Apparently I can't post anything in a timely manner. *le sigh*
Roundcon 2011.1 was on 10/21-10/23 in Columbia, SC. There were two this year in order to reset the time of year it's held. Previously the con was primarily gaming, but after some staff changes it became a mix of table top game (still the primary draw), video games, and anime.
There was a numbers issue due to tons of competition, but I'm fairly sure those who attended had a good time.
I once again headed up the costume track. I was once again forgotten about in the program guide. >_< *shakes fist at Sean* What's the point in giving you my profile if you don't put me somewhere. GAH! I have been promised (after several threats) that I will get a full page in the next guide with lots of glitter and ass-kissing.
I had a small group of people who were with me for almost the entire con. We had lots of silly silly fun. Friday night was a hair-falls workshop. Saturday was a mish-mash of cosplay panels, wig helping, and more silliness. The costume contest had a very good turn out and was the highlight of the con. Sunday I had an informal Sailor Moon panel, then headed home around 1pm.
I didn't bring a single costume. Because of that only a few people recognized me. Apparently wearing full Klingon gear leaves an impression on people. Ha!
My next con is Ichibancon on 1/5-1/8 in Charlotte. Even though it's only their 3rd year, it's already up to a 4 day convention. Hopefully the site is bigger because last year was a jam-packed mess! Anyway, I'm hoping to have something fun done in time. I'd better punch it because there's only 2 months to make 3 costumes, two of which are rather labor intensive. Gold Lame will be the death of me.
Showing posts with label con report. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ack!
I haven't posted in month! Sorry! >_<
I was at Anime Weekend Atlanta last weekend, preforming with Last Chance Myu (Sailor Moon musical group). We had a great show! Below are links to our youtube videos. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Dragoncon 2011 - In Review
Wednesday:
I worked half a day, then headed home around noon to load up and roll out for Gail's place. The trip was mainly uneventful till I hit I-20 between Atlanta and Augusta. There was a big enough wreck that the police blocked off the interstate entirely and sent everyone on a massive detour. I felt bad for Wendy because she kept trying to call me when I had no service. I didn't help my sending texts about guys with banjos and bad teeth.
Thursday:
Gail and I headed to the Westin around 10:30. Check-in was easy as pie. We had two rooms. They were next to each other, but sadly we only had a king and one roll-away bed in each with . Yay air mattresses! I went to my staff meeting at 1, then joined up with the roomies for dinner at Ted's Montana. SO DELICIOUS. I had bison for the first time. :) I'm so glad my roomies and I do a dinner together every year. I have the best bunch of people!
Friday:
I chilled at bit then went down to the Sheraton for my shift. First up was Guild Q&A, then working door for two smaller panels. Then back to the hotel for a small nap. Tohma texted a plea for help so I headed down to the Marriott with money for food. She and Angela were stuck in judging for the Costume Contest and they were starving. Morgan to the rescue! Bonus: I was able to be their handler so I got to go back stage and chill with the other contestants.
Saturday:
BUSY! First was the parade with Kim and Mitch, then a quick shower/nap, followed by a minor costume change. I wore a 3/4th Telma for the WoW Costume Contest and Darkmoon Faire. Both were incredibly fun, although there are many planning changes needed for the future. After the Faire was over I went to the Marriott for the 501st meeting with Kim, Mary, and Jada. I passed on the drinks though since I honestly couldn't remember if/what I had eaten that day. O_O I hopped in a cab to go back to the Westin because 1) it was late and 2) my feet were burning. *sigh*
Sunday:
This was the day I had the most free time, but the least energy. I didn't get out of the room till 1pm! I hit the Dealer's Room and Artist Alley, but that was about it. I found my roomie Wendy in costume and we chatted for a bit till I saw Tohma milling around. Her eye was hurting her and needed a little help. We ate lunch in a dark corner, then I helped her to find some of her other friends since our paths were splitting. I went back to the room for a nap since I was working a party from 8pm to 4am. SLEEP!
Monday: Aside from the massive amounts of awesome mentioned a few posts down, it was a fairly mellow final day. The weather was cloudy and spitting rain all morning. After a final track meeting I started back to Charleston around 5pm. Apparently there was a tropical storm moving through so there was lots of rain and nasty traffic to fight. All told I got home around 10pm. A five hour trip from ATL isn't too shabby. By midnight I was back sleeping in my own bed dreaming about what next year would be like. :)
All in all a FANTASTIC con. I really liked working the MMO track and I hope I can return to them next year. I know I've said that I want to make D*C an every-other-year event, but I honestly don't think I can. I love the con far too much to be gone for long.
I worked half a day, then headed home around noon to load up and roll out for Gail's place. The trip was mainly uneventful till I hit I-20 between Atlanta and Augusta. There was a big enough wreck that the police blocked off the interstate entirely and sent everyone on a massive detour. I felt bad for Wendy because she kept trying to call me when I had no service. I didn't help my sending texts about guys with banjos and bad teeth.
Thursday:
Gail and I headed to the Westin around 10:30. Check-in was easy as pie. We had two rooms. They were next to each other, but sadly we only had a king and one roll-away bed in each with . Yay air mattresses! I went to my staff meeting at 1, then joined up with the roomies for dinner at Ted's Montana. SO DELICIOUS. I had bison for the first time. :) I'm so glad my roomies and I do a dinner together every year. I have the best bunch of people!
Friday:
I chilled at bit then went down to the Sheraton for my shift. First up was Guild Q&A, then working door for two smaller panels. Then back to the hotel for a small nap. Tohma texted a plea for help so I headed down to the Marriott with money for food. She and Angela were stuck in judging for the Costume Contest and they were starving. Morgan to the rescue! Bonus: I was able to be their handler so I got to go back stage and chill with the other contestants.
Saturday:
BUSY! First was the parade with Kim and Mitch, then a quick shower/nap, followed by a minor costume change. I wore a 3/4th Telma for the WoW Costume Contest and Darkmoon Faire. Both were incredibly fun, although there are many planning changes needed for the future. After the Faire was over I went to the Marriott for the 501st meeting with Kim, Mary, and Jada. I passed on the drinks though since I honestly couldn't remember if/what I had eaten that day. O_O I hopped in a cab to go back to the Westin because 1) it was late and 2) my feet were burning. *sigh*
Sunday:
This was the day I had the most free time, but the least energy. I didn't get out of the room till 1pm! I hit the Dealer's Room and Artist Alley, but that was about it. I found my roomie Wendy in costume and we chatted for a bit till I saw Tohma milling around. Her eye was hurting her and needed a little help. We ate lunch in a dark corner, then I helped her to find some of her other friends since our paths were splitting. I went back to the room for a nap since I was working a party from 8pm to 4am. SLEEP!
Monday: Aside from the massive amounts of awesome mentioned a few posts down, it was a fairly mellow final day. The weather was cloudy and spitting rain all morning. After a final track meeting I started back to Charleston around 5pm. Apparently there was a tropical storm moving through so there was lots of rain and nasty traffic to fight. All told I got home around 10pm. A five hour trip from ATL isn't too shabby. By midnight I was back sleeping in my own bed dreaming about what next year would be like. :)
All in all a FANTASTIC con. I really liked working the MMO track and I hope I can return to them next year. I know I've said that I want to make D*C an every-other-year event, but I honestly don't think I can. I love the con far too much to be gone for long.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Nashicon March 19 & 20, Columbia SC
This was Nashi's fourth year, my third year attending, and second year as an official guest. I adore this con to pieces and will probably attend well into my 90's (assuming I live that long). Lauren and the staff are always incredibly friendly and helpful. It really is a relaxing con. Super bonus! They gave me an awesome gift basket with goodies galore. I feel like a star!
I did my usual costuming/wig panels (although they're in a terrible need of a tune up). I think I'm going to cut back on what panels I do and trim the fat. I always end up talking about competition costuming and wigs, so I think letting go of 101 is a good idea. Plus it will allow others to do panels. I hate feeling like I'm hogging all the fun.
I didn't take a camera (again) so I have no shots, although I didn't wear anything new so it doesn't matter.
If you have the chance you really need to attend this con. They're still under 1k for attendance (just barely!), so if you like small cons with tons of heart, this is what you're looking for. :)
Next Con: Hoshicon - Charlotte, NC - 4/23
I'll be doing two panels. This also marks my return to competitive costuming.
I did my usual costuming/wig panels (although they're in a terrible need of a tune up). I think I'm going to cut back on what panels I do and trim the fat. I always end up talking about competition costuming and wigs, so I think letting go of 101 is a good idea. Plus it will allow others to do panels. I hate feeling like I'm hogging all the fun.
I didn't take a camera (again) so I have no shots, although I didn't wear anything new so it doesn't matter.
If you have the chance you really need to attend this con. They're still under 1k for attendance (just barely!), so if you like small cons with tons of heart, this is what you're looking for. :)
Next Con: Hoshicon - Charlotte, NC - 4/23
I'll be doing two panels. This also marks my return to competitive costuming.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Roundcon February 18-20, Columbia SC
This was another 'first time' con for me. Previously it has been 100% board games so there was only general passing interest for me. However after some major staff changes they opened up to anime. As we all know, anime was my gateway drug into costuming. Sean was nice enough to let me have five panels as well as run the costume contest. Pretty much from the moment I got there Friday afternoon till I left Sunday morning I was in constant motion.The con didn't have the usually attendance because it was up against three other major events, but it was still nice. I think adding anime really helped. There were growing pains, but I'm sure next year will be better.
The panels were fun. I had almost the same group of people for each panel.
It made things feel cozy and intimate. I wasn't talking to a room full of people who just sat and stared. Everyone asked questions and made me feel like a super star. lol!
My friend Kim, her hubby, and their friend Fred stayed with Owen and myself. Kim is adorable and I can't wait to work with her more.
I only wore two costumes since I was sick before the con.
All in all it was really nice, and I'm looking forward to next year.
Next con: Nashicon March 19th and 20th - Columbia SC
I'll be doing panels and running/judging the costume contest
Friday, January 28, 2011
Ichibancon January 7-9, Charlotte NC
This was my first time attending Ichi. It was only the second year for the con, but man is it going places!! It had all the growing pains you'd expect (not enough space, too few volunteers), but they tried really hard. It was held at the Marriott Executive Park, which is the same hotel ConCarolinas used to be in before it got too big.
I arrived on Friday with my beau. Reg was very fast (we walked by the table twice without realizing it), and then found our roomies. I didn't take any costumes, something I regretted quickly. It was a very costume friendly con. I wandered a bit and ran into quite a few con friends. One nice thing about hitting as many local cons as possible is that you see the same friendly faces.
Saturday was a MAD HOUSE. There wasn't enough room to breathe much less walk. Considering the economy it was nice to see the con packed even if it was annoying. I stayed in the room with a few of the roomies for most of Saturday night. There wasn't enough room to see the Costume Contest and all the panels were full. It was still a good night though. It always is when you stay with friends. :)
Sunday was another day of running into familiar faces and hitting a few panels. Sundays are always mellow and this was no exception. I wish I could have stayed longer, but with a 4 hour drive and work the next day I wasn't in a position to stay.
All in all I had a good time and plan on returning next year.
Next Con: Roundcon - February 18-20, Columbia, SC. I'll be doing panels as well as running the costume contest.
I arrived on Friday with my beau. Reg was very fast (we walked by the table twice without realizing it), and then found our roomies. I didn't take any costumes, something I regretted quickly. It was a very costume friendly con. I wandered a bit and ran into quite a few con friends. One nice thing about hitting as many local cons as possible is that you see the same friendly faces.
Saturday was a MAD HOUSE. There wasn't enough room to breathe much less walk. Considering the economy it was nice to see the con packed even if it was annoying. I stayed in the room with a few of the roomies for most of Saturday night. There wasn't enough room to see the Costume Contest and all the panels were full. It was still a good night though. It always is when you stay with friends. :)
Sunday was another day of running into familiar faces and hitting a few panels. Sundays are always mellow and this was no exception. I wish I could have stayed longer, but with a 4 hour drive and work the next day I wasn't in a position to stay.
All in all I had a good time and plan on returning next year.
Next Con: Roundcon - February 18-20, Columbia, SC. I'll be doing panels as well as running the costume contest.
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