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Title: Post Con Depression
Post by: crystalsoul on May 30, 2011, 08:56:17 PM
So who else is feeling it? Dx

its sucks having such an awesome weekend and feeling care-free and then suddenly snapping back in to reality that tommorrow there will be no more fanimcon until next year and now we must resume normal life T_T

i get this every year but this year its hitting me hard :<
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: kookiekween99 on May 30, 2011, 09:03:45 PM
It's hitting me pretty hard right now, especially since Fanime is the only weekend I get to hang out with my super best friend I talk to online.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: chifunii on May 30, 2011, 09:11:28 PM
I think I'm trying to distract myself, but I'm feeling extremely melancholic right now.
At least my summer will take my mind off of it for a little while, but after school starts up again...
This weekend went by so quickly..
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Batty on May 30, 2011, 09:13:55 PM
I'll say. I'm in a total funk...  :'( This was probably my favorite Fanime yet, too. Major suckage. >.<
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: PLUMPKIN on May 30, 2011, 09:14:49 PM
Yep, my bubble of Fanime happiness shattered the moment I walked through my house door.  I came home to my mom insulting me and complaining that her job paying $90k a year working 4 (or fewer) days a week with an AA degree is "underpaid".  I make less than that with an advanced degree.

Ah, such is life.  The real world sucks.  I miss Fanime already.  I suppose I'll dwell on the happy memories from this weekend.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: crystalsoul on May 30, 2011, 09:26:46 PM
Quote from: Batty on May 30, 2011, 09:13:55 PM
I'll say. I'm in a total funk...  :'( This was probably my favorite Fanime yet, too. Major suckage. >.<
i can agree with that. this fanime was definitely the best for me too. there was drama on sunday but i cleared it up by sunday night and enjoyed the con to its fullest.

i envy the people who have summer break atm. im on quarter system at my collage and i got school for another month :<

oh how i wish fanime was just one more day Dx
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: ThatBlueDinosaurGuy on May 30, 2011, 09:29:15 PM
I kinda feel it now too, it was a fun weekend and I am not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow morning, oh well.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Kupo on May 30, 2011, 09:59:29 PM
There were ups and downs for me. From new roommates to being a victim of theft. It's still the same. I still get hit with PCD. I mean, it wasn't instant because I was mad at something that happened, but the moment I arrived at my house, it hit me. It feels weird to be back home.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: crystalsoul on May 30, 2011, 10:27:41 PM
Quote from: Kupo on May 30, 2011, 09:59:29 PM
There were ups and downs for me. From new roommates to being a victim of theft. It's still the same. I still get hit with PCD. I mean, it wasn't instant because I was mad at something that happened, but the moment I arrived at my house, it hit me. It feels weird to be back home.
i know right? i mean driving my friends home didnt seem so bad but as soon as i dropped my GF off at her place and started driving home alone is when it hit me like a train.
           how im not going back to the hotel room tonight, how im not going to be able to stay up late mingling with other people dressed up as anime chars, how im not going to wake up with all my friends next to me deciding what fun things we will do during the con....when this all hit me i pulled over for a minute just to sorta take a deep breath   :'(  now im home and i miss the hotel room even more...not to mention i gotta sleep early so i can get up early for classes.  and i mean i can watch anime to take my mind off things but i have to say ive gotten used to those big screen projectors showing me my favorite animes  :(
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: kaizoku on May 30, 2011, 11:26:03 PM
The only thing I regret is not asking her for her phone number or email @ the black and white ball  :(
Her name is Shanay (if that's how you spell it)
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: God91125 on May 30, 2011, 11:33:24 PM
Sad panda :/ some people I really wanted to meet and talk too just kinda couldn't... had a great time with friends but other than that wish I wasn't such a shy guy *sighs*
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: otakuya on May 30, 2011, 11:41:16 PM
You know what's sad? I'm at the conv center right now to remenicense (?) and it feels so sad being this quiet and empty and tearing down Stage Zero.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Miyu_Mya on May 31, 2011, 12:19:15 AM
I woke up from a nap today and the first thing I thought was "Fanime is over"  :'(
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Xeluu on May 31, 2011, 12:59:45 AM
Got hit with PCD super hard when I was leaving this year. It was just about all I could do to keep from crying on the drive home.

I met some of the most amazing people this year, and it sucks to think that I won't see them until MAYBE next year, and even then maybe not since a good handful of them were from out of state.

I think I can honestly say that Saturday was the most amazing day I've had in all of my Fanimes (started 03ish?), and even in the past year or so, so it's quite the let down to be back home.

Luckily, I have their contact information, so hopefully I'll be able to keep in touch with all of them.

Mari-senpai, Crona, Maka, Soul, Stein, Spirit, <3 you guys.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: yoHmok on May 31, 2011, 01:42:59 AM
It really does suck since it's going to be virtually a year from now before the next Fanime.  I'll miss the crowd, for sure, but mostly the liveliness of it all.  I don't even think I slept Saturday night/Sunday morning.

What's also great about this year is that it's 4 days of non-stop action since Memorial Day rested on a Monday.  As far as I can remember, Fanime usually last 3 days, excluding day 0 (correct me if I'm wrong about this).

Ah, amazing time, amazing events, amazing people.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Riri on May 31, 2011, 02:22:32 AM
I'm going to miss the positive, supportive atmosphere Fanime brings each year... I always underestimate how much it will impact me.  I wish I had been at Fanime more (I commuted every day to get there)... perhaps next year my friends and I can rent a hotel room together so we can experience Fanime to its fullest (and get hit with PCD even harder ;___;).

I hope all of you enjoy the rest of summer~! Take care. ^^
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: bebop on May 31, 2011, 02:27:02 AM
Considering that this year was pretty bad, I still felt a little depressed that I had to leave. It didn't hit me into I woke up from a 4 hour nap after arriving home, and I felt like my house was soooooooooo boring and unlively.

I still have high hopes for next year getting better though.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: RadicalEdward on May 31, 2011, 02:34:58 AM
I'm missing all of the female attention.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: monotone on May 31, 2011, 03:03:25 AM
Definitely having some major post-con depression. It didn't hit me until I got back to school and got into bed and found myself unable to sleep. It's totally weird sitting here with no work to do, and with no radio chatter in my ear.

This weekend I worked 37 hours since Thursday - including 12 hour shifts on Friday and Saturday nights. Transitioning back to everyday life is hard! Missing Rovers already, they're my second family, missing the con-goers (even the ones who gave us attitude when we were trying to do our job), missing the ache in my feet, lol. No, wait, I still got that!

Can't wait until next year :)
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Artemis.exe on May 31, 2011, 03:25:41 AM
Definite Post-Con Depression here. Sunday Afternoon, I was skating back to the Caltrain Station and it didn't really hit me until I was the only one in that car as the train was put into motion. All that went through my head was "Wow, time to be that loser no one can relate to. I'm no longer immortal, my amazing weekend is over, and the more I stare here at my loot, the more I don't want it to be over. Time to snap back into reality and become a human again. Time to put on my green hat and and apron and get back to brewing these humans coffee. *sigh*" And when I got home, I cried for about a good 15 minutes when I decided to get up and stick my prints I had bought on my ceiling above my bed so I go to sleep with memories of this con, and wake up with those memories. I still have mixed emotions, though. Because I think of a different person and different conversation attached to each of the 12 prints I bought. My feelings change every time I look up at them, though. I'll take a glimpse, and smile thinking of the amazing time I had. But I'll do a double-take and get depressed knowing it's over. One thing that cheered me up though was finding a flyer for Animation On Display 2012 in San Francisco on the sidewalk somewhere near the Conv Center. That inspired me to work on a new cosplay for THAT event and keep my mind occupied for now.  :(
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Freeden on May 31, 2011, 06:39:41 PM
Feeling it myself. It's nice to be surrounded by so many friends for such a long period of time. Hard going back to my quiet, normal life.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: obliviousedward on May 31, 2011, 06:49:45 PM
I just arrived home from San Jose, but I don't think I was really feeling it until I started reading this thread. XD;;

I may feel it even more tomorrow once I go back to work, but at the same time I'm also feeling pumped just thinking about what I'm planning to do for Fanime '12! ;D
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: heartless on June 01, 2011, 12:00:41 AM
yeeah i live in san jose, and felt like everytime i stepped into the con i was escaping san jose into a different world! sucks to be back :/
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: crystalsoul on June 01, 2011, 12:03:20 AM
Quote from: Artemis.exe on May 31, 2011, 03:25:41 AMthe more I stare here at my loot, the more I don't want it to be over. Time to snap back into reality and become a human again.

I'll take a glimpse, and smile thinking of the amazing time I had. But I'll do a double-take and get depressed knowing it's over.

^ This exactly....

i almost felt bad having brought back from things from fanime because they reminded me of how it was over D: im sure in a few days things will be fine and i will be able to look at these items and smile thinking of the good time i had...but for now these wall scrolls i bought and other things will remain in my closet until im back to my normal cheery self >.<
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: crystalsoul on June 01, 2011, 12:04:04 AM
Quote from: heartless on June 01, 2011, 12:00:41 AM
yeeah i live in san jose, and felt like everytime i stepped into the con i was escaping san jose into a different world! sucks to be back :/
i know right :<  goodbye magical fantasy dream world and hello normal boring life
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: udonoodle on June 01, 2011, 09:42:42 AM
yep
i'm feeling it! (ha i started working on next years cosplay just to distract myself)

my house feels so big and so small at the same time :(
so i'm lurking on here (lol fail!)
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: chifunii on June 01, 2011, 07:28:23 PM
I feel it xD
But am I the only one still feeling a little high from this weekend?
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: crystalsoul on June 03, 2011, 01:29:34 AM
Quote from: chifunii on June 01, 2011, 07:28:23 PM
I feel it xD
But am I the only one still feeling a little high from this weekend?
hehe i was but its gone now >o<
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: mayora-13 on June 03, 2011, 07:54:32 PM
I felt it right after I got back to Portland, but it's not that bad. Kumoricon is just around the corner!  :D
Now I just need to find another character to go as...
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: chifunii on June 03, 2011, 07:57:46 PM
Quote from: mayora-13 on June 03, 2011, 07:54:32 PM
I felt it right after I got back to Portland, but it's not that bad. Kumoricon is just around the corner!  :D
Now I just need to find another character to go as...

Whoa portland's really far! Are most of the con-goers from really far away? It's pretty intriguing to me as I only live a few minutes away...
But because I live so close it doesn't really feel like it's ended yet. I did, however, mope around yesterday a little bored.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: LordKefka on June 03, 2011, 08:09:37 PM
I'm more depressed I don't get to hang out with the people I met during the convention more than anything. Fml and the East Coast. I wish the fandom was just as strong here.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: mayora-13 on June 03, 2011, 08:11:39 PM
Quote from: chifunii on June 03, 2011, 07:57:46 PM
Quote from: mayora-13 on June 03, 2011, 07:54:32 PM
I felt it right after I got back to Portland, but it's not that bad. Kumoricon is just around the corner!  :D
Now I just need to find another character to go as...

Whoa portland's really far! Are most of the con-goers from really far away? It's pretty intriguing to me as I only live a few minutes away...
But because I live so close it doesn't really feel like it's ended yet. I did, however, mope around yesterday a little bored.

Lol well we thought it would be a fun road trip! It was a 12 hour drive (with frequent breaks), but it was pretty fun! I think most con-goers are probably locals, but some do travel pretty far to attend anime conventions.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: NerdyBirdAsh on June 03, 2011, 08:32:36 PM
I miss Fanime terribly.
It sucks living nearby and seeing the con center so devoid of life! D:

Most of my con friends I happen to go to school with, and if I don't (like if they live far, or I know them from these here forums) I'm friends with them on FB so at least I have that!

Next year needs to get here faster though!
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Alyxiane on June 03, 2011, 09:17:50 PM
It's odd. I'm trying to figure out why PCD isn't hitting me so much as I expected. But I'm sure it's because I'm out of school so yearning for the con life once again isn't that bad when I'm stuck inside my house most of the summer. .____.

BUT The amazing con friends that I have made in that short time I terribly miss certainly. Oh well. At least for the rest of the year I'll aim to increase my sewing/crafting skills 10 fold. ^3^;
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Brutal on June 04, 2011, 12:25:01 AM
I miss the cosplayers :C
and gatherings and valve peeps
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Mi Feng on June 04, 2011, 11:17:37 AM
Felt the post-con depression on the drive home. Then stopped at the fabric store to get fabric for my GLaDOS costume I will be wearing to Kintoki con and got pre-con HYPE!
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: MinhNiStah on June 04, 2011, 12:59:35 PM
  I am really missed everything at the Fanime, my daily life is bore and there noone to talk to, except play game online or watch anime. Soo looking forward for next year to meet new people.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: obliviousedward on June 04, 2011, 01:40:34 PM
Quote from: chifunii on June 03, 2011, 07:57:46 PM
Whoa portland's really far! Are most of the con-goers from really far away? It's pretty intriguing to me as I only live a few minutes away...
But because I live so close it doesn't really feel like it's ended yet. I did, however, mope around yesterday a little bored.

My friends and I came down from Humboldt County to the con, which is relatively close to the Oregon border. :3  (Lol, we're the hardcore "Northern California," I guess. XD)  But I've also heard of Fanime attendees traveling from all over the country, and even overseas in some cases. ;D
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: princesskitty18 on June 04, 2011, 04:05:03 PM
hella miss it too
talk to friends that i made while at con and it sucks that if they live hella far away u arent gonna see them for awhile
but im hangin out wit one of the new friends that i made next week
YAY!! :D
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: abcbadcat on June 04, 2011, 04:35:12 PM
I live in San Jose as well and always sadface whenever I pass by the convention center.

PCD was decently bad this year because I didn't feel like I did enough at the con this year but... going to the subZERO festival last night also had a convention type of feel so it was awesome and only a few blocks away. I hope a few other people were able to experience it.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Xanreo on June 04, 2011, 06:03:28 PM
It's so quiet and everyone around me has such 'bland' hair.
I still have Expo to look forward to but I'd rather have Fanime!!
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: Glitch on June 04, 2011, 06:51:14 PM
For me it's Post Fanime Depression. There will always be another con around the corner, but you have to wait a whole year for Fanime.
Title: Re: Post Con Depression
Post by: chifunii on June 05, 2011, 10:20:26 AM
Quote from: Glitch on June 04, 2011, 06:51:14 PM
For me it's Post Fanime Depression. There will always be another con around the corner, but you have to wait a whole year for Fanime.

Took the words right out of me :)