Day 6- Don't do this to yourself

Staying away from FB for a while. Simply because I'm sick of seeing things and posts about people comparing themselves to someone else, saying no matter what they do they will never be as good as that person. That isn't true at all. Cosplay is called cosPLAY for a reason. It's for fun!!!! Not for slandering other cosplayers's who happen to be wearing the same outfit as you, or telling yourself you aren't good enough, you'll never do as awesome as an cosplay as that person.

I've seen this go on in forums and that's a main reason I don't bother with them often. People can be mean, even in the cosplay world. But it's not right. Give yourself some credit.

I remember reading one post about a girl saying she hated people who bought their costumes and they acted like it was all about themselves because they had the money to buy nice costumes. It got me really upset because we send a lot of money for the costumes. Sure we could make them but I'm still learning the in and outs of sewing. I don't want to rush myself. I found it a low hit.

It shouldn't matter if you buy or make your costumes. It shouldn't matter if your crossplaying or genderbending. It should NEVER matter what skin color you have. Or if you don't wear contacts.

Loosen up cosplayers.

I would hate for someone on the street to ask a cosplayer what they are doing and get s horribly negative review about the hobby.  Not sure where all this "They're better" thing is coming from. I'm guessing the interest. Supposedly there is a new site like FB but for cosplayers only. I'll be skipping going there.


If your a new cosplayer and you have those thoughts running through your mind when you see a costumes that is very complex, don't hate yourself. It's not bad, it's not evil, it's okay to admire someone else's work. Don't feel bad if you aren't wearing a wig or have contacts or maybe aren't the best at make-up. You'll learn as time goes on. Just have fun and enjoy the con and your cosplay/s. That's what this hobby should be about is having FUN.


That's enough for my rant. I need to go write if I ever want this book to be published. Remember have fun. Be happy. And smile. People will like you more if you smile.