A surprise

While I was working on props today (which I finally got the remaining items that I needed, flat pen heads, beads, gold paint.) An old friend messaged me. It was so nice talking to her and I realized good things can happen when things are bad. I'm so happy by that conversation we had. We planned a few things like having a Black Butler cosplay group for next year. And me getting her a autograph and maybe a phone call from Vic during Sakura-con if she can't come with us. She reminds me so much of my childhood best friend. But in all the good ways. I'm going to try my hardest to be a good friend to her this time because we are both the type of people who are overlooked, ditched and ignored. So maybe this was fate. We both need the support built by friendship. I'm so happy she contacted me and I'm even happier I answered.

Any way.


Cosplay update since its so close to the con.

Kumori-con is only 34 days left! (Counting day zero) Our costumes are about done I believe because the tailor has just e-mailed us making sure the address is correct. They believe they'll be here by August 24th since its by plane its a bit hard to really say if it'll come earlier or a few days later. Although most reviews say they have gotten their orders earlier then thought. So I hope we get them early too!

We ordered four things.

My Sakura hanfu
Nic's Syaoran costume
Sakura's matching headdress
And my Sakura wig

So it'll be a BIG box. And its coming straight to my house! I'm so excited. The timing couldn't be better in case I get bad news from my neurologist appointment. Which is on the 23rd. I suspect I might have epilepsy. My mom had it when she was little (only had one episode and never had a seizure since.) so it might run in the family and would explain why I've been having issues lately. So I hope if I do have it that this package will perk me right back up.

We've also joined a gym! We've been going everyday (expect this weekend. ;_;) and I've been getting addicted to it. Working out has never been so much fun. It's hard to calm me down when I'm stressed but it does the trick and I feel so much better about myself! I'm aiming to lose at least five to ten pounds before the con so I can have a little boast in my ego. XD

All of my goals for this con have been meant so far. I'm on track to lose weight. Been trying new things and am trying my hardest to meet and befriend people. I feel really good! Although the job isn't going to work out I'm not going to give up on finding a job. I'll just try harder! So I can get married by next April. I'm so ready to settle down, move in my my high school sweet heart and make a family with him. Plus a job means I can start sewing. I want to help my friend out with her costumes and sew them for her.

Cosplay isn't just about dressing up and prancing around as beloved characters. Or spending ton of thousands of money on costumes and props. It's about learning to be comfortable in your own shoes. To open up and befriend new people. To accept and smile. I've never felt so happy. And its all because of cosplay. If you read the paragraphs above you can see everything that is good has something to do with cosplay. This hobby isn't just about making the perfect costume. It's about being yourself, openly and having fun. That's the most important part. FUN.

So when your getting ready for your con, maybe it's your first, try to remember. HAVE FUN! Because if you do, I promise you'll feel so pleased with your work, with how you spent all those waking hours with a hot glue gun. Smile and be free. Let go of all your stress and smile. It'll be the best time you've ever had. I know I've been grumpy in the past. But now that I'm coming into my shoes I feel like I'm truly happy and I'm not afraid to show it. Even if you are depressed like me or have anxiety you can do this! You can let lose and have fun. I have.

So good luck with your up-coming cosplays. I'll update with pictures soon!