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Its interesting, but I would be busy. But I still think you should do it. ;)

This is the fanime facebook link.

https://www.facebook.com/FanimeCon

mod edit: correct link

[Roommates Wanted:]

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Roommates Wanted: Hello!!

+ Introduction:
Hello!!! Pleased to meet you, my name is Caitlin. :P I am 21, and this is the 2nd time me going to the con. :)
Please view this site for more info

+ Hotel Information: Fairmont. I have two rooms, one for guys, one for girls.

+ Costs: 80$ You will pay CASH on the first day. If ya need it to be a check, mail it to me. pm meh for meh address. If the check does not get in, ya dont get in.

+ Requirements: Guys or girls. I have separate rooms.

+ Contact: And you can text me. Pm me for my number. Or email, but I dont check my email often.

My email is: [email protected]

+ Miscellaneous: None, just view the link, message me for my number. Yatta yatta. Part of my policy is that if I cant room you, I will help you find a room. :) I TAKE LAST MINUTE ENTRIES. :)

OKAY, MY ROOM IS FULL, BUT IF YOU NEED A ROOM, I WILL HELP YOU FIND ONE!

For those who are looking for room mates, please contact me. I might have people who cant room with me, but who need a room. :) (One case was I had someone who could not handle be with lots of people, so I found a room where he could just be with his friends,)

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Well, I was not comfortable about just sending a message uninvited. Yeah, I am weird.

I will have my number in Japanese.

(Yon Ichi Go) Yon San Zero-Hachi San Yon Ni.

so I'll see you guys there around 8:30 to 9nish maybe latest 9:30 depending on when I arrive and get my badge. I could use someone's number to reach if I get later than 9:30. Anyone wanna volunteer to be my contact?

I will.

Do you have 2 rooms,so that girls, only girls can be in one?

Do you have two rooms so that you could seperate boy from girl?

http://www.olop-shrine.org/

I have been to this, and it is good. In fact, we used to drive the 2 hours JUST to get to this nice mass!

Here are the times;

Regular Mass Schedule                 

Sunday Vigil
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
Sundays
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 Noon
5:00 pm
6:30 pm (Spanish Mass)
8:00 pm

I won't be able to go to the ones after Sunday noon.

I just remembered there is a great church in San Jose to go to! Our Lady of Peace! Though, it is usually crowded. >.> Maybe we should all go together!

A plan.

Sounds stupid, but once the schedule comes out, you should really spend a few quality minutes deciding what events, if any, you want to attend.  You can't do everything at the convention - there's no way you'd have enough time and energy for that.  So prioritize what you want most from the convention.  Leave enough time for you to attend the events, including taking into account lines, getting a bite to eat and things of that nature.  Try not to deviate from your plan much, and, as always, make sure you get a good night's sleep every day.  You want to make sure you're alert for the events that you want to attend.

No, does not sound stupid! ^.^ Makes sense!

Thanks for the suggestion! Keep them coming!

bring Money. You forgot that one. That's kind of important.

I already put that in the list before you suggested it. But thanks! Keep em coming!

[Regular Vacation Gear]

My usual packing list looks something like this:

Regular Vacation Gear
-Toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant, etc)
-Clothes
-Swimsuit/jacket/sweaters depending on weather conditions
-Ibuprofen (specifically the gel-caps, as they seem to kick in faster)
-Over-the-counter allergy pills
-Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher. Lower than that tends not to do much for me)
-First-Aid kit (some band-aids in the purse or room, and a full first aid kit that stays in my car)
-Portable gaming system + charger
-Cell phone and charger
-Notebook
-Laptop and related gear (cooling unit, power cable, mouse...) to keep in the hotel room.
-Camera and related gear (memory cards, batteries, battery charger, lenses, computer cable or memory card reader, filters, tripod...)

The Cosplay Emergency Kit
-Hot glue gun and glue for it
-Sewing kit with needles and thread that matches the colors in the costumes being brought
-Wig brush and hair styling equipment
-Acrylic paint (colors matching whatever paints are used on the costume) and brushes
-Duct tape
-Tide or other stain removal tool

Convention-Specific gear
-Some sort of insole or cushion, especially if I'll be wearing new/uncomfortable shoes with a costume. (I've found that these "Toe-kini" things you can get at the drugstore work quite well.)
-Printouts including registration info, panel info, and if possible, the convention schedule
-Earplugs in case of loudly snoring roommate
-Stuff for the panel (in my case, banners, info packets, and presentation outlines)
-Costumes and all costume props and equipment
-Some sort of fannypack/hip pack or other small purse that keeps your hands free for other things. I generally use a fannypack instead of my regular full purse because said purse is a decent size and weight. At the convention, a lot of things normally in my purse aren't necessary, so the fannypack is sufficient to carry what I need.

Food supply and related (note that the hotel I'm staying at has a fridge in the room, which helps expand my options some)
-Lots of bottled water, preferably something like Smartwater that has electrolytes in it
-Fruits and veggies such as carrot sticks to snack on
-Non-perishable snacks
-Vitamins
-Sandwich fixings
-Electric water kettle and tea/coffee/hot chocolate
-Pop tarts or other breakfast pastries
-Rice cooker and rice
-Pre-cooked beef and chicken
-Plastic cutlery
-Caffeine supply

I really advise against surviving off little more than instant ramen the entire time. It's more likely to leave you seriously destroyed by the end of the convention, and you'll want to try and eat at least a slightly more balanced diet, even if you just bring some granola bars and take vitamins. At a convention, especially one as big as Fanime, you're doing a lot more walking around and getting more exercise than you probably get normally, you're likely to be getting less sleep to recuperate from that exercise than you need or normally get, and you're moving around through huge crowds who might be exposing you to an assortment of colds and contagious illnesses (aka "con plague") that aren't showing symptoms yet. A super cheap and unhealthy diet on top of the exhaustion is going to hurt your immune system and make it that much more likely you'll get sick sometime after the convention. (I came down with a lovely round of bronchitis after Fanime last year!)

Also, don't just survive on sodas or energy drinks. All the exercise also means you'll be more dehydrated, so it's especially important that you drink a lot of water too. Water, fruit juices; basically drinks that don't have caffeine in them, because caffeine will exacerbate the problem. Not saying you have to go off your coffee or soda or energy shots entirely, just don't drink them exclusively.

That's a nice big list! O.O
Thanks for the suggestion! Keep them coming!

If its been metioned or you could be a vampire like me but I suggest sun block. I get sun burns so easliy and I have to always have some with me. ;D ;) :P

That is a good idea! Don't want any tears from a burn!
Thanks for the suggestion! Keep them coming!

Ziplock baggie are a must and I definitely suggest bringing allergy meds (last year one of my friends found out she was allergic to something and we were running around looking for stuff for her because my meds are too strong).

I hope she was okay! :(
Thanks for the suggestion! Keep them coming!

I tend to overdue it when I travel, but I also bring a sewing kit and plastic/ziplock bags of various sizes.  The bags are good for storing food snacks for carrying in my purse/backpack, or if I happen to buy some small items at swap meet or dealers' room.  I know there's a Walgreens a few blocks away in case there's something I forgot, they are usually closed on Memorial Day if I remember rightly.

That is a good idea! Thanks for the suggestion! Keep them coming!

lol I've set my phone ringtone to this for fanime:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBfpie0TeDs

And this is mine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbyVjzQivI

Is it a good way to find people? O.o

This is just in case. I am getting a room from someone else, but if he can't get 8 more people, or get, he may have to double the price. If he has to, I want to find a different place to sleep.


+ Introduction: Hello, my name is Caitlin. You can best contact me by my email. [email protected]
+ Hotel Information:Anywhere close, and the highest I am willing to pay is 90$
+ Requirements: An all-girls room, please! ^.^
+ Contact: (same as above)
+ Miscellaneous: Must warn you, I am shy. But sometimes I can force myself to talk. ^.-

Is there any place to get dim sum?

I was getting excited, and packing my clothes (I know, I am packing a week early! Too excited!) for this event, then I thought; "Wait....mass clothes.....MASS! I WILL BE THERE SUNDAY TOO!" So, for those who have gone the years before, what mass did you go to? what Roman Catholic Church? Maybe we can get a group of other Catholics to go? O.o Maybe......