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Convention Community => Other Conventions and Events => Topic started by: veraca on July 01, 2010, 06:17:48 pm
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Yeah I know pre-reg isn't open yet, but who's planning and/or excited for sakuracon 2011? ^^
*cries* I wish sakuracon'd fix their cosplay forum already.. it's painful..
[edit by DancingTofu: Sakuracon 2011 Schedule (http://www.sakuracon.org/programming/schedule.php)
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YES YES YES
Wait, what's wrong with it over there? I only stick to the topics I've posted in previously. o_o
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Yup totally going!!! I think I get to skip school on the friday to drive up there too! so then we would get there in the morning and not at 9 pm xD I wana leave early to miss traffic, but I forgot what the time limitations are on licenses for 16 year old xD I think that 3 of my friends are gonna come too! Including Katie
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In Washington the time limits are 1am-6am. I know cause I couldn't drive home from Dez's house one time when I had my permit cause it was 2am so I had to nap and play vid games for another few hours until 6am passed. Time limits don't apply if you have your license though, but it might be different if you're under 18.. I don't remember that.
The cosplay threads are messed up for me. Newest replied to ones don't appear at the top so I gotta do ctrl+f and open Find to find my threads and see if they're replied to xD;
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Oh wow, that is pretty crazy. o_o Well I guess they don't tend to fix anything on there to much considering the forums aren't frequented that much until around con time.
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In Washington the time limits are 1am-6am. I know cause I couldn't drive home from Dez's house one time when I had my permit cause it was 2am so I had to nap and play vid games for another few hours until 6am passed. Time limits don't apply if you have your license though, but it might be different if you're under 18.. I don't remember that.
uhg 6...I was half thinking leaving at 5 to miss rush hour in Portland and Seattle xD i'll have to look it up when I'm not too lazy xD
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I'm hoping I can go ^^ And I might be able to convince my mom to let me for my birthday! I'd be 18 by this, so it makes me want to go even more!!!
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Hey Haley I talked to some of my friends who go to Sakuracon a lot and they leave at rush hour since traffic is going into Portland from Seattle, thus there's no traffic once you get to Seattle.
But yeah hopefully I'm going for '11 :D '10 was super fun, my first big con~
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I'M ALL SET AND READY TO GO! Nah not really but I am very excited about it, lolz. I'm going no matter what! >3
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I am planning on going to sakura-con 2011 i just need a roommate or 3 that will be willing
to pay with me at the hotel and i am gonna go by amtrak train to get up there and back to portland
and i need to pay 4 my train tickets, the badge and my hotel so i need to save up a lot
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I have the luxury of where I stay for both cons is free so I can go in a day or two ahead and leave a day after... O pick up my friends from Portland and we head up to Seattle, when we've gone for day 1 driving up, at about 1am... But I was also 18 by then and had my license..
I'm funny. I look forward to driving for cons. It makes me maintain my car cause it has to drive not just the 3 hours from home to college, but the 3 hours from cons to college and home, and so on~ ^^
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Count me in!
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Should probably state who I'm going as hmm? I plan on bringing Taokaka from Blazblue, Synchronicity Luka from vocaloid, and possibly Drew Saturday from the Secret Saturdays.
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oh and i will go as naruto from naruto shippuden
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I'm not entirely sure on who I'm going as.. So far it's looking like definately Emil Castagnier and Zelos Wilder, both from Tales of Symphonia. I'm planning to do two others but it'll be really iffy to see how things come together throughout the year. Also hoping to do Link maybe.
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My full list isn't totally decided, but, if I'm going, I'm apart of the Synchronicity group as Kaito for sure ^^
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Crap...Sorry for the double post ^^;
Um....
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I'll probably bring my Cheshire Cat and Akito as well ^^ I love them!
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I'm hoping to go to S-con. If not, Anime Boston here I come.
But for S-con seeing as I might go, I thought up my list looooong ago.
Bones [Star Trek]
Sync. Akita Neru [Vocaloid]
Nirvana [BlazBlue]
Aigis [Persona 3 FES]
Chase [House MD]
That's it hopefully. >:C
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My G/F & I will be attending as usual. She will be Misa Amane (Death Note) & is working to finish her Amber Sweet (Repo! The Genetic Opera)...I will be wearing my Repoman (Repo! The Genetic Opera) for sure & maybe have my Pip-Boy (Fallout Series) done by then as well. I have my Genesis (FF Crisis Core) complete mostly but not sure I will bring it.
I wouldn't say that going up during rush hour is good advice. I have friends & family in Seattle that I travel up there to visit frequently...traffic is always bad during rush hour lol. A good majority of the time, I leave really early morning or late evening to avoid traffic...morning being the best option.
Also, once again I will be arranging a WingDome meetup for Sakuracon when time gets closer. Anyone is welcome to join...I will have detailed info posted near con time.
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I might try and get GraveRobber done by then and bring him as well ^^
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Excited for Sakuracon! So far my plans are only Stella from Interstella 5555, Cassandra from Soul Calibur II, Nino from Arakawa Under the Bridge and Arcueid from Tsukihime/Melty Blood. I might try to cosplay as this one cow gijinka from this game my friend would like me to do.
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hmmm im planning on going if I have enough money.. Dx
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Right now I think I'm doing Dark Woods Circus and maybe Rozen Maiden? Idk, I'm still figuring it out haha.
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Sephiroth (Wing Version from KHII) and Ventus are my plans for Sakura Con.
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hmmm im planning on going if I have enough money.. Dx
YOOOOUUU MUUUUST. MUSSSSTTTUH. ;A;
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I will be going
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would like to pre-register soon..... :/
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*sigh*
I'm thinking on maybe not going. I have a lot of money I need to raise for other things....
So, maybe 2012!
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I'm thinking that I may actually go this year. Sakuracon 2010 was loads of fun. And I have a couple of ideas for 2011.
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Registration is open now. >A< I'm gonna go register soon. :333
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O_O *zips to Sakuracon site*
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G/F & I just got paid so we are gonna register & book our room sometime this week :D
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Room stuff isn't up yet :/
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You can reserve the room still...just need to have the hotel make a note on the reservation that you will be using the event discount code as soon as it's available. Then you just call the hotel when the Sakura-con team has it all setup & have them add the code to your reservation :D Or you could just wait lol...makes no difference really, I just like to have it all taken care of at one time lol.
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Still have yet to go to a Sakuracon.....*sigh* :'(
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You can reserve the room still...just need to have the hotel make a note on the reservation that you will be using the event discount code as soon as it's available. Then you just call the hotel when the Sakura-con team has it all setup & have them add the code to your reservation :D Or you could just wait lol...makes no difference really, I just like to have it all taken care of at one time lol.
Ohh yeah, that is too much work for me :P
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I'm all pre-reg'ed~ Just need to wait for the room discount, get train tickets and I'll be ready. ^_^
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You can reserve the room still...just need to have the hotel make a note on the reservation that you will be using the event discount code as soon as it's available. Then you just call the hotel when the Sakura-con team has it all setup & have them add the code to your reservation :D Or you could just wait lol...makes no difference really, I just like to have it all taken care of at one time lol.
Ohh yeah, that is too much work for me :P
It's not like the rooms will fill up in one day anyway :P
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I wanna go so baaaaad...this year it's like 6 days after my birthday OTL
But so far away~
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I'll be attending again for 2011, aside from Sokka, I'm gonna try and cosplay Yoshimori from Kekkaishi and maybe just maybe a Pokemon Gijinka.
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Im looking forward to next Sakuracon :D Ill be 21 >.> it takes place 2 days after my b-day
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I still have to purchase membership but I DEFINITELY think I'm going to go. Last year was fun and I was actually thinking of maybe doing a panel this year.
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Im looking forward to next Sakuracon :D Ill be 21 >.> it takes place 2 days after my b-day
Seattle is a great place to celebrate a 21st B-Day! You will have a blast :D
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my gf and i are all pre reged and stuff for the con already ^^ cant wait~
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I asked Yanimator in Artist's Alley at Kumoricon if he had any Devil May Cry art, and he said he'd have some at Sakuracon, so... I HAVE to go. :D Especially since I most likely won't be able to go to Akicon or Mewcon. :-[ Also, more cons to go to is a definite plus... also more reason(s) to make cosplays. :D
I have Vergil from Devil May Cry, Allelujah from Gundam 00, and Ren from Fragile Dreams in mind, but... I'm not sure, especially since this is my senior year of high school, so I will have very little time for anything. :P
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I'm doing a little experiment with Akicon this year, and if it works, it's what im going to do for sakuracon.
basically, last year my friend's mom rented a van and reserved a few hotel rooms. we then had a massive carpool/ party van up there, and i want to see if i can pull that off too
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Good luck with that!
I keep changing my mind about S-con...
I'm REALLY gonna try and go, but I have the feeling that I just won't have the money...
*sigh*
But I shall try!
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I have preredged!!!
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I'm going to wait to prereg until the hotel code is out. Then I'll kill two birds with one stone!!!
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why are you killing birds D: thats not nice! what did the birds ever do to you
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I plan on going, I just need to save money.
I'll be:
The Dead Master from the B*RS OVA
Gakuko Kamui from VOCALOID
And Maybe Sebastian if I can drag my Bochan along.
If not I'll be Tamaki Souh from Ouran.
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I'm pretty sure I haven't posted here yet. ._.
I'm planning on going and dragging a sibling and a friend up. |D
As far as cosplays, I'm going as Succession & Normal! Austria, and Fem!RED Spy. I have another one sorta planned, but it depends on if another friend can make it to Sakura~
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So I finally have all my cosplay figured out for what I want to do. I can't do much though considering Sage and I are making like 4 costumes from Blazblue for our friends. I still need to finish mine too. Yeah, this con might end up being hectic.
Now all I need to do is Pre-reg and finish my costumes. Lol
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I really want to go to S-Con. D:
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I'm definitely going to go but I think I'll wait untill the hotel code is up and then kill two birds with one stone (that is get myself registered and get my hotel room.).
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My sister and I are gonna try to go if we can, but it's kinda far, and hotels can be expensive. I mentioned it to my mom, and she vaguely said "Maybe we could have a little family vacation." If that actually happens, I'm so excited. As far as practical cosplay for the con goes, it has to be something small and enough to pack, functional enough to wear comfortably, in case I need to wear it in the car, and not too fragile, for many reasons. ;)
But I really hope we can go. It's a bit pricier than Kumoricon, but looking at last year's guests of honor, I will go if it is at all possible. ;)
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I haven't exactly figured out what I'm doing for Cosplay, but I'll be there for sure!
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Mina, Konnichi wa!
Just a little reminder that the price of pre-reg goes up October 1st. You can check the pre-reg schedule and pricing here: https://secure.sakuracon.org/registration/index.php (https://secure.sakuracon.org/registration/index.php)
Cheers,
Kato
Sakuracon publicity
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I'm totally going! :D
I think I've figured out who I'm going as...
1. Sexy Vader
2. Gunner Yuna
3. Batgirl
Does anyone know any good hotels? I stayed at the Hilton last time and it was pretty nice. :]
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BTW Roscoe nice one dude you win!
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BTW Roscoe nice one dude you win!
what do i win? a bunch of dead birds?
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WHY HAVE I NOT POSTED IN THIS THREAD YET? :O
I should be preregging sometime soon.
My cosplay list is:
*please remember: my cosplay lists are always subject to change*
Kick Ass - Kick Ass (Has devolved to a maybe)
Carl Clover - Blazblue
Pavel Chekov - Star Trek (For a panel)
Zell - FFVIII
Mion - Higurashi
Tidus - FFX
And
(If AineKatt can come) the 2nd Doctor - Doctor Who
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i am definitly going. this years was amazing so i have high hopes for 2011. also wtf was up with that guy at the Auction ripping up those double passes, my friend and i were trying to buy it for another friend as a gift....such a douche
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I hope I can goooo - though school clashes with it
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I think for Sakuracon I'll go as Henry Townshend. Mainly because he's the easiest cosplay to do and I have the material already and because he and I are both adults. Talk about recycling. :D
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dkiljcdkyjfdsa I want to go, but I don't know if I'll be able to afford it. If I do end up going, it'll be as Engineer from Team Fortress 2.
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Ok, just a reminder that October 1st registration increases to $45, only a few days from now.
Cheers,
Kato
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FUUUUUUU i'm all out of money thanks to Aki and MEW
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I would love to but I don't know... its something I'll have to talk with others about.
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I'm back to 'maybe going' again...
A friend said if he has a job and such, he'd pay for me for my b-day present.
I have a few cosplay possibilities that I'm going through. The main one being Graverobber from REPO.
But yeah...I don't know.
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Gonna get my badge tomorrow most likely. Or well register for it, since I don't have a credit card so I have to ask my dad for some help on that one.
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I need to pre-reg! D:
I'll talk to my parents about it, because I know they want to go again as well.
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SO GOING.
We'll be doing the whole Depp Squad thing again, but Hatter and I are also going to be cosplaying as Hit-Girl (myself) and Mindy (her) from Kick-Ass! I AM SO EXCITED.
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After the October 1 increase, I'll try to post a reminder again before the next increase on January 1st. when it goes to $50.
Yosh!, back to my cosplay costumes...my target date for getting them all done is Valentines day...
Ja ne,
Kato
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Hmm...from the looks of it, i might go to this owo If i make enough money for the ticket and get a (hopefully free or at a REALLY cheap price) place to stay ;w;
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Registered last night. I'm in the clear. :3
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Registered last night. I'm in the clear. :3
Now I have to reg.
BECAUSE I NEED TO HANG OUT WITH YOU.
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I has a question. Is Sakuracon more or less fun than Kumoricon? Also, is there more or less things to do at Sakuracon?
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@Saki: From my personal experience, I find both cons to be fun in their own ways. I still can't decide which one I favor the most though.
I like Sakuracon because of the ideal location (at a convention center) as well as where it's situated: in the middle of the city, literally right across from the Sheraton which I've always stayed at since my first time going. ^.^ There's also a ton of stuff to do. The Dealer's Hall there is AMAZING. <3
Now, I like Kumoricon just as much because the people there seem more laid back and friendly, and you feel more personal with them than at a super large con like Sakuracon. I'm assuming it's because Kumoricon has a smaller community, although it has been growing rapidly like whoa.
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I agree with Fuyuko. They both have their own pro's and con's. Some more than others. But it depends.
@Katie
DO IT. I MISS YOU.
Wait, who are you cosplaying?
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Meeee?
I'm having a Final Fantasy Orgy, with Carl and Shilo.
Fang - FFXIII
Tidus - FFX
Zell - FFVIII
Carl Clover - Blazblue
Shilo Wallace - Repo! The Genetic Opera
AND (if I have time)
Mion - Higurashi.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
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fff makes me wanna do a Viera. But that's not for a year or so. :<
Taokaka from Blazblue-Definitely
Maria from Arakawa;under the bridge-Definitely
Pai, neolucky's OC-possibly
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@Saki: From my personal experience, I find both cons to be fun in their own ways. I still can't decide which one I favor the most though.
I like Sakuracon because of the ideal location (at a convention center) as well as where it's situated: in the middle of the city, literally right across from the Sheraton which I've always stayed at since my first time going. ^.^ There's also a ton of stuff to do. The Dealer's Hall there is AMAZING. <3
Now, I like Kumoricon just as much because the people there seem more laid back and friendly, and you feel more personal with them than at a super large con like Sakuracon. I'm assuming it's because Kumoricon has a smaller community, although it has been growing rapidly like whoa.
The dealers hall you say? >3 hmm...It's starting to sound even better now xD Perhaps i could ask "Santa" to pre-order me a badge this year for Christmas xDD
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fff makes me wanna do a Viera. But that's not for a year or so. :<
Taokaka from Blazblue-Definitely
Maria from Arakawa;under the bridge-Definitely
Pai, neolucky's OC-possibly
Whenever you do do it, I want pictures!
And that sounds awesome~
You should bring your steampunk!Luka too :D
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haha! I have one for sure decided for Sakuracon~ Kiki from kiki's delivery service :D
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I have my Sakuracon list sorted! It only took a couple months of cajoling my cosplay group. : D
I'm probably most excited for our genderbent Hanna's Not a Boy's name group. The characters are written in a way that reads gender neutral, so they're perfect candidates for being bent. >w<
And I get to be the schoolboy Antichrist on fire, so this'll be a good con.
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fff makes me wanna do a Viera. But that's not for a year or so. :<
Taokaka from Blazblue-Definitely
Maria from Arakawa;under the bridge-Definitely
Pai, neolucky's OC-possibly
Whenever you do do it, I want pictures!
And that sounds awesome~
You should bring your steampunk!Luka too :D
Steam punk luka? Really? I'll think about it. XD I might try to wear some Lastwear clothing instead though.
(sorry for late response. Didn't even notice this until today) Dx
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Just some info and stats for those who are curious what Sakura-con offers:
Here's this past years con schedule: http://www.sakuracon.org/programming/schedule.php (http://www.sakuracon.org/programming/schedule.php)
I believe we had over 1,100 Hours of programming to choose from (I was co-coordinator for 3 cosplay chess games, 2 crossplay panels, parent's guide to anime panel and helped with the ballroom dance 101 panel)
And yes we are a full 24 hour convention.
Here's the Exhibitors Hall Map so you can get an idea of how many vendors we have:
http://www.sakuracon.org/exhibitors/Exhibitors_Hall_2011.pdf (http://www.sakuracon.org/exhibitors/Exhibitors_Hall_2011.pdf)
And here's the Map of the Convention Space so you can get an idea of the layout:
http://www.sakuracon.org/location/SC2010_WSCTC_GeneralMaps.pdf (http://www.sakuracon.org/location/SC2010_WSCTC_GeneralMaps.pdf)
I really like both conventions as they offer fun and different things. I also like how both are all volunteer organized and run, including alot of the programming.
Hope that helps,
Cheers
Kato
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fff makes me wanna do a Viera. But that's not for a year or so. :<
Taokaka from Blazblue-Definitely
Maria from Arakawa;under the bridge-Definitely
Pai, neolucky's OC-possibly
Whenever you do do it, I want pictures!
And that sounds awesome~
You should bring your steampunk!Luka too :D
Steam punk luka? Really? I'll think about it. XD I might try to wear some Lastwear clothing instead though.
(sorry for late response. Didn't even notice this until today) Dx
THAT IS OKAY.
That would make me happy... And we're going to hang when we're Tao and Carl anyways~~
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Indeed we shall. :3 I'm going to have two carls though. @_@
This S-con is going to be aweeesooome~
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Meeee?
I'm having a Final Fantasy Orgy, with Carl and Shilo.
Fang - FFXIII
Tidus - FFX
Zell - FFVIII
Carl Clover - Blazblue
Shilo Wallace - Repo! The Genetic Opera
AND (if I have time)
Mion - Higurashi.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
If I end up going, I'll have to find you and be all creeper like as Graverobber OwO
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Tessa:
BUT I AM SO COOL, AND SO IN CHARACTER, YOU'LL FORGET I AM NOT CARL CLOVER.
And that Sam and I aren't siblings.
Yup.
Kristi:
"I don't think I can-"
"You're beautiful... It's easy"
xD
DO IT
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Yes! I hope I can go!!!
I'm planning on having an actual Zydrate gun as well -w-
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CAN I USE IT WHILE WE SING 'NEEDLE THROUGH A BUG'?
Pleeeeeease?
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Wait...are you saying you won't be in character? XD That sentence didn't make sense.
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Wait...are you saying you won't be in character? XD That sentence didn't make sense.
I thought it made sense ;n;
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I'm totally going and VERY excited to go and do my two cosplays <3 FFF!
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CAN I USE IT WHILE WE SING 'NEEDLE THROUGH A BUG'?
Pleeeeeease?
Of course XD
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ilu
Just sayin'
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Don't worry, Ilu too ^^
Though Graverobber is going to be soooo expensive @A@ But I'll probably wear it forever!
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Shilo is crazy super easy xD
But I'll probably wear her forever, too!
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Lucky you...What outfit you doing? (Or you making up your own?)
And I'm trying to decide whom else I wanna bring...I think I only want to have 3 cosplays to make it easy...Here's my list of possibilities:
Envy (FMA), Akito (Air Gear), Synchronicity! Kaito (Vocaloid), and Joker (Kuroshitsuji).
I already have one, being Graverobber...
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I think I'm gonna make DWC Miku instead of wearing Kaito...Kaito is so uncomfterble and i got a rash from the binding for it xD.
So my line up is looking like:
Kiki (kiki's delivery service), Kida (DRRR!!), DWC Miku, Luki (DOGS). And there is a chance that I'll be doing Panty's premier dress for a dance...not sure on that one though.
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I will more than likely be there again this year as Repoman...hopefully with a new mask for it too...maybe.
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I'm going to Sakuracon as Henry Townshend myself. By the way did anyone notice on the hotels thread for the Sakuracon site that the Sheraton isn't included. Anyone know what's going on? Did they not get included this year or did they not get their rates in on time?
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I'm going to Sakuracon as Henry Townshend myself. By the way did anyone notice on the hotels thread for the Sakuracon site that the Sheraton isn't included. Anyone know what's going on? Did they not get included this year or did they not get their rates in on time?
Not sure...maybe they ripped more people off & got too many complaints or something. We stayed there 2 years ago & somebody that works there stole about $800 from our friends credit card that was on file to hold the room. She had to report them & go to court over it...don't think she ever did get it settled.
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If that's the case then I guess it's the Hyatt for me again. -Sigh- I hate lukewarm showers, even though it's convieniently attachhed to a Starbucks.
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I will more than likely be there again this year as Repoman...hopefully with a new mask for it too...maybe.
Sqwee <3 I'll have to find you as well when I'm GraveRobber ^^
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I will more than likely be there again this year as Repoman...hopefully with a new mask for it too...maybe.
Sqwee <3 I'll have to find you as well when I'm GraveRobber ^^
Would be nice to get some epic opera pics! ;D
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whooooooooooooooooooot im super excited, why does it have to be all the way next yeaaaaar?
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^ Because THIS year's con has already happened.
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FFFFFFFFF-MyScon list changed again. ;A;
Nirvana [BlazBlue]
"Bones" McCoy [Star Trek]
Heather [Silent Hill 3]
Victoria [Doctor Who]
Kukai [Shugo Chara]
Tadase [Shugo Chara]
Both Tadase and Victoria are possibilitys depending on what the people I'm cosplaying with are gonna do, as well as Heather. :0
ALSO:
Just got my Reg all done, finnaly~ c:
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If I go, it'll either be because I'll be asked to go as a KCon rep, (which I'm not if I'm even being considered or not), or with my anime club; however, we're STILL having issues with enough people coming to the meetings for us to seriously focus on choosing which con option we want to take. Our other options are: Fanime Con, May 28-30 in San Jose; Anime Expo, July 1-4 in Los Angeles; Ani-Jam, August 20-21 in Fresno; Ani Ida Con, date delayed in Boise. I personally like going with Sakura-con or Ani-Jam, myself, but people aren't coming by enough for us to make an acceptable discussion & vote on the matter.
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Sam: And by "people you're cosplaying with" you mean me, right? xD
I'm adding to mine too.
Add:
Diachi
Keseki
And
The 2nd Doctor
It all depend on who I can get done in time, though.
And it means I'll likely be cutting some people off of my list.
Like how I'm not wearing Carl for more then a photoshoot.
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Well I guess my list is partially updated considering I'm making another costume as we speak.
Taokaka from Blazblue-Definitely
Maria from Arakawa;under the bridge-Definitely
Pai, neolucky's OC-possibly
Ruffnut from HTTYD-possibly
It all depends on if I want to have that many costumes for the weekend. And if I can get Pai done in time. But I really hope I do. I have way less to work on for this con than any other year that I've gone.
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@Soundy:
YEEEAAAHHH. Lawl~ That and we might have a few others joining us soon. < 3
*excite* FFFFFF- I also figured out how to make the Guardian thing. So I'll have that done and all. 8D
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I hope I can attend SakuraCon '11!
That is, if I act on it now and start planning things. Like rides, where I'll be staying, whom I'll be going with, what cosplays need to be done...I have my fingers crossed~!
(I'm pretty sure the one cosplay I definately want to get done for it is Irvine from FFVIII, for sure <3)
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@Soundy:
YEEEAAAHHH. Lawl~ That and we might have a few others joining us soon. < 3
*excite* FFFFFF- I also figured out how to make the Guardian thing. So I'll have that done and all. 8D
WHO MIGHT JOIN US? I AM SO EXCITED YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW.
(I know Aine might join us as Jamie and Sora might join us as either Polly or Zoe... maybe I can get Amy to make Ben? xD)
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@Soundy:
One of my older friends. I forget who she said she was doing though, but she said it's fosho. x D (Did I just rhyme....>u>;?)
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@ Sam
I AM EXCITE :D
And good rhyming job thar <3
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@Soundy:
Me too~ 8'D
Oh ho~ You think so? FFFFFF-Did it again. >: C
So, this will be horribly awesome. Considering Doctor Who and Shugo Chara.
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Fufufufufu finalized my costume plans with friends at Akicon.
Day 0 will be Rule 63 Lucas Lee for our Genderbend Scott Pilgrim group.
Day 1 is Cassandra from Soul Calibur
Day 2 is Nino from Arkawa under the Bridge
Day 3 is Arcueid from Tsukihime.
And I'm bringing game Ramona for the nights I don't want to wear things.
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WHO ELSE HAS PRE-REGGED FOR 2011?
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I DID I DID
My kind-of-a-bad-plan adventure to Akicon just made me MORE EXCITED for Sak.
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HECK YES, I CAN NOT WAIT TO HANG OUT WITH YOU EXCESSIVELY.
This'll be my first Sakuracon, who has gone before?
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I won't be able to pre reg until christmas. And I've been to like at least 4 sakuracons. We'll have to bro out oslap. You still gonna do SoulCal with me?
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My anime club is finally going to be voting on whether or not we'll be going to Sakuracon this Saturday.
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OH MAN YES
This Sak is going to be all about hangouts and photoshooting. Maybe going to Brette's 18+ Hetalia panel if she gets that off the ground.
I've been a couple times. 2009 was all right, just kinda getting a feel for my first really big convention. 2010 was a disgusting mess on a personal level, but the con itself was sweet. So pretty much 2011 is going to be the best Sakuracon yet because I have so many totally wicked people to hang out with this year and have removed possible causes of dramu.
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My last Sakura was 2008. It was okay; '07 was better. I wasn't able to go to '09 or '10 for job-related reasons. It made me sad when I found out that the guy who did the voice of Ranma Saotome was there in '09.
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I had a lot of fun in 09' & 10' personally...looking forward to this up & coming one even more though since I met a lot of cool new con peeps at K-Con! Also, I didn't have my new Canon camera by last Sakuracon so I will be getting a lot more pictures this con!
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I think i'll know by December if i'm able to go or not (I'll see how much birthday and Christmas money i get ^^;;; )
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IT...IS...DONE!!!! I have my hotel reservations and my Registration done! And now I'm all set for Sakuracon!
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Hey, sounds like everyones plans are progressing nicely. Just wanted to mention that there are also many staffing opportunities for Sakura-con.
You can get in touch with the various departments here: http://www.sakuracon.org/volunteering/jobs.php (http://www.sakuracon.org/volunteering/jobs.php)
as well as go onto the forums and look under the staff wanted area.
Staffing's a great way to make alot of new friends and enjoy benefits like your badge is covered, no standing in lines for your badge, reserved seating at events, staff only autograph session, access to the food in staff preservation hospitality room, staff T-shirt & goodies to name a few.
I can personally say that staffing & the people I meet at con are highlights for me and well worth the effort I put in.
Cheers!
Kato
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I am PUMPED!
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Well, we voted; it sounds like we're going for SAKURACON!!! We'll most likely submit the paperwork for it in January.
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Oslapedo: This'll be my first time too~
I'm very excited :3
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I won't be able to pre reg until christmas. And I've been to like at least 4 sakuracons. We'll have to bro out oslap. You still gonna do SoulCal with me?
We better bro out! I'll mostly be attached to Maddy but when she does her Hetalia thing I need other peeps to chill with. I am going to try really hard and get Xianghua done, the only other new cosplay I'll have for Sakuracon is Mimiru and that's mostly armor stuff which is a lot easier to me than sewing stuff.
Oslapedo: This'll be my first time too~
I'm very excited :3
I AM EXCITED AS WELL, SAKURACONNN~
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I've been preregged since online prereg opened. Got my room at the Hilton as well.
Now to figure out my cosplay list. Hmm:
Boba Fett will probably be wearable by then.
Definitely the twi'lek
Hoshi
Matthew Patel? Even though I'm not the right gender for your crazy genderbending cosplays, I don't care, I need to wear that to more than one con <.<
Maybe Johnny. Though not being able to carry the gun totally sucks. Damn no disabled airsoft policy.
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We're still doing normal scott Pilgrim Anthony, JOIN US~
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I just recently found out the Grand Hyatt hotel room block for Sakuracon have all been sold out. I might not be staying there but sheesh how long before the other hotel room blocks are sold out? Good thing I already got my hotel room reserved.
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We're still doing normal scott Pilgrim Anthony, JOIN US~
Watttt, you didn't list that in your thing. What day?
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I didn't? I must be retarded.
I know I'm going to wear it during the night on Day 1 because it's comfortable. Possibly Day 2 as well if I get tired of Nino's wig. Also I'm so stoked for your Hoshi.
Himo, himo, himo, himooo~
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OHOHOHO! I'll make sure to bring him, then. I may need help with the eyeliner though!
And yeah me too! :D I need to get working on that head!
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Finally gotz all my Hotel and Reg stuff sorted out. Trying to finalize my Cosplay plans for this year. Soooo Psyched.
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Once again i shall be Henry Townshend. It's actually rather appropriate an adult cosplaying as an adult.
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Isn't that the name of the guy from Silent Hill 4? (I think it's 4 that I'm thinking of...)
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Henry Townshend is the protagonist (main character) from Silent Hill 4. So you are quite correct Washougal_Otaku.
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YAY! I REMEMBER! (Even though I've never played it...) ;D
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SAKURACON I NEED YOU. NAO. ;A;
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im so excited! D: *flails about* i thought i wasnt going to be able to go n.n
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WHAT TOFU SAID.
I want to be there now. It'll make me feel SO MUCH BETTER.
First, though, I need to finish my cosplays.
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lol I need to get started and finish my cosplays before Sakuracon can come!!!
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No better time then the present
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WHAT TOFU SAID.
I want to be there now. It'll make me feel SO MUCH BETTER.
First, though, I need to finish my cosplays.
Thats..usually a good oplan. >_>;; LOL
I should probably do that now. or something.
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I think I'm only wearing two costumes and some lolita :3 Last year I modeled for the lolita fashion show and it was super fun, I'm hoping to do it again this year.
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I'll be attending Sakuracon '11 with minimal trouble. My seasonal work dries up a week before the con and the only issue I ever have in Seattle is finding a place to eat and someone that is willing to share their room. I usually travel around or on the holidays so everything tends to be all screwed up when I'm there. I've taken a liking to cosplay and vocaloid these days so if I'm not a complete fatty by then I'll probably be cosplaying a very evil looking Kaito. :)
Remember the cheap end of pre-reg ends today so if you haven't done that you might want to. I'm going to try finding a roommate before registering if possible though.
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Sakuracon should be a blast. I turn 21 2 days before con, one day before prereg day. Im excited Ill get a year older before con rather then after like the last few years. Im planning to continue to be peace bonding staff.
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I'll be attending Sakuracon '11 with minimal trouble. My seasonal work dries up a week before the con and the only issue I ever have in Seattle is finding a place to eat and someone that is willing to share their room. I usually travel around or on the holidays so everything tends to be all screwed up when I'm there. I've taken a liking to cosplay and vocaloid these days so if I'm not a complete fatty by then I'll probably be cosplaying a very evil looking Kaito. :)
Remember the cheap end of pre-reg ends today so if you haven't done that you might want to. I'm going to try finding a roommate before registering if possible though.
It stays $45 until the new year...so you still have another month.
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Then it's $50 until pre-reg closes on March 20. Then it's $60 at the door; Friday is $35, Saturday is $40, and Sunday is $30.
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Oh yeah Sakuracon is going to be my first 18+ con, I turn 18 on March 1st.
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Yay! I won't have to get a substitute guardian this year! But still, no fair Katie :< I still gotta wait 2 years.
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From the looks of it I'm probably going to have to skip out on Sakuracon, and every other convention for the next 2+ years :\
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^Woah woah. Why? what happened?
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It was recently decided by my parental figure that I need to pay off 30k in loans in 2 years while going to school full time.
How I'm going to do that is beyond me :|
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Oh yeah Sakuracon is going to be my first 18+ con, I turn 18 on March 1st.
...since when? It sure wasn't when I was there last. (Of course, that was back in '08).
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It was recently decided by my parental figure that I need to pay off 30k in loans in 2 years while going to school full time.
How I'm going to do that is beyond me :|
D: thats horrible!!
Oh yeah Sakuracon is going to be my first 18+ con, I turn 18 on March 1st.
...since when? It sure wasn't when I was there last. (Of course, that was back in '08).
Its not an 18+ con. She's just saying that it will be the first con that she can do the 18+ things.
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It stays $45 until the new year...so you still have another month.
Wow, rush-attempt at getting people to surprise pre-register is failure. -_-'
You win an Earthy sugar delight(and maybe an Internet).
It was recently decided by my parental figure that I need to pay off 30k in loans in 2 years while going to school full time.
That's absurdly funny. Whatever you're learning better be worth at least 8x that. I don't have time to sit around in a class for 4 years wondering if the job I'm studying for will be feasible after graduation. I'm not sure how you're able to rack up a 30K debt in half that time but more power to you. Time is too precious and the size of everyone's debts are going to be their only defining measure of "wealth" for the next 10 years. I hope the leaders wake up soon. Destroying the middle class will only cause massive mutiny and the destruction of this country. :/
Also, I somehow managed to find a roommate for Sakuracon before I pre-registered last night. Now is the time to figure that stuff out because we all know Seattle doesn't play by traveler's rules. It's big and expensive and gets worse the more you wait. It's almost as bad as trying to find your own room in LA during Anime Expo.
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It was recently decided by my parental figure that I need to pay off 30k in loans in 2 years while going to school full time.
How I'm going to do that is beyond me :|
What, that doesn't even make sense. Isn't the point of a loan that you don't have to start paying it back until after you finish your schooling?
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Oh yeah Sakuracon is going to be my first 18+ con, I turn 18 on March 1st.
...since when? It sure wasn't when I was there last. (Of course, that was back in '08).
They meant the first con they will be 18 and not need a guardian.
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I am always going to spell it wrong for the rest of my life you know. lol
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Idk who this Fluer person is.
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I've been thinking of possibly doing a panel at Sakuracon a variation on the Oraku 30+ only in this case it would be Otaku 25+.
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Now, onto the original topic...
SAKURACON!!!
So, apparently Tiffany Grant is going to be a guest this year. I heard that she was coming to a con in Idaho this year, too. (I wonder if she likes the Northwest area, or something...).
(Removed inappropriate content per forum code of conduct (http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=11025.0). ~randompvg)
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SOOOOOOOO
my friend is gonan be 18 on the last day ...
anyway he can get his blue badge before ?
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I'm pretty sure that Kumoricon would allow that, but I'm not sure. I'd recommend going to the Registration discussion thread about our policies.
http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=13835.90
As for Sakuracon, no idea. You'd probably have better luck knowing for sure if you went to them directly. However, there are some people in our family that also staff at Sakuracon; they might know.
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FIRST SAKUCON~<3 <3 <3
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FIRST SAKUCON~<3 <3 <3
SAME HERE~
I am afraid.
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I am afraid.
Psh. You're gonna have a great time.
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I just sent in my panel request! If it's approved, you guys should all go to "The Big Bad Battle Royale Panel" with me and Cloud-9 and some other cool peeps.
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FIRST SAKUCON~<3 <3 <3
SAME HERE~
I am afraid.
It's okay! We will lose our Saku Virginity TOGETHER!
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FIRST SAKUCON~<3 <3 <3
SAME HERE~
I am afraid.
Same here...-_-'
I'm not afraid of Sakuracon like I am of cons out of state. I've been trying to tease myself with very small cons in the absence of AX. Though it appears Sakuracon is going to be my new AX with the way things have been in recent years. It's not worth regret let alone fear so unless something happens to me, I'm going.
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Got everything all reserved & paid for already...now I just need time to pass faster!
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STILL NEED TO REGISTER
(I suck at doing things on time >>)
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I'm pretty sure that Kumoricon would allow that, but I'm not sure. I'd recommend going to the Registration discussion thread about our policies.
http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=13835.90
No, Kumoricon doesn't allow that. You don't get the upgraded badge for your age until the day of. The policy is stated on the registration (http://www.kumoricon.org/registration) page:
Your age on September 2, 2011 determines what type of registration you need to purchase. If you turn 13 or 18 during the convention, you can swap out your badge for the upgraded age type during the convention, starting on the day of your birthday, without any additional cost, but if you intend to do this, please contact us in advance to make arrangements at registration@kumoricon.org.
I don't know what Sakura-Con's policy for badge upgrades for birthdays during the convention is, but I think it's very unlikely they would allow you to get the adult badge early, even by a day. There are legal reasons for the age policies, and "turns 18 tomorrow" is no different from "under 18".
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alright , i was just curious because he was wondering. I wont have that issue since I'll be 18 before. but we were curious since his bday is the last day.
thank you though!
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My club will be starting our paperwork process today (finally!).
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I am going, and it will be my 6th Sakuracon!
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I am going, and it will be my 6th Sakuracon!
Will you be doing photos?!
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Changing my cosplay list up a bit...
Day 0- Genderbend Lucas Lee- Scott Pilgrim
Day 1- Nino- Arakawa under the Bridge
Day 2- Kumatora- Mother 3
Milk- Pop'n Music 8 (MAYBE)
Day 3- Ramona Flowers- Scott Pilgrim (Game)
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I am going, and it will be my 6th Sakuracon!
Will you be doing photos?!
Yes, I will. I started another thread about this, for people who are interested in my photo shoots.
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For all 3 days I'm going as Henry Townsend.
Oh and folks if any of you want I could put a link to my blog post on how to stay safe at a convention if anyone wants to look. Also I have other pieces of advice.
1. Either have your parents do this or do it yourself but go to the three major credit unions and GET YOUR BANK ACCOUNT OR ACCOUNTS FLAGGED!!!
I.D. thieves if they get a hold of your credit card information will immeadiately seek to make copies of it to access your account. Flagging your accounts is a way tio protect yopurself from that so you can enjoy Sakuracon with no worries.
2, Sign up yourself or get your parents to sign you up for an I.D. theft protection company such as say...Lifelock. In general it's a good idea to have this because I.D. theft protection companies will REALLY help insuire that you're not lible for anything I.D. thieves might charge if they get your information. And you inadvertantly might just help the police catch some I.D. thieves while at it.
TRUST ME I.D, THEFT PROTECTION COMPANIES ARE GOOD!!!!!
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Oh and folks if any of you want I could put a link to my blog post on how to stay safe at a convention if anyone wants to look. Also I have other pieces of advice.
1. Either have your parents do this or do it yourself but go to the three major credit unions and GET YOUR BANK ACCOUNT OR ACCOUNTS FLAGGED!!!
I.D. thieves if they get a hold of your credit card information will immeadiately seek to make copies of it to access your account. Flagging your accounts is a way tio protect yopurself from that so you can enjoy Sakuracon with no worries.
2, Sign up yourself or get your parents to sign you up for an I.D. theft protection company such as say...Lifelock. In general it's a good idea to have this because I.D. theft protection companies will REALLY help insuire that you're not lible for anything I.D. thieves might charge if they get your information. And you inadvertantly might just help the police catch some I.D. thieves while at it.
TRUST ME I.D, THEFT PROTECTION COMPANIES ARE GOOD!!!!!
What does any of this have to do with attending a convention?
What does "flagging" an account mean?
One can't be liable for actions that one doesn't take. Regarding credit or debit card contracts that one has entered, US law limits personal liability for fraudulent use of credit cards to $50, and many (most?) banks limit both credit card and debit card liability further than the law requires, to 0. I would suggest it's a better idea to first check and know the policies of one's bank, before subscribing to an external service that may provide only indirect help.
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Flagging an account means that the bank will watch it for suspicious activity. Which, in my opinion, is stupid to do. We are going to a convention where we are probably going to spend a good deal of money on food and random items we confuse ourselves into thinking we need. Most people spend a lot of money at con and if someone went and flagged their account without knowing what it would do, they probably would get shut off and then have NO way to pay for anything the rest of con.
Some people save all year to splurge at cons and flagging will do nothing but inhibit that process.
Plus, smart people who steal won't go and make large purchases at once but do a lot of smaller ones over a period of time that add up. So it would look just like a normal con spending anyways. (Only stupid thieves go splurge and get the attention of the bank.)
So really all flagging does is inhibit you if you see an expensive item you want. (Or if an emergency comes up and something bad happens. :/)
If you plan to spend a lot, a better idea is to call your bank and tell them, "Hey...I'm going to be spending a lot of money in a short period of time. Don't flag my account and don't worry about it because it's actually me." If you are worried about over the phone stuff, go to your bank and talk to them about it.
EDIT: Better yet, use cash. Girls can stick it in their bras if they are worried about losing it. Guys...ask your female friends to stick it in their bras. XP
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EDIT: Better yet, use cash. Girls can stick it in their bras if they are worried about losing it. Guys...ask your female friends to stick it in their bras. XP
I agree with this..., these. Well, if my cosplay is ready to go by then, I won't have to worry about my female friends. ;D
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Okay flagging is a good idea because as an example some people have stuck little devices into say gas pumps and credit card machines at hotels in order to swipe people's credit card information. I saw a news report about this on the news.
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Okay flagging is a good idea because as an example some people have stuck little devices into say gas pumps and credit card machines at hotels in order to swipe people's credit card information. I saw a news report about this on the news.
You could never predict that. It has nothing to do with any preparation for an anime convention, and could happen to anyone at anytime, short of just not having or ever using the card. That means everyone should just "flag" their account at all times? That would be meaningless. Furthermore, if your card is being swiped at a gas pump, that means you are trying to use it, so what are you trying to tell your bank? Be alert for usage on the card?
Better, subscribe to your bank's email or text message alerts for credit or debit card usage, so you're immediately notified of any activity. That's also fun in little ways, like you can see if fast food places write in fake tips or otherwise overcharge you slightly (this has happened to me three times, all at different places, because they know most people don't subscribe to alerts or will notice a discrepancy of a couple of dollars on their statement a month later). But most importantly, you can notify your bank of fraudulent activity in minutes, instead of days (or longer if they don't contact you because they got suspicious). And no need to "flag" any accounts or subscribe to suspicious "theft prevention" services.
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Okay first let me apologize if I've ruffled any staff feathers especially you Jeff T. I''m just trying to help.
But I've got some more Sajuracon advice.
Sakuracon granted is still konths away but it's never too late to do this:
MAKE A LIST!!!
Step 1: That is make a check list of anything and every thing that you want and need to take along (Shoes, shirts, soap, shampoo, cosplay materials, etc.). I personally recommend using a word processing program to write out what you need to have but if you want to write it out by hand and you think your handwriting's legiible enough then that's cool.
Step 2: Put the list somewhere where you can see it everyday (Bedroom door, desk, etc.) and try to check off at least one thing a day. That way when Sakuracon does roll around you can be ready to go and well do whatever your heart and whimsy move you to do.
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Okay first let me apologize if I've ruffled any staff feathers especially you Jeff T. I''m just trying to help.
You haven't ruffled any staff feathers--I'm just posting as myself, not as staff.
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I'm working on the paperwork for our club's trip to the con (despite a few What If's we're still working on). What's dumb about this is that I'm not even supposed to be doing this; the students are. I'm only doing it because the two officers that know how to do it are busy focusing on graduating-related classes, so I'm doing it for them. (We also need the school to approve of a financial assistance request, which could be alright).
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I'm going. I didn't think I was gonna be able to, but I mentioned that it was going on to my dad on Saturday, he said he'd take me, and by Sunday we'd pre-regged, booked a hotel and train tickets, and started on cosplays. I love my dad for letting me skip school to go to an anime convention. And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.
Gah, I'm excited.
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Just thought I would mention that Pre-Registration closes March 20th and after that you will have to register on site @ full price. Also at this time 4 of the hotels are sold out/full so for those planning on booking their hotel room at the Sakuracon price they need to do that soon before they're all sold out.
Cheers!
Kato ~ Sakuracon Public Relations Pixie
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Is that so? Just a good thing I already registered and got my Hotel room.
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And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.
:o I LOVE YOUR DAD!!! Is he going as human form, or panda form?
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And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.
:o I LOVE YOUR DAD!!! Is he going as human form, or panda form?
Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.
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And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.
:o I LOVE YOUR DAD!!! Is he going as human form, or panda form?
Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.
Tell him that a former Ranma cosplayer gives his stamp of approval! (And maybe mention that I might be Ranma again at Kumoricon this year).
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And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.
:o I LOVE YOUR DAD!!! Is he going as human form, or panda form?
Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.
Tell him that a former Ranma cosplayer gives his stamp of approval! (And maybe mention that I might be Ranma again at Kumoricon this year).
Well, he was considering getting a one-day pass and checking out Kumoricon this year, if that's any incentive. I'm sure he'd be up for bringing Genma back if he did end up going. And I'll pass the message along.
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And also for cosplaying Genma Saotome.
:o I LOVE YOUR DAD!!! Is he going as human form, or panda form?
Human form. He's got the bandanna, and his glasses look just like Genma's, so we just need to find him a strip of fabric to use as a black belt, a martial arts uniform, and some flip flops. It was his idea, too, which really just makes it more awesome.
Tell him that a former Ranma cosplayer gives his stamp of approval! (And maybe mention that I might be Ranma again at Kumoricon this year).
Well, he was considering getting a one-day pass and checking out Kumoricon this year, if that's any incentive. I'm sure he'd be up for bringing Genma back if he did end up going. And I'll pass the message along.
Sweet deal, and awesome! Hope to see him there! (And at Sakura-con, too!)
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Just thought I would mention that Pre-Registration closes March 20th and after that you will have to register on site @ full price. Also at this time 4 of the hotels are sold out/full so for those planning on booking their hotel room at the Sakuracon price they need to do that soon before they're all sold out.
Cheers!
Kato ~ Sakuracon Public Relations Pixie
:D good thing I already pre-regged and get a free place to stay!
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-Comes in shaking nervously- Gulp! Well now I've gone and done it! I've submitted a form to do a panel at Sakuracon. It'll be called Otaku 25 and older. I will admit to being a nervous wreck about it. But well the fact that i tried should in and of itself be taken as a sign of courage for this shy autistic adult.
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Pre-regged yesterday~~ I'm so excited!
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Pre-regged yesterday~~ I'm so excited!
About time. o_O
I've been pre-regged since November. I'm not sure about the panels but I know the people in Seattle, know the area better than anyone I know and the con is going to be large enough that I might break my photo-record from the last AX. I'm really hoping this pulls through.
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Pre-regged yesterday~~ I'm so excited!
About time. o_O
Well I'm sorry I didn't get money soon enough for you |:
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-Comes in shaking nervously- Gulp! Well now I've gone and done it! I've submitted a form to do a panel at Sakuracon. It'll be called Otaku 25 and older. I will admit to being a nervous wreck about it. But well the fact that i tried should in and of itself be taken as a sign of courage for this shy autistic adult.
Well, I for one appreciate it. I'm not quite 30, so I'd feel a little weird going to the one at KCon. If I am able to go, I'll make this panel a priority.
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Thanks Washougal_Otaku I appreciate that. Still, it might not happen it needs to get the okay from the Sakuracon staff and I believe it's a good idea to not count my chickens untill they're hatched. Still if it does go through any 25 or older Kumoricon goers who are planning on attending Sakuracon would be appreciated. :)
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Well I'm sorry I didn't get money soon enough for you |:
Yeah, well you should be. :3
Well, I for one appreciate it. I'm not quite 30, so I'd feel a little weird going to the one at KCon. If I am able to go, I'll make this panel a priority.
A panel for my age group makes me feel a bit more at home at these cons. This will most likely be a priority for me too. <3
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Thanks Washougal_Otaku I appreciate that. Still, it might not happen it needs to get the okay from the Sakuracon staff and I I believe it's a good idea to not count my chickens untill their hatched. Still if it does go through any 25 or older Kumoricon goers who are planning on attending Sakuracon would be appreciated. :)
You can count me in! (Assuming I get to go...)
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pfftt I should probably pre-reg soon...
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^ Might not be a bad idea...
Working on the paperwork now!!!
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I found out yesterday that I'll be modeling for the lolita fashion show again this year! I'm so excited :D I even get to model for the same designer again plus I get to wear one of my own outfits, too.
So everyone should come check it out! It'll be awesome~
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Here is my checklist of things I need to get done before con
Sakuracon checklist:
Cut lilith wig (the wig is cut I just need to finish styling it and thin it out a little)
Get wings to sit properly
Fix pain on wings and bodice
Find tan tights?
Gold buttons for Date
Another layer or two of white paint on jacket
Studded belt
Fix taokaka
Finish Donald's tao mask
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Confirmed for staff last night; look for me in the arcade :D
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Confirmed for staff last night; look for me in the arcade :D
8) Excellent! I will indeed.
And that reminds me, I wanted to let people browsing the boards here that there are departments at Sakura-Con who still need staff. If you're interested go to the website www.sakuracon.org (http://www.sakuracon.org) and click on the Registration tab and scroll down and click on Staff Info.
You can also check on the Sakuracon forums. There is a 2011 staff openings topic and listings there.
Cheers!
Kato
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The paperwork has been submitted. I plan on talking to the girl who represents the Finance Committee in about an hour (she needs to get out of a meeting, first). If I can help it, I don't want there to be ANY errors or setbacks, and nipping them in the bud ASAP is always a good thing.
I'm also planning on getting myself measured for my Lina costume either today or tomorrow, then ordering the costume on eBay. I'm also looking at e-mailing the makers directly to see if they'll be okay with a credit card payment rather than PayPal, because I hate those jerks.
Anyways, onto the subject! Sakuracon! YAY!!!
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Sakura con is now iffy for me. :/
We have run into some issues with money with bills landing on the same day and only one of us working (Only one car and he doesn't understand that I can't get a job if I can't get there every day. D<).
If we do go we can't buy anything or really do anything except eat. :/ I have no cosplays finished for it so I probably won't even be able to cosplay. [/sigh] I am really upset now cause it was going to be my first and my first Kumo sucked balls so I was hoping Saku would be different.
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Here is my checklist of things I need to get done before con
Oh god I don't even want to think about everything I still have to do!
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Oh god I don't even want to think about everything I still have to do!
I am right there with you, dude.
prop sword whyyyyy
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Oh god. Okay here's my list:
Stocking:
-Receive wig
-Get blouse
-Get and modify blazer
-Make skirt
-Get socks
-Get shoes
-Make light up sword
Princess Bubblegum:
-Receive wig
-Make dress (I have the fabric and pattern, I'm just lazy)
-Get shoes
-Get body paint
-Make crown
-Get lab coat?
DWC:
-Re-attach some pearls
-Finish inside seams
...I think that's all.
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FFFFFFFFFF the lists are starting. well...
Luki:
-Receive wig
-sew down the collar
-add pockets/ pocket fur
-make tail and pom poms
-make hat
-make shoe cuffs
-tape bottom of shoes pink
-make sword
-make knives
Kiki:
-receive wig
-make dress
-make bag
-get shoes
-make broom
-get small ipod speakers
-make cover for speakers
-make Jiji
-make hair bow
DWC Miku:
-receive wig
-add decorations to wig
-make corset top
-make sleeve
-make skirt
-make top side skirt
-make cage skirt
-get/ make small petticoat
-make faun legs/hooves
-add flowers to mic
-possibly make train?
Kida:
-receive bag
-get ear cuffs?
-fix wig
Sakutaro:
-fix buttons
-fix giant pillow head
-finish plushie Maria?
Make Soul Jacket commission for Veraca.
whydoIdothistomyself
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Mine is...
Genderbend Lucas Lee-
*Buy a new belt
*Buy tattoo paper
Nino-
*Remake track jacket
*Order new wig
Ric (For boyfriend)-
*Prod him to go out and get pants, shoes, shirt, and a tie
*Buy his wig
*Paint tie
Kumatora-
*Redye Wig
*Style wig
*Buy new gloves
*Remake hoodie dress
Duster (For boyfriend)-
*Redye pants
*Get a new shirt and paint it
*Style wig
*Get him facial hair
*Prod him to make his wall staples
Ramona-
*Finish hammer
*Remake Bag
Scott (For boyfriend)-
*Fix Sword
And I have to make a giant plush dog too. FFFFFFFFFF-
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Sandplay Kaito:
*Gloves
*Style the wig
Sebastian Michaelis:
*Fix loose threads
Cantarella Kaito:
*Everything
I have already oversaved a ridiculous amount and I'm falling behind schedule. It's about time I put my money to use. :/
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Here is my checklist of things I need to get done before con
Oh god I don't even want to think about everything I still have to do!
Are you still going to try to do Morrigan?
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Since im bored, ^w^
Finn
Shorts.
Backpack.
Sora
Twin blades.
Head band.
Iggyko
Pockets.
Wig.
Hat.
Sleeves.
Shoes?
Broom?
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If I'm still going with my original (unaffordable) plan, I'm going to have to get these before April:
-Miyuki
.Pink wig
.Serafuku
-Kurama
.Red wig
.White shirt
.Purple trimming
.White pants
.Pink shash
-(casual)Nigaito
.Green scarf
-Chibi!Canada
.Red ribbon
-Sheep!Nicolae
.Puff jacket
.Sheep hat
.Bell necklace
I'll most likely save Miyuki and Kurama for another con but everything else I may be able to do. :'3
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8D ;; mine isn't hectic ;;
Roy Mustang
- new wig
- new gloves
- lose pounds to get back in the pants OTL
Cross Marian
- repaint the gun
- replace the missing barrel
- reglue buckles on the boots
- ..lose pounds again.
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Oh god...the lists. I can't do it. I don't even want to think about it.
But hey at least my rooming situation has been taken care of. Now we just have to worry about a ride. And now I have to work like a maniac with sewing.
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Are you still going to try to do Morrigan?
Not for Sakuracon, I'm planning on working on it and getting pictures in the summer, so I might wear it to Kumoricon but I'm not sure ~
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So, we just got an e-mail saying that the form we were told to fill out, requesting financial assistance from the college to help us get to Sakura-con, was the WRONG FORM! (I hate that there's always someone who's incompetent that causes our club to suffer). I just hope that we won't get denied the money because of it.
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got meh shoes and my broom. ahh yeahh. im on a roll. 8)
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I've already got everything including my wig for my copstume so I just have to sit and wait.
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Franziska VonKarma. Loli-pirate. MAYBE France.
But this sakura will be more epic than before.
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my wig and gloves are onnnn the way
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I WISH APRIL WAS HERE ALREADY.
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lol I don't I need time.
BTW to anyone who uses the 520 bridge:
So anyone who'll be using the 520 bridge, there are tolls that might be in effect for SakuraCon.
520 Tolling FAQ - including toll rates
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/520FAQ.htm
According to that, any day of the week between 11pm and 5am is 0$- aka free!
Another option is to skip the 520 Bridge, and take the I-90 midspan over Mercer Island. Other options include going through town on the north and south sides between Bellevue and Seattle.
*If you're just staying on I-5 the entire time you won't have to worry about the 520 Bridge at all.
my post has a tiny bit more info in the sakura forums: http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=21157
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lol I don't I need time.
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lol I don't I need time.
I need time to help with the economic effort.
.......
Also, every time I see your name I think of that stupid laugh from Dishonest John (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlNbOJs1GAA). :/
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I actually would prefer to wait so I can build up my account. The travel expenses won't be that bad since my gainfully unemployed (retired) parents will give me a ride up. The biggest expenses will be the hotel, followed by food, and souveniers.
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Oh I hear that. Add Seattle's room tagging practices to this mess and the total bill gets ridiculous. Souvenirs run me about ~$300(I love art, shut up). Roundtrip travel isn't so bad for me($40) but the hotel is murder. The rooms are almost full now and I know someone that is willing to foot a $800 bill for a 4 day stay. That is bull. Not even AX gets this damn expensive and it shouldn't be when people are scared stupid because of weak money. I'm trying to talk him into rooming with others to keep himself from slitting his own throat. No luck. :/
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800$ for 4 nights isn't bad though. It IS Seattle and you ARE by the convention center, considered the heart of downtown in some respects.. Split that between four people and you're home free!
But I'm lucky that I get to stay at a place for free. No my expenses are always: gas, parking, food & spoils.
Because of my luck, I can go to a con with a mere 100-200$, depending on how much I want to fork over for food.
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Best Western for 3 nights is only $300(+/-), which was roughly the same as last year. The walk to the con wasn't so bad when we attended. We really don't mind walking a few minutes if it would save us several hundred dollars. ;)
Oh boy, is it that time already? I better get started soon!
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I'm in a room with five people and it looks like it is going to be 100 total each. We are staying at the Sheraton :D However, I am getting a ride up with someone so I said I would pay my share of gas and parking so that is going to be about another 100. Still, 200 for room and parking isn't horrible. I got 400 for tax returns so I am good.
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For those of you looking for a little bit cheaper (I think?) hotel option, I highly recommend checking out the Seattle La Quinta. That's where my group and I stayed last year and I thought it was a great hotel. It's 7 blocks from the con center, but it's a straight shot and not bad at all. (Didn't even think it was that far away!)
They won me over with free coffee in the lobby. Glorious, heaven-sent free coffee.
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For those of you looking for a little bit cheaper (I think?) hotel option, I highly recommend checking out the Seattle La Quinta. That's where my group and I stayed last year and I thought it was a great hotel. It's 7 blocks from the con center, but it's a straight shot and not bad at all. (Didn't even think it was that far away!)
They won me over with free coffee in the lobby. Glorious, heaven-sent free coffee.
I second this! They have complimentarty breakfast too!! It was yummy, and it isn't very expensive. The only problem was walking. There were some scary hobos (they looked like dealers) that we had to walk past a few times and they tryed to talk to us, but when we ignored them, they shut up.
This year I'm staying at the Red Lion which is a block away. Its about $400 for 2 nights, with 4 people in the room. That might be with the added parking costs, but I don't remember.
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The only problem was walking. There were some scary hobos (they looked like dealers) that we had to walk past a few times and they tryed to talk to us, but when we ignored them, they shut up.
This is the huge problem for me in Seattle. I can find everything, I can make friends with random people really fast but I can't stand the homeless. Poverty is a decision that costs you. Period.
If the people I know there think that's bad, they should see all the fake homeless from here to Seatac. When I'm pestered by one of these bums I can feel a large part of myself die. If you were to slit my throat you'd get shot in the eye with boiling blood.
It would melt your face clean off...:/
This year I'm staying at the Red Lion which is a block away. Its about $400 for 2 nights, with 4 people in the room. That might be with the added parking costs, but I don't remember.
5th ave? That place is great but wow it's gone up recently. It was $150/night when I was last there. Be nice to the staff and don't talk to the first guy in the hall. You know after the first time you open your mouth that he hates amateurs that ask directions. At least the neighborhood won't give you any problems. All the food joints are on the middle floor and there's coffee across the street. It's paradise. <3
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I think the best part about Sakuracon for me is showing up in an unfamiliar city 200 miles from home with nothing but $20-$30 and a backpack with a couple changes of clothes, and somehow managing to thoroughly enjoy myself and not wind up sleeping on the streets every time.
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I dont think i have a ride there Dx
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I dont think i have a ride there Dx
you could always take the train or ask on the sakuracon forums : )
i dont think i have a room Dx but im still way excited to be going !!
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Well, now we're waiting for the Finance Committee to approve the budget request; they met today and CHOSE not to vote on it until the next meeting, despite my pointing out to them that the pre-reg cutoff is the 20th. The reason is because they "wanted more information" even though I was there to answer questions, as was one of the students in the club.
Why are some people stupid and why do they end up in charge of money?
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Why are some people stupid and why do they end up in charge of money?
In your case I would say what's going on is either a lack or conflict of interest. Possibly lack of respect as well. People appear intellectually stupid when they dismiss a sound idea as invalid, unproductive, wrong or simply cannot process it in a way that others can. Speaking of someone or directly telling someone they're stupid isn't kind or polite but I don't believe it's acceptable to call people on such(or at least without proper definition on what's going on), so I try my damndest not to. It's hard. It's so very f'ing hard. :-\
Anyway, here are my 3 main rules of this world that most people agree on:
1. All people are stupid.
2(elaboration on 1). People will do anything.
3(elaboration on 2). People are about the same everywhere.
I'm still working on my thesis on this subject and it doesn't look too great for those that can't process it so I refuse to post a small summary. Instead I'll try to break it down in nice small little words for everyone:
We acknowledge that there are smart people. They're still stupid but they have very little of it that plagues them. Therefore, someone has to be at the very bottom of the bell curve. They can look pretty, have a great voice, be kinder than your ex but it doesn't skip the fact that they lack understanding, sense and just plain suck at every kind of clever. This bottom is a minority but they still manage to populate the world enough to where I somehow manage to meet a number of them daily. These are people that just don't get it, completely oblivious to the world around them. They are just that f'ing stupid. These people are why there are laws in place to prevent such endangered creatures from killing themselves. They must exist as a valid warning to everyone else around them.
Middle class of stupid is a bit more interesting to me. It might be you, probably a few or even all your friends. It could be your Finance Comittee too. It's not so much an infection of bliss because these people manage to figure out when something is wrong and they don't usually hit oblivion as quickly. Some rebel against everything they see and hear, others try to conform like awesome little lemmings and sometimes do incredibly stupid things to validate their borderline meaningless existence in a badly designed social structure. Speaking of which, your FC likely fits some sort of acceptable social standard and that's why they're given control of money. You might think this says something bad about you but it's probably not as bad as you think. Think of it this way: Be glad you're not the one screwing it up for everyone. :/
The last class is too rare. They're the ones that own you and everything you do. They maximize and push their strengths to the limit and dismiss all the useless boring crap that weighs everyone else down. They understand the limits of themselves and others enough to know how to use them. They also attract quite a following. Some are religious figure heads, cult leaders, influential people...They have it. They have zazz. They are usually self-important and carry an atmosphere of dominance.
That's about it. I notice that some really stupid people are the ones that are quick to judge based on behavior. This can be dangerous. I find it easier to keep an eye on those that I suspect are a bit too stupid and keep my mouth shut about their behavior unless they really are in some kind of danger. I know this information probably won't help your efforts with your comittee meetings but at least you'll have a better understanding that their problems aren't your fault. Like I said, some people are given the tools and information but can't process them. From what you described, your comittee wants information but isn't willing to give any of their time to go over any of it. It doesn't seem related to intelligence but for what it's worth, I'm sorry. :-\
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That doesn't at all answer how the stupid annoying people end up with the power over money... xD
New guest announced for the cooon~ Yay! And, I didn't notice this before, but the commercial contest winner was picked too apparently.
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That doesn't at all answer how the stupid annoying people end up with the power over money... xD
See what I mean? It's difficult for a normal brain to process because it catches on fire and explodes so fast.
I assume the comittee is populated by the common majority of middle-classed stupid. If you read slowly enough you'll realize that these are people that constantly try to compensate for their own behavior with massive conformity or flat out reject everything. They do this because they realize when something is wrong. They follow what others think is cool, create a massive gaping hole between what's right and wrong(often with no opinion on grey area so they maintain a strong political agenda) and probably participate in some sort of hate group to feel better about their own worthlessness. The majority of people can't get enough of this crappy behavior and they put these idiots in charge. That is why they are given control of money. Not because they are good accountants or have a great work history or no criminal record...Because they compensate.
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So, um, yeah... Sakura Con?
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I'm just about completely prepared. I only need a wig and I'm done~
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Oh my gosh I have so much to do! And so little time/money ;~; Or worse, I have the money but I can't use it until I make a paypal, I can't make a paypal until I open a checking account, I can't open a checking account until I have a debit card, I can't get a debit card until I have my permit.
Which is happening tomorrow morning, so with any luck I can take care of all of this by next week.
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^ Ouch. (>.<) My sympathies on all the paperwork... I hope that it doesn't get in the way of you guys getting ready in time?
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I'm somewhat lucky in that my mom works at the credit union we have accounts with, so she can take care of most of it. It's just the waiting part, ugh.
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The mention of paperwork reminds me I need to renew my D.L. sometime before sakura... Definately before Kumori or I can't go anywhere from August on... lol ^^; I should really call and look into that.
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I am slowly hacking away at my progress. After tomorrow I will be able to get a lot more little things scratched off my list and able to move on to the bigger more time consuming things.
Also something that came up that will hinder me a little is apartment searching and gathering things I will need once I move :D
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I like having a bro that works for a Hilton, we are getting a room there for like, 30 bucks a night with tax.
I still can't make any cosplay progress until spring break comes up, but I ordered some costume stuff off the internet though. That's about it.
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Sakura Con?
I have everything but the costume I've put into planning from last year finished. I'm this close to just getting draft materials and starting the patterns. I've been looking forward to my first Sakuracon for years now and I'm not letting this get in the way. If I don't finish this, it will simply be at AX or Yaoicon. I'm not going to half-ass it. Period.
I tried convincing some of my friends to go with me but all they ever do is freak out about money like a scared puppy. I'm not about to drag that along when this is a chance for me to NOT think about it. Every bad experience started with people that would only worry about money all the damn time. I'm not going to let that drama find me again and I'm looking forward to raiding the artist alley at first chance. ;D
I have the money but I can't use it until I make a paypal, I can't make a paypal until I open a checking account, I can't open a checking account until I have a debit card, I can't get a debit card until I have my permit.
I used Paypal for preregistration but why would you need a checking account? I signed up years ago without one and it works fine. Can't you just go into a local bank, preload a gift card and associate the number in Paypal? Yes you can. It's faster and you wouldn't be rushed to sign up with some crappy bank that will make you a fee slave. Is there a fee involved? Likely. Does it screw you like a bank account? No. One guy didn't understand this and he's always flat broke because of it. Before him there's a girl I once looked up to that's constantly in debt because of bank fees. She can't even close her account(s) without her mom stepping in to foot half a paycheck.
Also, I don't know what this has to do with you needing a permit but you should be able to get your license. A basic Class C is nothing major. A CDL is a different matter. Read the book, then read it again. :/
I am slowly hacking away at my progress.
*bounces* I want a progress thread. <3
(Removed personal attacks per forum code of conduct (http://www.kumoricon.org/forums/index.php?topic=11025.0). ~randompvg)
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In your case I would say what's going on is either a lack or conflict of interest.
I think it's more of the lack of interest; but what would make sense to me is most of them probably have no idea what a convention IS (or at least what they're like). A few years ago, we were denied funding for a trip to Anime Expo, simply because there's a convention in Portland. This issue wasn't pointed out, so I think they just have no idea what's going on, all the more reason why I think they should have asked more questions than just "What will you be doing at this convention?" Also, out of the 6 or 7 requests from other organizations that were mentioned, ours was the smallest quantity of money and the one that had the first time-crunching deadline.
Anyway, here are my 3 main rules of this world that most people agree on:
1. All people are stupid.
To an extent, I will agree with this.
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I think it's more of the lack of interest; but what would make sense to me is most of them probably have no idea what a convention IS (or at least what they're like). A few years ago, we were denied funding for a trip to Anime Expo, simply because there's a convention in Portland.
Uh, what goes on in Portland during the summer? o_O
This issue wasn't pointed out, so I think they just have no idea what's going on
This makes sense now. It may have been an issue of omgwtfiduncare and funding(READ: greed) on their end so they tried to point you in a more local direction just so they had some say in the matter and not completely submit to your idea.
I have no idea what goes on in PDX during the summer though. It's kind of shocking they would try to redirect your attention at the last minute like that. I can picture this going something like the creeper twins from Saboten-con. Come play with us Daemon! Forever, and ever...and ever. x_X'
Anyway, here are my 3 main rules of this world that most people agree on:
1. All people are stupid.
To an extent, I will agree with this.
That's the way most people agree. :/
(Removed more back-and-forth stemming from personal attack. ~randompvg)
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ANYWAYS.
Sakuracon! It's soon, and I'm excited because I have finally pre-registered and have started buying all my wigs one by one. :]
(Removed more back-and-forth stemming from personal attack. ~randompvg)
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-Comes in doing a happy dance.- Well everything's going great for me. I got my list ready to print up as far as I know my costume set-up and I'm putting money away for Sakuracon. All I can say is life is good.
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I think it's more of the lack of interest; but what would make sense to me is most of them probably have no idea what a convention IS (or at least what they're like). A few years ago, we were denied funding for a trip to Anime Expo, simply because there's a convention in Portland.
Uh, what goes on in Portland during the summer? o_O
This issue wasn't pointed out, so I think they just have no idea what's going on
This makes sense now. It may have been an issue of omgwtfiduncare and funding(READ: greed) on their end so they tried to point you in a more local direction just so they had some say in the matter and not completely submit to your idea.
Kumoricon happens during the summer. You know, the convention that this forum is for?
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I guess I still have some other work to do for Sakuracon besides costuming. Some people are harder to get ahold of than I am. Especially the important ones. That's a technical impossibility too.
ALl i can say is life is good.
Planning is going well for me but there's little execution involved. I just wish I could do something about the end of April so that I don't end up in any trouble with the legislative panels. It's like above, give stupid people the power and you end up in a swiss cheese house of the damned. The last thing I need during Sakuracon is to be called for something that I can't attend here. I'm not taking a train back to Lewis during a day of photoshoots just for 2 hours of case briefing that isn't going to apply to me or the other 5. x_X
(Removed another personal attack, and more back-and-forth stemming from the first one. For Pete's sake... ~randompvg)
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Katie I hope things go well with your paypal >A< they are veryyyy useful (orz I had same problemos with my mommy tooooo but its totally worth it :D)
I am going this yeaar so excited
>A< gotta pre reg tomorrow
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I can't wait to open my own Paypal! I wanted to open it a few months ago but it wanted me to be 18 so I was like "whatevs" and just waited.
I'll have to be careful not to buy too much lolita stuff now that I actually can hahahaha.
Oh by the way! I talked to Shannon and I think we're going to stop for Slurpees at some point on the way up to Seattle! My treat. I haven't had a Slurpee in forever until Haley and I got some when we were working on the play and now I am so addicted.
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Oh by the way! I talked to Shannon and I think we're going to stop for Slurpees at some point on the way up to Seattle! My treat. I haven't had a Slurpee in forever until Haley and I got some when we were working on the play and now I am so addicted.
8DDDDDDDDDDDD
super excited now
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Ahmaigawd guess wut~ o vo~
IMMA FLAIL IN SUPER FREAKING EXCITEMENT!!!!!!!!!! :DD
Everyday it gets closer i get more and more butterfly's in my belly c:
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Kumoricon happens during the summer. You know, the convention that this forum is for?
I thought it was in the Fall and in Vancouver WA. Looking at the equinox I can see you're right about the Summer but is this the only fun thing in the Portland area at that time? Wow.
I can't wait to open my own Paypal! I wanted to open it a few months ago but it wanted me to be 18 so I was like "whatevs" and just waited.
I still don't get this. Has the policy changed so much in recent years that you're legally incapable of registering? This doesn't make sense. :/
In other news, I just found out I won't be at Sakuracon. The first time in 3 years I actually have a chance to go to this and once again Lewis finds a way to screw me hard. I doubt this ruling can be changed when I'm #1 on call. Great. I didn't think it was possible to hate this place any harder.
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Well in the past few years Kumoricon has been in Portland, and a lot of places consider early September to be part of summer.
Also if you're under 18 you can either lie about your age or use an adult, but I figured it would just be easiest to wait two months and not have to hassle with lying.
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i pre - ordered ~ 8D i'll be eighteen by the con sooo its all good.
my friend wont butttt- we have his sisters place to stay at which is right in town~
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Another issue with Paypal I encountered before I got mine was I needed to have my debit card on it or it wouldn't work. It'd have to be my debit card or a credit card (not happening), or I'd have to link it to my bank account directly (also not happening). My safest route I choose was hooking the paypal to my debit card. It was really easy to modify the mailing address too when I move, and it was CAKE and I mean CAKE to change the card on there when my first one went poof and I had to deactivate it and put on the new one. That makes me really like paypal for the ease of that.
Pfft pretty much every year since 07 it's been kinda cold at Kumori, so I just think of it as fall. We got a lil sun in 08 I think, and last year, but in 07 it was waaaaaaaaarm one of the days. ^^
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Also if you're under 18 you can either lie about your age or use an adult, but I figured it would just be easiest to wait two months and not have to hassle with lying.
I agree with this.
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Also if you're under 18 you can either lie about your age or use an adult, but I figured it would just be easiest to wait two months and not have to hassle with lying.
I agree with this.
I am Chan Highwind, and I approve of this message!
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Also today I passed my permit test~~~~ So tonight I'll fill out everything for the debit card, get it turned in on Monday, and have my Paypal set up by the end of the week!
In Sakuracon related stuff, my costumes are actually starting to come together, which is awesome. Once I get the two wigs I need, I'm going to be mostly set.
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Today, I was looking at the materials I still need to buy, and I figured out that I can still probably afford to make DWC Miku for Sakuracon!! Yay! I'm still unsure if I can afford to make the goat legs, but I know I can make the dress for sure. It all depends on if I can work in the next few weeks or not.
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Are you not working tomorrow?
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I still don't know yet xD
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so - i have cosplay chess on sat' for the main game ~ and the meeting on the friday.
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anyone know w great excuse for school? XD
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anyone know w great excuse for school? XD
I'm gonna use 'out of town for family reasons' myself, and hope no one gets too nosy.
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anyone know w great excuse for school? XD
Treat it with the lack of dignity you would have for a job that disrespects you and everyone.
*pulls out some awesome Ferris Bueller skills...*
Out of town with family.
All day appointment. <-I can suddenly drop this one and it works
Bad reaction to medication(hives?)
Babysitting because parents are disorganized crap. <-I was actually forced into this once
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_Sitting in easy chair.- Hmmm, hmm-hmm, hmm counting down the days until Sakuracon begins.
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One of my friends who knows nothing about anime knows EXACTLY how many days until Sakuracon because I keep flailing at him about it.
...Perhaps I'm a little excited.
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^ Ya think? :D
Well, we should be finding out once and for all today if we're going or not. The woman told me that she'd let us know on Friday, but I've been told that she wasn't around on Friday. She's scheduled in today, though, so we should know by the end of the day.
Update: We've been denied. The reason stated as being: it's not "educational." Okay, learning about Japanese culture, the anime industry, and meeting people from around the WORLD aren't educational? Well, this will give us more money to work with to possibly go to another con next year, or go to Sakuracon without school aid.
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herp derp. I'm pre-reging tonight~
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anyone know w great excuse for school? XD
All day appointment.
Traveling out of town with family (because of Easter).
I'm so excited for it! ^^
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I just go with "out of town for the weekend to do some volunteer work for a charity" myself. It's true (although a few details are withheld) and pretty hard for anyone to argue with.
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"I am going to be out of town for Easter." there is no lie there that way. you will be out of down, and it is during easter. For an event that is on easter. So... Not really a lie. It is what I will be putting for my son's reason for missing school in September if he ends up going to NDK (A con in Colorado, the weekend after Kumoricon I think, or weekend before it.) with me. >< I am a bad mother. >< Or a cool one for taking him to a con.... ><;
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My work is very understanding thank God. I've got the Friday and Saturday of Sakuracon off and I've reserved the week following to be paid vacation. So Houston we have abn EPIC WIN situation.
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"I am going to be out of town for Easter." there is no lie there that way. you will be out of down, and it is during easter. For an event that is on easter. So... Not really a lie. It is what I will be putting for my son's reason for missing school in September if he ends up going to NDK (A con in Colorado, the weekend after Kumoricon I think, or weekend before it.) with me. >< I am a bad mother. >< Or a cool one for taking him to a con.... ><;
I'm not sure you can get away with "Out of town for Easter" in September. :P
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Can you hear that folks, that is the sound of Sakuracon coming closer and closer. Get ready to maxmize your fun.
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OH GOD 35 DAYS I'M NOT READY FOR THIIIIIIS. I'm torn between being super-excited because it's almost here and full of terror because I've still got so much to dooooooo...
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^ I guess it really wouldn't help your stress levels if I mentioned it's actually 26?
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...that was me failing and hitting a 3 where I meant to hit a 2, and then not noticing. I'm keeping an eye on the counter at the bottom of their website and wishing it would stop moving gosh dangit while I sew as fast as I can. Buuuut I'm also SUPER EXCITED like whoa. My stress levels are doing cartwheels right now. :/
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Calm down. You'll be fine. :/
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*forces a high energy HT split...* >.>'
Sewing during off days? Yes I can! Weeeeee! :D
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"I am going to be out of town for Easter." there is no lie there that way. you will be out of down, and it is during easter. For an event that is on easter. So... Not really a lie. It is what I will be putting for my son's reason for missing school in September if he ends up going to NDK (A con in Colorado, the weekend after Kumoricon I think, or weekend before it.) with me. >< I am a bad mother. >< Or a cool one for taking him to a con.... ><;
I'm not sure you can get away with "Out of town for Easter" in September. :P
Well.. the "Out of town for "something"" Is what I will be putting I meant. ^^;; hm.. What is in September the weekend of NDK?.... *will need to look that up.*
Chibachi Nero - No stress, cons should be fun. Relax. Be excited. but no stress. Stress spoils the fun, trust me. Every con I stressed about was nee... could have been better. When I just have fun and relax and be excited and myself and enjoy it. Then I have fun. Stress is pure evil I tell yeah, I banish thee, go eat bread with the Beelzebub. ... and for some reason that last like reminds me of Zed.... Bad wild arms!
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speaking of stress ..i have my senior paper thats due the day i head home 8|
.. one ting i hate about oregon & seniors D; SENIOR PROJECTS.
..anyone wanna do my school work so i can have a relaxed SCON ? 8D
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I am fortunate enough to be a supervisor & have never been turned down for time off. Also been here going on 9 years now...
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Hahaha I'm taking a driver's ed class and one of the day's of scheduled to drive is the Saturday of Sakuracon, so my mom is letting me use the "we're out of town for Easter" excuse to get out of it.
Also... I need to get everything done this weekend and next weekend because the weekend before Sakuracon I'm in Anaheim for a student journalist convention (also Disneyland).
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Okay folks here are some handy tips for Maxmizing your fun at Sakuracon.
1. (Roddy Manic actually pointed this out.) No expectations other than to have fun: Cons are a chacne to relax and chill will friends. Don't go in i with high hopes fior anything just go in with the expectation of enjoying yourself and having fun and you'll be happier.
2. DON'T FORGET TO EAT: Nothing ruibns a con for a person faster than a growling stomach which is why it's a good idea to set a specific time for melas. That way your tummy will be happy and you'll be happy.
3. No need to rush: It's actually a fact that a lot can be accomplished in 24 hours so there's no need to rush things. Take a good long look at the con schedule and see what events you want to go to and set aside specific times therein when the event or panel is taking place. There's no need to do everything in one day take things at a nice relaxed pace that way you won't end up feeling like a worried and cornered animal. Just relax and keep the chill on.
If anyonne lese wants to add anything go ahead.
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Some additonal tips:
1.Con schedule when finalized will be posted on the website. Download this and highlight the stuff you really want to see.
I print this and use a highligher on mine.
2. If you have an event you really want to see, then always check with Info Booth to make sure it hasn't been changed from the printed schedule.
3. Photo Shoots, also check with info booth for the latest times/locations
4. Make sure to get a bag when you pick up your badge. It has the con book with events & guests plus the printed schedule. Alot of people forget to get this and then later discover a guest they like was there or event was going on.
5. Highlight the dealer room hours and other places you really want to go.
6. Note the Seattle & Convention center kerfew times if you're under 18, and yes they keep track of it and will check.
7. Policies. Always good to read/be informed that way there are no surprises.
Link: http://www.sakuracon.org/aboutus/policies.php (http://www.sakuracon.org/aboutus/policies.php)
8. ASK Staff. That's what we're there for. Reception Desks and Info Booths (there are two ~ Main one on level 4 and one in the registration hall)
And Yes, just have fun.
Cheers,
Kato ~ PR Pixie
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Things I need to finish for Sakuracon...
LSP
Buy tights
Hem Dress
- Make Madd's Finn backpack
Ritsu
Hem shirt
Buy blue ribbon
Kyle
Finish keytar
Mimiru
Make chest armor
Make forearm armor
Make elbow armor
Make choker
Make side hip armor
Make front armor
Make butt armor
Hem loincloth
Buy tights
Buy/make boots
Buy more tanning stuff
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi721.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww214%2Fjc20071976%2Funtitled3.jpg&hash=8262266f4df43606852893d86b0d17bce08cd9a3)>mfw Mimiru
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I need to get on the move for finishing my cosplay... Like...now...
But I still don't know if I will be able to go or not. ):
Still don't know what's wrong with the car and if it will be able to get us up there.
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I need to get on the move for finishing my cosplay... Like...now...
But I still don't know if I will be able to go or not. ):
There are less than 23 days before the convention. If you still don't know if you can go, just don't go. If something so important is holding you back from attending a really large and fun convention through Easter weekend, you don't need to be worrying about whatever it is every moment you're at the con. That's how all the stupid stuff in life viciously nails you to the wall. I take care of my plans and stick to them. In late November I made the decision that I'm going to attend Sakuracon this year and I will. Time, money, taxes, politics, prosecution orders, jurors and all blatantly stupid havoc be damned! I'm going whether people want me to or not. (･ω･´）
My costumes are finished but I'm leaving my Cantarella Kaito for AX and Yaoicon. I'm just dealing with too much right now to be hiding a beautiful sewing project from my family. They don't understand this hobby at all and I catch enough hell from them for all the stupid stuff that doesn't involve me. How I stay sane from it all is still a mystery.
Still don't know what's wrong with the car and if it will be able to get us up there.
What's it doing? I considered driving up to Seattle but then I realized that completely sucks and I have no business driving an American car in a place infamous for its constant daytime traffic jams. o.O
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Still don't know what's wrong with the car and if it will be able to get us up there.
What's it doing? I considered driving up to Seattle but then I realized that completely sucks and I have no business driving an American car in a place infamous for its constant daytime traffic jams. o.O
IMO... it's not much worse than Portland, if at all. You can get royally hosed if you get caught out when it's snowing, but otherwise I've run into the same frequency of "Good Lord, why did you rubbernecking idiots have to block traffic for miles just to watch someone getting a ticket?" jams and "For Pete's sake, don't just keep widening the same road, create a viable alternative" jams in Portland. They may even be more common.
For all that the I-90 and I-520 bridges in Seattle are a travesty and 405 is badly overburdened, at least they're a straightforward route. In Portland, I can't count the number of times I've gotten choked up in some utterly nonsensical routing or rerouting that the city engineers came up with. I have to admit Ballard is comparable, but most of the rest of Seattle is either well-designed or well-marked.
They don't do a great job at it, but I get the feeling the Seattle city engineers are at least trying to fix problems despite their political and geographical limitations. In Portland, I get the feeling that either they're trying to fix traffic congestion by annoying people into never driving (not necessarily a bad idea), or some of their best meetings are inspired by a really good B.C. supplier of "refreshments". ;)
Bringing it back to the point, the biggest traffic problem you'll probably run into if you drive for Sakuracon isn't traffic jams - it's finding parking, same as downtown Portland. Wrt that problem, I'd heartily recommend the Park-and-Rides.
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I've paid for everything already because we were planning on going but with the car we don't know if we should or not.
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I've paid for everything already because we were planning on going but with the car we don't know if we should or not.
Not sure if this helps but the train system should get you almost all the way to the convention center so there would be no traffic or parking problems.
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I live in Redmond, not Portland though. :/
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I live in Redmond, not Portland though. :/
Oh well then I would suggest the park and ride/transit. Easiest and cheapest way to go, especially if you can get someone to drop you off.
I use the eastgate park and ride myself but there's lots of others.
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IMO... it's not much worse than Portland, if at all. You can get royally hosed if you get caught out when it's snowing
Not my problem in an AMC.
but otherwise I've run into the same frequency of "Good Lord, why did you rubbernecking idiots have to block traffic for miles just to watch someone getting a ticket?" jams and "For Pete's sake, don't just keep widening the same road, create a viable alternative" jams in Portland. They may even be more common.
I know it doesn't make sense and I really really really hate to say this but that's just the way it is.
political and geographical limitations
You win a cookie. That's pretty much the entire problem not just for Seattle but the entire State of Washington. I'd introduce you to some of the people responsible for our messes but then I'd have to kick you out of the vicinity because you'd want to wring their necks after the first 60 seconds. It takes some seriously massive control that I don't even have half the time. Avoid harder than a determined Jay Leno out to steal an overly obnoxious looking chinpiece.
Not sure if this helps but the train system should get you almost all the way to the convention center
Oh God...Ahahaha! After months this has become the most horrible option(though it's still available). Redmond is still the same stupid crap and I'm soooooo happy that someone on this forum finally makes me glad to be in the horrible place that I'm at. I'd rather die than live in Redmond. x_X'
We're talking about the one near Bend, right? That area doesn't even have a manned station! It's just an overpriced counterintuitive bus ride out to Chemult and THEN you're on a massively expensive itinerary that is probably impossible to keep thanks to all the service delays involved between coordinated stops and the rail changes. It's incredibly frustrating and probably really stupid to do this without a post-millenium vehicle but driving really would be the best option. At least if you can get your rig out to the PDX station or something closer. You can roundtrip on less than $200 that way even if you somehow get ticketed. What a way to go. :/
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IMO... it's not much worse than Portland, if at all. You can get royally hosed if you get caught out when it's snowing
Not my problem in an AMC.
Only if you're willing and able to run over people's cars and trucks. Most of the problem isn't the icy roads. It's the ... *cough* less-than-thoughtful drivers who decide after an hour or two that they've had enough of waiting and abandon their vehicles in the middle of the road. Sometimes even in the middle of the interstate. Yes, really.
I understand that people may need to get somewhere else badly enough that they "don't have a choice" for one reason or another. But if that's the case, don't knowingly put yourself at risk of getting in a situation where you'll do this to other people. Geez. (This isn't nearly as bad as people who "don't have a choice" other than driving drunk, but it's the same principle: Failure to plan ahead so that it won't come to that, except in emergencies, is virtually the same as actively choosing it.)
Not sure if this helps but the train system should get you almost all the way to the convention center
Oh God...Ahahaha! After months this has become the most horrible option(though it's still available). Redmond is still the same stupid crap and I'm soooooo happy that someone on this forum finally makes me glad to be in the horrible place that I'm at. I'd rather die than live in Redmond. x_X'
o_O
I'd almost go homeless rather than move to Alabama - but I wouldn't want to say it in the above manner to my friends who live there. Honesty and directness have a lot of inherent value... but sometimes, so do forbearance and empathy.
In fact, without those traits, honesty and directness are about as useful as (and come across like) sandpaper underwear.
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Most of the problem isn't the icy roads. It's the ... *cough* less-than-thoughtful drivers who decide after an hour or two that they've had enough of waiting and abandon their vehicles in the middle of the road.
This is exactly why I drive a 3300lb American murder machine. :D
Failure to plan
Is planning to fail. Derpy derp derp... ;)
sandpaper underwear.
Boosts bravery. Don't hug anyone!♥
Anyway this all gives her initiative to get her car working. She's a girl so she automatically knows how to describe symptoms of intermittent and irreversible failure way better than I can. If it's really that bad, it's going to get fixed. Just watch. O_o
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Its not my car. (I dont own a car) I dont know what is wrong with it. And it hasnt been fixed because no place so far will diagnose it because of the year. Thus, we dont even have an idea of what the problem may be. ): This would be my first Saku but if we cant fix it we probably cant go. Still trying my best though.
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Wow now it doesn't sound so bad. You're not responsible for what's going on with the car so you don't have to worry so much. Just support the guy that needs to get it fixed to a reliable condition and you'll be perfectly fine. I just went out a few hours ago and now my driver side door handle is busted in half again. This is the price I pay every year to have fancy chrome handles. I'll hunt another half-size AMC handle in a few hours and spend 10 minutes out in the cold dark and rain replacing it because I care about my things like that. I should probably change my oil soon too. It's been nearly 15 months now. >.>'
You have options but you waited too long and they're too expensive at this point. You have a ≥$200 train option that takes a significant amount of time and a completely unreliable ≥$264 flight option with Delta at Redmond Municipal. I know a friend of mine used to joke about this when we were standing around like idiots at the SW terminal every day around 4AM but I finally see the truth in his words: Doesn't Ever Leave The Airport. You're welcome to try coordinating the train->PDX->plane-SEA thing like I would do but honestly? Don't ever try it until you know exactly what you're doing and more than enough planning time. Maybe if you go to Sakuracon next year you'll be ready for that but for now I would seriously just stick with the car. It's your only hope. :)
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^^ Screw that, PM me if you guys want to go and just need a ride... Redmond's only twenty or thirty minutes from me (I'm in Renton, near the Landing). I'll be staff, so I'm not sure exactly when I'll be going and staying, but I'd be honored to break away and pick you guys up at some point between shifts if you need.
My sympathies about having trouble finding someone to try to fix it 'cause of the year... way back when, I had the same issue with my first car. Finally had to buy a Chilton's manual (http://chilton.cengage.com/) and teach myself how to fix it, 'til it finally gave up the ghost after a few more years.
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do you wanna maybe get someone from Bend
fffffffff I need a ride there and back, but I'm all set for everything else
why does no one like me
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Just get someone to drop you somewhere along I-5. I'll make Yagi pick you up. WE CAN DO THIS.
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Oooh. That's a good idea. What day and time frame would that have to be in?
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Dude, if you can get to Albany on Thursday, we will pick you up. Timeframe would probably be between 12:30 and 1.
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I don't see any way that will work... Maybe I can get to Portland by bus though.
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Portland also works! Any of the towns along I-5 that are on the route from Eugene to Seattle are good. Message me and we can talk details.
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I just got word from the Sakuracon 2011 panels board today. OTAKU 25 AND OLDER IS HAPPENING!!!
So all you Otaku out there 25 and older be at the following location:
~Panels & Worksshops Room 205
~Saturday April 23rd 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come on in to talk about anime, cosplay, and relating to the younger generation of Otaku.
I promise to do my best to make things reasonably entertaining.
So all you anime fans 25 and older who are going to Sakuracon COME ON DOWN!!!!
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More and more panels are getting their confirmation, so it looks like we'll have a full schedule soon!
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Alright! :D My panel info is as follows!
The Big Bad Battle Royale Panel!
Come experience Japan's biggest novel, movie, and manga with some of the biggest Battle Royale nerds you'll ever meet! Wanna learn about the whole BR fandom or just come down to meet other fans? We got you covered.
We'll have movie clips, skits, discussion, cosplayers, and even some chances for prizes.
Whether you're a die hard fan or have never even heard of BR, we guarantee it will be an awesome time.
~Panels and Workshops Room 607
~Satuday, April 23, 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
See you there!!
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For those who may have missed it, the schedule's been released: http://www.sakuracon.org/programming/schedule.php
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Thanks DancingTofu I just printed it out. I appreciate that.
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No problem; don't forget to check for updates in case anything changes though :)
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10 days folks, I hope everyone that's going to Sakuracon is getting or has their things together.
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oh wow. It's really that soon. Time is going fast.
My packing will be easy, since I have no cosplay. Jeans and tanks and jackets and socks and understuff. ^^
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Ok...it's entirely possible that I missed it...but I looked over the schedule 3 times & didn't find any Sake tasting. Anyone know if there is going to be one?
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Ok...it's entirely possible that I missed it...but I looked over the schedule 3 times & didn't find any Sake tasting. Anyone know if there is going to be one?
Our programming staff was looking into it but since it can't be held inside the convention space (no alcohol or food other than that provided by Aramark Inc) other venues were being considered.
To my knowledge it won't be part of the programming this year.
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9 days and counting!!!
All Anime fans 25 and older come one, come all to Otaku 25 and older. And lets show support for our fellow Kunmoricon forum members who are doing panels this year by attending their convention panels if we can.
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gosh i have so much to do but i'm very excited ^-^ I'll be working with Funimation again, which will be fun.
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Ok...it's entirely possible that I missed it...but I looked over the schedule 3 times & didn't find any Sake tasting. Anyone know if there is going to be one?
Our programming staff was looking into it but since it can't be held inside the convention space (no alcohol or food other than that provided by Aramark Inc) other venues were being considered.
To my knowledge it won't be part of the programming this year.
Now that's upsetting...they are always great panels. Learn a lot from them.
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Now that's upsetting...they are always great panels. Learn a lot from them.
I agree and also wish we could have it. I first attended it at Kumori and loved the panel & tasting. Very informative and just plain fun. I've been promoting the idea and seeing what we can do and so far the responce is as long as we don't do it in the convention center it could happen.
Most realistic option would be to have it in one of the nearby hotels as they are not controlled by the Aramark contract.
Boring legal stuff I know but that's the way convention centers work vs hotels.
Anyway, hope springs eternal and I haven't given up. Our programming director & manager also like the sake tasting event so I have hope it can be a reality someday.
Cheers!
Kato
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8 days ladies and gents. That's a week and 1 day. And the countdown to Sakuracon continues.
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Now that's upsetting...they are always great panels. Learn a lot from them.
I agree and also wish we could have it. I first attended it at Kumori and loved the panel & tasting. Very informative and just plain fun. I've been promoting the idea and seeing what we can do and so far the responce is as long as we don't do it in the convention center it could happen.
Most realistic option would be to have it in one of the nearby hotels as they are not controlled by the Aramark contract.
Boring legal stuff I know but that's the way convention centers work vs hotels.
Anyway, hope springs eternal and I haven't given up. Our programming director & manager also like the sake tasting event so I have hope it can be a reality someday.
Cheers!
Kato
Glad to hear you all are fighting the good fight. My G/F & I would really love to see a sake tasting at Sakuracon...we always have a blast. Guess we will just have to settle for some sake at some of the fine japanese restaraunts in Seattle. :D
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8 days ladies and gents. That's a week and 1 day. And the countdown to Sakuracon continues.
It's a frightening count-down!
I'm in the progress of setting my room up for my friend before we head up to the con next Wednesday. And getting stuff also ready to be heading home.
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Well this is it folks, 1 WEEK, one teeeny weeny week ladies and gents. And unfortunately I still have things to do before Sakuracon to get ready. Fortunately I've got my list printed so I can really have a look at things today after Taekwondo and see what I need. So much time so little to do...er hold it, strike that reverse it.
And the countdown continues.
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I still need to make some pockets redo my gloves so that they actually fit me. I've got all my preparations for my crew and all that's left for me is to stay in shape until the con. I managed to get a few rare snacks this morning and I have a feeling that home is going to welcome me way better than it usually does. I'm not going to give it a choice. :)
Seven days (http://mccainsevendays.ytmnd.com/). Hahahaha! ;)
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CRUNCH TIME!!!!!!
Going to have access to a sewing machine today so I can actually get most of my Lady Gideon jacket finished, and make some adjustments to my skirt. Then I'll just have to finish the cane/sword tomorrow, then on Saturday add the Chaos Theater detail on the jackets lapel and buy the red undershirt and glasses.... then BOOM Lady Gideon will be ready!
I also need to do the finishing touches to my Jacqueline skirt tonight, make the top and crown on Saturday, and pull together my Cheerleader cosplay really quick on Saturday and I'll be done! =]
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Well...its official... Me and my bf cant go to SakuraCon. We dont have the funds for hotel, gas, and food. Instead we are going to visit my family for Easter.
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Hey Gryffinclaw Princess sorry to hear you can't go to Sakuracon. All I can say is try to make the best of it and there's always next year lass. And I promise once all my pictures of Sakuracon are up and on my blog I'll put up a link to it slo everyone including you Gryffinclaw Princess can see some of what went down.
6 days to go untill Sakuracon...AND THE COUNTDOWN TO SAKURACON CONTINUES!!!!!
Oh and one more thing I managed to check some stuff if of my Sakuracon checklist yesterday so I'm a little closedr to being ready to go.
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Yeah but this is the third year in a row I have planned to go and then ended up not being able to. I think SakuraCon has something against me so I might not even try next year.
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You will get to go sooner or later...hang in there!!
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Yeah but this is the third year in a row I have planned to go and then ended up not being able to. I think SakuraCon has something against me so I might not even try next year.
Don't worry about it. It will happen. :/
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I need to work on my stuff still ahhhhhh, school stop giving me homework.
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5 days folks, timr to really start making like Larry the Cable Guy and "Get er'done, Get er' done, get er' done, get er' done."
Again I'd like to say to all the Kumoricon forum goers who are going to be up there don't forget to take time to come and support those of us here on the forums who are going to be doing panels, people such as yours truly and RoscoeTEHclam to name a few. Oh and don't forget to come show support for our forum goer whose doing the Battle Royal panel. Let's show Sakuracon what class acts we are here on the Kumoricon forums.
AND THE COUNTDOWN TO SAKURACON CONTINUES!!!!
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Oh GOD, I can't even begin to believe how close it's creeping up on us. I feel like time is running ahead and leaving us in the dust. OAO;;
Well, for a change this year, I'm actually going to try out the Masquerade and get a fancy outfit and matching mask together (most likely a Victorian version of England). Looking forward to that as my very last cosplay project~ ^^
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can't go to the Masquerade sadly cuz i'm staffing at that time T_T and i won't even make it at all ;~; oh wellz. maybe next year.
but anyways! hopefully things run smoothly! ^^
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4 days until Sakuracon 2011. It's creeping closer and closer ladies and gents. Let's all do our best to have fun and be happy while we're there.
And while we're at it lets support some of the merchants in the Dealers hall by giving them some busine.s Oh and if Kumoricon has a booth there this year be warned I'll find you and I'll good-naturedly harass you. Muwhahahahahahahahahahahaha! Cough, cough, ahem!
Anyway 4 days until Sakuracon...AND THE COUNTDOWN TO SAKURACON CONTINUES!!!!
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Every year I have gone to Sakura Con, I have gotten really sick. I like to call it a literal case of con fever.
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i'm like - 80% ready 8D i have my paper done , called the schoool , and now - i need to beg and pray that me and my friends costume comes in this week
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so yea... mother is being a butt... and might not even help me finish my kairi outfit :( sigh... i knew i shoulda just done it myself...
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3 days to go ladies and gentleman. We're counting down to Sakuracon and all the wonderful insanity that will no doubt be there.
If any of you guys from the forum catch me in my Henry Townshend cosplay feel free to come on up and say hi. And for those of you 25 years and older come and check me out at Otaku 25 and older.
3 days folks...AND THE COUNTDOWN TO SAKURACON CONTINUES!!!
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Ah D; I'm soo nervous and i'v been loosing sleep to sakura con
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CON THIS WEEK. HOLY FUDGENUGGETS.
Got all my cosplay stuff done though! Just need to start packing and getting random stuff for the trip!
CON THIS WEEK-GHFUGYUDSIOGHCXGHVJKD
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OH GOD STUFF TO DO. I think I'll be able to get everything done though, and worse case scenario I have to do some sewing on the train. I've gotta pack, but that won't take long. I only need to buy wig stuff, and my dad promised me he'd get his gi for Genma today (he's been procrastinating XD). I think I'm gonna whip out my sewing machine for boot covers, to save time. (I did the rest of the costume by hand because my sewing machine is craaaap and it can't sew a straight line AT ALL.)
Okay! [cracks knuckles] Lets do this!
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OH GOD STUFF TO DO.
I would expect Epic Cosplay to show up in the dealer hall(yay wigs!). I haven't checked the setup. Anyway, get stuff done and go back to being arty. We need more drawings! :3
My new costume has a bit of indistinguishable variation from the first model. I don't intend to wear a wig with it so I might be okay. Anyway I should probably go do something else. Everything was sunny ten minutes ago. A few lightning bolts grabbed my attention and the thunder/hail combo is upsetting everyone. I can't hear myself think. I just hope I don't have to deal with this crappy weather during Sakuracon. Should I bring an umbrella? :/
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OH GOD STUFF TO DO.
I would expect Epic Cosplay to show up in the dealer hall(yay wigs!). I haven't checked the setup. Anyway, get stuff done and go back to being arty. We need more drawings! :3
Wait what? *is confused*
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Wigs...I only buy good ones that last like...Years. I'm suggesting you do the same.
.........
Did I miss something? o.O
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...Arty? That was what confused me. And I have a wig already, I just need to buy styling gel of some kind.
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...Arty? That was what confused me.
Want! :3
And I have a wig already, I just need to buy styling gel of some kind.
This is my bane. I cannot style wigs for the life of me. I know how to trim them but actually getting them into a specific style...>.<'
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This is my bane. I cannot style wigs for the life of me. I know how to trim them but actually getting them into a specific style...>.<'
Urgh, yeah. Mine is superlong, too. I hope it's not too heavy, I need to put it into a really high ponytail.
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And so we come to the nitty gritty days. There are 2 days left until Sakuracon 2011. Start packing or finish up your cosplay Ladies and gents because it's a bit of a trip up to Seattle. Again i can't emphasize enough let's go up there to have fun, maybe make a few new friends, meet a few voice actors or manga authors, and whatever you do...DON'T FORGET TO EAT!!! Food is our friend.
2 days leeft untill Sakuracon everyone...AND THE COUNTDOWN TO SAKURACON CONTINUES!!!!
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And so we come to the nitty gritty days. There are 2 days left until Sakuracon 2011. Start packing or finish up your cosplay Ladies and gents because it's a bit of a trip up to Seattle.
It's only a two hour trip for me. If you're flying in...Go grab a small snack from the sterile area before heading down to baggage claim. SeaTac tends to shut down a little when downtown Seattle is preparing for huge events like this one. I hope the people from Alaska don't choke when they arrive. One of my friends will be flying in through night 0 and he's going to be a bit screwed up from that.
whatever you do...DON'T FORGET TO EAT!!! Food is our friend.
That's why I'm an F-18 bro. I'm an unstoppable dominating force that will deliver my ordinance to the ground. Work is over. It's time for fun! Also, I know food is important but lack of sleep makes me extremely irritable. I'm sure a few others are the same. Make sure you get enough sleep. O_o
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so still working on my kairi outfit here -.-" i kinda slept past my initial wake up time (11am) due to a visitor T_T (grr you cat y u so snuggly?) but yea. i'm pumped up with some awesome jamming music and gonna start on this mofo! >D<
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Ugh . My costume is now in San Fran at customs.
which is good - so hopefully it'll come in tomorrow or thursday before I leave.
THOUGH DOWNFALL.
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hellocosplay sucks when it comes to making and shipping. :/ my friend order a day after me and hasn't recieved and email back regarding his costume. so he wont have a new one by Scon.
if i dont get mine .. i'd hate to fix my schedule around OTL
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Ugh . My costume is now in San Fran at customs.
which is good - so hopefully it'll come in tomorrow or thursday before I leave.
THOUGH DOWNFALL.
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hellocosplay sucks when it comes to making and shipping. :/ my friend order a day after me and hasn't recieved and email back regarding his costume. so he wont have a new one by Scon.
if i dont get mine .. i'd hate to fix my schedule around OTL
Karma ;D
That is all. :)
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Ugh . My costume is now in San Fran at customs.
which is good - so hopefully it'll come in tomorrow or thursday before I leave.
THOUGH DOWNFALL.
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hellocosplay sucks when it comes to making and shipping. :/ my friend order a day after me and hasn't recieved and email back regarding his costume. so he wont have a new one by Scon.
if i dont get mine .. i'd hate to fix my schedule around OTL
well i ordered from cosplaymagic.com and luckily they are fast with the shipping, but the costume was WAAY too big, so since i got it in time i got kristi and her mom to help me fix it up! hopefully maybe next time you should order it earlier that way you can fix it up and get it on time XD
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@luvan ;
mines custom made D; so hopefully I wont have to fix it.
i usually order from them or ebay D; .. and earlier LOL ITS OUR FAULT FOR THINKING ON IT 4 WEEKS AGO xD;
@ Kris ;
WHAT KARMA D<
its actually getting better. then sent his and they said it'll be here on the 21st
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Clap: Not for you. Your friend.
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Clap: Not for you. Your friend.
fff.
he's getting his costume :P
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LOL awwz well yea i forgot to get my custom made >.< i shoulda done that >3> next time for sure XD
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IT'S COMING!!! IT'S COMING!!!! Sakuracon is coming!!!
There's only 1 day that is 24 hours left untill "Day 0" of Sakuracon 2011. Now is the time for all those who are planning on heading up to finish up their packing. For tomorrow we journey to the Emerald city to make merry and meet new people. HOW BIG IS IT? IT'S OVER 9000!!!!!!
1 day left to Sakuracon....AND THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES!!!!
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LOL awwz well yea i forgot to get my custom made >.< i shoulda done that >3> next time for sure XD
LOL. that helps a lottt. Cosplaymagic does custom with an added 50 bucks.
But ebay , and hellocosplay does it for free~ specially the booots.
i think i'll see you .. My ' daughter ' is going with you as ventus and ciel ? O:
Im so pumped! I cant wait to see people ~
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sdjnfkasjfklads f I'm rushing to try and get everything finished today! My boyfriend was suppose to leave me his car, but forgot :| So I can't finish a lot of things until after 5 today. Luckily I still have enough wood filler and sandpaper to work on my Romona hammer and it will probably be ready to paint so I can pass it on to my boyfriend when he gets home.
Besides that I still need to finish my Romona purse, get my tattoos and my boyfriends tie decals printed and attach them, and finish packing alkjdsklfjasdkljfkladsjf I HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO STAY UP ALL NIGHT.
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Crumbs! not ready... AHAHAHA! Time is a tickin' ~~~~ GAH!
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1000 minute mark. :/
You guys have it easy being motivated to finish props at the last minute. I'm still trying to decide what to pack versus what I'll be wearing in the morning. Anxiety attacks seem to have disappeared for some reason. I think I missed something. o.O
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I know how you feel, princessmoon. Gaaaaah, it's so soon!
Decided not to cosplay on Friday, because my wig is awful and I'm just going to dye my own hair and use an extension. Buuut Saturday is a go!
NOW I GOTTA GO PACK.
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LOL awwz well yea i forgot to get my custom made >.< i shoulda done that >3> next time for sure XD
LOL. that helps a lottt. Cosplaymagic does custom with an added 50 bucks.
But ebay , and hellocosplay does it for free~ specially the booots.
i think i'll see you .. My ' daughter ' is going with you as ventus and ciel ? O:
Im so pumped! I cant wait to see people ~
OH YOU! : DDD yay!!! >w< sweetnezz -w-b
can't wait to meet you :)
and yes she is being my ventus to my aqua XD and sadly not my ciel ;A; (i couldn't get the money in time for queen tori >3>)
and STILL PACKING! x.x
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OH YOU! : DDD yay!!! >w< sweetnezz -w-b
can't wait to meet you :)
and yes she is being my ventus to my aqua XD and sadly not my ciel ;A; (i couldn't get the money in time for queen tori >3>)
and STILL PACKING! x.x
Gooood , daughter talked about me B) good child.
Yeeeaahhhh! 8D i wanna meet yoouuuu and see daughter again , she has my numberr.
Aquaaaa <3 dawwww. But you still have awesome cosplays ~
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WAHAHA , MY PACKAGE IS IN PORTLAND SINCE 5am
Theres a chance our stuff will come innnn
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-Comes in ringing a bell- IT IS TIIIIIIIME!!!!! IT IS TIIIIIME!!!!! THE CLOCK HAS STRUCK AND THE BELLS HAVE SOUNDED DAY 0 IS UPON US!!!!!
That's right folks it's Day 0 of Sakuracon 2011. I still have few errands left to run but I'll be up there this afternoon to get my hotel room and my badge. To those of you heading up to the con don't forget to support us Kumoricon forum goers who are doing panels up there this year and don't forget to have fun. To those not going I promise to get lots of pictures. And once I'm home I'll puit them up on my blog and put up a link to them right here as soon as I'm done. I mean what I say.
Anyway I'll be up in Seattle this afternoon top get checked into my hotel room and get my badge. Meanwhile I'm off to run my errasnds....AND I"LL SEE YOU AT THE CONVENTION!!!!!
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I have a few loose ends to tie up here too. I'll be in Seattle later this afternoon but first I need to take care of my hair and shopping(why does this sound so girly? x_X). Also, my lotto ticket looks insane right now. This day is starting off to a ferociously strong start with a side of tiger blood and awesome. I look so androgynous right now, I should probably go get a haircut. Anyway this convention is going to rock. Weeee!
Zomg I hate FedEx once more. They lie about shipping charges, falsify updates and then they deliver to the wrong block. Well at least they tried. O_o
My group is going to be very happy. I have a very rare cider and very rare cake to give them. It's only right that I reward them for their hard work. <3
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My ride will be here soon! I can't wait to see everyone! <333
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Wish I was going!
Have lots of fun and take lots of pictures!
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My family and I are on the road to Seattle right now. I'm so psyched to see everyone! >w<
@Soundy: It still sucks that you can't go. 3': I'll be sure to take a bunch of pics for you!
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I'll be sure to take a bunch of pics for you!
Roger that...This con goal is for me to exceed my AX quota in the 3 day mess that is Sakura. Onward! :D
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Yaay. My jack cosplay came innn <3
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BEST CON OF MY LIFE
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^ IAWTC.
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(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash4%2F224170_179932792057201_100001214441029_452216_41575_n.jpg&hash=7e560cd70864f07e3bc18519cf27bb7b2cc9d70c)
Pretty much sums up my time at Sakuracon.
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It looks like he wants to taste a glove... :D
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This was way too much fun. I have to return next year. No question. I also know what to expect from now on. This was great. Goodness flowed in from all directions. I'm happy. :D
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Awkward con, but great con. As always, very excited for next sure and sad that this years is already over.
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VERYY tiring because it was sooo fun <3
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Hey everybody. I'm back from Seattle. :)
I hope everybody had a good time there. I've got lots of pictures, As soon as I can get Wordpress.com to cooperate with me I promise to get the pictures up as soon as I can. As to my panel. Well the short of it is...I think I'm going to need a bigger room next year. I underestimated how much ayttention my panel would get. the room was jam packed full of people and I didn't have time to talk about everything. Next year I'm going for more time and a bigger room. I also got a bunch of anime series FLCL, Claymore, and season 1 of K-ON. I also discovered how useful Bartell's drugs is. So I'm sending a special shout out to them. I needed them because my camera died and i needed new batteries, and also, it was bound to happen sooner or later, I caught...the dreaded con cold.
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Awkward con, but great con.
I'm still trying to figure out what you possibly could have done wrong and then I imagine it to be someone else giving you trouble. What gives? :/
also, it was bound to happen sooner or later, I caught...the dreaded con cold.
I cured my entire crew before this could happen to any of us. This is why none of us are busy recovering. At this point all I have to do is breathe on you and you'll get better. >.>'
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I actually had a cold before the con and took several Zicam and was fine. I also drank a lot of orange juice each morning and night when we were at the house. It really helped and cleared me up right away~ :D Had I not taken that, I'd probably would have had a fever on Saturday and been out of the con on Sunday ><
I'm still getting the pictures up, but I finished of day 1 :D
http://kuro-heise.deviantart.com/gallery/29897185 ((dont ask me why the URL has numbers, i don't know...))
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Hey there folks you've been patient and I REALLY appreciate that. But now y0our patience shall be rewarded.
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN OF THE KUMORICON FORUMS I AM PLESASED TO PRESENT MY SAKURACON 2011 PICTURES!!!!!
Here's the link:
http://scififantasyanimeman.wordpress.com/2011/05/18/sakuracon-2011-pictures/
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lawl i can see myself behind Tear, as Touko from pokemon w/b
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Was that "Dr. Plague" an original character? They look like they're trying to be the doctor from Assassin's Creed 2 and Brotherhood.
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I can confirm that "Dr Plague" is an original charcter because I asked the cosplayer about it.
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awesome reptile picture