Hetalia Gathering
I went to a Hetalia gathering today in NYC. I'm totally exhausted right now because of it, but dude, I need to write some stuff down before I forget . . . it was one of those epic experiences that was just packed with awesome event after awesome event.
So, I went as China. I was going to go as Lithuania, but my Lithuania wig didn't come in on time. (Which totally sucked, since I really wanted to show off my sewing on my Lithuania cosplay . . . oh, well, it's not the only time I can cosplay Liet.) And I realized later I really should have done Liet anyway, since there were two other Liets, and neither cared as much as I did about the accuracy of the hair. XD Anyhow . . . I did have a China twin who had literally bought the same random top from an Asian store, just in a different color. I'd chatted with her on FaceBook a little beforehand, but it was cool to get to meet her, y'know? And she was ADORABLE, just a little country girl, who honestly thought there was an earthquake when a subway went under the park we were having our picnic out.
I really got along with everyone there. I didn't like the Russia so much, but that's okay, because it was just more like she bothered me than I hated her, and we could still talk . . . sort of. XD But, yeah, like everyone there like RussLit, which I can't stand, but they were all really nice about it. In the past, when I've run into RussLit fans, they've all been "How can you not like it?!?!" ('Cept for Val, of course, but that's Val.), but here, everyone just nodded and moved on. Actually, one of the Lithuania's gave me a hug because I metioned it traumatized me. I think it was really sweet of them.
I brought food for the picnic, and I got a pretty good reception. I was pleased, although I wish more people had eaten them. I still have a ton of spinach wantons left over, and I have no idea what to do with them. >.>
I'm still chatting with everyone on Facebook, so I hope I can solidify these new relationships! <3
So, I went as China. I was going to go as Lithuania, but my Lithuania wig didn't come in on time. (Which totally sucked, since I really wanted to show off my sewing on my Lithuania cosplay . . . oh, well, it's not the only time I can cosplay Liet.) And I realized later I really should have done Liet anyway, since there were two other Liets, and neither cared as much as I did about the accuracy of the hair. XD Anyhow . . . I did have a China twin who had literally bought the same random top from an Asian store, just in a different color. I'd chatted with her on FaceBook a little beforehand, but it was cool to get to meet her, y'know? And she was ADORABLE, just a little country girl, who honestly thought there was an earthquake when a subway went under the park we were having our picnic out.
I really got along with everyone there. I didn't like the Russia so much, but that's okay, because it was just more like she bothered me than I hated her, and we could still talk . . . sort of. XD But, yeah, like everyone there like RussLit, which I can't stand, but they were all really nice about it. In the past, when I've run into RussLit fans, they've all been "How can you not like it?!?!" ('Cept for Val, of course, but that's Val.), but here, everyone just nodded and moved on. Actually, one of the Lithuania's gave me a hug because I metioned it traumatized me. I think it was really sweet of them.
I brought food for the picnic, and I got a pretty good reception. I was pleased, although I wish more people had eaten them. I still have a ton of spinach wantons left over, and I have no idea what to do with them. >.>
I'm still chatting with everyone on Facebook, so I hope I can solidify these new relationships! <3