40 days

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NOOOOOOO! Where did the time go? We're almost into the thirties! There is still so much to be done! I'm sitting here right now, partly insane, sort of nervous and overly excited. I'm currently painting on anti-fraying stuff to Alice's dress. The inner seams have frayed quite badly. Taffeta frays really bad. But thanks to this stuff I'm able to fix that all up and make it look clean and neat.

Today we have a little meeting with our friends and went over the panel. I'm in charge of coming up with trivia questions based off of Pandora Hearts manga. I've come up with some pretty good ones so far and am pretty excited about the panel. We all had the same idea in mind and are all very excited about our first hosted panel.

We also came up with a plan in case I do not get Oz finished in time. For the panel my fiance agreed to wear his Break cosplay.  This does take a lot of stress off me but I still want to get the waistcoat and coat finished so my fiance can enjoy his new role of Oz for the Panel. Since we rarely have a Oz for photo shoots we're all really looking forward to having an Oz this year. I'm going to be focusing all my attention on finishing the waistcoat before we leave to the beach on Tuesday. Meaning I have one day.

I still have to finish hemming the bottom, sew on the taps on the back, hand sew the back slit and add on details on the front and back. I believe there is one more step besides sewing on the black fabric to the waistcoat but I don't remember right now. I do know that I am going to get up early to work on the waistcoat all day so I can get it done before our mini vacation.

Which I am super excited about. We're staying with my fiance's grandmother and his step-grandfather. They're planning some pretty fun things like visiting the marine science center and cooking us some traditional British deserts. I LOVE his grandparents. They are so interesting and I can't wait to free myself form all this stress and enjoy their company for a few days.

I'll be returning home on Wednesday evening. We're also planning on looking for some rare and yummy candy to give out for the panel. Not sure what it will be but it'll be yummy that's for sure. I love the beach. It'll be a good break. As soon as I get home I am going straight back to work. I need to get that coat done before the con as well as the accessories.

I have decided to switch from metal to ribbon for Alice's leg brace. I don't have time or the patience to wait around for the metal and felt to dry. Since Alice's leg brace is more black than silver and other cosplayers have done the same thing I believe it will save me time yet still look great. I'll be starting on this after the beach.

I have so much to do but everything is just making me more excited for the con. Our friends are great people, they are just so easy to get along with and love to talk openly and truthfully. I really can't wait to spend the con with them and share many new memories and some serious laughs. I don't think I've been this excited and nervous about a con.

 It's my sixth con.

I'm so glad we got into this hobby. No. It's a lifestyle. It's more than just something to do, it's something we love. It allows us to experience so much. We've made so many memories and will make many more. It's pushed my creative skills and has made me grown as a person. I've learned a lot. And I can't wait. This really will be a great con. I wont let anything ruin that.