Yeah, so I did the Arisia thing. Now, this is my first convention ever, so I didn't know what I was getting into. I spent the morning watching the Higgins Armory Sword Guild make their demonstration, and aside from an intermission caused by the fire alarm (nothing serious, I heard it was a burst pipe...only 10 minutes wasted), it was fascinating to watch. I spent most of my time there sitting in on the panel discussions, which in my naivete believed to be the meat of the convention (which it probably is). Therefore I felt uncomfortable wearing my costume in the crowded conference rooms, and didn't really go to the art show or masquerade, which are probably the two places I should've gone to gain the kind of exposure I was looking for. Then again, I wasn't really in "fantasy" garb. And, as I only took pictures of the demonstration, I don't have any pictures to really share my experience of the convention. Sorry about that.

I've got a few months to consider going to Anime Boston. Maybe that will be a little more what I'm looking for. At the very least, I'd be familiar with the layout, as it takes place at the same hotel.

Oh, and yay Patriots going to the Superbowl! =D
posted by Tim at 12:44 AM