Although I've pretty much stopped posting journal entries due to laziness, I do still read others' to keep in touch.  And I have some fairly significant news I figured I should share today.

If all goes as planned, I will be going to Brazil early this December for an internship at a biodiesel plant.  The length of my stay is as yet undetermined.  I will definitely not be around for Anime LA, very likely not around for WonderCon, and possibly not even around for Fanime.  Goodness knows I'll want to keep cosplaying and going to conventions, but I may have to push back my plans a bit.  I'm just going to have to keep my plans flexible for a while!

 I survived Fanime!!  It was fun, too. XD  I knew it would be hectic because of the masquerade group I had committed to, but I was really not prepared.  The rest of the con season should be easy in comparison!  Hahaha~  Much love to my Dissidia buddies, it was all sorts of fun and yay!



And this was a pleasant surprise gift:

The Aussies are always so gosh darned friendly! <3

And while I'm photo spamming, my friends'/landlords' gift from their Hawaii trip...

is totally a pineapple Kirby! XD

If it weren't for the con reports I post on this journal, I don't think I'd really remember half the things I've done.  Fanime is approaching and I realized I haven't posted a con or event report since... Fanime last year!  

So here's the abridged version.( Past conventions and events - picture heavyCollapse )

THIS IS ALL JEAN'S FAULT.
Well, and Matt's, too.

Ok, so a couple people have asked me about some of my updo wigs, and I figured I'd make a post in case anyone else was interested, or in case someone had some good advice to add.  This is not so much for technique as it is for materials.  And if anyone would like to recommend a good base wig and weft combo, I'm all ears! XD

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I just realized last night how much I love the number 72.
It's divisible by 8 and 9.
Which is 2^3 and 3^2.
3 is special to me.
7 is my favorite digit.
And look what my ACP Member ID is!
http://www.acparadise.com/acp/display.php?a=72

27 is an awesome number, too.  Actually, that's aznaphrodite on ACP. LOOOL~

Ok, I'll stop now.  AX report coming.  Hopefully. XD


And for something slightly more useful, SDCC costume schedule for those who want to coordinate:

Thursday
- Ibuki (for real this time XD)
- 60's Batgirl

Friday
- Geonosis Battle Arena Padme
- Cover Girl

Saturday
- Sharon Carter SHIELD uniform
- masquerade

Sunday
Iunno, is anyone planning on doing any masquerade outfit photos? XD

I had a good Fanime!  It seems the average attendee is a bit older now, and I didn't see as much of the intrusive childish behavior I've seen in the past.  I found myself chatting with a couple of the locals, and a couple of random tourists, and they were amazingly interested in the event.  One lady was excited when she recognized Naruto cosplayers. XD  Unfortunately, random passers-by would tend to think that the obnoxious protesters were actually WITH the convention...

There was plenty of stuff to do at the convention, and the events I attended ran well.  The area is really nice, and finding food and even a drug store was no problem.  I'm very excited to return next year.  I didn't have a camera of my own, so I didn't take any photos to share.  But I just bought a camera, so that will change! XD  Thank you to everyone who did photoshoots with me!  It was fun, and I really appreciate it!


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I enjoyed good hang-out times with friends I don't get to see too often, although I did miss a couple people.  The convention wasn't too stressful, either, since I was fairly well-prepared for the costumes and events I had planned.  I didn't actually get much sleep that weekend, but I didn't need much sleep either, due to the medication I was taking at the time. XD  Unfortunately, the medication might also be why CON SARS hit me so hard, and why I'm STILL SICK. D: Urg.  At this rate, I dunno about AX costumes. XD  I've wasted two weeks already just being sick.  I dunno if I can still get Fang done.  *dodges rage from Rosabella* ;D

I'm overdue, so you get bullet points.

- GREs Standardized tests suck.  I know I'm slow already.  Brain Age is awesome, though.

- Sorry Darryl, no USC.  I'll be starting at Santa Clara University this fall.  I dunno, I think a Jesuit university suits me. XD  They have robotics programs with NASA Ames~~~~ uuuugh, I'm going to be so poor. XD

- I'll be moving out on my own soon.  I have a couple potential roommates at the moment, and I need to figure that out.  No rush.

- Pig is still cute.

- Lumie is still gross.
(Important updates, I know)

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<3 <3 <3 My friends~ You've all been so supportive! :D  Aaand that's enough on that. XD

Fanime diet looked kinda like this:

- turkey, cheese, and lettuce
- tuna melt
- burger patty with cheese and bacon
- half of a 16 oz hamburger steak
- entire burger
- other half of my hamburger steak
- burger patty with cheese
- aaaugh, no more burgers!!!!

Fanime was pretty awesome.  More on that when I'm no longer sick. ~_~

P.S. Michi is the cutest tree in the world!

So my first thought when I saw this picture was...



Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen impression.  *headdesk*
Photo by Al. <3