So I just got back from my vacation. I spent 6 days in Portland and attended Kumoricon. It was my first time attending and personally I thought it was a bit of a let down, however time spent with friends and meeting other cool people made it worthwhile. Unfortunately I never made it to any of Kirk Thornton's stuff *sobsob* but luckily my friend was able to get me his autograph.

I spent 3 of those Portland days with family and it was great getting to spend time with them after all those years. I then flew to Chicago to meet up with the hubby and went on to South Bend Indiana for another 3 days to spend time with his family.

All in all a pleasent vaction, though it is nice to be home again, despite all the bulls**t that happened while I was gone. I know theres important things to deal with right now, but I need a good night's rest before I can even hope to tackle it. The flights took a lot out of me.

I've already begin my plans for Sakura. Looks like I'll be juggling several costumes this year, but thats where all the fun is right? XD So far I plan on these cosplays:

Raven - Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken (Blazing Sword)
Naesala - Fire Emblem: PoR / Radiant Dawn
Queen Elincia - Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
America - Axis Powers Hetalia
Raine Sage - Tales of Symphonia
Ai Enma - Hell Girl
Justin Law - Soul Eater

And due to Deejers announcement, looks like I'll be bringing Soren back as well hehehehe You are epically awesome dude!

Oh yes and I'll be hittin it up with my Miku Zatsune to go with Eiji's cute Ren XD and Amanda's smexay Miku Hatsune XD

And if by some amazing feat I can haul it down as well perhaps Hijikata from Gintama. Ah well we'll see how I'm feeling in 5 months XD

Wasn't tagged (Deejers doesn't luv me anymore *sobsob*) But thought it would be fun to do anyway! So here goes! XD

RULES

01. Post the rules

02. Answer each question truthfully

03. Tag 3-5 people at the end

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01. What was your first cosplay?
~~~~~~~Claire Redfield Resident Evil 2 version.

02. Did someone get you into cosplay? Or on your own?
~~~~~~~On my own, I've always loved dressing up all my life. Halloween was my favorite Holiday cause I got to dress up. Cosplay is a great hobby for interests like mine.

03. What is your favorite cosplay?
~~~~~~~so far Soren. I worked really hard on it and it's so much fun to wear XD

04. Which is your least favorite?
~~~~~~~Uggghhh my Frannie. I think I could do better (if I lost like 800 lbs!)

05. At conventions, do people compliment you on your cosplays?
~~~~~~~Sometimes. Being a plus sized cosplayer I focus real hard on making my costumes as accurate and vibrant as possible so people will like the costume despite my less than flattering physique XD A lot of people liked my Mia though, she was a lot of fun, except those heels x_x ugh

06. How many have you done?
~~~~~~~To many to keep track of, and a lot more to come

07. What are the top 5 on your list of "Want to Cosplay"?
~~~~~~~I. Justin Law - Soul Eater
~~~~~~~II. Hijikata Toshirou: Gintama
~~~~~~~III. Raven - Fire Emblem: Rekka No Ken
~~~~~~~IV. Naesala - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (We's be smexay birdies Deej!)
~~~~~~~V. Raine Sage - Tales of Symphonia

08. (Girls only) What female cosplay do you want to do most?
~~~~~~~If I ever get my dream cosplay body I really want to be Petrine from Path of Radiance she is HAWT! also I want to do the Major from Ghost in the Shell

09. What male cosplay do you want to do most?
~~~~~~~My dream Crossplay is Naesala, which I'm trying to do, I'm not sure how good it will turn out though.

10. What do you prefer to do, make or buy your costumes?
~~~~~~~I mostly try to make mine, but if it's beyond my skill or I don't have enough time before Con date I will comission.

11. Your most memorable experience? What makes it so memorable?
~~~~~~~Winning the cosplay contest at Aurora-con '08. Me and my teammates were ecstatic.

12. Your dream cosplay?
~~~~~~~Petrine! *drool drool*

13. Is there a pattern in your cosplays? If so, what?
~~~~~~~I just try to cosplay the characters I like. Not a specific type, though I am best at busty ladies. (my best type)

14. Your most recent cosplay?
~~~~~~~Elincia - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

15. What do you prefer? Cosplaying in a group or on your own?
~~~~~~~I like Groups most deffinately, but not all of them can be reliable so wither or works for me.

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hmmmm not sure how to put up those Icons.... But I tag all my fellow Cosplayas! (Who still look at my site hehehe XD)

Yes I am finally getting off my arse and updating this thing, wow I cant believe how long I spent inactive with this page. Anyway I added a few pics of one of my cosplays and hopefully I can get some more up soon

I am so excited. I'll be going to Kumori-con this year with a group of friends while visiting my Aunt. It'll be my first time there so I'm very stoked. We'll be doing a big Soul Eater group (I'm playing Justin Law) and our team is planning a skit for the contest.

I've been working a lot on my sewing and its been getting a lot better, I still need to work on my props a lot more, but they're coming out decent enough. My Justin earphones are being a pain, but they are starting to come out somewhat decent. I plan on doing both the regular and spoiler versions (I wont describe them do to spoilers, but keep a look out for pix coming soon)

I also plan on doing Elincia from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Ai Enma from Hell Girl.
Depending on the time and how fast I can whip it together I am also considering Gijinka Psyduck! The Duck rulz yo!

~AJH

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Choose a few of your own characters -- SIX at the most.
2. Make them answer the following questions.
3. Then, tag three people.
4. Feel free to go ahead and add some questions yourself!

OC's I've chosen to interview:

Javier Caid: Human Necromancer
Ah'ren Greeves: Half-Nymph Geomancer
Ellory Graft: Djinn Smith Mage/Pyromancer
Irmelene Hawthorne: Human Spirit/Thread Mage
Bijou (for Kuni hehehe)hampir Assassin


How old are you?

Javier: 23...Yes I look young for my age, why should I even care what you think anyway?
Ah'ren: 46. What? I don't age like normal humans.
Ellory: 28 marm (if interviewer is female)
Irmelene: uhm 18, I know I'm young but I can hold my own to any other mage!
Bijou: You're kidding right? What's the point of asking me that? you're just gunna gawk at me like an idiot.Ok fine. I'm 307. See?! You're an Idiot!

Are you a Guy or girl?

Javier: *blinks* Are you serious? If I was a girl why would I be wearing this jacket? *gestures to bared chest*
Ah'ren: I get asked that a lot. If you want I can show you *smirk*
Ellory: Beg pardon marm, but if you cant tell that I would think you a mad woman.
Irmelene: I'm a girl
Bijou: What kind of idiot question is that? I'm obviously a man!

What's your height?

Javier: Fairly tall, about 5'11 I'd say.
Ah'ren: Pretty tall, 6'
Ellory: Folks usually mistake me for a half-giant. I stand over most folks.
Irmelene: Uhm....about 5'8 I think.
Bijou: *glare* What are you getting at. I'm NOT SHORT ***hole!

Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse?

Javier: Well...most women tend to be afraid of me, I haven't really had a chance to get to know them, but there is this one girl that seems to be interested in me. I know another who likes me too, but... I'm not going there.
Ah'ren: Men and Women come and go. Sex and love are completely different for someone like me. There is only one that has touched my heart and I trust more than anyone else but I have accepted that he will never return that love.
Ellory: Vasca's the most amazing woman I know, I love that lil' lass
Irmelene: I don't have anyone yet, but I really admire Javier. True Ah'ren is also appealing, but I think he only wants one thing from me...and it isn't a relationship...
Bijou: Nothing like that. Sure there's women, but I'm not foolish enough to get tied down like that.

Are you a virgin?

Javier: No....No of course not. Sure I'm not as promiscuous as, et's say, someone like Ah'ren, but that doesn't mean I havent done anything. Ignore all those stupid rumors!
Ah'ren: *blink* Hahahahahahahaha That's real funny.
Ellory: *blush* Well ah. No, no I'm not marm
Irmelene: *blush* uh well....yes I...don't really think about that kind of thing...well till I joined the Circle at least (nervous laugh)
Bijou: I got a kid. Do the happy math.

Do you have any kids?

Javier: No. But I wouldn't mind having them someday
Ah'ren: Absolutely not! I'm already an abomination! I'd be a horrible father. It's not a great thing to say but it's the truth.
Ellory: No marm, but I wouldn't mind having 'em
Irmelene: Uhm no... but I think it'd be wonderful...later on.
Bijou: Didn't I just say I had a kid?

Do you hate anyone?

Javier: I try to look past hate. Grudges will only become worse in the long run.
Ah'ren: *no answer, hard stare*
Ellory: Bad folks who would hurt innocents! I can't stand 'em!
Irmelene: The Tower, for what they've done
Bijou: Dumbasses like you

What's your favorite food?

Javier: Pasta. There's just a thing appealing about noodles. Yes I know that sounds odd...
Ah'ren: Meat, I would almost consider myself carnivorous. I'm very good at eating things *smirk*
Ellory: Sweets. I luv 'em. Not really a good thing tho.
Irmelene: I really like a nice bowl of fresh fruit every now and then
Bijou: *sneer* Blood, how does yours taste?

What's your favorite ice cream flavor?

All: WTF?

Have any secrets?

Javier: Many...and all my own
Ah'ren: You dont want to know trust me
Ellory: Not many... I dun like 'em
Irmelene: No...at least I dont think so
Bijou: Why the Hell am I doing this again?

Do you love anyone?

Javier: No.
Ah'ren: Javier. He is the only one I have ever loved. *rolls eyes* I know what you're thinking and it's much more than "that"
Ellory: Vasca. I'm gunna marry that lass someday
Irmelene: Not yet, but I really adore Javier...
Bijou: I did once, gave me nuthin but trouble.

What is your job?

Javier: I'm the leader of Haven's Mage's Circle. A lot of people depend on me and I'm not about to let them down.
Ah'ren: I'm decond in command of Haven's circle. I really hold the thing together, but dont get me wrong, Javier is a great leader.
Ellory: I forge most of the Circle's weapons, and I make a great meat shield bwahahahahaha
Irmelene: I just joined the Circle of Haven, I am a protector of it's citizens.
Bijou: I guess you would consider me a merc, but I'm an assassin te one thing I'm good at, killing.

What do you do to relax?

Javier: A good training session in the courtyard, very good to clear my thoughts
Ah'ren: The brothel... don't look at me like that, sex is very refreshing...I'm serious.
Ellory: Any good day at the Forge
Irmelene: Watching Javier train, he has such grace like movements its relaxing.
Bijou: Taking a well earned nap.

Say something random!

Javier: uh..what?
Ah'ren: That's stupid
Ellory:CAKE!
Irmelene: huh?
Bijou: Idiot.

Naked pwease? ;A;

Javier: ....No thank you
Ah'ren: Alright *starts unbuckling his belt*
Ellory: I'm already half naked, you want the whole package? Bwahahahaha!
Irmelene: How dare you! *glare*
Bijou: you'd fall in love. *smirk*

Do you like Huntress as your creator?

Javier: Yes, for the most part, when she's not fangirling over me, though the story with Ah'ren makes me uneasy...
Ah'ren: Yes! I adore her. I enjoy many of her plans for me
Ellory: She's a good lass
Irmelene: She's pretty nice.
Bijou: **ck yeah, the **tch is awesome! *smirk*


I don't really have anyone to tag who hasn't already been tagged ;-;