My First Fanime: '09 Journal/Blog/Review

[Kupo]

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Hi, this is going to be a review of Fanime 2009! This was my first Fanime, first anime convention, and first convention of any kind. I'll be critiquing it on a personal level. So basically it's like a review/blog/journal entry type thing. For those who don't want to hear my life story of Fanime Weekend, I decided to add a Spoiler Tag. You can go all the way down to my conclusion/review.

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After Fanime was officially over, I looked around and looked at the emptiness. The once filled with fans, cosplayers, and others, was turned into a ghost town. The exhibit rooms that was filled with people with a lot of money was also empty. Even the front was dwindling down to maybe 10-15 people? Anyway I got picked up by my Dad and thought "Fanime.. come back! Wahh!". I passed by my local theatre because had to pick up something at a store and on of the movies I saw was "Level Zero" and immediately thought "Stage Zero" I then looked at my bed, knowing that once I fall asleep from my dream, I'll wake up back into reality. Back into homework, parents, tests, stress, etc. *sigh*, back to normal life. The only thing I looked forward was the fact I had a normal sleep.. on some days.. >_> (damn procrastination)

To conclude, Fanime was a really nice and fun experience and it was worth the $55 (along with my other expenses.). To be honest it rekindled the Anime fan within me as before I went there I was just an occasional watcher and watched stuff like Prince of Tennis and a few others. Now that I experienced it, I want to start watching anime again, learn how to draw again, and get back into the community.

Money-wise, I spent my whole budget. I was planning to save a few dollars, but I got out of control, haha. I spent it on food such as the Taqueria, Johnny Rockets, and Hydration. I also bought stuff mostly from Artist Alley such as Commisions, some random stuff, and a Phoenix Wright PaPa Hat!

Right now Fanime 2010 is in a year and I'm planning to save money (I'll be a Senior in High School next year, so I need to save A LOT, since I'll also be participating in Senior stuff too.). I also want to plan to go to other Cons such as SacAnime and even the other big con, Anime Expo.  In the future, maybe travel around the world and go to The Otaku Con. Yeah, I'm thinking too much ahead again. But it shows how much of an impact it made on me. ^^ I would recommend a trip to Fanime to my friends.

I'll definitely be looking forward to Fanime 2010!
                     Thanks for reading.

[redroses3164]

That was a really cute post. This reminds me of my first time at Fanime (I only went a day that time...) and it really is a lovely break from "real life" things. I hope you enjoy yourself next year and go to more cons :)

But definitely save up for it. It's my senior year in high school last Fanime and it was difficult to save money because of senior stuff.

[Lolita_Girl123]

That's a really good story. I mean isn't Fanime the best place you ever been to? 2010 will be my third year there. By the way, what hotel did you stayed at? I'll probably see you there next year, bring friends with you so you won't feel lonely anymore. I mean, I always bring friends. Have ever been to Hydration? Its the restaurunt that we always go to, I mean its so good. Its just right down the street from the convention. Its right across the street from McDonald going straight. Its the second house on the left if you are facing McDonald. ^_^

[anime4me]

That's an awesome story.  2009 was my second year, but my first staying for more than one day and I felt much the same way you did at the end.  It's like reality sets in and you have to wait another year to enjoy it again.  Can't wait for 2010!

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

Reminds me of my 1st year back in '08. Your first Con Experience is something you will always remember.
Damn now I want to go to a Convention XD