Name:Marysia Country:United States State:Georgia Metro:Gwinnett Birthday:8/23/1987 Gender:Female
Interests:My interests include writing, reading and pretty much ANYTHING dealing with satire, art and psychology.(READ CATCH-22!!!) My favorite authors at the moment are Douglas Adams and Dean Koontz. ( Read False Memory, it's awesome!) I am a HUGE anime fan and down right obsessive when it comes to Fullmetal Alchemist. (I absolutely LOVE Edward Elric ^_^) I love to listen to music. I'm into Lacuna Coil, Nightwish, Apocalyptica, E S Posthumus, Sarah Brightman, Within Temptation, Collide, Enya, Evanescence, Delerium, Kate Bush, The Cranberries, X Japan, Hungry Lucy, Vanessa Mae, Maksim, Bond, Enigma, Loreena McKennitt, L'ame Immortelle, Two Mix, Yoko Kanno, Garbage, and Poe. My favorite color is green, my favorite animal is the snow Leopard ( all reptiles follow close in second). Oh, and I am in love with Dean Winchester from Supernatural. Expertise:Let's see, I am a gifted pain in the ass though I am just as talented at being helpful, loving, and dependable. I'm pretty damn good with the art thing too and an excellent climber. I have my high points in writing as well. I'm a devoted fan girl and incredibly tolerant of those like me ( That means I realize that extreme fandom, expecially anime-wise, is a scary scary thing ). Eh....I guess I'm a relatively adaptable person if that could be considered an "expertise" I'll tell you one thing though, I SUCK AT SPELLING! OH, I'm as delusional as hell. Can't forget that... Occupation:Artist Industry:Art
My 17-year-old littler sister overdosed on aspirin today when my mother wouldn't give her to the phone to call her boyfriend. It's now 6 AM and she's been in the hospital for 5 hours. Her toxin levels have risen and they are admitting her. I had to come home because I have work tomorrow and I understand that Anthony has his Orchestra Audition and Austin has work as well. It was nice to get a word in with you guys, even if the conversations didn't last. Evan's probably enjoying his birthday or at least I hope he is, and I understand that the rest of the sane world is sleeping so it's not like I can hold this against anyone at all...but there's nothing sadder than sitting here at 6 AM with all the friends I've got and realizing that I have absolutely no one to talk to.
Much Love, Marysia
PS. I'm pretty much dumping xanga. You can keep tags on me at www.myspace.com/bitterdoe I may eventually overcome my aversion to LJ and you can hunt me down there under the alias PsychoLullaby. Also, SARAH!!!!! You need to go to Ikkicon! It's in Texas and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go so YOU HAVE TO GO TOO!!!!!! E-Mail me or something. ^_^ psycho_lullaby@yahoo.com.
Today is Elric Holy Day. Take the time to remember your past mistakes and strengthen your resolve to move forward. Happy 3rd everyone!
In honor of the occasion I ask, ARE YOU FAN ENOUGH!?
When did you first discover Fullmetal Alchemist? AWA 10 in 2004. It was my first anime convention ever. The guests were introducing themselves at the autograph panel and I recognized everyone except this one guy. He listed the shows he was in and I hadn’t seen any of them. He told me “Well, I’m going to be in this show coming out on Adult Swim called Fullmetal Alchemist.” He gave me a free poster and signed it “Dear Marysia. Watch F.M.A. Edward Elric will love you! ~ Vic Mignogna” I looked at the picture of a blonde boy and his robot and thought Oh no. Not ANOTHER Gundam series *gags* He was so nice though. I felt guilty and figured I at least owed it to him to sit down and watch an episode since it was airing on TV anyway. Those Who Challenge the Sun. I knew from the moment Ed listed the components of the human body and mocked that Liore girl’s faith in the chapel of Leto’s church that Edward Elric owned me and this was my new favorite show.
Are you happy you discovered FMA? YES! FMA influences every aspect of my life.
Do you consider yourself a fan? I no longer consider myself a person obsessed with Fullmetal Alchemist. No, I’ve been posessed by it.
Do you recommend the series to other people? I enforce it! FMA is LAW!
Sub or dub? There are strengths and weaknesses in both versions, but it seems to me that the American VAs provail where the Japanese cast faultered and vice versa. It’s a very nice balance and I enjoy both language tracks.
What do you think of the movie? The OVAs? First time I saw the movie I was a little bummed because it wasn’t very climactic and the audience present at the theatre I went to wasn’t very enthusiastic. Second time I watched it, I picked up on a lot more of the symbolism and historical allusions. The movie has a lot more substance than a lot of the trash we are exposed to today that people claim to be cinematic masterpieces. I have a great deal of respect for the movie. The animation is gorgeous and the musical score is absolutely brilliant! The Kid OVA made me cry but Lust made up for my tears in the Alchemists VS. Homunculi OVA because she is seriously bad ass! Chibi Party disturbs me. @.@
What about the manga? Do you read it? I worship Hiromu Arakawa! The love how she portrays the relationship between Roy and Riza and I especially adore how Riza and Edward relate to one another.
Which episode is the best? Episode 47: Sealing the Homunculus. The script and acting was top-notch and some of the most profound themes of the series were driven home when Ed had to truly confront the mistakes of his past. In a sense, I felt humanity was granted to the inhuman when they expressed their desperation for meaning in life and after clinging to an empty existence for so long, they were finally allowed peace of mind in death. Episode 22: Created Human was my favorite in the first half of the series because the Lab Five story arc was one of the strongest, but really, all the episodes play off of one another and as soon as I pick one I like, 5 more pop into my head. It’s easier to just say that this series is simply the best.
Which episode is the worst? I didn’t really like episode 23: Fullmetal Heart(Heart of Steel) and episode 24: Bonding Memories.It’s appearant that all the characters struggle with uncertainty and that particular story arc about Al’s questioning of his own existence wasn’t dealt with as delicately as the others. The melodramatic protrayal of his dilemma felt out of place and reflected poorly on the Director. However, I’d have to agree with the majority of fans that storywise, episode 4: A Forger’s Love and episode 35: Reunion of the Fallen fell flat.
Did you cry at any point in the series/movie/OVA/manga? It makes more sense to ask me if I DIDN’T cry at any point in the series/movie/OVA/manga. I’ve never been so emotionally attached to a story and it’s characters before so yes, I cry ALL THE TIME!
The best opening/ending song? ”Indelible Sin”
Who’s your most favorite character? Edward Elric! Although, I find Hawkeye to be one of the most admirable characters. She’s an excellent role model.
Who’s your least favorite character? Archor. The plot would survive without him and his stupid terminator story arc is retarded! Though if you were to ask me which character I HATED the most, I’d say Hohenheim. ^_^
Which character do you think is the most misunderstood? Everyone has their moments.
Which character is the most under-rated? Havoc! Send Havoc some love!
Which character has the worst past? They all have pretty tragic backgrounds, but I’m most sympathatic for Ed and Al.
Is Ed actually short? Who ACTUALLY comments on a midget’s height? That’s so rude…what if Ed really does have a birth defect!?
So…do the Homunculi have souls or not? Depends on your definition of a soul.
Do you like Dante? I can’t decide if Dante represents the part of me I like or dislike. I bet she’d be a total bitch to hang out with though, since she thinks she knows everything and there’s a 90% chance she’ll try to steal my body. Can’t really give you a definite answer here.
Do you hate Winry? Her character annoys me for the most part in the anime, but she’s a lot more respectable in the manga. She needs some help with her wordrobe…but I’m learning to relate to her more so I’ll stop calling her mean names. ^_^
What about Rose? She’s not “in love” with Ed! She has incredibly low self-esteem and she’s mistaken her unhealthy dependence on others for affection. She needs a slap in the face and some counseling. I can’t like you when you don’t like yourself.
Would you go on a date with Havoc? No. I’ve already decided that I wouldn’t even consider dating anyone who smokes. Sorry Havoc. Take better care of yourself and we’ll see.
Do you consider Scar a hero or a villain? Neither. He’s human just like everyone else, but I would treat him as a criminal.
What was your first impression of Armstrong? EW! Holy crap! Put your clothes back on!
Who’s more disturbed: Envy or Kimbley? Kimbley. Envy has a story behind his insanity that stems from the pain of parental rejection. Kimbley’s just a lunatic and a lost cause. It’s better for everyone if Al just shuts up and lets Scar kill him.
Did you like Hughes better after he died? That’s a weird question. I love Hughes. L
What about Greed? I did like Greed more after he died because he taught Ed a valuable lesson and sought to prepare him for the battle ahead at the cost of his own life. Greed met a noble end.
Did you like Pride better before you found out he was a Homunculus? I thought it was a great plot twist!
If you were Roy, would you have killed Winry’s parents under orders? Depends on many different variables, but as strong as I would like to be, in that situation I couldn’t garentee that I would make the right decision. Sorry Mr. and Mrs. Rockbell…I’d probably follow in Roy’s footsteps and spend the rest of my life seeking atonement for my sins.
Was Hohenheim justified in leaving Envy after he created him, or was Dante the better parent? Dante didn’t view Envy as her child, merely another pon so I don’t consider her a parent at all. I don’t justify ANYTHING Hohenheim does because he is a coward and a pitiful excuse for a human being. A man who abandons his responsibility to his family is unworthy of his wife AND his children.
Why does Al wear a loincloth? To hide is no-no zone. Duh!
Why does Envy wear a loincloth? It’s not a loin cloth! Envy have a total disregard for gender norms. Rock on!
Did you think Envy was a girl the first time you saw him? Nope. No girl I know has abs like that. ^_~
Who’s the best side character? (Present in two episodes or less!) Fletcher! He’s so cute. Also, that little girl that stole Ed’s leg rocks! Honestly! Who would still a cripple kid’s fake leg? That’s terrible! I laugh every time I watch that episode and fight my urge to cuddle Ed to death right there.
Who’s the most annoying side character? I suppose Yoki. Most of the side characters don’t make much of an impression on me though.
Which characters, if any, do you think are overrated? Envy
Who’s a better Greed: the original, or Ling? Can’t say for sure just yet, but having Ling become the new Greed was genius. I’m curious as to what kind of relationship will form between Edward and Ran-Fan due to these recent developments.
Do you forgive Tucker for what he did to Nina? No f*cking way!
Do you forgive Scar? He doesn’t seek forgiveness for what he’s done nor does he attempt to make ammends for the sins he has commited so no. I don’t.
Who’s prettier: Lust or Riza? Hmmm, Riza has a more natural beauty. Lust is the seductress so I’m going to have to say that it’s unfair to generalize terms of attraction like that. They are both lovely.
Is Gluttony ugly? Sometimes, he’s creepy cute.
What’s Dante’s sexual preference? She doesn’t have one. She loves herself more than anything so I think she’s pretty much do anyone willing to worship her body whether they’re male or female. I also think she enjoys manipulation in all forms, so it’s more about finding a partner she can dominate in sex. Gender is irrelevant.
Which character is the best looking? Again, that’s too general a question and my preference changes all the time. Roy Mustang has an intriguing look because most of the characters have very light features. Though…at the moment, Ran-Fan is the sexiest. She’s got the whole exotic look going for her. However, I can’t overlook Ed’s “unusual” eyes and his ability to go from hardcore hottness to awkward-yet-appealing inexperienced teen. They’re all beautiful in their own way.
Which character is the worst looking? The failed transmutations are pretty knarly-lookin’
If you could see one character naked, who would you choose? Edward
What’s your favorite pairing(s)? Roy/Riza, Ed/Al, Roy/Ed, Hughes/Gracia
What’s your least favorite pairing(s)? Hughes/Roy, Al/Winry, Envy/Ed, Ling/Ed
What pairing makes the least amount of sense? There are so many different angles to take with the characters and their relationships with one another that I can’t just flat out say any pairing is impossible anymore. Though, Scar/Ed and Bradley/Ed is rare and really…sick if you ask me. You’d have a hard time making a case for those and if you could manage to convince me that there is something romantic between these characters when there so blantantly isn’t, you are a bad bad person!
Which is better: FMA yaoi, or FMA yuri? Yaoi
Do you read/write FMA fanfiction? Mostly read, but I have lots of fanfic ideas. I’m just discouraged because everything I had written was lost when my computer needed to be reformated. I only have one short FMA piece up on fanfiction.net called Mother’s Nature.
Do you look at/draw FMA fanart? I think the massive amounts of FMA fanart on my computer may have been what crashed it. >_< I’m trying to get back into the swing of things as far as creating my own fanart goes.
What do you think of FMA Mary Sues? Bad!
Crossovers? Not for FMA.
FMA AUs? There are quite a few good ones out there. Wow!
Office sex? …makes my toes curl *purrs*
Do you think people write Envy OOC most of the time? I don’t read much with Envy in it.
Which is more canon (in the anime): Elricest or EdWin? Elricest all the way!
Which is more canon (in the anime): Royai or RoyxHughes? RoyAi! (Though the movie is all about the EdRoy if you ask me)
Would Dante ever open up to anyone? I don’t think so. She’s completely detached herself from the rest of the world.
Is Envy gay, or would he go with a woman as well? I can’t really see Envy romantically involved with anyone, but seeing as how he has an obvious Ed complex, I’m gonna have to say that any Envy sex will most likely be non-consensual on his partner’s part and said partner is probably going to be a guy…*cries for Edo*
Does Ed really have a crush on Roy? I wouldn’t call it a crush. He’s confused by his mixed feelings toward Roy. Every time he develops a solid opinion on the man, circumstance forces him to question his perception of all things, including the people he thinks he knows. I think he needs a strong authoritative male figure in his life but admitting that this is true and that Roy has taken it upon himself to provide Ed with just that is a difficult thing to cope with.
Does Roy return the feelings? Return? Hmmm…I think he acknowledges Ed’s emotional conflict revolving around him, but his feelings for Ed are very different. I believe he has a much more paternal affection for Ed and a responsibility to guide Ed and protect him because to Roy, Ed’s the his younger self he failed in the past. However, I don’t believe that Roy and Ed’s relationship is strictly a Father Son deal, and it’s not much of a stretch to imagine that they would seek more in each other because they can relate on a level that most people can’t. They are both walking very similar paths afterall.
What is the most plausible (non-canon) het pairing? Havoc/Sciezka and possibly Ed/Ran-Fan. Oh! I'm reading a really good Roy/Elysia fanfic. I never thought THAT one would work but I'm surprisingly pleased that it does.
The most plausible yaoi pairing? Ed/Al
The most plausible yuri pairing? Dante/Rose (Yummy…self-love )
Can Envy make m-preg work? I wish I could say “No one can make M-Preg work you sick freak!” but unfortunately…Levitas Fragosushas devoured my soul. No Envy M-Preg though. As if the concept itself isn’t disturbing enough you wanna throw Envy into the picture? *shudders* I think not.
Is HughesxGracia cute? OMG YES! Hughes/Gracia is love!
Who’s your favorite fanfiction author?
Okay, best EdWin fanfiction would have to beCamudekyu and ibshafer. EdRoy is without question the wonderful Sky_Dark. Absolutely the greatest for EdAl would be Asidian. She’s amazing! If you are looking for a fic that continues the story after the last episode, you will totally disregard the Fullmetal movie as a well-made fanfic and adopt Yuuki Hikari’s“He Who Searches for Himself” as the continuation of the Elric adventure. Oh, and Mikkeneko has some really good stories that make you question certain character relationships. I really like that.
Do you read doujinshi? If so, recommend a good one! YES! I love Idea and GD Mechano, but if I’m to recommend one right now, it would be Aya Jinno’sFaute. It’s absolutely beautiful, both visually and lyrically.
Which is better: non-con or romance?
It depends. I’m addicted to tragic angst stories where the characters are torn apart by their repressed, “sinful” desires and their responsibitlies. I don’t like if it’s just superficial non-con or romance, but if you can combine them into a story about characters overcoming the burden of what is considered socially acceptable for the sake of their own happiness, or rejecting the world that condemns them for a moment of freedom with someone who may understand them, then I’m all your’s.
Who is the best character to use in pairings? Edward Elric. He has the greatest range with emotions.
And the worst? …I don’t want to read about Gluttony, Pinako, or Bradley doing anything remotely sexual. That’s creepy. Okay, now someone needs to write a threesome about them soley for the vomit factor.
Do you get mad at people who don’t like the same pairings you do? Not at all. You can support your fandom and I can support mine. Just no bashing and we’re cool.
Yes! It's here! The highly anticipated convention report for Anime Weekend Atlanta! This year I went with Mirza, Anthony, Jen, Taquanna, and Kate. As much as I would love to give a second by second account of AWA, I can't realistically do that so instead I will try to compress the weekend into a detailed series of highlights. Everyone okay with that? Shweet!
The Cobb Galleria welcomes us!
The interior of our Hotel. Tis marvelous, no?
I meant to take a picture of the cool lights, but got this guy's head instead. :P
TQ and Kate ^_^
Friday:
Met Eric and Milo who drove all the way up here from Florida in the Fag Express. Hell yeah! They painted their van with obscenities and "Gays 4 God!" Before we introduced ourselves, Anthony and I were arguing over whether or not Milo was a chick. I totally thought he was, and it turns out, they were making similar bets on whether or not Anthony liked boys. We decided that Anthony likes hot people and Milo's something else all together. 'nough said. Milo tried to steal the hotel's potted plant but settled for kidnapping a cute little emo kid named Andrew instead. We lured him into our lair with promises of sad poems and razor blades. Andrew is the most adorable L EVER and it was so wonderful getting to hang out with Eric and listen to him and Jen do old Jewish lady impressions. "Oh my Gawd! You're not one of those Homosexuals are you? You're going straight to hell!"
Milo as "Sailor Fabulous!"
Milo and Anthony
Andrew and his girlfriend.
I met Sky Dark and bought my very own printed copy of The Adventures of Roy Mustang Sex Ed Teacher. Sky is so wonderful and I had no idea she was local. Her house is only 40 minute drive or so from where I live. I hung out with her a LOT over the weekend and make sure to promotionalize the HELL out of HaganeCon. Irene made these lovely little flyers and I pounced every person with FMA swag and challenged their fandom. After all, REAL fans out there won't want to miss the first ever HaganeCon, October 3rd 2008! Also, everyone needs to check out Somewhere-Nowhere! Play around with it. There's all sorts of cool treats for fans.
Psycho_Lullaby (Me!) and Sky_Dark (Dena!)
As if meeting the legendary Sky Dark wasn't enough, it took me an hour before I could summon up enough courage to browse my way toward Luka's table in the Artist Alley. Yes! LUKA! Otherwise known as the infamous Fireball, creator of the web comic masterpiece Kagerou! *swoons* She and Rain are so f*cking awesome. I absolutely love them both. They were staying at the hotel down the street and asked us if we knew anyone staying in the Waverly Hotel who was trustworthy enough to keep their stuff over night on Saturday. I told them "We have a room on the 7th floor and we'd be happy to spare a corner for your belongings." Dude! How cool! I felt so honored.
Luka showcasing her inability to pose normally for a photo, attacking Rain with a scalpel. ^_^
Jacque love! I got my pants and they are fabulous, AND I saved $10 on them because Jacque's an angel. ^_^ I did a lot of promotional stuff for her as well. What can I say? I'm a whore for the attention it earns me. I met Jacque's brother and got to see her Mom again as well. They have a line of anime jewelry now and I've ordered a custom Edward and Alphonse necklace I hope to get before Christmas. Yay!
I thought the people in the room next to us were getting busted for crack, but they ended up taking me hostage and trying to gangbang me instead. My EVER LOYAL FRIENDS ignored my pleas for help...yet again. You guys really suck, you know that!? Ran into Heather Loper too. I guess she still goes by the name Kitty but whatever!
Me and Jacque. Love her! She's fabulous!
Kitty Loper as Felicia!
The program for the convention was terribly off and said that the Ball started at 5:00 when it really started at 8:00 so for 3 hours I was running around in this gorgeous dress and heels of death! Still, I got so many compliments on the dress and hung out with a nice couple whose names I can't remember. ^ ^; Sorry! I ran into Vic and he told me "You are so beautiful! Would you like to dance?" *squee* I politely declined because...I don't know how to dance. He said he didn't know how to either but he got a lot of dancing down with other fangirls so it was all good. I finally got to show him my tattoo as well and he simply adored it.
My lovely dress.
Just another picture of me looking unusually stunning. :D
Mirza, Jen, Anthony and Me. The quality of this photo is so horrible, I know.
Total Pimptress!
A lovely picture of Jen and her fairy look.
Meeting with Vic on the way to the Dance.
Couple whose names I can't remember. I think it was David and a name like Shelly only not. >_<
Another couple I can't remember. I love her dress though. I talked with her at the elevator.
The setting, food, and music at the dance were all spectacular!. They played quite a bit of .Hack music and some FMA tracks that brought tears to my eyes. It'd be ideal to attend a Fullmetal themed event like this with someone I really cared about. I certainly would have danced then. Really, the soundtrack for that show melded so perfectly with the mood that night. However, being single wasn't all bad. I sat with a bunch of very nice girls and this one guy bought us all roses. Oh! I met this lovely young woman and her husband while waiting for the doors to open early on that night. She was cosplaying as Neoqueen Serenity and her Husband was Endymion. I suppose their unborn child, Rachel, would be Chibi-Usagi. Really, they made such a great couple. I also had a long conversation with a guy named Will who was posted at the Ballroom Door. We mostly talked about Fullmetal and my impossible standards that will render me single for the rest of my miserable life. Good times!
The King and Queen. You guys look fantastic!
Yeah...she was really hot so I had to get a picture of her up here! :P
An Envy costume altered for formal wear. The final product looks incredible. I want it!
Singles Table! Though, I don't think everyone here was actually single.
The guy with the lipstick got us the flowers. It was a really kind gesture.
Smitty! I had an amazing shoot with Smitty who was dressed as Formal Ed. There was an Al and Winry there as well, and Smitty's a fellow Skirt! Cheers for the MSA!!! After the dance, Jen and I hooked up with Eric and some of his friends to go to Waffle House. The rest of our roomies had gone to bed because they are very very lame. Eric's friend Perry was so precious stealing parking cones in her little lolita outfit and stowing them in the trunk of her black and white cow-spotted van. :D Also, I spent the whole day looking for Travis so I could give him the Tapioca pudding I brought for him, and pretty much told every person I ran into "If you see Travis Willingham. Tell him the lovely lady in room 717 says he owes her child support money" I thought it'd be really cool if I got a knock on my hotel room door, open it, and it's Travis glaring at me and asking me "what the hell have you been telling people!?" What I got instead...is infinitely better. Bwahahaha! On to Saturday.
My dream come true, right?
Ed and Al (Smitty is the Ed, if you haven't caught on by now )
Edward and Winry. Awwww
Saturday:
I got virtually no sleep and had to be up at 10:00 AM for the Ed and Roy Show. We were there about an hour early to ensure that we got front row seats. I glomped an Ed and tried to take him back to my room for ravenous rapage but risking tardiness for this event was just not something I was willing to do so Ed escaped virginity in tact. *growls* We were let in 30 minutes ahead of schedule and were trying to entertain ourselves and a room full of 500-or-so people until Vic and Travis arrived. After the wave failed for the 17th time because the left side of the room was completely DEAD, I jumped out of my seat and demanded everyone's attention. I started out just asking our of curiosity how many Ed cosplayers where ACTUALLY guys and only 3 people stood up. We all applauded for them and then I had the female Ed's stand. Needless to say, a LOT more of them. I was starting to say something else with the sound guy came over the intercom and for a moment I thought I was being asked to take my seat. However, the people running AWA ROCK and the guy was actually directing me to the microphone. Next thing you know, I'm the host!
"Alright everyone! How about we get to know our fellow con-goers? Who in here likes Fullmetal Alchemist!?" Everyone cheers and claps. "Okay okay! Who in here is an Ed Winry Fan?!" More screams. "Yeah! How about all your Roy Riza fans out there!?" Again, more screams. "Oh yeah! That's what I like to hear. How about all you RoyEd fans" The whole room is roaring. "Wow! I thought so. Now honestly...how many of you like the Elricest. C'mon Ed and Al people!" Surprisingly more fans than I expected. "Yes! That's what I'm talkin' about! What else is there? Oh..okay, who's a fan of Ed Envy?" They go wild. I respond "Ew guys...ew. That's nasty." Then Anthony yells "Who here is a fan of Vic?" I look over at him and he motions for me to look behind me and I see Vic giving me the coldest glare ever. Next thing spoken into the mic would be "Oh shit..." Ha! I run away with the mic and he just glares at me, curling his finger for me to come back. I'm like a shamed little kid, treading my way to the stage and he grabs me in this monstrous hug, squeezing the life out of me and says in a deep, evil voice "Never do that again!" All I can say is "You smell so nice!" and take a big whiff of his shirt. Yeah....
Edo with Milk
Edo Louve!
Okay...so maybe throwing him over my shoulder was a bit much. ^_^;;
At the end of the panel, Vic sang "Nothing I won't Give" live and it was incredibly moving. Clex's video was playing on the big screen behind him and a bunch of people where singing along. I wish I could figure out how to get the base up on my computer because you can literally feel the song then and it's all the most powerful.
We saw Sonnie again! We hung out with her at MTAC and AFO before. If any of you are familiar with StubbyChubbies, she's the wonder behind that one. I bought these lacy lolita bracelets from her on Friday and you can see them in my previous photos. Anyway, we celebrated her birthday on Saturday and I got paddled. Yummy indeed.
I went to my first Skirt meetup and met Pyro, Kami, Brian, Melly, Kevin, and Rachel! Kami was dressed as the dancing Otaco and she was so nice! I talked with her and her husband Brian quite a bit. They came here all the way from Washington and the story of how they met and got married was very cool to hear. I can't wait to see them both again. Melly is the Founder of the MSA and she seems very nice as well, but I didn't get to talk to her much. Rachel! *cuddles* Oh InuGrlRayn, it was so awesome meeting you! We need to do Anime Next together with Irene. For those of you who don't know, Rachel is the Con Chair for HaganeCon so worship her! Pyro had an unfortunate incident with security because SOMEONE decided to be a total ass and complain about absolutely NOTHING! Really though, cons are all about the craziness and anyone attending them should know what to expect by now so there is no reason for someone to get offended by anything THIS trivial. If you are that tight-assed, you really aren't welcome coming back thank you very much. Oh...and I totally forgot "damn" was a cuss word and said it to this 5-year-old girl which REALLY upset her Dad. I felt so bad afterwards...I really did. *pouts*
Me, Rachel, and Pyro!
Kami as the Otaco! *huggles* I louve her!
I gave my pudding to Travis and he threw it across the table. He was appalled by the mere site of it and was forced to retell the pudding story from AFO. Those who haven't heard it...you may never look at pudding the same again. After the meeting, I had Travis autograph my pants, which we both agreed are freaking awesome. Major props Jacque! He signed them "Yo babies Mama!" I also took that opportunity to show he the blueprints for the FMA antidrug merchandise I'm working on. I was hoping the guys who made me the shirt offer before would be there and scrabbled to get something together for them last minute, but they never showed up. Major thanks to Mirza, Anthony and Evan though. Mirza scanned the pencil sketches for me, Evan colored and edited them, and Anthony printed them out. Travis cracked up over the arson one and also found my comment about the "mysterious shit stain" on my pants rather amusing too.
General Melly, Our Fuhrer, and the General of the AWA Division whose name I do not know. Shame on me!
He gets so into the pudding story
Me and my Babeh's Mama. How cute are we XD
There was suppose to be an uncensored panel with Travis at 10:00 that night so I attacked the Dealer's room with my crew and then headed back to the room. We ran into Jason who we met at AFO and I asked him the age old question I asked pretty much everyone present at the con with the exception of the voice actors because Anthony said it would be rude...."Have you ever had diarrhea so bad, it felt like you were pissing out your asshole?" If you answered that questioned "No" then you are f*cking liar! Anyway, Anthony and I decided it would be fun to cover our faces and hands with peanut butter and run around the hotel lobby. We'd rush up to complete strangers screaming, "Oh my God, there's been a terrible accident! Do you have any crackers? We need crackers! Now!" We also proceeded to gag and make exclamations about being fat. "I wanna be skinny!" "Dude! Can we cover you in jelly and make a sandwich?!" Some people thought it was hilarious, others thought it was disgusting, many thought we were high, and the prudes just didn't get it.
I got Vic to sign my pants and called Melissa so she could say hi to him. It's only a matter of time my dear. I shall kidnap you and poison your life with the evils of anime conventions. You're welcome in advance. ^_^
Random cosplay pictures because we are overdo!
We have the same shirt! Gah!
10 O'Clock baby! Needless to say, Alcohol and Profanity was abundant. Travis checking to see if the people in charge were present was pretty funny. "If you're here, scream like a little bitch, cause we're sayin' fuck!" His first con experience with an underage girl sent to make him "not gay" was priceless and Monica's drunk story was highly entertaining as well. "I love you! I love you! I...no wait I love you too!" Afterwards, I hung out with Kami and Kevin for a long time when I was SUPPOSE to be packing stuff in the car so I'd have more con time on Sunday. Kevin works as Staff at AFO so of course, I flipped out. "Dude! That means you get to go to the VIP parties, right?" "Yeah" "That also means, that now that I know you, I get to go too, right!?" "Of course" "Shweet!" Oh, we also talked about that annoying volunteer Brian from AFO that followed Travis into the bathroom. Turns out, it's not just me and Anthony who hate him. Apparently, Travis told him to "Shut the Fuck Up!" at some point. Hail the Fuhrer!
I was heading out to the car with TQ and Monica comes down the stairs in her PJs screaming "Travis! I've been looking everywhere for your fucking ass!" He replies "Well do you know where I've been!? Cause I don't know where's I've been." Then they start laughing like idiots. I'm just standing their trying to contain myself and I smell something terrible behind me and turn around to see this guy smoking a huge stinky cigar and it takes me a moment before I realize "Holy Sh*t! Vic!" Yeah...tooootally didn't see that one coming. He didn't strike me as the type to smoke. Ew. Anyway, Travis, Monica and the Skirts are planning to have a party and being underage I'm thinking I shouldn't go because I don't want to risk getting anyone into trouble. I'm bidding my farewells to Kevin and Kami when Travis asks "Hey! Does anyone have a room in this hotel?" No one raises their hand so I hesitantly raise my own and he says "What number" "717" He points directly at me and says "Sorry. We're gonna be in your room in 10 minutes" SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!!!!
Sunday:
Hangovers bite and I got spanked with a Yuri Paddle. How sexy am I?!
Luci Christian autographed my "mysterious shit stain" She wrote "This is a soiled crack" and Monica wrote "I'm signing your butt" She thought the peanut butter thing I did with Anthony was really funny and says she'll do it with us next time. Can you imagine yourself sitting in a panel and Monica Rial runs in screaming about crackers, covered in peanut butter?! It's gonna be sick I tell you! SICK! In the good way.
Monica and Me. We look like we are starving and the Camera Man is a honey baked ham. o.O
I love Mike Sinterniklaas. GO TEAM VENTURE! He does the best Vic impression EVER! I got to lick his face and he smacked my ass. Oh yeah...you totally wish you were me. It's such a fun person to hang out with. I wish I could have seen him more this weekend, but I'll be sure to track him down at Anime Next.
I spent way more money then I should have but how could I resist the Fullmetal Alchemist license plate for my car and those adorable FMA picture frames!? Actually, I only regret about $50 of my spending. Not too bad all things considered.
Well, another convention comes to an end and I must say that every time I go to one, it just gets better and better. I'm shooting for OhayoCon and I would like to go to MTAC and AFO, but I'm not sure how that will work out because I kinda have my heart set on a trip by train to Anime Expo next year. Anyone who is interested, let me know! Anime Next would be exciting too, cause I really want to meet Irene in person.
I finally got my computer back and alas, all my Fullmetal Alchemist stuff is GONE! The fact I am even functioning at all right now is nothing short of a miracle. It’s going to take me quite a while before I get back into the swing of things. I mean…I have no music! No videos! All my beloved doujinshi lost forever! Well…maybe not forever…but it sure as hell feels like it right now. HOWEVER! I am very excited to announce that it is only a matter of time before I have a full Con Report for you all. *cheers* I know…you can barely contain yourselves. Till then….I’m off to try to recover a fraction of what has been lost. Seriously!! Why the FUCK aren’t these Winamp Skins working for me!?!?!? And I miss Ares….*weeps dramatically*
Much Love,
Marysia
Oh yeah...that means I'm short one final chapter of Est!Est!!Est!!!...AGAIN! *ahem* Yeah....help? OH MY GOD my favorites list is gone too...mother fucking...hick hick wail!
He gets so into the pudding story
http://marcluu.com/audio/Waiting_For_The_Night.mp3
http://www.paranoid.nl/avalon/memories.mp3
http://angelfire.com/anime6/vicbrothers/Vic_Brothers.mp3
http://manne75.free.fr/garbage/meupeu3/Garbage%20-%20crush%20(nelle%20hooper).mp3
http://www.maths.tcd.ie/~vapor/enigma/08_-_tnt_for_the_brain.wav
