I didn't get any of that! Each bump or clash done was filled with apologies and making sure everyone was alright. When I couldn't reach an art book and the owner of the stall was too busy, a fellow conventioneer came up and pulled it off the shelf for me. She even stayed so she could put it back! One of the security directors of the hotel purposely chose this weekend to have FUN while working. 8)

Doujinshi sold so fast at this convention, which pleased me because I have future plans to make some of my own for next year. I also won an art contest! The problem is that in the midst of all of the confusion, I don't know which two pieces of art that I submitted won. XD Either one, it really fed my ego. The pictures I submitted took about thirty minuets.

Aside from convention, I'm thinking of getting a livejournal and a Tegaki E account. I probably would've done so earlier, but I'm so bad at remembering passwords. I can't even remember what my password is for this site! O_o; That REALLY isn't smart. I guess that means I must step to the DA FAQ and see what I can do about it before it becomes a problem.

Wishing everyone well! :heart:

  • Mood: Eager
  • Listening to: Golden Bough
  • Reading: Native Tongues by Charles Berlitz
  • Watching: New APH episode

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  • Interests: Being educated!
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  • Favourite artist: Me
  • Favourite poet or writer: The Reduced Shakespeare Company
  • Favourite style of art: Not Pablo Picasso
  • Shell of choice: Dalek
  • Skin of choice: Because everyone is a little bit racist
  • Favourite game: Elder Scrolls, Magic the Gathering, Neverhood, DOOM, Myst, Portal, Golden Sun...
  • Favourite gaming platform: A flat tabletop
  • Tools of the Trade: At this time of year, Ice picks

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Comments


:iconlowland-swagger:
Hey. You favorited one of my pieces on FF.net, and, being the truly creepy person that I am, I followed the link on your profile to your DA account.

AND

I love your stuff. :D

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Let's dance.
:iconlilithnanhart:
My goodness, a stalker! XD And who would you may be on FF.net? I've faved quite a few pieces recently, and I can't seem to find out who you are~ XP

Thank you so very much! That is terribly kind of you! I certainly hope my future work will not be disappointing!

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BBC's worst spin-off ever: Cult of Skaro and Friends. "Hey Dalek Sec, you wanna go exterminate?" \"I-THOUGHT-YoU-WOuLD-NEvER-AsK!\" [link]
:iconlowland-swagger:
<creeper>

Condemned.Ballad. You favorites 'Encounters', the Frankenstein Hetalia piece.

I do hope not! :)

</creeper>

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Let's dance.
:iconlilithnanhart:
You did that? I've been nicking one of my friends to read that pretty little piece. It has been a while since I read that Frankenstein, but for them that was more of a recent event, and I know they will enjoy it. I love how you wrote Ivan, very sweet, very sad. ^_^

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BBC's worst spin-off ever: Cult of Skaro and Friends. "Hey Dalek Sec, you wanna go exterminate?" \"I-THOUGHT-YoU-WOuLD-NEvER-AsK!\" [link]
:iconlowland-swagger:
Wow, I'm flattered. :blush: I for one am a massive fan of Mary Shelley- I had just finished reading the book when I wrote that and I think she's a genius.

He's my favorite of the nation-tans. How I love him. ^^

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Let's dance.
:iconwilithin:
:icontnxmanfav::icontnxmanfav2::icontnxmanfav3:

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Play for me, Minstrel, my love,
play a harp, her neck is of gold,
in a dance, which covers my soul,
I'll become the mirror of my thoughts...
:iconmiyu-himura:
Thanks for the fav!!! :D

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My English is very bad, sorry...

Hay hombres que luchan un día y son buenos. Hay otros que luchan un año y son mejores. Hay quienes luchan muchos años y son buenos. Pero hay los que luchan toda la vida. Esos son imprescindibles.
:iconaselleus:
btw forget that last link I sent. Watch this one instead XD [link]

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"The Last of the Starmakers"

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:iconaselleus:
You wanna play some chess btw? D: <

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"The Last of the Starmakers"

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