Hey there little piggies!
Went to Otakuthon during the weekend and it was amazing!! I had so much fun roaming around the building, taking pictures of cosplays and going through the exhibition hall. I went there at 8:30 in the morning to get me pass. Didn't need to wait too long, just half an hour. Then I met up with me friends and apparently they were here since 6:30! Goodness! I could not wake up that early!
Later at 11, we went to the opening ceremony and it was beautiful! They made their own AMV to get everyone fired up! Then they had a small performance and then they introduced guests who will be holding panels during the convention.
Right after the ceremony, we all left the auditorium and I saw Joey, The Anime Man, walk right passed me! I was like and I turned around and saw him walk into a crowd of people with Aki, Noble and Misty.... I had my mouth open.... but nothing came out..... I always do that! Whenever I want to call someone, I always end up watching them leave...
Anyways, I was really sad I wasn't able to say hi to Joey.... He'll be at a fan sign at 12:30 but I already made plans with me friends. So I was thinking of going the second day.
I walked so much, me legs and shoulders were killing me! I spent too much time going through the exhibition hall. (Was looking for some stuff for me sis)
On the 2nd day, I wanted to get there at 10:30 for Joey's autograph session which starts at 11, but the line was already full, so I couldn't go..... I thought I was early, but I was actually late... Was planning on giving him a fan art I've been working on for the past week... So I guess I'll have to give it to him at tomorrow's autograph session.
At 12:30, I went to Takeshi Obata's live sketch panel. He is the artist for Death Note and Bakuman, if you guys didn't know. He drew Light and Ryuk on the spot and explained his step by step process of drawing. I was super happy!
Then I went to his autograph session which starts at 2, but it was full as well... since 11:30!!! So I ended up spending 2-3 hours walking around the exhibition hall.
At 5, I went to the youtubers Q&A panel. It was so much fun! I was so happy! People lined up to ask questions and it was great! I wanted to go up there, but I wasn't sure what to ask... So I sat there and watched.
There was a few people who went up to give fan art and some of them were really nervous as well. So I thought, if they could do it, I can too! And give Joey my fan art! But I still didn't go...
Half an hour before it ended, my mom texted me "when will you come home?" When she says that, it means "I want you home now". But the panel isn't over yet! And I want to give Joey the fan art in case I don't make it for tomorrow's autograph session! So I waited till the panel is over and then I went up to them along with a bunch of other people. I was so nervous I kept trembling. I saw people taking pics with him and chatting so casually and I was like, "wow, I wish I could do that too".
When I went up to him, he didn't seem to have seen me and spoke to this girl who walked up from behind me... I guess outgoing people are more noticeable... So I walked up closer and finally got his attention.
And as I had thought, I couldn't speak normally. Words did not come out as I wanted them to. They just spilled out of my mouth and I have no idea what I said. But he understood so I guess that's good..
And then I asked for a hug and I gave him the fan art. Good thing I wrote down some of the stuff I want to tell him in a note/letter which I gave him along with the artwork. But there was still so much I want to tell him.
I wanted him to know how happy I was to meet him and that he is much taller than I had thought and that I really wish I could be friends with him. I also really love his eyes, but when talking to him, I didn't look at them. I was never able to look into people's eyes when talking to them. I hate it when I do that!
Talking to him was a challenge. I've always been afraid to talk to people in person. I freak out when strangers talk to me too. I really like communicating with people, but words don't want to work with me at all when I speak. So talking to you piggies online is so much easier for me. I type a lot! Type about anything! Everything! But in real life, I am silent and even if I have something to say, I say nothing....
Anyways, after I gave him the fan art, I left because me parents are waiting... Wish I could stay longer and see what he thinks of the fan art, but at the same time, I'm afraid to see him look at what I drew... because I saw other people's fan art, and they are really nice! I just look at mine and I'm like... meh....
So on the 3rd day, I arrived at 9:30 and waited in line for autographs for Youtubers which starts at 11. And on the side, there's a line for Takeshi Obata which starts at 1. Those people will be waiting for 3 hours for Takeshi Obata's autograph. I want it too, but I want to go to his Q&A which starts at 11:30 for 1 hour.
While getting the autograph, again, I was super nervous. Got my stuff signed and took a picture with them as well. Almost left without my signed booklet..... :bademoticon:
During Obata's panel, I had fun listening to his thoughts and stories. At the end, I went up to him in hopes of getting an autograph, but they didn't allow it.... But at least I get to give him a hand shake. :bademoticon:
At 3:30, I went to another youtuber panel. The line was massive! A lot of people didn't make it in the room. So i feel quite lucky! :bademoticon: When it was over, I was like, I want to give Joey another hug... But there was a swarm of people around them. Again I was too shy to walk up to him...
During that time, me friends are waiting in line for the closing ceremony so I have to go join them and I left. BUT THEN! Joey walked out of the room and I was like "Must! Get! Hug!"
So I walked up to him and asked for a hug. And he said "yeah! Of course!", and I almost melted in a puddle of happiness! Then he went to take a picture with other fans. I wanted to ask him what he thought of my fan art, but he might not remember me since there are so many people who gave him fan arts and stuff. But my inner self is hitting me in the head, telling me to say it! So I went up to him again and asked if he liked the drawing. And he said "yeah! It was really awesome! Thank you! You did a really good job!" And I was like he remembers me! At that point, my fan art no longer mattered. The fact that he remembers me, really made my day!
You know, Joey is the first youtuber I ever met in my life!! Also, this is the first time I ever got an autograph from anyone. Words alone can not explain how happy I was! Thanks to Joey and Takeshi Obata, I had the best Otakuthon of my life! I was really excited the moment I knew they will be here! I like Aki, Noble, and Misty as well, but Joey is up top! He the best!!!
I'll post my fan art for Joey some time this week, so keep a lookout for it, if you're interested.
Love you all!
~Chu~
Hello little piggies!
I wasn’t able to draw anything lately due to the extensive amount of work from school. I’m actually falling behind in my school work because I’ve been very lazy… When I need to study for an exam, my other teachers gives me an assignments to do and on top of that I have several essays to write. The teacher gave me enough time to work on them, but I end up doing it the last minute ‘cause I’m just THAT lazy! The lazier I get the more work I have to do… I could’ve finished 3 of my essays last month but I haven’t even started it yet… AND it’s due next week!!! Then after next week I need to work on another essay and 3 oral presentations. I’m ganna die!!... No just kidding, I can’t die, I need to draw once all this is over!
So I’ll be drawing again after December 16, the day of my English exit exam! I plan on drawing Suga from BTS for my sister as a Christmas present. I also plan on filming it and make a time-lapse video.
Can you guys give me some advice on how to make a time-lapse video fun to watch?
What do you dislike about some time-lapse video you’ve seen?
Does the music effect what you think of the video?
Thank you for helping guys!!
~Chu