I didn’t get to take a lot of cosplay pictures this year, but I really liked them.

So much Rilakkuma love this weekend :)

Fanime RegCon 2012 ♥♥♥

This year at Fanime will be unforgettable.  From the black out on Day 0, close to near mental breakdowns, alpacas, Rilakkuma suits, meeting new people and of course, being reunited with old friends.  I know it’s only been one day since Fanime ended, but this year was freaking insane!! But our reg staff made it through and we did our best, which is why I love everyone there :’)

To anyone who is confused or aware of the situation, let me make things clear; and this is mostly to rebuttal any negative views on the registration staff.  This is from the point of view of one registration staff member.  I’ve been on staff for about four years and this had to be the toughest year.  There was a one hour delay and a black out on Day 0 where we were estimated to check in 12,000 people.  Well obviously there wasn’t 12,000 people on Day 0 but there was a good chunk.  In addition, we check in triple the amount of people that don’t pre-register throughout the convention.  For all the con-goers, I want everyone to know that most of the people on Registration staff have been here for years and it’s rare to get new staff members, luckily we had a few this year.  Nonetheless, there wasn’t enough staff members to cover and assist the whole population of attendees.  We don’t get paid to do this, we don’t get a free hotel, free parking or any discounts in any of the halls.  Yes, we do get to the convention for free but most of us are working from 8-16 hours a day at registration and rarely get to attend convention activities.  We really did our best to assist everyone, and I know a lot of con-goers are angry that the wait was for long even on Friday and Saturday.  But if any of you guys are reading this, if you’re unsatisfied with the service we gave, THEN HELP US VOLUNTEER OR STAFF AT REGISTRATION.  A lot of people during the feedback panel and the forums always say that they’re willing to volunteer but where are they?  Any new staff members that do join are friends of staff members that have never even been to Fanime.  Fanime is for fans by fans.  I cannot stress this enough and it’s really hurtful to see con-goers leash out on us when we’re all doing this just for them.  To everyone that thanked us, thank you because those kind words were sometimes the only thing keeping us going.  Also, the volunteers who came to help!

I think it was on Friday when I almost had a breakdown lol.  I was doing at-con registration and after having the millionth person tell me that I need to do a better job at assisting the line, when I’m not even in line control and I was checking people as fast and accurate as possible, I really just needed to leave.  Luckily, I had Kalen and Lily help me feel better ♥ :(  This weekend was really hectic, but I’m glad my registration family was there.  Even though the convention is in San Jose and I’m from here, when I’m there I feel more at home than ever :’)

Storm Trooper Alarm Clock

He’s annoying af but gets the job done.

Alpaca and Sakura n__n

At Genki Ramen

I can never pass up a great bowl of soup whether it be ramen, pho, bun bo hue, wonton soup or etc. ♥

I know I have said this a million times but this spring break will be truly unforgettable.  I haven’t had a break in a long time.  For the past two years I’ve been keeping myself occupied with school, winter and summer session, time consuming jobs and daily responsibilities.  True, I have been on incredible vacations before and I’m truly blessed for those times because they are what kept me going. 

Yet this spring break was different.  Who knew just having one week off from everything could ignite the fire back into my soul.  Before spring break, my original mindset was just to power through everything and wish for the best.  I had to forcefully become optimistic for myself and loved ones.  But after spring break, everything is just…I don’t really know how to put it in words lol.  I just feel more alive, despite having post-vacation depression haha.  Life shouldn’t just be about school and work, it’s okay to take a break once in awhile.  And if you do take a break, make sure to make it worthwhile.

Spring break 2012 will be forever unforgettable.

Avicii and Madonna!  They had a bunch of pins, bags and t’s with this but this is all I could get :(

My sister stole these from me :(

Week 2: Asian Art Museum, SF

Left too late to ring the Japanese bell and go to the tea tasting room but free entrance to the Maharaja exhibit.  Maybe I’ll take Daniel here when he comes back, but he only likes European history, racist…

My nephew could be a model, srsly.