I am a little late in getting this up, but never late than never I suppose. Over the beginning of August I went to my first anime convention. It was more fun than I could have imagined! Granted I didn't get to go to any panels. And I spent 200 some dollars on a hotel I slept in for less than 8 hours all weekend....
But as far as party's go. It was all worth it.
One of my dearest friends from high school, Ryan and his amazing fiance, Samm were the owners and administrators of this event. They planned the whole weekend from the ground up and honestly I could not be more proud of the two of them. Besides the concept of an anime convention Nikki and I decided we wanted to help them out in any way we could, so we volunteered our time. I took on the innocent and submissive persona of a Japanese maid and became "Maid Mariel" for the Maid's cafe. - irrashimase!!!! While Nikki used her unmistakable people skills and took over VIP coordinator. I adored the maids I worked with and fully appreciated (honestly) being submissive and sweet for a while.....
Then night fell.
Another of our dearest friends "Ian" also joined the volunteering, he became a one man giant ego named "Niko" (just so you know this means -meat- in Japanese) and swarmed the host club with his radiant personality and dashing good looks. Along with Toki-Meku, Aiden, Lightning Rod, Skyy, and Lios . .(there was one more newcomer and I will add in his host name when I find it.) At the last minute I was enrolled to help usher the ladies and gentlemen to considerable bliss as Madame Rayna. This was the highlight of my weekend. Parading men around and giving giggling women a chance at true anime flirtation. Granted it helped that I was free to drink the entire time as well as guests and hosts of age. After the first night I was hooked and continued to take this role every evening. I completely fell in love with all the suave hosts and can't wait to see them next year for a reunion! My only regret is I didn't get a group shot of all of us on one night. *sob* I have debated photo shopping all of us in one together.... Next year I am only going to be in the madame of the host club and there are plans in the making of a tank girl sort of costume. I can hardly wait already! I also plan on making a panel of some sort perhaps a bento how - to or maybe origami since these are my japanese related talents.
