Sorry for being not around. I'm gonna come back eventually. But here's a thing I didn't get to post about.
I've probably mentioned that I've been attending Arisia since I has a child-in-tow, and this year I was able to go in my own right.
I was able to be on three panels: All Ages Comics, Making and Modifying Patterns, and Cross-Cultural Costuming. All three were wonderful experiences, but very intimidating.
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Your friendly neighborhood spider-lady is on the scene! |
In the All Ages Comics panel, I was not only the youngest panelist, but the only girl! I sat next to the moderator and was really glad that he made sure every panelist had a chance to talk equally. The only downside of the panel was a panelist's horrible word choice saying something like 'We've talked about a lot of great female characters, but now let's have some male representation'. Put me in a bit of a sour mood for the last few minutes of the panel, but I hope it didn't show.
The panel about patterning was nice, though I felt like I didn't know anything by the end of the panel. Everyone had so much experience and I have what, not even three years. Most of the advice that I gave was things my sister taught me.
And the Cross Cultural Costuming panel was just as one would expect. It basically boiled down to don't be a jerk and do some research.
But all that is the boring part. There was a time travelers' ball on saturday night with some really well dressed peeps as well as people just there to have fun out of costume:
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This girl here gets a special mention as my favorite costume of the night (besides my sister but she cheated) I've fallen so out of love with steampunk, but this outfit is so great. |
The historical dance troupe I'm a member of did a Dr. Who themed performance for the Masquerade half time show on Sunday.
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Complete with a Dr an K9 |
Most of the dances were really fun, and my trusty friend Sarah got some great pictures:
And while I was busy with dances and quick changes, I sent Sarah out to get some pictures of costumes from the Masquerade itself:
In all I would call this con a success, I kept myself busier than usual and it was nice.