Getting ready for trouble
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moonwiseUSB port ho! $20 later, I have 4 of them for the computer. I'll install them later on today so I can inflict Otakon piccies on all of you.
Even though my husband has flat out told me that he doesn't want to hear about my trip, I'm compiling a chronicle of the trip so that you all can read about it. It's frustrating that he actively doesn't want to hear about my adventures... but I guess it was to be expected.
The nutshell version is that the trip was great, and we all had a fun time. I'd never had any qualms from the get-go about dressing up, but it was clear from Friday night that if you weren't dressed up, you would probably be feeling left out of the party. On Saturday, I'd say that about 70% of people had at least something otaku-ish on, even if it was as lame as a pair of cat ears and regular civvies.
And there was plenty of anime, oh joy! Otakon combines two of my favorite things: Halloween (in the sense of costume party) and watching cartoons, so it was nothing short of hog heaven. The highlight of the anime was without doubt watching Zetsuai and Bronze, and Hideto was a real trooper about that. Angst, impassioned internal speeches, overdramatic conflict, the ultimate resolution (to whistles and cheers from the audience...) It was a scream and I'd love to get 'em on tape. Guess that would have to join the naughty dj's in the lockbox, eh?
The dealer's room was mostly full of anime, which I suppose I should have expected. I'd been hoping that at least Doki Doki Station would show up (as FC remarked, "Those bloodsuckers") but they were a no-show and my dj fix went unfulfilled. Shoujocon looked like the place to go for that - hopefully next year. I did buy a gorgeous antique formal kimono, though. It didn't make sense to buy the DVD's from there, since you can get any of them pretty easily online for about the same price.
It was hot as hell for the weekend, but the hotel turned out to be not too far from the 'con and most of the time we spent indoors. Hideto and I were both sweltering in wigs and full costumes, but it was well worth it. We got a fair number of requests for pictures, which was flattering and gratifying since all three of us had worked hard on our costumes.
I gotta figure out a way to go to one of these things again. Despite parental and spousal disapproval, I had a great time and I loved cosplaying, and damned if I'm going to sit around and say "they won't let me." You can't keep an otaku down. :)
Even though my husband has flat out told me that he doesn't want to hear about my trip, I'm compiling a chronicle of the trip so that you all can read about it. It's frustrating that he actively doesn't want to hear about my adventures... but I guess it was to be expected.
The nutshell version is that the trip was great, and we all had a fun time. I'd never had any qualms from the get-go about dressing up, but it was clear from Friday night that if you weren't dressed up, you would probably be feeling left out of the party. On Saturday, I'd say that about 70% of people had at least something otaku-ish on, even if it was as lame as a pair of cat ears and regular civvies.
And there was plenty of anime, oh joy! Otakon combines two of my favorite things: Halloween (in the sense of costume party) and watching cartoons, so it was nothing short of hog heaven. The highlight of the anime was without doubt watching Zetsuai and Bronze, and Hideto was a real trooper about that. Angst, impassioned internal speeches, overdramatic conflict, the ultimate resolution (to whistles and cheers from the audience...) It was a scream and I'd love to get 'em on tape. Guess that would have to join the naughty dj's in the lockbox, eh?
The dealer's room was mostly full of anime, which I suppose I should have expected. I'd been hoping that at least Doki Doki Station would show up (as FC remarked, "Those bloodsuckers") but they were a no-show and my dj fix went unfulfilled. Shoujocon looked like the place to go for that - hopefully next year. I did buy a gorgeous antique formal kimono, though. It didn't make sense to buy the DVD's from there, since you can get any of them pretty easily online for about the same price.
It was hot as hell for the weekend, but the hotel turned out to be not too far from the 'con and most of the time we spent indoors. Hideto and I were both sweltering in wigs and full costumes, but it was well worth it. We got a fair number of requests for pictures, which was flattering and gratifying since all three of us had worked hard on our costumes.
I gotta figure out a way to go to one of these things again. Despite parental and spousal disapproval, I had a great time and I loved cosplaying, and damned if I'm going to sit around and say "they won't let me." You can't keep an otaku down. :)
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Date: 2002-08-01 07:28 am (UTC)Are you going to write a chronicle as well, or something like that? I'm interested to hear your take on the trip as well. It's fun to read what other people have to say about the same thing; it's kind of like being able to see your experiences through someone else's eyes. Please do post! ;)
Yeah, it was fun to see everyone dressed up! You're so right, we would have felt very left out if we didn't cosplay. Hope we get to do it again.
I'm not sure the kimono is practical for wearing because it's very restrictive to a Western gait. But it would be great fun if I didn't have to walk too much.
Take a pic of yours sometime; I'd love to see it! Have you ever gone looking at obi for auction on eBay?
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Date: 2002-08-02 12:55 am (UTC)That's an idea... if obi are for sale on eBay. I do have an obi but it's old and ripped at places... I should stitch it back together again, it wouldn't be that much of a job.
I'll certainly post a few comments along with the pictures like Andrea did but nothing too long.
If you use the kimono, takes pics. What did hubby think about it ?
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Date: 2002-08-02 08:45 am (UTC)Looking forward to your pics. :)
Hubby liked the kimono a lot!