Nashicon 2012

Once again Lauren and the gang put on a great con!

Several big things happened for Nashi this year. First was the move off of USC's campus and into a convention center. We had to share the space with two other events, however we still had more than enough wiggle room (most of the time). Second was the addition of Voice Actors to the guest list. I didn't get to meet them aside from a quick room change (autographs to costume contest), but they both seemed really nice and laid back. Spike was joking around with the contest entries and they ate it up! Third was a full a most noticeable attendance rise. I don't have final numbers but I'm quite sure they topped 1k, which is awesome for a two-day con!

Edit: According to the powers above, they hit around 1300. Score!

I think my most successful panel was Sailor Moon Eternal. My judging and wigs panels were sparsely attended, but I think (or at least I hope) it was because most people were still in registration at that point. I think it's time to retire them from Nashi since I think they're too specialize for the crowd. I'll think on it later when my brain comes back into focus.

Overall I had bunches of fun with my hotel roomies and all my friends. I can't wait for next year! Woo!!

Nashicon 2012

Once again Lauren and the gang put on a great con!

Several big things happened for Nashi this year. First was the move off of USC's campus and into a convention center. We had to share the space with two other events, however we still had more than enough wiggle room (most of the time). Second was the addition of Voice Actors to the guest list. I didn't get to meet them aside from a quick room change (autographs to costume contest), but they both seemed really nice and laid back. Spike was joking around with the contest entries and they ate it up! Third was a full a most noticeable attendance rise. I don't have final numbers but I'm quite sure they topped 1k, which is awesome for a two-day con!

Edit: According to the powers above, they hit around 1300. Score!

I think my most successful panel was Sailor Moon Eternal. My judging and wigs panels were sparsely attended, but I think (or at least I hope) it was because most people were still in registration at that point. I think it's time to retire them from Nashi since I think they're too specialize for the crowd. I'll think on it later when my brain comes back into focus.

Overall I had bunches of fun with my hotel roomies and all my friends. I can't wait for next year! Woo!!

The first step is admitting you have a problem.

My name is Morgan, and I'm in a sewing slump.

Most of you have probably noticed that I haven't been making costumes lately. Lately, by the way, means over a year. I haven't had a truly new costume since Dragoncon '10 if I'm honest about it. Everything I have done was for friends/groups that I made promises to. I don't know why I've fallen out of it, but I think it has a lot to do with my body image. I HATE having pictures taken of me, so why would I wear anything to encourage them?

What's worse (at least to me) is that I still have great costume ideas, which I them go and buy supplies for. However this is where things break down and I never complete the project. If just had the ideas and didn't spend the money it wouldn't be so bad, but I have tons of fabric and notions just sitting around begging to be used. I talk and talk about what I'm going to do next, then completely flake out.

I feel very pathetic.

Even though I now know why I haven't been sewing (or at least have a good guess), I don't know what I should do to get me out of this emotional spiral. Ideas? Maybe I should reorganize my sewing area so I can take stock of what I have. It would also force me to clean out my bedroom closet since half of my supplies are kept up there. Nothing wrong with having a clean closet, plus I can get rid of those shirt that require ironing. Ironing is evil!

Thanks for listening. :)

The first step is admitting you have a problem.

My name is Morgan, and I'm in a sewing slump.

Most of you have probably noticed that I haven't been making costumes lately. Lately, by the way, means over a year. I haven't had a truly new costume since Dragoncon '10 if I'm honest about it. Everything I have done was for friends/groups that I made promises to. I don't know why I've fallen out of it, but I think it has a lot to do with my body image. I HATE having pictures taken of me, so why would I wear anything to encourage them?

What's worse (at least to me) is that I still have great costume ideas, which I them go and buy supplies for. However this is where things break down and I never complete the project. If just had the ideas and didn't spend the money it wouldn't be so bad, but I have tons of fabric and notions just sitting around begging to be used. I talk and talk about what I'm going to do next, then completely flake out.

I feel very pathetic.

Even though I now know why I haven't been sewing (or at least have a good guess), I don't know what I should do to get me out of this emotional spiral. Ideas? Maybe I should reorganize my sewing area so I can take stock of what I have. It would also force me to clean out my bedroom closet since half of my supplies are kept up there. Nothing wrong with having a clean closet, plus I can get rid of those shirt that require ironing. Ironing is evil!

Thanks for listening. :)