Thursday, March 13
Woked up around 7Am, unready for my flight at 12PM. Quickly prettying myself up, I left the house early to go to fedex to print a painting of Akira to have signed. For strange reason, my cardstock paper did not fit into the printing express, so I had to wait in the long line to buy more paper. I almost thought I will be late for my air flight. Fortunately I was able to get it printed and make it to the airport in time. Of course, nothing goes right, as my mom spill coffee on one of the few pants I brought for the trip. I got to meet Terry at work, which was nice.
The flight itself was really nice and smooth, of course I will never be comfortable on a airplane and slept through it all. By the time I landed in Houston, I had learned that my friend Yanise missed her flight and will be coming tomorrow. Luckily, I was able to meet her friend Stephanie and we got along just like bros.
Hory mory, taxi was so expensive. I was told on the website that taxi only cost $23, but it ended up being $57. We were able to split the cost, so it was softer for us, but still, such lies.
Arrive at the hotel without my friend whom the hotel name was under, I had to pay 3/4 of the hotel. So i’m freakin poor by now. But at least we were able to get our room. Also the card will be exchanged later, so I don’t mind being poor for one day.
Hungry as hell, Stephanie and I decided to explore the city on a quest to find a place to eat. We were able to find a food market with a restaurant attached to it. Lord have mercy on me, the food and gelato was god-like. We order some fancy ass french fries and a Pizza called “Han Solo” which is basically a hawaiian pizza, but x9000 better. For strange reason, there is no real alcohol store in Houston and the food market only had ranges of Wines or beer. We were able to find a wine mix as a substitute for rum. Haven’t tried it, so lord have mercy it will be good.
Come back to the con and quickly got our badges. Later went to meet up with Natsuki and Vivian and chatted like cat. They dressed me up in ouji. and more lovely chatting.
Came back to hotel, washed up, work a little bit on homework and now writing this diary post. See you tomorrow!!
Friday, March 14
Woked up at 7AM, really fresh because I went to bed super early. Me and stephanie went straight to getting ready, applying makeup and dressing with class. Stayed behind in the hotel to greet Yanise and Sokhum before leaving out to see Natsuki and Vivi. Applied contour makeup for Vivi so she can dansou hard!
First thing I’ve done at the con was to check out the dealer room. Of course, the line was super long, waiting about one hours outside. I got along fine with some dood in the line about anime. Can’t go wrong with conversation about Anime. After the long wait, finally got inside the dealer room and went straight to buy Reika photobook and Midori/Akira Siesta book!! I knew H.Naoto was having a 50% discount said, so I went to buy my first japanese clothes brand. I had alot of people, helping me chose which outfit to buy such. However I wasn’t able to buy all the things I wanted because my credit card haven’t been cleared, even though the deposit was switched. So I was left broke. However, I still bought a shirt and scarf!!! Thank you Ying and Rachel!
Went to try for Reika Autograph, but they wouldn’t let me get it because I signed up for PhotoOps. I even told them I was willing to switch it, but nope, no luck. Went back to the hotel to rest up and get ready to go to the fashion Show. While getting ready, I felt like my own fashion show because Sohkum kept making me wear his awesome clothes. Finally met the final hotel mate Renee, she was a sweetheart and a great makeup artist! Went back to the con and played some DDR. Ohgwad I haven’t done DDR for such a long time, but it seem everyone around me enjoy my play, and I still won against my partner with a grade D.
Met with Stephanie and waited at the Fashion Show. While waiting, I got to see a glimpse of Reika and Akira walking in the hallway because I heard there was no bathroom where the rehearsal was at. The wait for the Jfashion show was late by an 1-2 hours, was pretty cranky about that because I was literally in line for more than 3hrs. But it was worth it because the Fashion show was beautiful. Of course it had some flaw, but overall I enjoy the performance aspect of the show.
After the fashion show, I went STRAIGHT to Reika PhotoOps. Again, I had some difficulties because this time, they told me I bought PhotoOps for “tomorrow”, which of course they never stated that on their website, and I really wanted AT LEAST get a photo with Reika as Prince Tristen than Reika in cosplay. But this staff was more lenient and let me exchange the the PhotoOP this day for the other. Again, didn’t make sense to me because they could of done that for me earlier today to switch the PhotoOps for Autograph. I’m just confuse, but regardless I was happy to at least get something I had planned and wanted, for ONCE! Literally second after Reika PhotoOps, I got in line with steph and was second to get my Siesta book sign by Midori and Akira. It was so exciting to officially meet Akira and Midori. With very slow engrish and making hand gesture to illustrate what I said, I was able to tell Akira that she was my inspiration and that she should come back to America with her band. She was super excited to hear that from me, and took 92347923892 photo of me! Hehe i’m blushing!!!
Finally getting everything I wanted from today event, I went back to the hotel to shed my cocoon of makeup into my most comfortable state! Ate some goddang good jerky with everyone, which was a cute moment. Went out with everyone from the hotel to see the lolita swap up. Walk around to check whatever AM had to offer. Went to the rave, not to dance, but to see what’s up. By luck, Me, Yani, and Sokhum were able to see the Korean Dance group shaking to some bass dropping music aka dropping some booty. Lol!! Went back to the hotel to go to bed for the next day, but my bro Sokhum still wanted to check around the con. Being a good friend, tag along with him. So for the next two hour, Sokhum and I wandered around the con and hilton doing random shit. While I was tired, it was nice to explore the con and reflect what happen today. I officially retired the day at 4Am only to wake up again at 7Am. Have mercy on me lord.
Saturday, March 15
Only having less than 3 hours sleep, I halfass myself to take a shower and get myself ready for the teaparty. I was soooo slow, it took me 4 hours to leave the room, when it should of only taken me 2hrs. Went to Natsuki and Vivi room to pamper up to become Ouji prince and Went to the Tea Party with class!!!
I was glad we came early to the Lineup for the Teaparty because we were able to get a decent table to see the guest! Everyone at the tea party were so cute or handsome!!! Although I feel so nice and fancy, I feel inferior compare to everyone else in the room. Had a lovely time chatting with the ladies, and didn’t realized our table were the last to get the food. By food, I mean they ran out all the sandwich, so we ended up only having scone and tea until later when they finally replenish the sandwich. Got to see Akira and rest of the lolita model. Ah, I nerded out so badly. When our table got called to take photo with the model. I was the first one to zip out of the table so I can take picture next to Akira. Akira was soooo nice and fun to talk to. She taught me the word for rattail in Japanese. Unfortunately, forgotten what it was. It was like “choguru” or something like that. I will have to research it later. I felt so honor toward the end when Akira called me and few of the other ouji folks whom she called her favorite to take photo with. When we had our group ouji photo with everyone, I was able to gather everyone by saying “Everyone who is dressed at Ouji, Aristocrat, boy fashion and Dansou. The moment I said “Dansou” Akira got super excited and started to chant Dansou. This officially affirm everything I’ve been working toward in term of my fashion, because Dansou is definitely a thing in Japan and Akira. Ending of the tea party, having taken photo with other ouji and touching Akira by the hand. This hand…. is never gonna get washed. Did I mention that Akira smell great?! Ohgwad i’m so creepy.
Woked up around 7Am, unready for my flight at 12PM. Quickly prettying myself up, I left the house early to go to fedex to print a painting of Akira to have signed. For strange reason, my cardstock paper did not fit into the printing express, so I had to wait in the long line to buy more paper. I almost thought I will be late for my air flight. Fortunately I was able to get it printed and make it to the airport in time. Of course, nothing goes right, as my mom spill coffee on one of the few pants I brought for the trip. I got to meet Terry at work, which was nice.
The flight itself was really nice and smooth, of course I will never be comfortable on a airplane and slept through it all. By the time I landed in Houston, I had learned that my friend Yanise missed her flight and will be coming tomorrow. Luckily, I was able to meet her friend Stephanie and we got along just like bros.
Hory mory, taxi was so expensive. I was told on the website that taxi only cost $23, but it ended up being $57. We were able to split the cost, so it was softer for us, but still, such lies.
Arrive at the hotel without my friend whom the hotel name was under, I had to pay 3/4 of the hotel. So i’m freakin poor by now. But at least we were able to get our room. Also the card will be exchanged later, so I don’t mind being poor for one day.
Hungry as hell, Stephanie and I decided to explore the city on a quest to find a place to eat. We were able to find a food market with a restaurant attached to it. Lord have mercy on me, the food and gelato was god-like. We order some fancy ass french fries and a Pizza called “Han Solo” which is basically a hawaiian pizza, but x9000 better. For strange reason, there is no real alcohol store in Houston and the food market only had ranges of Wines or beer. We were able to find a wine mix as a substitute for rum. Haven’t tried it, so lord have mercy it will be good.
Come back to the con and quickly got our badges. Later went to meet up with Natsuki and Vivian and chatted like cat. They dressed me up in ouji. and more lovely chatting.
Came back to hotel, washed up, work a little bit on homework and now writing this diary post. See you tomorrow!!
Friday, March 14
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| Photo taken by Natsuki |
Went to try for Reika Autograph, but they wouldn’t let me get it because I signed up for PhotoOps. I even told them I was willing to switch it, but nope, no luck. Went back to the hotel to rest up and get ready to go to the fashion Show. While getting ready, I felt like my own fashion show because Sohkum kept making me wear his awesome clothes. Finally met the final hotel mate Renee, she was a sweetheart and a great makeup artist! Went back to the con and played some DDR. Ohgwad I haven’t done DDR for such a long time, but it seem everyone around me enjoy my play, and I still won against my partner with a grade D.
Met with Stephanie and waited at the Fashion Show. While waiting, I got to see a glimpse of Reika and Akira walking in the hallway because I heard there was no bathroom where the rehearsal was at. The wait for the Jfashion show was late by an 1-2 hours, was pretty cranky about that because I was literally in line for more than 3hrs. But it was worth it because the Fashion show was beautiful. Of course it had some flaw, but overall I enjoy the performance aspect of the show.
After the fashion show, I went STRAIGHT to Reika PhotoOps. Again, I had some difficulties because this time, they told me I bought PhotoOps for “tomorrow”, which of course they never stated that on their website, and I really wanted AT LEAST get a photo with Reika as Prince Tristen than Reika in cosplay. But this staff was more lenient and let me exchange the the PhotoOP this day for the other. Again, didn’t make sense to me because they could of done that for me earlier today to switch the PhotoOps for Autograph. I’m just confuse, but regardless I was happy to at least get something I had planned and wanted, for ONCE! Literally second after Reika PhotoOps, I got in line with steph and was second to get my Siesta book sign by Midori and Akira. It was so exciting to officially meet Akira and Midori. With very slow engrish and making hand gesture to illustrate what I said, I was able to tell Akira that she was my inspiration and that she should come back to America with her band. She was super excited to hear that from me, and took 92347923892 photo of me! Hehe i’m blushing!!!
Finally getting everything I wanted from today event, I went back to the hotel to shed my cocoon of makeup into my most comfortable state! Ate some goddang good jerky with everyone, which was a cute moment. Went out with everyone from the hotel to see the lolita swap up. Walk around to check whatever AM had to offer. Went to the rave, not to dance, but to see what’s up. By luck, Me, Yani, and Sokhum were able to see the Korean Dance group shaking to some bass dropping music aka dropping some booty. Lol!! Went back to the hotel to go to bed for the next day, but my bro Sokhum still wanted to check around the con. Being a good friend, tag along with him. So for the next two hour, Sokhum and I wandered around the con and hilton doing random shit. While I was tired, it was nice to explore the con and reflect what happen today. I officially retired the day at 4Am only to wake up again at 7Am. Have mercy on me lord.
Saturday, March 15
Only having less than 3 hours sleep, I halfass myself to take a shower and get myself ready for the teaparty. I was soooo slow, it took me 4 hours to leave the room, when it should of only taken me 2hrs. Went to Natsuki and Vivi room to pamper up to become Ouji prince and Went to the Tea Party with class!!!
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| Photo taken by someone on facebook? |
I was glad we came early to the Lineup for the Teaparty because we were able to get a decent table to see the guest! Everyone at the tea party were so cute or handsome!!! Although I feel so nice and fancy, I feel inferior compare to everyone else in the room. Had a lovely time chatting with the ladies, and didn’t realized our table were the last to get the food. By food, I mean they ran out all the sandwich, so we ended up only having scone and tea until later when they finally replenish the sandwich. Got to see Akira and rest of the lolita model. Ah, I nerded out so badly. When our table got called to take photo with the model. I was the first one to zip out of the table so I can take picture next to Akira. Akira was soooo nice and fun to talk to. She taught me the word for rattail in Japanese. Unfortunately, forgotten what it was. It was like “choguru” or something like that. I will have to research it later. I felt so honor toward the end when Akira called me and few of the other ouji folks whom she called her favorite to take photo with. When we had our group ouji photo with everyone, I was able to gather everyone by saying “Everyone who is dressed at Ouji, Aristocrat, boy fashion and Dansou. The moment I said “Dansou” Akira got super excited and started to chant Dansou. This officially affirm everything I’ve been working toward in term of my fashion, because Dansou is definitely a thing in Japan and Akira. Ending of the tea party, having taken photo with other ouji and touching Akira by the hand. This hand…. is never gonna get washed. Did I mention that Akira smell great?! Ohgwad i’m so creepy.
After the teaparty, I went to the dealer room with Natsuki and Vivi to look at clothes and cute stuff. Went back to the room to change out, of course saying my thanks to Vivi for dressing me so classy and dancy!! I definitely will buy my own wardrobe of Ouji/Aristocrat in the future!!! Went back to my room and took a nap.
Woke up to the sound of lolita retreating back to the room. Drunk with my lolita pal. Got to meet Sok’s bro, Jin. Jin trim part of my hair, and now it look so faaaabulous. Really excited!!! Afterward went down to check out the revenue with Nightmare. Checked but nightmare wasn’t playing so we kiiinda went back until I ran into Akira/Midori/Masoka. Sokhum was a bad idea and began to follow them. I was like “Noooo we must’nt!!” while “willfully” following behind Sokhum. They went back to the revenue and Nightmare concert began, which was super awesome!!!!
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| Photo taken by Sohkum |
Went back to the hotel to wake up everyone who still wanna party for the Rave, I went in first to go to Teddyloid’s rave, one of my priority to meet. The rave was one of the scariest rave I’ve been too. Everyone was really rude and people kept surfing the the crowd. I almost watched a girl smash her head on the ground, had my friend caught her in time. Everyone in the rave as well the nightmare concert were just plain rude to the surrounding people as well the guest. But that’s the people only, Teddyloid however, was really awesome, some of the best music to jam to! After the rave, I went STRAIGHT to the autograph. However, I didn’t bring anything to sign beside my badge and phone, and had ask my friend to bring my stuff to get sign. However my friend wasn’t able to get my stuff because the con staff was closing the con, which was really strange. So instead I got my badge sign and left back to the hotel to rest and sleep afterward.
Sunday, March 16
Unlike the previous day, for sunday I wore lighter makeup and casual clothes. Physically, my body was really exhausted. Yet my mind was still screaming for more. I went up to Natsuki and Vivi room to say my farewell. Of course they were like “Pft, we got 2hrs to kill” So I went with them to the autograph session for Midori and Akira. I was really conflicted because both Autograph and PhotoOps were at the same time and I wasn’t sure if I’ll make it for both. However, both line were relatively short, so I was able to do both. At Akira Autograph, I got to meet a lot of friends I made throughout the con as well people from facebook. I got Akira to sign my fanart I drew of here and was like doki doki everywhere. Got to take photo with Midori, and hory crap she so small cute and delicate!!!! Said my farewell to Natsuki and Vivi and went to the dealer room afterward.
Again, I tried to talk with someone about my situation to get my photobook for Reika that I did not get at friday night, but noone was able to help me. All they told me to go up to the autograph room into Reika and see if anyone was willing to help me. Went up again back to the same location, however did not see any staff beside a super long line of people getting their photoops/autograph for Reika. Stumble across my friend Ruiki, I stay in the line just to chit chat with her till I see a staff. When I did find a staff, he was super rude and unhelpful. At this point, I almost gave up, not getting my photobook until I found a ray of hope in humanity. A girl staff I had bet few days ago understood my situation and frustration and let me in to get Reika autography. That moment was when my faith in humanity was restore. Afterward went to the dealer room with Ruiki and just explore until we departed.
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| Photo taken by Sakuran |
Toward the end of the convention, I decided to buy my very own AP vest. The seller who was also the creator were so cute helping me with the purchase but only to discover that the hotel didn’t drop the charge on my credit card and had no money. Sokhum was very nice and bought me the vest. I was able to return the money weeks later. After the con was over, went to the hotel front desk to get the whole credit card situation handled. Went back to the hotel with my hotel mate to freshen up. Was invited to go have dinner with Yanise’s friend. Had alot of drunk fun with them and came back to the hotel late and ended my day.
Monday, March 17
Woked up early to get ready to leave to the airport. I went to the airport 6hrs too early but I wanted to say my farewell to all my friends as well taxi fare is cheaper split. Watched Yani hastily run to her flight as they moved her up to another plane ride. Thanked Sokhum for the paid internet so I won’t go bored at the airport for the next 6hrs. Kinda starved myself to death because I wasn’t refunded of my money until later after the trip. Safely returned back home and felt con depression sinking into my skin.
Overall
The con itself was a mess when it came to time management as well the lack of professional staff and security. However I made so many new friends and had alot of fun with alot of great guest. I will be back for 2015. See ya then!
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| Photo taken by Sohkum |
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