STUFF.
Look, I'm posting! Hurrah!
Job - I start training Wednesday. I get to learn all about the WWF. The animal one, that is.
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Health - Right now, it kind of sucks. The funny part is it wasn't the con that killed me this time, it was the painful ten hour bus ride there and back. On the way it wasn't too awful (cold, unable to sleep more than an hour, arriving at the wrong spot in NY and walking around the damp downtown and waiting in cold-ass hotel for our room) but coming back? The bus was CRAMMED, everyone was elbow to elbow and the combined heat and moisture from other bodies was disgusting. I was unable to sleep during the entire trip, which spanned from 7pm to 5am.
Being at the con from start to dealer's room close was also fairly exhausting, as was the fact we kept getting soaked in the rain. Before anyone gets worried, I've experienced all these symptoms before - it's a minor case of sinusitis I can probably knock out in a few days with a lot of Tylenol C&S, rest and Neocitrine.
New York - It really is just a bigger, slightly smellier Toronto. However it was still incredibly exciting to walk past streets and buildings I've seen in movies, look around and talk to locals. I want to go back and see Jude Law star in Hamlet this winter, as well as experience NY again with money and without Cosplay demanding most of my time and suitcase.
Bandai/ Eureka 7 Movie - I was contacted to wear Renton to the one-night American premiere of the E7 movie by Bandai. It was an interesting experience, the Bandai guys were very friendly and we chatted and took lots of pictures at the theatre and inside of it. Getting to the location was a bit of a pain in the ass, but it was the only theatre that allowed cosplayers and they really wanted to do some promotional shots with fans. It was weird to wear my old Renton costume again, but fun - and the fans seemed to really love it. I used my own hair which looked a lot better than the original wig, accuracy wise in terms of colour and style and that seemed to be a magnet for underage girls petting and groping my head. Walking into the mostly full theatre was interesting, as I had people fighting over where I should sit - I ended up between a group of adorably black girls who had my arms fully gripped on either side and had amusing running commentary during the movie.
The movie itself was BEAUTIFUL (killer aerial animation), as was the storyline - I don't normally like AU but it was a strangely emotional and gratifying experience.
Hotel - Our room was really nice, with two bathrooms and two closets - a perfect fit for 5-6 people. While it was a bit farther than I thought it would be, the hotel made up for it by having very pleasant staff and the awesome room. The space was split between 4NG3L, Soni, Ceri, Lauralee and I without any trouble. This was one of the best rooming experiences I've ever had, everyone was respectful and more than pleasant. The only downside was that Chris and Soni were so effing cute I had to brush my teeth a few extra times to prevent cavities.
I'll make an actual NYAF report later, need to upload photos and drug myself more.
Job - I start training Wednesday. I get to learn all about the WWF. The animal one, that is.
PANDA SHIRT PANDA SHIRT PANDA SHIRT GIVE ME MY GODDAMN PANDA SHIRT.
Health - Right now, it kind of sucks. The funny part is it wasn't the con that killed me this time, it was the painful ten hour bus ride there and back. On the way it wasn't too awful (cold, unable to sleep more than an hour, arriving at the wrong spot in NY and walking around the damp downtown and waiting in cold-ass hotel for our room) but coming back? The bus was CRAMMED, everyone was elbow to elbow and the combined heat and moisture from other bodies was disgusting. I was unable to sleep during the entire trip, which spanned from 7pm to 5am.
Being at the con from start to dealer's room close was also fairly exhausting, as was the fact we kept getting soaked in the rain. Before anyone gets worried, I've experienced all these symptoms before - it's a minor case of sinusitis I can probably knock out in a few days with a lot of Tylenol C&S, rest and Neocitrine.
New York - It really is just a bigger, slightly smellier Toronto. However it was still incredibly exciting to walk past streets and buildings I've seen in movies, look around and talk to locals. I want to go back and see Jude Law star in Hamlet this winter, as well as experience NY again with money and without Cosplay demanding most of my time and suitcase.
Bandai/ Eureka 7 Movie - I was contacted to wear Renton to the one-night American premiere of the E7 movie by Bandai. It was an interesting experience, the Bandai guys were very friendly and we chatted and took lots of pictures at the theatre and inside of it. Getting to the location was a bit of a pain in the ass, but it was the only theatre that allowed cosplayers and they really wanted to do some promotional shots with fans. It was weird to wear my old Renton costume again, but fun - and the fans seemed to really love it. I used my own hair which looked a lot better than the original wig, accuracy wise in terms of colour and style and that seemed to be a magnet for underage girls petting and groping my head. Walking into the mostly full theatre was interesting, as I had people fighting over where I should sit - I ended up between a group of adorably black girls who had my arms fully gripped on either side and had amusing running commentary during the movie.
The movie itself was BEAUTIFUL (killer aerial animation), as was the storyline - I don't normally like AU but it was a strangely emotional and gratifying experience.
Hotel - Our room was really nice, with two bathrooms and two closets - a perfect fit for 5-6 people. While it was a bit farther than I thought it would be, the hotel made up for it by having very pleasant staff and the awesome room. The space was split between 4NG3L, Soni, Ceri, Lauralee and I without any trouble. This was one of the best rooming experiences I've ever had, everyone was respectful and more than pleasant. The only downside was that Chris and Soni were so effing cute I had to brush my teeth a few extra times to prevent cavities.
I'll make an actual NYAF report later, need to upload photos and drug myself more.