It's been a long while, neh? It just seems that when I do try to post, they end up being long and writing them is time-consuming because I'm so fond of going into details and recording everything. I guess that means I haven't changed much, since I still can't control my tendency towards long sentences. (:
Somehow my hairband collection (if it can even be called that) has grown to a grand size of, wait for it, THREE, yes, THREE headbands. I know, right? That's totally not that large of a number. I've been wearing the one pictured quite often recently, though. Each time I put it on my head, I think, Banba afro sealed (please, do see this at 21:23)!
Mentioning Kuragehime, I suppose I shall mention that I will attempt Tsukimi cosplay during attendance of the 2011 Kawaii-Kon as part of my ANTH 152A Culture and Humanity anthropological research project! Please help me out and leave me a message (or email) if you cosplay, know someone who cosplays, have any bit of opinion you want to share about your perceptions of cosplay culture and knowledge of cosplay culture! Then again... who reads this blog anyway? But really, I'm here to immerse myself in the culture and learn. Also, putting this out here on the internet increases the pressure on me to make sure I actually go through with this project! I'm kind of excited; cultural anthropology is just getting so interesting and makes so much sense. It also puts the world in perspective for me. I, as an individual, get put in place through anthropology. I guess that's what I'm liking the most; being able to see where the boundaries exists, to acknowledge the differences, and to make the connections so that positions and actions within society make that much more sense. I think taking these two anthropology courses to fulfill my Gen Ed FG requirements really is ending up to be worth it.
Anyway, enough with the rambling. Tonight the quartet I'm in is playing a community concert at a retirement home. I love this kind of thing. Adventure! Plus, reason to practice. I know it's been ages since I've updated, but I hope everyone's doing okay!
My prayers go out to Japan. It pained me to see the pictures and to keep reading the articles about the problems and the devastation. I really hope that people open up their minds and stop bringing up things like Pearl Harbor and making racist statements (and even religious ones, it seems), because if there's anything we should be learning about this disaster is that as humans, we are vulnerable. Nature still wins over us. Instead of saying things about who deserves what, we need to reach out and help, or at least, keep it in mind how much the world is tied together to other countries, how humans depend on each other.
With pieces missing, things just aren't the same.
So, I hope to blog more often, keeping a tight hold on my tendency to go off on idea after idea.
Much love!
-Romee
I've mentioned this before but I'll say it again for your record :)
ReplyDeleteCosplaying is ah.. another world you might say. I've cosplayed only twice (I think) during the six years I've gone to Kawaii Kon. The first was Rika (very poorly done, now that I think about it) and the second was a goth waitress (as usual XD -I think I have pictures of both somewhere if you would like to see-). The goal for any cosplayer, I would think, is to emulate the character (as in anime/manga/original characters; not generic ones -I'll get to it in a bit-) they're dressed as. This can include anywhere from the tiniest detail in clothing, as well as personality (if they're in little skits, as I've seen before. They find an open area and get their friends -or strangers maybe- who have costumes from the same anime/manga and act out a scene). Usually it's clothing though..
I think cosplayers also have other goals. By dressing as a certain character, they like that character and might even want to be that character (unless they're doing it only because they resemble that person -and have no idea who they are or what the anime/manga is about- and unless they're being completely coerced by friends). Rika is my alter ego and everything I wish I could be. If I could, I'd live in her world in a heartbeat (despite the international war and death and all that >__>) since everything I have in this world, I'd have there and more. Even the MOB is included! Coordinated, active, and ready for battle :D (except for Mayu who is clumsy like her real life counterpart -Marissa-). By wearing "her clothes", I can be a little closer to my dream.
And then you have generic costumes that don't symbolize a specific character, like say, a gothic waitress. I used to like the goth look back in middle school (which is when I bought my goth pants that I still fit! 8D) and aspired to be dark and emotionless. Wow.. imagine how that would've turned out o__o Anyway, I might have an interest in gothic fashion, but I can tell you right now, I have no intention of ever becoming a waitress. 1) I have no people skills (as in helping customers throughout their experience; I'm better suited to something like a cashier -at Yogurtland *u*-) 2) I hate people (which contradicts my cashier dream >__> and I must point out a difference between "people" and "person".. I refer to people as basically a mass of humans; that is, in the sense that they think and act alike.. They're only interested in furthering their own goals and spare no time for others. They don't know who you are and really don't care to know. If you hesitate, they step all over you. Person, on the other hand, is an individual whom I'm acquainted with and know without a doubt there is good in them (although there are "persons" I dislike). While reflecting on how to word this, I realize what I'm saying doesn't accurately represent what I feel. I guess simply put, I dislike anyone I'm not acquainted with already (people) because it's a dog eat dog world out there and if I don't secure my spot, someone is going to take it. With friends (but maybe not so much in a work environment), there is a certain, "we're in this together so let's help each other out"-ness. That can occur with strangers but I would think it happens more often (and depending on the level of closeness, might be expected) with friends.
Wow.. I went off on quite a tangent XD And took up two comments! :D Uh.. waitress! Yes.. Anyway, I have no intention of becoming a waitress but I like my goth waitress outfit because I like the style and because I think it matches (and matches me? o.o my dark, silent personality) So, in this case, I dressed up because it matched me (although this situation is different cause it's not a specific character). Keep in mind there are many situations.. If I wore a kimono to Kawaii-Kon (which I possibly might, although I've been using the same one since 8th grade so it's kinda embarrassing when friends see me >__>) there could be a number of messages I'm sending. One could be that I like the Japanese culture. Another could be that I'm respecting the Japanese culture (if I dress correctly). Another could be I want to be a native Japanese. If people can't tell I'm Japanese (I sometimes think people think I'm Filipino cause I'm dark >__>), that I want to be Japanese in general. Blah blah, the list goes on. I forgot what my point was XD *scrolls back* Oh.. uh... basically you never know the reason until you ask that person yourself, but the possibilities I said are from my experience. I apologize for this unsightly block of text that makes no sense. I guess that's characteristic of the MOB XD Anyway, I hope this helps in some way >.< Let me know if you have questions or need anything :) Good luck on your project, and I WILL see you at KK, right? ouO
ReplyDeleteHehe, yes, you will see me! We must make it so. 8D But thank you so much for writing me these comments, 'cause it will really help me as I work on my project. I wouldn't mind discussing things more with you sometime. I also totally understand what you're getting at with your "I hate people," because that's definitely the way I feel a lot of the time, too. It's hard since people are really competitive and have a lot of bias, so there are people you know you just won't get along with, or really just will be apathetic or only care about themselves because it always seems to weigh more towards the negatives when you consider what is required when you care about people other than yourself.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway. ^^ Thank you so much, Renee! I must... get projecting. -thumbsup-
No problem! :D It was fun, uh.. reflecting XD Yeah, I don't mind discussing whenever you're ready/have time. Just let me know and we'll work something out :) And I'm really glad you understand! I always feel heartless whenever I say that cause it sounds like I hate everyone >.<
ReplyDeleteGanbatte (good luck) on your project! :D