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[rosdrise]

So far this week has been the polar opposite of last.  Work is chill and I don't feel the need to murder people.  I would have to say things are looking up.  Though I just right back into it next week with travel and events and deadlines; so I'll just enjoy this calm right now.

ACen was fun, if very abbreviated.  24 hours is a far cry from the three days I'm used to.  I almost feel like I didn't have enough time to truly enjoy it.  I arrived and once I had unwound from the last 5 days it was time to go home again.  And it made me sad.  I did love getting to see everyone, I just wanted to see MORE of you.

One thing is for sure: I'm done with the Artist's Alley.  I just don't have the time or desire to put more energy into making things when they just aren't going to be received well by the patrons.  I thought I would give it a shot this year since the economy had calmed down a little, but it went about as well as last year.  There are just other vendors who are more creative and have better resources... and it's just not where my interest lie.

Having said that, I definitely want to get back into the cosplay game.  It's been about 2 years since I last cosplayed and I miss it.  The problem I have is that the (very small amount of) anime I watch isn't really cosplay material.  I pretty much stick to simple shoujo stories like Fruits Basket and Kimi ni Todoke... and there really isn't anything that interesting to choose from.  So, cosplay buddies, let me know your plans so I can play along.

Finished Oh My Lady! and it was very cute if unremarkable.  There were elements there for something but it just never stepped up its game.  The majority of the episodes just seemed to involve a lot of pivoting and not much plot.  Things picked up in the end, but it felt to me like the writer woke up from a nap and realized "Crap, we better finish this".  Because while I can see Min Woo falling for Gae Hwa, I wish we could have seen the same from her.  Granted, it's the ending I wanted, but it didn't feel earned.

Now I need to catch up on Personal Taste, which kind of bores me actually but I feel committed since I'm on ep 11.  It's never really clicked with me and I don't really like any of the characters so I don't know why I'm still watching.  There are some fun moments, but it really just kind of drags for me.  And Prosecutor Princess, which given the whispers on my flist gets really good?!  :D  I was loosing steam on that one too.  I think I'm on ep 7?

Sunao ni Narenakute continues to be very engaging.  I'm enjoying it and it's slightly ridiculous storylines very much.  It doesn't hurt that I love all the characters.  Though I think Peach and Linda are at the top of my list at the moment.  I like Haru, but they could spend a little less time on her since she really didn't have anything meaty until the rooftop confrontation.

The first episode of Tsuki no Koibito didn't disappoint.  Though it's going to be hard to root for Kimura since his character is a GIANT dick.  I kind of just want Maemi and Shu Mei to go off and be bffs and leave him in their dust.

Comments

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

And Prosecutor Princess, which given the whispers on my flist gets really good?! :D I was loosing steam on that one too. I think I'm on ep 7?

Although I quite like "Prosecutor Princess" and love "Cinderella's Unni", it is still not all-consuming crazy love I had for Chuno. I miss it.

[cranberrysheep.livejournal.com]

I really do need to watch Chuno, but my drama watching is all over the place at the moment.

[jennekohan.livejournal.com]

If you have stuff you want me to sell out here this month, let me know! Or if you'd ever like to visit and do the AA with me at a con here that would be fun! That's such a bummer you only got a day of ACen! D:

[cranberrysheep.livejournal.com]

I may take you up on that offer at least for the wings and skull clips! :D Are you selling prints?

[jennekohan.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure how many prints I'll have. My roller derby zombie I'll have as a poster and I'm trying to do a Felicia Day poster since she'll be there. Then I'll have my charms and stickers too. What all did you have? Maybe your wingalings and things would do better on phone straps?

[cranberrysheep.livejournal.com]

Oh I forgot about your charms! How much are you going to sell those for? I think those will do well. There were a lot of lolita-ish and kawaii type charms at ACen.

The wings were a bitch to make and kind of expensive since they were resin cast. Maybe I just have a bad attitude about it right now, but it just doesn't seem worth it.

[jennekohan.livejournal.com]

I'm selling the charms for $5. I'm really surprised that you didn't sell a ton. Out here we have tons of people selling crafts instead of prints and they always sell really well. But the con starts Thur May 27 so if you want to send me some stuff to sell just let me know!

[sailorgaia.livejournal.com]

It was so awesome seeing you at ACen. It really has been far too long since we hung out, despite the Ohayocon funtimes! I totally understand with Artist's Alley. I felt really bad for you even last year when I knew you'd be in there so long and basically by yourself. It's definitely cool that you tried for it though! (I still think your wares are awesome!)

I still want to cosplay Muramasa with youuuu~~~~~~ Let me send you big busty Kitsune pictures and get you in the moood! :3

[cranberrysheep.livejournal.com]

I don't mind the sitting around, it's the not making any money thing that bugs me. I'd rather not make money while hanging out with my buds.

If that's what you're planning, send away!

[cranberrysheep.livejournal.com]

I'm really not upset about it. It was an experiment that I wasn't that attached to. But I do enjoy making money.

Oh you kids and your video games.