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I'm SomeGuy, 29 years old, residing in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I've studied English Literature, Chinese Martial Arts, and am currently pursuing careers in writing - possibly even in the anime industry itself.

And I work for this site.

And you should be watching Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad.
Or watching Ranma 1/2.
Or learning about the Shinsengumi.
Or planning to visit Vancouver, The Best Place On Earth (actual marketing motto).

Here at the "Smallville" page, I have my personal blog where I'll post about anything and everything. If ya need me or otherwise need to know anything from/about me, here's where I'll be.

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Live From Ed's House: Day 3 . . .

Valkyria Chronicles cosplay was a massive success.

The theOtaku.com meet-up was also quite a great success. Sure, only about 6 people or so actually came out (and got loaded with a huge ASSLOAD of free stuff), but it was really fun, we had some good talks, told some stories, and made fun of Adam's surname.

Sorta.

Also, Gail's puppy is adorable. I've video of him too.

Also, Japan86 is horrible with her alphabet. Just sayin'.

Anyway, one more day to go! Guess I'd best shower now.

Reporting in from Stupid Ed's House . . .

I slept about an hour the night before. I was tired.

It's now almost 1am and we're still sewing and creating . . .

. . . . . eff.

Joys of cons, I tell ya. Anyway, have a good one; I'll make sure Gail says lots into the camera this day!

Asian-Canadian Sweat Shop . . .

My neighbours must hate me.

There've been a LOT of people over all weekend working on cosplay. Multiple sewing machines running, people coming and going, scraps of fabric everywhere, craft foam soaking up every chunk of dust in the apartment, potential pins and needles hiding in the floor, pizza . . . it's been fun.

That said, apologies to Red and Shanny for always being around to chat and for me never being able to pay attention to you guys. Sorry for givin' you guys the shaft this weekend.

Anyway, we're getting close! I just need accessories and my Welkin cosplay will be mostly good!

Body Proportions Are Stupid...

How the hell is anybody supposed to go from this:

To this?

In any case, Fat Princess worker is almost done. Just need gloves, boot covers, and then spraypaint the bomb black (it's currently a blue bouncy ball).

Then I can hardass it all the way for goddamn Valkyria. Fun.

I miss my clean home . . .

"Cosplay has changed..."

"...It's no longer about technique, accuracy, or pride..."

"...It's an endless series of messes grown from blue fabric and craft foam..."

"...cosplay - and its consumption of the living room - has become an acceptable pigsty..."

"...Cosplay has changed."

I swear after the con', I'll clean up really well, honest!