Storms and the Inevitable After-Con Blues

Today has been a day of epic storms. From golf ball size hail to torrential downpours, it seems that Tennessee is experiencing a miniature version of Noah's flood. Tomorrow marks the last day of classes for this semester and the start of non-stop studying for the five finals that the end of this year entails.

While MTAC was amazing, yet again, I find it difficult to not suffer the usual after-con blues. This feeling is only exacerbated by the fact that my best friend and roommate has to move back home for a job opportunity, throwing me out on my own again. It is with much sorrow, anxiousness, and dread that I approach the final stint of my first year of vet school. While I know that I have the bounty and joy of summer to look forward to, I am reminded that when I again come back up for school, I will find myself completely and utterly alone in a strange and undesired place.

I'm finding it very difficult to muster the ability to focus on my final exam studies. Exhausted and defeated, I find myself muddling through these final days, simply hoping to make it through this year. If you are reading this blog, I would appreciate if you take the time to wish my some luck or say some prayers for me.

For those interested, here is a pic of the finished Charizard cosplay and another pic of my Blastoise cosplay:


Summer Break:
12 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 29-May 2= Study Days
May 3= Anatomy Final O_o *Le Gasp!*
May 4= Virology Final
May 5= Physiology Final
May 6= Epidemiology Final (*Face/Palm*)
May 7-8= Study Days
May 9= Parasitology Final (IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!!!)

In the Works

It's time to take a little break from studying for the Anatomy Quiz to bring you a cosplay update. If anyone reads this blog, which I am pretty sure they don't, they either read it for my anime/manga/cosplay geek content or my vet school content. So, those of you on the vet school front, feel free to sit this little blog out. It's not that I don't love vet school, but sometimes I have to take a little break from thinking about it all or I will lose what's left of my mind.

I am currently pondering three different cosplays for this upcoming year (most likely AWA 2011):

1. Shiny Ponyta


This cosplay is on the definite list for AWA 2011. This will be yet another special effects pokemon gijinka in our cosplay series. The plans include using fiber optics in the tail and mane, probably in the form of Glowby's. Additionally, like Pyro's Charizard tail flames, the flames on Ponyta's legs shall also be rigged with LEDs and fans to blow them. If I have time, I plan to make a pair of Hoof Boots for the cosplay as well to give the hoof the right "horse" shape and the clip-clop walking. <3

2. Angel from Lilo and Stitch


This cosplay has consumed me for several days now. I'm just so in love with the idea because I love Lilo and Stitch (especially Stitch). I thought this set would make a fantastic couple's cosplay for me and Pyro. Attached below are some rough sketch drafts of the cosplay's design:

Front-


Back-



3. Cammy from Street Fighter II

This has long been one of my dream cosplays. I still remember vividly to this day playing the Marvel vs. Capcom arcade game in the Pizza Hut by where I grew up. Cammy was always one of my favorites. Now, whether I have the moxy to pull this cosplay off, I have yet to decide.





Also, I officially have 8 Exams, 5 Quizzes(4 left after tomorrow), and 5 Finals until school is out for the summer in 73 days.

There are also now 14 days left until Spring Break....THANK YOU GOD!

And Now For Something Completely Different...

I came across this character the other day, and felt the overwhelming urge to make this cosplay in the future sometime (after my backed up list of promised cosplays dwindles a bit). I've seen several cosplays that were pretty decent, but not a large sum of them, and I think it would be a very fun cosplay to do regardless of how many people knew what she was from. I am thinking of of using an orange vinyl for the pumpkin over a foam and wire frame base, and I would really like to add some LEDs in the eyes and mouth (despite her not having any).



Additionally, I found this adorable figure of Saber from Fate/Stay Night in a lion costume. And it would make a pretty spiffy future cosplay as well. A lot easier than the giant pumpkin, I'm sure.



So, here's to the cosplay future!