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1. Post these rules.
2. Each tagged person must post 10 things about themselves on their journal.
3. At the end, you have to choose and tag 10 people and post their icons on the same journal.
4. Go to their pages and send a message saying you tagged them.
5. No tag-backs.

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1 - I dislike insects, and I'm afraid of many of them. Butterflies and such are still beautiful, but I avoid approaching them too much;
2 - I'm a very, VERY lazy person to watch movies. It's cinema or a complete nothing-to-do moment at home;
3 - I love videogames, but I'm not exactly GOOD playing them;
4 - I have my parents among my best friends EVER;
5 - I'm more analytical than creative, and I feel more at ease writing than drawing;
6 - I take one glass of chocolate milk (less chocolate, more milk) as breakfast, and one right before going to sleep. Every day. Travelling? Search my luggage.
7 - I use Corel Photo-Paint instead of Photoshop. Nothing against PS, I just know Corel more.
8 - I love teen love stories, but they need the cute, romantic, not-too-raw-modern-life feeling.
9 - I tend to associate musics with memories, so I love to listen to soundtracks.
10 - I had my first hair dye only when I was 24.

Well, as always: NO TAGGED PEOPLE. Do it if you like! u.u"

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Cosplay Meme:

I will consider myself tagged by this time.

★Who did you first cosplay as?
Let's say it was Skuld, from Ah! Megami-sama! OVA. Marle from CT was made first, but as a general costume... it was worn at a con only in 2008.

★When and where did you first cosplay?
FloripAnime, Florianopolis - SC - Brazil, July 2000.

★When and where was the last time you cosplayed?
Anime Sports, Blumenau - SC - Brazil, November 2009. I was dressed as Hinata.

★Who have you cosplayed as in the past?
Skuld - Ah! Megami-sama! OVA
Rena Lanford - Star Ocean EX
Ruki Makino / Rika Nonaka - Digimon Tamers
Lafiel - Seikai no Senki / Banner of the Stars
Hinata Hyuuga - Naruto
Rukia Kuchiki - Bleach
Aika - Skies of Arcadia
Mizuho Kazami - Onegai Teacher
Misty / Kasumi - Pokémon
Marle - Chrono Trigger
Mia Ausa - Lunar: Silver Star Story
Kumatora - MOTHER 3
Eureka - Eureka seveN

★Who is your favorite person to cosplay as?
Ruki/Rika is a lot of fun, because it's comfortable and well recognized. I can use my hair for this costume, too. But I love all of my costumes!

★Who do you REALLY wanna cosplay as?
Uh... Princess Peach, maybe? O.o" One day.

★How many of your friends cosplay?
Many of them. Some don't cosplay anymore, but anyway.

★Have you ever walked around in public in your cosplay outfit?
I don't like to do it, but, yeah. Hunting for food outside the cons. XD

★Have people in public ever recognized you and asked for photos?
I don't know! O_o

★Have you ever made your own cosplay outfit?
Not entirely, but I coordinate the entire process. I have help from a seamstress and from my parents, but I do some props entirely by myself, too. It depends.

★When and where did you first learn of cosplay?
Some anime-related magazine, I guess. Year 1998 or so.

★What did you think of it then?
I knew I HAD to do it sometime! *_* I mean, I always loved costumes, and I was a ballerina for some years. Cosplay was a new reason to wear costumes for photos and on stage, and it was related to my dear hobbies: anime and videogames.

★What do you think of it now?
I love it. Anime cons would not be the same without cosplaying.

★Where do you usually cosplay?
Until now, conventions only.

★Have you ever done a cosplay skit on stage?
Of course! There's no cosplay of mine without a skit. More than one, it I have the chance.

★Have you ever won a prize for said skit?
Some prizes, yep. Top 3 at local cons, mostly.

★Do you plan your cosplay outfits waaay before you’re meant to wear them?
I really should, but... no. XD I can THINK OF them, I can plan them MENTALLY... but I usually start making the costume, like, 45-60 days before it's first con. At most. x_x

★Have you ever been to a convention and cosplayed?
Of course! ^_~

★What is the best thing about cosplay?
Taking good photos, and sharing the fan love... ]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/28668298/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/28668298/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:16:42 PST
- I've left my job, because I was invited to another. I'll still work for the government, but now for the entire State of Santa Catarina instead of a local City Hall. I'll be at the Health Department, probably with licensing and stuff, since I'm an architect. Just waiting for the official mail to arrive, so I can gather the proper docs and all.

- My younger cousin got married Saturday. He and his brother were the first two of us "five cousins". It's somewhat awkward when people younger than you start to marry. But, well, there's many single people older than me, too. (I'm fine, I swear! XD)

- I've just finished reading Violinist of Hameln manga. AND IT'S SO GREAT! Well, no doubt I would like a fantasy adventure with humor and romance, published by Gangan Comics (part of Enix, now Square-Enix). I mean, when RPG experts publish manga, they must know what they're doing, right? XD But I'm still impressed. Classic elements mix with so many surprises! For a 1991-2001 story, it certainly doesn't feel outdated. I would like to thank my friends who insisted that I should read Hameln. My current fever.

Yay, random report! December's almost here, where's my Christmas spirit?

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/28436501/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/28436501/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:46 PST
- HOT WEATHER. x_x Well, nothing to do about that. Dressing as Hinata was kind of painful, but fortunately I could take off the jacket and still look like Hinata... or so I thought, because some hardcore fans looked kinda... offended? XD Well, I loved to use that cosplay again. Skits were pretty fun, and I was awarded 2nd place at Solo contest, and 1st place at Group contest with ~Elfadosventos.

- Although I was not able to participate of any quizzes, I was watching them. And nowadays I see that I'm better at videogame quizzes than anime quizzes. Years ago, I knew more about anime. Bleh. Fun to watch, anyway. I was only shocked that NOBODY knew from which game Lucas was! I mean, he's in Brawl, nobody reads those trophies???

- I played WarioWare Smooth Moves on the main stage, mwahahah! Lots of fun! XD

- There were sports-themed anime episodes showing on the main stage, too. First time I've watched Samurai Champloo. Oh, I laughed! XD

- Two local bands, Ryokan and Hatenkoo. The first one is more experienced and played more J-Rock. The second one made its first presentation and had a great selection of music!

- Only one try at the karaoke this time, and not good at all! XD I really should choose musics I know how to sing! XD

- SCAM (the group of Combat Simulation with Medieval Weapons) made a great presentation. A Sohei monk challenged an European knight. I'd never seen a monk fighting outside videogame RPGs before, ahahaha! XD

- STAFF AND GENERAL PUBLIC DANCING CARAMELLDANSEN WHILE THE CREDITS ROLL. Period.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/28321327/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/28321327/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:33:56 PST Unfortunately I was not able to make a sports-related costume in time. Maybe for another edition!

Oh, and good news keep arriving at "real life", ohohoho! Wish me luck!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/27835209/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/27835209/ Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:37:25 PDT
AniParana is next week, but I can't attend it, unfortunately. I'm cheering for my friends and/or fellow cosplayers who can, though. I really hope it'll be a great con, so it can happen every year! An anime con's first edition is always surrounded by doubt, isn't it?

My next con is going to be Anime Sports, mid November. Unless some emergency arrives, this one is guaranteed, yay! I'm still deciding what cosplay I should wear, since I want something comfortable... and if I dress as Eureka ONE MORE TIME within the next months, I think I'll go crazy! x_x

I was thinking on a new costume, but... no simple, comfortable projects listed right now. Well, there's one, but that one I want to make customizing normal clothes, minimal sewing involved. And the clothes I need are so simple, but I DON'T FIND THEM ANYWHERE. And I see people on the streets wearing exactly what I'm looking for, what's even more frustrating.

Oh, well, maybe I'll revive THAT cosplay...

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26944669/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26944669/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:32:24 PDT . Portuguese only, sorry.

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[x] Você já gritou com um objeto inanimado por "machucar você". (Geralmente acompanha um palavrão.)
[x] Você já correu em encontro de uma porta de vidro. (Prédio da minha tia, eu era pequena.)
[ ] Você já pulou fora de um veículo em movimento.
[x] Você já pensou em algo engraçado e riu e, em seguida, as pessoas lhe olharam estranho. (Não lembro quando, mas garanto que aconteceu! XD)
[ ] Você já correu ao encontro de uma árvore/arbusto. (Não lembro, minha mãe cuidava pra não acontecer XD)
[ ] Você já foi chamado de loiro.
total: 3

[ ] Você sabe que é possível lamber o seu cotovelo. (O meu não tem como, sou pouco flexível... XP)
[ ] Você acabou de tentar lamber o seu cotovelo. (Nope)
[x] Você já tropeçou em seus prórios pés e caiu. (Ah, sim sim.)
[x] Você já se afogou na prória saliva. (Provavelmente cantando)
[ ] Você quebra um monte de coisas. (Nem tantas assim...)
total: 2

[x] Você viu Matrix e ainda não entendeu. (Que nem Evangelion XDDDDDDDDD)
[x] Você digita com três dedos ou menos. (Uns quatro dedos no máximo, mas ainda assim)
[ ] Você já colocou fogo em alguma coisa, acidentalmente. (Não sou de mexer com fogo, quando tentei pegar um graveto com fogo, queimei o dedo e nunca mais brinquei... XP)
[ ] Você já tentou beber água (ou qualquer outra coisa) com canudo, mas isso entrou no seu nariz. Não lembro disso acontecendo O.o)
[x] Você já se pegou babando. (Ah, dormindo...)
total: 3

[ ] Você tem dormido na sala de aula. (Já aconteceu, mas não com frequência)
[x] Às vezes, você pára de pensar. (Provavelmente sim)
[ ] Às vezes, quando você está contando uma história você esquece do que está falando. (Deve ter acontecido, mas fato isolado)
[ ] As pessoas muitas vezes abanam a cabeça e caminham para longe de você. (Uh... não? O.o)
[ ] Você frequentemente usa sua “voz interior” e ela parece com a do zina. (Não entendi, mas não XD)
total: 1

[x] Você usa os dedos para fazer cálculos simples. (Uso sim... XP).
[ ] Você já comeu um inseto acidentalmente. (Nope x_x)
[x] Você está fazendo esse teste, quando você deveria estar fazendo algo mais importante. (Sempre tem algo mais importante pra fazer do que ficar na internet... XD)
[x] Você já colocou suas roupas ao contrário ou do avesso, e não notou isso. (Sorte que foi discreto)
[x] Você já procurou por alguma coisa por muito tempo e só depois percebeu que o tempo todo estava em sua mão/bolso/cabeça o tempo todo. (Óculos de sol na cabeça, dentre outros).
total: 4

[ ] Você já mandou correntes porque você estava assustado com o que eles diziam que ia acontecer se você não fizesse isso. (Nah, eu tenho tanto medo que nem as abro XDDDDDDDDD Tá, não.)
[x] Você inclina sua cabeça quando você está confuso. (Não sei, mas diria que sim)
[x] Você já caiu de sua cadeira. (Especialmente das de computador)
[ ] Quando você está deitado na cama, tenta encontrar imagens na textura no teto. (Nah, eu simplesmente admirava as texturas, mesmo)
[x] A palavra "hm" é usado com freqüência. (Provavelmente... XD)
[ ] Você não sabe o que "hm" significa. (Na nossa família, tudo é código XD)
[x] Você diz muito "o quê?" e "hum". (Não me lembro XDDDDD Mas acho que sim, OK)
[ ] Você planeja usar uma calculadora para multiplicar sua pontuação para este teste. Nem sei como eu calculo! O_o)
total: 4

Resultado: Vai sair assim que o me ensinar como se calcula. XD

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26681055/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26681055/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:15:01 PDT
- I think every cosplayer has his/her own "future cosplays" list. And it's divided into "planning to make soon", "maybe someday", and "I would like it, but probably nah". My list has about 15 characters.

- The difference between a Traditional cosplay skit and a Free-style cosplay skit had always been clear: the first one had to keep things in-character, using elements from the character's universe; the second one could make use of crossovers, external references, and random nonsense. Now some contests want to keep context for Free-style skits. I agree that Free-style skits should always keep the link with the cosplay's origins, BUT the thin line between "allowed" and "prohibited" is not so clear anymore.

- Mom was thinking that my next cosplay was only for July, 2010, when there's a lot of cons coming for the second semester. Should I just smile at her misunderstanding, or should I feel guilty for involving her in so many cosplay projects? x_x It doesn't matter which cosplay I make, Mom always gets involved, even when she's tired, and I love her help. Is it a bad thing? T_T

- Speaking of cons, the calendar is kinda unstable around here. Some cons are being delayed because of all the swine flu hysteria; others are being planned behind the curtains, and they mean business. Well, I'm going to enjoy this week's con 10 minutes from home, and... wait?

- Japanese Pop Culture Week happening in my city has been featured on TV! And I was there, illustrating what cosplay is. I was dressed as Mia, since it's a cute, simple, easy to put on, mispelling-proof costume. I felt kind of unoriented by the TV staff (looking at the camera or looking at the show host? Standing still or doing a pose?), but all went well.

That's it for today! ^_^ New meme soon.

EDIT: I really should make my cosplays way before the con, not during the last two months or less before the debut. But I just can't! XD Besides, starting a costume too earlier scares Mom a lot! XD Dad helps a lot, too, with some props, but he seems to have some real fun when he helps! *engineer soul*

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26453602/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26453602/ Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:05:06 PDT
I would love to be one of the finalists again, but I'm exausted from making Eureka (a little too complex for my personal cosplay standards), and there's too many good cosplayers trying their best. Oh, well, gotta cheer for my friends, too! One day, if I'm lucky enough, I can be there again! XD

Well, for the next months, I have two cons in mind to attend. The first one is Wasabi Show, here in my city. The second one is AniParana, about four hours north from here by car/bus. AniParana will host a YCC 2010 prelim, or so they say. I'm probably taking Eureka with me for both. Day #2 cosplays for both cons are still to be decided.

Then there's Anime Sports, also north from here. They mix an anime con with actual sports. I don't know If I can attend this one, but I'm willing to try. I wish I had a sports-based cosplay.

Well, that's it for today! Gotta recover from a mild flu.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26136287/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/26136287/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:28:31 PDT
I debuted my Eureka (Eureka seveN) cosplay, both "normal" and "episode 46" versions. Aside from some "last minute" problems, and the lack of sleep and photos, all went well. My Traditional-style performance (in-character skit, without external references) for Day 1 was my very reason to make that costume, and it went just as expected. I was so happy! *_* Then came the Free-style performance (crossovers and general nonsense allowed XD) at Day 2, and it was way more simple, but fun to play nonetheless.

Note that I was wearing one of the few anime cosplays at the competition this time. Me as Eureka, Sailor Moon, Queen Neherenia, Aquarius Camus, Angewomon, Iron Maiden Jeanne, Mad Hatter, Lady Alvida, Tousen... and that's it. There were eight videogame characters (Midna, Mizuki, Aeris, Seymour, Dalia, Malon, Zero, Pyramid Head), a tokusatsu character (Machineman), and a lot of cartoon/movie/comics/series characters (The Mask, Genie, two Chaplin chars, Jeannie, Penguin, Princess Giselle, Rorschach, "Him"). There was even someone cosplaying as Bozo, a famous Brazilian clown from the 80's.

Well, for the results, I got 18th place. Really not bad at all, considering the EXTREMELY HIGH level of some Brazilian cosplayers. Besides, I was able to perform a cosplay skit on a big, beautiful stage, in front of a huge audience. I also made a lot of new friends, and met again those friends I only see at cons.

Winner: "Jack" as The Mask (Brazilian representative for YCC International 2009)
Second place: as Midna, from Zelda TP (Brazilian representative for YCC International 2009)
Third Place: "Bardo" as Genie, from Disney's Aladdin.

There are videos online of all 54 skits! Take a look! ^_^

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/25168485/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/25168485/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:29:56 PDT
I'm completely surprised, since I've sent my photo with NO HOPE AT ALL. I was just like "free lottery, why noy?". I'm happy, obviously.

There's so many good things related to cosplay happening to me these days! I feel so great!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/24827853/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/24827853/ Mon, 18 May 2009 18:14:44 PDT
For the Brazilian finals, I promise I'll choose some character that's not SO unknown... But not THAT mainstream, either. Oh well. A friend of mine said to me, years ago, that a good cosplay should be a less known character from a mainstream show, or the main character of a less known show. I think that's pretty true, sometimes.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/24458927/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/24458927/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:10:41 PDT
Well, time to retrive some costumes from oblivion!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/23787629/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/23787629/ Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:25:37 PDT
"- What is your pastime?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Fighting for Freedom (not really...)"

Now that I think of it...

I said "not really" because my image of "freedom" is somewhat different from the stereotype. I mean, I don't want to part ways with my parents and travel around the world. But I DO LIKE my personal space. The best way to be my friend is to allow me to be myself and live my life the way I think it's the best for me. That doesn't mean I think I'm always right... it's just I want the right to decide how to run my own life. Even if that means listening to my parents, or being conservative. I want the right to decide.

Some time ago, after a not very pleasant situation about being under pressure, I suddenly had that URGE to listen to Sonic the Hedgehog's theme from Sonic Adventure. The music's called "It Doesn't Matter". Some verses like "I'm just livin' by my own feelings", or "But I ain't out of control, just livin' by my word / Don't ask me why, I don't need a reason / I got my way, my own way"... sounded very... COMFORTING at that time. And then I realized that Sonic's free spirit was not just about running and attitude. It was about DECIDING ABOUT HIS OWN LIFE.

Almost at the same time, I took one of those "What character are you?" internet tests. It was a Sonic character test, and it said I was Sonic. I would be very surprised one year before, but when I took the test... it sounded pretty normal to me.

Not that I can be compared with Sonic the Hedgehog or anything... XD But I always thought I was NOTHING like him. And then, I've found that many similarities. Or, at least, I'm able to truly admire the character, since then.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/23718621/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/23718621/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:09:40 PDT

1. Put your MP3/iPod or other device that plays music on "Shuffle."
2. For each question, skip to the next song. Whichever song appears is your answer.
3. YOU SHOULD WRITE THE NAME OF THAT SONG WHETHER YOU WANT TO OR NOT!
4. Tag seven other people using a note (including the person that sent it to you) that you believe will have as much fun with this game as you did.

*NOW PLAYING: The World Ends With You OST*


- If everyone says, "everything is well," what do you say?
SAWA - Hybrid (there can be exceptions, perhaps...)

- What best describes your personality?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Economical Shoppers (mwahahaha, that's me)

- What suits you today?
Londell "Taz" Hicks - Detonation (I'm about to explode wooooooo)

- What is your goal in life?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Dancer in the Street (it must involve lots of happiness hahaha)

- What is your motto?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Amnesia (ignorance sometimes is a blessing, yes)

- What do your friends think of you?
Leah - Calling (maybe they want to be with me, I don't know! O.o)

- What do you think about often?
Hanaeryca - Make or Break (not THAT often, must fight emo urges, mwahaha)

- How much is 2 + 2?
SAWA - Someday (someday I'll answer that, let me think a little XD)

- What do you think of your best friends?
Cameron Strother - Ending Beginning (some friends come and go, life is like that)

- What do you think of the person you like?
Hanaeryca - Someday (mwahahaha, sounds like a faraway hope!)

- What is the history of your life?
Mai Matsuda - Twister-remix (THE POWER IS YET UNKNOWN XD)

- What do you want to be when you grow up?
Ayuko Tanaka - Satisfy (naughty, aren't we? XD)

- What will you do when you meet the person you like?
Ayuko Tanaka & Mai Matsuda - O-Parts (huh?)

- What do your parents think of you?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Forebode (am I THAT easy to read? O.o)

- What will you dance to in your wedding?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Despair (OMGWHATISTHISNO)

- What music will play during your funeral?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Rush Hour (I'm getting depressed here XD)

- What is your pastime?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Fighting for Freedom (not really...)

- What is your biggest secret?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Black Market (WOOOOOOOO COME AND SEE SOME GOODS XDDDDD)

- What do you think of your friends?
Takeharu Ishimoto - It's so Wonderful (oh, a good answer for a change!)

- What is the worst thing that could happen?
Wakako - Give Me All Your Love (this one is for the stalkers! XD)

- How will you die?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Noisy Noise (LOUDSCREAMOFPAIN)

- What is the only thing you regret?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Slash and Slash (OMG this test looks so WRONG)

- What makes you laugh?
Mai Matsuda - Twister (now I look sadistic, how great)

- What makes you cry?
Makiko Noda - Long Dream (this was supposed to be a sad song... oh well)

- Who will you marry one day?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Shibuya (OK, it's getting TOO weird now)

- What scares you the most?
SAWA - Twister (better than meteors, I guess)

- Does anyone like you?
Takeharu Ishimoto - It is Fashionable (futile woman, yay... ... ...)

- If you could go back in time, what would you change?
Nulie Nurly - Hybrid (THAT MUCH?)

- What hurts you now?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Imprinting (OMG MAKE THE GHOSTS GO AWAY!!!)

- What will you name this post?
Takeharu Ishimoto - Bonus Track (Whoa! XD)

Tagged: You, if you have some free time! ... No, don't do it. It gives me the creeps.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/23306003/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/23306003/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:48:31 PST
I worn my Kumatora cosplay for the first time, you can see some photos posted here. There were FOUR game music shows, two of them with bands that had opened VGL concerts before. Also, I was able to play a lot of games, Dance Dance Revolution included, and it's good to play games in a crowded environment for a change.

I can't wait for the next con, and it will probably be an anime one! I hope I can really attend AniVenture in May! Then there's Gameway in June, and some-huge-metropolitan-con in July... I don't know how things are going to be until then yet.

See you next time! o/

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/22328358/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/22328358/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:49:22 PST
I wish you all a fantastic 2009, with peace, happiness, good health, and many achievements! And, of course, a very creative year to produce all the art, fiction and other deviations we all love!

I know I've not been posting like I should. My works depend too much on inspiration, unfortunately, and my main fanwork line is fanfiction, so I don't have much to show to you (specially because English is not my first language, and I don't translate my fanfics too well... x_x).

I've played MOTHER 3 recently, and now I'm madly in love with the MOTHER universe! I guess I have a new Nintendo franchise to keep deep into my heart, heh. I find it great when a very non-realistic game shows such a strong storyline, because people nowadays tend to give attention to CG and Final Fantasy-like graphics only, and I'm so fond of manga-style and/or cartoonish games! (otherwise I would't love Nintendo, Sega and Capcom, would I?).

Well, that's it! I'll keep being a MOTHER fangirl and praying so that my disposition to make cosplay comes back! XD

See ya! o/

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/20973971/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/20973971/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:13:10 PDT
Semi-tagged by .

1. What was your first cosplay? (Think hard on this)

Worn at a con? Skuld (Ah! Megami-sama! OVA). My Marle (Chrono Trigger) is the oldest costume, but it was not a OFFICIAL cosplay until this year.

2. Did someone get you into cosplay? Or on your own?

Well, I always loved costumes. I was a ballerina from 6 to 17 years old, so I was fascinated by outfits. I also liked "Carnaval" as an excuse to wear costumes when I was little. When I read about cosplay in an anime magazine, I KNEW it was for me.

3. What is your favourite cosplay?

I can't choose only one! x_x Aika (Skies of Arcadia), for the complexity factor; Hinata (Naruto), for the look-alike factor; and Ruki (Digimon Tamers), for the emotional factor.

4. Which is your least favourite?

I have good memories of all my costumes. However, Rena (Star Ocean EX) had a kinda bad wig, and there was no Star Ocean fans around to share the love. Oh, and Misty (Pokémon) was a last-hour cosplay, so I'm not too attached to it.

5. At conventions, do people compliment you on your cosplays?

It depends, but I usually get some compliments, fortunately! ^_^

6. How many have you done?

Eleven, I guess... O.o" Let's see... Skuld, Rena, Ruki, Lafiel (Seikai no Senki), Hinata, Rukia (Bleach), Aika, Mizuho (Onegai Teacher), Marle, Misty, Mia (Lunar: SSS).

7. What are the top 5 on your list of "Want to Cosplay"?

Well, I don't like to talk about future cosplay projects, but... I NEED A NINTENDO CHARACTER, AND I NEED IT FAST!!! T_T (Misty doesn't count, really).

8. What female cosplay do you want to do most?

Maybe some version of Princess Peach, from Super Mario.

9. What male cosplay do you want to do most?

I'm not into crossplay (I'm to girly to be convincent). It would probably be a brat-like good boy. XP

10. What do you prefer to do, make or buy your costumes?

I can't sew, but I like to make all the rest. OK, mom and grandma help me a lot, too. But, y'know, making a cosplay is not only about being able of doing any and every part of it all alone. It's about your participation in the whole process. I can comission a seamstress, but I hardly would buy a cosplay already made by another cosplayer.

11. Your most memorable experience? What makes it so memorable?

Ruki is the cosplay with most memorable moments. At the first con, a 4-year-old cute little girl pointed at me and said to her mother: "Mom, it's Ruki! Where's Renamon?". It was CUTE. =3 At the second con, my skit had lines like "If you call me Ruki-chan, I'll kick your *** ". When it was finished, there was a chorus of "Ruki-chan! Ruki-chan! Ruki-chan!" XD I felt like they really liked my cosplay, even it being so simple.

12. Your dream cosplay?

Some non-human or demi-human character with lots of makeup, like someone from Sonic the Hedgehog or something... O.o"

13. Is there a pattern in your cosplays? If so, what?

Here goes the patterns!

a) Shy, but strong-on-the-inside girls (Hinata, Mia)
b) Tomboy/Brat/Tsundere girls (Ruki, Misty, Skuld)
c) Strong, sharp-tongued women (Rukia, Lafiel)
d) Cheerful girls/women (Aika, Marle, Rena, Mizuho)

14. Your most recent cosplay?

Mia Ausa! ^_^

15. What do you prefer? Cosplaying in a group or on your own?

I tend to cosplay on my own, because I can hardly guarantee that a costume will be done before it's actually done, and it's too stressful for me to work with cosplay under pressure, or to keep a promise. So, if I can meet other people cosplaying from the same anime/game as me by coincidence, that's great, I love group photos! If not, well, I'm prepared for that.

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ONE HUNDRED TRUTHS
001. Name - Gisele
002. Nickname - Gigi, Gika, Alandria.
003. Status - Happy (and consumist! XP)
004. Zodiac sign - Leo
005. Male or female - Female
006. Elementary - Instituto Estadual de Educação (a very large public school) - SC, Brazil
007. Middle School - Instituto Estadual de Educação - SC, Brazil
008. High School - Instituto Estadual de Educação - SC, Brazil
009. Smart - Not enough
010. Hair color - Natural light brown with red-tainted locks.
011. Long or short - Depends on my mood.
012. Loud or Quiet - Loud always I feel I can.
013. Sweats or Jeans - Jeans, always.
014. Phone or Camera - Camera.
015. Health freak - No, but I try not to lose control! XP
016. Drink or Smoke - None.
017. Do you have a crush on someone? - Not right now.
018. Eat or Drink - Both.
019. Piercings - No.
020. Tattoos - No.

FIRSTS:
023. First piercings - I don't want one.
024. First best friend - Lucielly. She lived next to grandma's when I was 4.
025. First award - I don't remember... O.o"
026. First crush - I was 13, and it was platonic and one-sided. That's enough.
027. First pet - Teddy, my... bird? XD
028. First big vacation - Vacation always is a mild adventure.
030. First big birthday - I was 5. Decoration was based on Mauricio de Sousa's Turma da Monica.

CURRENTLY:
049. Eating - Pasta.
050. Drinking - Coke.
052. I'm about to - Take a shower.
053. Listening to - Soul Eater OST
054. Plans for today - Voting for Mayor and having a nice lunch.

YOUR FUTURE:
058. Want kids? - Yes, I just don't know when... XP
059. Want to get married? - See above.
060. Careers in mind - State government employee.

WHICH IS BETTER WITH GIRL/BOY?
068. Lips or eyes - Eyes.
070. Shorter or taller - Shorter (but taller than me, that's easy! XD)
072. Romantic or spontaneous - Spontaneous, I guess.
073. Nice stomach or nice arms - I tend to look at the overall, but... stomach?
074. Sensitive or loud - Sensitive.
075. Hook-up or relationship - Relationship.
077. Trouble maker or hesitant - Hesitant (but not more than I am XD)

HAVE YOU EVER:
080. Lost glasses/contacts - Almost lost my contacts, but I found them.
081. Ran away from home - No, and never will.
084. Broken someone's heart - I tried not to do that! O.o"
085. Been arrested - No! O_O
087. Cried when someone died - I will, eventually.

DO YOU BELIEVE:
089. Yourself - I have my pessimistic moments, but... yes.
090. Miracles - Why would I doubt them? They're good thing!
091. Love at first sight - No, but if you're interested at the first side, it could lead to love.
092. Heaven - Yes, and I hope I get there! XD
093. Santa Claus - Not when when he visits Brazil during summer wearing those heavy clothes! XD
094. Sex on the first date - Not for me.
095. Kiss on the first date - Maybe, but at first, no.

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
097. Is there one person you want to be with right now? - I am with who I want to be! ^_^
098. Are you seriously happy with where you are in life? - YES!
099. Do you believe in God? - Yes.
100. Post as 100 truths and tag - Feel free to answer, if you want!

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But, well, this kind club ---> added me as a member only for the devwatch, so I'm here to tell you about the club! Lunar is never enough! =3

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19924416/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19924416/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:32:44 PDT
My only sport during cold, rainy winter days, is... well... Wii Fit! XD I'll tell you, it really works. I mean, I don't lose much weight because I don't exercise much, and eat always the same amount of food, but... oh, the MUSCLES! I can feel them! XD

I like walking. I don't like footing, but I can walk and walk until I'm exausted, it's a pleasure. But I need SPRING for that! Or SUMMER! I want a warm day, so I can go outside with short-sleeved clothes!!!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19395851/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19395851/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:55:23 PDT

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1) Randomly pick 10 characters from a manga/anime/game (I'm assuming that's OK if I make a big crossover here):

1. Umi/Marine (Magic Knight Rayearth)
2. Madarame (Genshiken)
3. Lucca (Chrono Trigger)
4. Shikamaru (Naruto)
5. Nash (Lunar: Silver Star Story)
6. Ishida Uryuu (Bleach)
7. Tails (Sonic)
8. Midna (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)
9. Princess Peach (Super Mario)
10. Van Fanel (The Vision of Escaflowne)

(Random, indeed! O.o")

2) Answer the questions below by plugging in the person next to the respective number into the question. It's kind of long...


WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF...

1.Number 1 (Umi) woke you up in the middle of the night?
A blue-haired, very white girl, into a dark bedroom? Feel fear, perhaps? XD

2. Number 2 (Madarame) asked you to go out with him?
I would freak out, then accept. I would feel ashamed of acting like a fangirl and scarying him away, but I feel he would understand my behavior.

3. Number 3 (Lucca) walked into the bathroom while you're showering?
No big deal. I would invite her to have a seat somewhere so we could chat while I finish my bath, I think.

4. Number 4 (Shikamaru) cooked you dinner?
It would be something simple, bot well made, so I would like it. I would thank him.

5. Number 5 (Nash) was lying next to you on the beach, sleeping?
Wait for him to wake up and go for some swimming. Maybe I could see his hair in natural state? XD

6. Number 8 (Midna) got into the hospital somehow?
I would try and visit her. That proud girl would never say if she liked my presence, but... oh, well... XD

7. Number 9 (Princess Peach) made fun of your friends?
Being Peach, it would probably be with no mean intentions, so I would just ask her to stop. I hope she would listen.

8. Number 10 (Van Fanel) ignored you all the time?
He's like that. I would probably talk less. Uncomfortable silence, yes, but I dislike being forceful.


WHAT WOULD THEY DO UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES?


1. Two serial killers are hunting you down. What will Number 1 (Umi) do?
Shout some overconfident words (and bad words as well! XD). Oh, and take them down with a rapier, too. Maybe call the police after that? XP

2. You're on a vacation with Number 2 (Madarame) and you manage to break your leg. What does Number 2 do?
He would be SO ashamed of looking at my leg over and over... XD But I guess he would help me. Maybe we would watch some anime.

3. It's your birthday. What will 3 (Lucca) give you?
A GIFT OF PURE SCIENCE! XD Well, some useful invention of hers, I hope! ^_^

4. You're stuck in a house that's on fire. What does Number 4 (Shikamaru) do?
Try to get the two of us out of there, quickly, safely, and with little effort.

5. You're about to do something that'll make you feel extremely embarrassed. What will Number 5 (Nash) do?
Tell me to do it, anyway. He could always do it better than me, but, you see, he's busy right now... XD

6. You're about to marry Number 10. (Van) What's Number 6's (Ishida) reaction?
He would approve of the wedding. Serious commitment, honor and all that appeal to him. Then, he would sew my wedding dress! =3

7. You got dumped by someone. How will Number 7 (Tails) cheer you up?
He would put his hand on my shoulder and tell me everything would be alright soon. Then he would take me out for some ice cream.

8. You're angry about it afterwards, how does Number 8 (Midna) calm you down?
she would list all his flaws to me in a playful way, and we would laugh about that together.

9. You compete in some tournament. How does Number 9 (Peach) support you?
CHEERLEADING! With pink pon pons! XD

10. You can't stop laughing. What will Number 10 (Van) do?
Look at me, smile faintly, then resume whatever he's doing. Or he would just tell me to stop at once, if he's in a bad mood... XD


RELATIONSHIP PART (Pretend you don't know the caracters' genders, please... XD).


1. Number 1 (Umi) is all you've ever dreamed of.
If I had a guy this beautiful, this rich, and with a sharp tongue like that... maybe... XD

2. Number 2 (Madarame) tells you about his/her deeply hidden love for Number 9 (Peach). Your reaction?
At first, I would think "OMG FETISH". But it's love we're talking about, so I would support him.

3. You're dating Number 3 (Lucca) and introduce him/her to your parents. Will they get along?
My parents would have to han... ]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19190762/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19190762/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:49:59 PDT
I had a unexpected, forced day off today, because there was no bus to take to go to work. The bus drivers have their raisings now, though, so tomorrow is a normal, boring day... XP

AnimeCon is close, and I really hope I can be there (damn expensive plane tickets... x_x). I'm going to cosplay as Mia again, since it's ready and it's easy to transport. No AnimeFriends for me, though.

Have a nice Friday!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19045912/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/19045912/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:05:54 PDT
Fortunately, I can still sustain my hobbies, too. I'm watching two anime: Vampire Knight and Eureka Seven. I'm also trying to start Mario Kart Wii, but my laziness is holding me... -_-"

As for cosplay, there are only vague ideas. I already have Mia for the next con, so I'm not worried, but... XP

Oh, and BTW... I've tried to change the mood icon for today, but I was unable to.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18919205/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18919205/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:07:54 PDT
It seems a good place to work, though. My co-workers are nice, too (even if my job must be done by myself). It's just too much responsibility for someone with no experience doing that (and no working experience AT ALL). But, well, I had to study a lot after graduating as an architect so I could take the test and be called for this. I didn't have time, and I wasn't prepared to have a job. I don't know for sure if I already am right now.

Well, live and learn.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18407671/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18407671/ Mon, 19 May 2008 22:37:47 PDT You can see a photo of the costume at my gallery!

I've received good feedback with this cosplay. I'm happy to notice that the Lunar fandom IS NOT DEAD AT ALL. Although I could have more romance fanfiction to read, but that's another story...

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18327981/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18327981/ Wed, 14 May 2008 20:53:07 PDT [link] I'm relieved of a few doubts now.

In a few words, only costumes you made all by yourself can go into Artisan Crafts category, just as I thought. Since I can't sew, I can't post cosplay shoots there. BUT I can post things like special cosplay makeup or props, since I make them all by myself.

... I must have some photo of Aika's boomerang alone somewhere...

Anyway, cosplay photos can be posted into Photography category all right, and that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm glad I'm apparently doing the right thing! O.o"

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Oh, and btw, I'll have a new cosplay ready by this weekend, for AniVenture con. It's from a videogame, and I guess it'll be more recognized online than at the con, like always... but that's OK... ¬.¬

There's only one thing: I HAVE ONLY TWO DAYS TO FINISH IT!!!! *runs in panic*

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18281599/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/18281599/ Sun, 11 May 2008 22:11:32 PDT

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- Who is your favorite Sonic character?
Only one? T_T I can't choose only one!!! But I've been quite a Blaze fan recently.

- And why do you like him/her?
PYROKINETIC TSUNDERE.

- Who is your 2nd favorite?
Let's talk about Tails.

- And why?
Childhood favorite? ^.^ He is cute (I love cute male characters) and smart, and awaits his chance to grow and shine. Also, he has a very inspiring character theme.

- Least favorite?
I don't know... Big, perhaps?

- Why?
I dunno... maybe I just don't know him enough, since I never played SA1.

- Do you have a fan character?
Nope.

- Do you have a crush on any Sonic character? If so, Why?
Not exactly. Some fanworks make the male characters quite appealing, though... XD (as appealing as a fictional furry character can be, of course).

- Are you gay for any Sonic character? If so, Who?
No.

- Have you ever wished that you lived in the Sonic universe and everyone was their fan character?
No. But I wished that Sonic characters could pay me a visit... XD

- Which Sonic character are you most like?
Some online quizzes say I'm like Sonic (good hearted, but likes to do things his own way), but I've seen a very good quiz that said I'm like Shadow (defensive, trust-worthy, only makes promises that he can keep, likes personal space, fights for his own beliefs).

- What is your favorite Sonic game?
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle.

- Which game (if any) have you not beaten?
Too many to list, I'm kinda new to Sonic fandom.

- What is your least favorite game, and why?
Dunno... O.o"

- What is your favorite Sonic TV show?
Sonic X.

- What is your least favorite TV show?
I could say "Underground", but I've not watched it enough.

- Do you like raising chao?
YES =3 I'm not very good at it, but I can spend hours with that cuties.

- What is your favorite chao?
I like the Neutral/Flying type which seems like NiGHTS! Neutral/Normal is so versatile, too! I have a Red Chao that's Dark/Power, I like it, too.

- Do you think chao should return? (if they have already returned by the time you are answering this question, PLEASE backspace this whole question, thank you)
What? O.o"

- If you had to choose a certain character's move what would the move be and who's move is it?
Silver's psychokinesis.

- What is your favorite series storyline?
SegaSonic.

- What is your favorite zone/level/act?
Marble Zone (Sonic 1 / Genesis)

- What is your favorite Sonic song?
I CAN"T CHOOSE!!!! There's no bad music in Sonic universe!!!
BGMs: for Metal Harbor (SA2), Water Palace (Sonic Rush), Emerald Hill (Sonic 2), just to list three.
Vocal: All SA2 vocal tracks, Waking Up (ShadowTH), All Hail Shadow (2006), Dreams of an Absolution (2006), Live and Learn (SA2), and MANY others.

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THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
i. Gi
ii. Gigi
iii. Gika

THREE SCREENNAMES YOU GO BY:
i. Alandria
ii. Katt
iii. Gisele

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE: (not necessarily in that order)
i. I love Sega's characters.
ii. I love Sega's games.
iii. I love Sega's logo.

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
i. Hair
ii. Belly / waist
iii. Lips

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
i. Nose
ii. Foot fingernails
iii. General celullite! XD

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
i. Italian
ii. Portuguese
iii. Uh... I don't know. Some say Spanish, but I'm not sure.

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
i. Apocalyptic catastrophes (like meteors, global warming, etc.)
ii. Horror movies
iii. Insects (most of them)

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
i. Wristwatch
ii. Hair elastic
iii. Two glasses of chocolate milk

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
i. Black, high heel sandals
ii. Low-rise jeans
iii. Silver, flowery earrings

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS:
i. Maaya Sakamoto
ii. Koji Kondo
iii. Kouji Wada

THREE OF YOUR (video game... XD) FAVORITE SONGS:
i. To Faraway Times (Yasunori Mitsuda)
ii. Main Theme of "Super Mario Bros." (Koji Kondo)
iii. Main Theme of "Skies of Arcadia" (Yutaka Minobe, Takayuki Maeda)

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
i. Friendship
ii. Understanding
iii. Tranquility

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE PREFERRED SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
i. Average, healthy body (not too fat, not too athletic, and NOT bulky)
ii. Stylish hair and face expressions
iii. Little body hair

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
i. Anime & Manga
ii. Videogames
iii. Cosplay (XD)

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
i. Wear my new bikini
ii. Finish Twilight Princess
iii. Visit my future new job

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING/YOU'VE CONSIDERED:
i. Government employee (I want it badly)
ii. Teacher (Maybe I could, but... nah... XD)
iii. Uh... store owner? (Never! XD)

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
i. Hopi Hari
ii. Wet'n'Wild
iii. Some beautiful beach resort... XD

THREE KIDS' NAMES YOU LIKE:
i. Ricardo / Richard
ii. Sara
iii. Chris (not sure about this one, but...)

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
i. Have a child
ii. Drive a kart / mini-buggy/ etc.
iii. Be a redhead

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
i. I cry at the movies' ending
ii. I'm very sensitive
iii. My bedroom is full of cute things

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
i. I play videogames
ii. I'm more logical/rational than emotional with daily problems
iii. I'm rather immature towards relationships

I don't like tagging people, but feel free to answer this, if you like! ^_^

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/16586543/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/16586543/ Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:47:18 PST
Final Fantasy 7:
- Before: I loved Cloud x Aeris at all costs.
- Now: Zack x Aeris is cute. Cloud x Tifa too. The only pairing I still like from the old times is, ironically, Vincent x Yuffie... XD

Naruto:
- Before: NaruHina was my favorite pairing. SasuSaku was fine, too, but LeeSaku would be cool. GaaSaku, too. Oh, and I liked ShikaIno a lot.
- Now: I support NaruSaku now, but I still love Hinata as a character, and don't hate NaruHina at all. LeeHina is like an improved NaruHina to me, but I KNOW it's crack. GaaSaku remains. ShikaTema appears.

EDIT: Clicked "Send" by accident... XP

Bleach:
- Before: IchiRuki and IshiHime. HitsuHina is cute, too.
- Now: Nothing changed (*miracle*), except for IshiHime turning into my Bleach OTP. But I'm very tolerant to RenjiRuki and other het Ohimime pairings.

Sonic the Hedgehog (SEGASonic):
- Before: Sonamy was an obvious choice. Knuxouge was fantastic.
- Now: Sonamy should happen, OK, but I LOVE Shadamy... x_x Mostly because Sonic is flirting with every girl, except Amy. And it remembers me of GaaSaku... XD Knuxouge is still fantastic. I support Silvaze, but I'm flexible about Silver and Blaze pairings.

Digimon:
- Before: Taiora was the truth. Kenyako was obvious to me, but I liked Kouyako, too. Takari was cute. Mimato too. I loved Jenruki... Ryoruki made no sense to me.
- Now: Taiora is not canon, but it's still MY truth. I'm more flexible about Yolei/Miyako pairings, but I still love Kenyako. I've had enough of Takari, and Daikari seems more interesting. Mimi has a lot of good choices for a boyfriend. I don't hate Ryoruki anymore, but I still prefer Jenruki.

New edits anytime, when I feel like it... XD

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/16357503/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/16357503/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:59:43 PST
I enjoyed the last days of '07 with my family and (very cute) boyfriend! =^_^= We went to the beach and to the pool (Southern Hemisphere, mwahahaha). Fireworks at the beach during the "Reveillon" are the best! But now, I'm back to downtown, and 25-35 degrees Celsius (about 80-95 degrees Farenheit) are killing me! x_x

My parents and I entered this year with the change of the floor of our bedrooms and the home office, among other things. We're "camping" at the living room right now, and as I need my laptop to access the internet right now, I must say: my wireless connection is NOT 100% reliable. It goes down without a clear reason, and I've lost some downloads because of this. Torrents save my life for anything bigger than 10 MB.

Well, at least the living room is not exactly small, and I still have the Wonder Trinity (Internet, videogames, and cable TV) - not to mention that I still sleep on my own mattress. I love to go out, but unless I go to the mall, it's too HOT outside to leave by the beginning of the afternoon, and too rainy to go out after that.

About any works: since I don't have my home office back yet, I'm not into a producing mood right now. I need to choose a new, simple cosplay for a con next month - and I don't play The King of Fighters very much, so it's something difficult to do... XP I should try and draw or write a little, too.

OK, that's all. You must be tired of reading by now, so I'll leave your sanity rest for a while... XD Take care, and have a nice year... XP

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/15872461/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/15872461/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:27:28 PST

No, there's no Christmas project this year (unless sudden inspiration hits me, that is). December is running too fast, and I'm not sure if I will manage to buy all the gifts. I know Christmas is not about material things, but I feel happy with that, so it's OK, I guess...

I live in the Southern Hemisphere, so it's almost summer. The sun is shining and the temperatures are high, as they should be. I feel sorry for Santa...

Well, I don't know if I will be posting again this year, so... well... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And If I post again before 2008 arrives... I'll say it all again!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/15626378/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/15626378/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:34:07 PST
I love to be a fan, and I love what fans create to share their love: fanart, fanficion, forum discussions. But I'm not able to contribute like I should - or that's how I feel.

I'm not very good at drawing (come on, my gallery is full of everything but drawings!). I can do some sketches, but that's it. Five years studying Architecture, and I still can't draw properly. And I don't feel motivated to practice and improve, either. It's strange, and it bothers me, somehow. "Well, if you don't like to draw, just leave it be, conquer other abilities and be happy", someone could say. It's not that I don't LIKE to draw. But drawing isn't like writing. You can improve your writing skills by reading a lot, but you can't improve your drawing skills by just looking at other people's art.

It's true that I feel more comfortable at writing, though. I DO write a lot... even fotolog posts tend to be enormous. It's not always useful writing, but I think I can express myself pretty well using words.

"OK, so what are you doing that you don't write fanfiction anymore?". I would love to know, really. I like to write about anime/game couples (oh, really? XD) and some random situations. I feel more sure of what I'm writing when the series are already over, because I don't like to see my theories smashed by canon facts... XD

Now, let's see: I've been into VERY FEW anime lately. Not that I don't like anime as much as in the past, but I'm a gamer, too, and I'm very much involved with videogame fandom as well (which is more complex to work with, sometimes). Naruto and Bleach are far from over, and are too much complex "worlds" for me to fully learn about them. My only attempt at Naruto fanfiction was a NaruHina, and when I read it today, well, I fear it might be read by some cruel reviewer, because it has a lot of flaws. I don't even believe in some things I've written there anymore! I mean, I've forced a SasuSaku only as an excuse... I feel almost ashamed... T_T I even don't know which Naruto pairing I'm shipping anymore, except for some very flexible crack possibilities, like GaaSaku and LeeHina.

I don't have many stories I would like to write, and the ones I really want to, I can't, because I feel I don't know the canon universe enough, and might fail HARD trying to explain things. The last idea I let go was for a Star Fox Command fanfic, about one of the game's alternate endings. But... would I know how to name the planets/locations properly? Did I know the characters enough? Would people accuse me of inaccuracy, OOCness, cliche plot?

This kind of worry is typical of fanfiction, but is much, much lighter when dealing with fanart. It's only one (of many, supposedly) drawing. Only a static situation. You don't blame youself too much if characters accidentaly go OOC. You always can do better next time. You don't need a complex plot: just a good idea.

But fanart can't be done with words.

I could write a lot of shortfics, but I don't usually READ shortfics, why would I write them?

...

Whoa, talk about writing a lot... XP

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/15393887/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/15393887/ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:28:11 PST But, here they are: notes about naked girls and easy money tips. It's tragic, if not worse.

Well, about my life... uh... not much happening... OK, I'm going to have special classes and study a lot, trying to get a job as an Architect at some local City Hall (not my city's, unfortunately). Not too much hope, but maybe I'm lucky...

I attended an anime convention last weekend, and it was amazing! My boyfriend even got First Place at the Cosplay Masquerade - Free-style Performance, with his Protoman costume. I was not bad myself, staying among the Top 5 in all the Individual categories. I'm very happy with that, because I was dresses as Aika, from Skies of Arcadia, and I just LOVE the character, but only few people know her... so, to be well ranked at the Masquerade, in my own city... I'm honored!

And... I finally have a Nintendo Wii! I'm not playing as much as I would like, but I'm enjoying it, anyway. I've started playing Zelda: Twilight Princess, and it's a great (AND LONG) game... besides, Midna is badass, sinister little girl...

Every time I write in English on this journal, I'm pretty sure I do lots of mistakes. Please, deal with it...

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1. Do you like animals?
I like them. But I'm not good at having pets.

2. Have you ever met an online friend in person?
Yes! Thank anime cons!

3. Are you athletic?
Most people think I am, but I guess not... XD

4. Are you: thin, fat, athletically built etc
I have a pretty much normal body. But between "slender" and "athletic", I would say athletic, although it's more because of genetics than exercise. I have some muscles, but I have more fat than I should, too... XD I'm definitely not slender, I think.

5. How much do you weigh?
Last time, 59 Kg.

6. What's your height?
1,59m.

7. Shoe size?
37 (that's an American "8", I guess)

9. What are you?
Government employee wannabe... or something like that... XD

10. How old are you?
23.

11. When is your birthday?
July 31st.

12. Do you like to receive gift art?
I loooooove it! =^_^= Unfortunately, I'm not good enough to return the favor... T_T

13. Are you sociable?
Yeah, I guess.

14. Do you have many friends?
A lot of acquitainces, some few good friends.

15. What's your race?
White. TOO white, for local standards...

16. Do you like to talk on the phone?
Only with close people.

17. Are you single or taken?
Taken by: .

18. Do you eat meat?
Yes. I do prefer chicken, though.

19. Are you paranoid?
Sometimes, yes.

20. Do you read a lot?
I guess, so. But I'm really not into fiction books. I love anime/game fanfiction! XD And I read the newspaper and magazines, too.

21. Do you listen to music, what kind?
Basically, anime/game soundtracks, and a little of it's-on-the-radio music.

22. Do you play any instruments?
No. I wish I could... T_T

23. What's the meaning of life?
To be happy, living in peace among family and friends!

24. Now tag five of your friends!
Nope... Go tag yourself, hahah.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14979454/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14979454/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:51:05 PDT .

Some of my answers can seem confusing, specially because of my English mistakes. Ask me if you don't understand something, or just want to know more!

I REALLY SHOULD be sleeping by now...

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Six Ships I Love:

1.) Ascot x Umi
2.) IshiHime
3.) Kenyako
4.) Syaoran x Sakura (Cardcaptor Sakura version)
5.) Knuckles x Rouge
6.) Pokéshipping (Ash x Misty)

Three Ships I Liked, but Not Anymore:

7.) SasuSaku
8.) ShikaIno
9.) Eriol x Tomoyo

Three Ships I Don’t Like:

10.) Sorato
11.) IchiHime
12.) Inuyasha x Kikyou

Two Ships I’m Curious About, but Don’t ACTUALLY Ship:

13.) RenjiRuki
14.) ShadAmy

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1.) Why do you dislike #11 so much? [IchiHime]
Well, first of all, my Bleach OTP needs Orihime with Ishida, and I like IchiRuki very much, too. But that's not all, because I never dislike a pairing only because it's not what I want to happen. I don't know... Hime's love for Ichigo seems so destructive... and it blinds her. She seems unaware of other people's love for her.

2.) Who is someone you know that ships #13. [RenjiRuki]
No one in particular. There's really good fanfics and fanarts of this couple out there, that's all. I still like Rukia with Ichigo better, but I'm always fond of in-love childhood friends.

3.) What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3 (even if the show isn't on the air anymore)? [Kenyako]
Well, I've written a fanfic about them. They are a canon couple, but there's a gap between their adventure and the happy ending. I think they would be good friends first, then it should turn into something stronger.

4.) Which is your favorite episode for #1? Try to pick just one. [Ascot x Umi]
OMG! JUST ONE??? Well, his love is unrequited in canon, so they don't have many significant scenes together. I like when Ascot helps Umi at the most critical moments. But when he tells Caldina that he will still love Umi, even if she doesn't feel the same about him, because only being in love with her makes him happy... this is "their" best moment, I don't know why.

5.) How long have you been following couple #6? [Pokéshipping]
Since the Pokémon anime arrived in my country (1999, if I remember well). And forever, even if the anime never ends. Ash and Misty are very CUTE together.

6.) What's the story with #8? What made you stop liking them/caring? [ShikaIno]
I really liked it at first. But then I started to ship ShikaTema, and I REALLY love them together, so I don't care about ShikaIno anymore (not hate it, though).

7.) Which ship do you prefer - #2 or #4? [Ishihime / Syaoran x Sakura]
IshiHime, totally! SxS was very important to me... but this whole Tsubasa Chronicles thing overused the couple. Ishida and Orihime were made for each other!

8.) You have the power to make one ship non-existent. Choose from #10 or #12. [Sorato / Inuyasha x Kikyou]
I guess I choose Sorato. Digimon Adventure was all about Taoira... I love Taiora... and then, suddenly, they change the canon pairing in Adventure 02. POOR TAI/TAICHI! T_T I don't like Kikyou at all, but her relationship with Inuyasha is needed by the storyline, so...

9.) What interests you about #14? [ShadAmy]
Glad you ask! I only can't say I really ship this pairing, because I don't really believe it would happen. But I LOVE them together for some strange reason. I think Amy is being hurt by Sonic over and over, she needs someone else. Shadow needs some LOVE into his life, and from a strong, extroverted girl. There can be some battle of wits, too. It's the same reason I love GaaSaku, I think.

10.) When did you stop liking #7? [SasuSaku]
As soon as I discovered that Sasuke was a hopeless character... T_T Besides, I like many other Sakura pairings, now.

11.) Did your waning interest in #9 kill your interest in the show? [Eriol x Tomoyo]
Not at all! It was a secondary preference. I liked the fanfiction, that's all. CCS is all about SxS!

12.) What's a song that reminds you of #5? [Knuckles x Rouge]
Those hip-hop songs sung by a cool rapper and a sexy girl! XD

13.) Which of these ships do you love the most?
Don't make it harder than it already is! I really LOVE IshiHime right now!!! Ascot x Umi is, like, eternal to... ]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14747010/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14747010/ Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:18:02 PDT .

18 or lower means you're not stupid.

[ ] Gum has fallen out of your mouth when you were talking.
[ ] Gum has fallen out of your mouth when you were NOT talking.
[x] You have ran into a glass/screen door. (Yup... I was a child... and it hurts... T_T).
[ ] You have jumped out/off of a moving vehicle.
[x] You have thought of something funny and laughed out loud, then people gave you weird looks. (I don't remember when, but I'm sure I did that at least once... XP)
[ ] You have ran into a tree.
[ ] It is possible to lick your elbow
[ ] You just tried to lick your elbow.
[x] You never knew that the Alphabet and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have the same rhythm. (Now that you mention it... O.o")
[x] You just tried to sing them. (I sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star a lot... XD)
[ ] You have tripped on your shoelace and fallen.
[ ] You have choked on your own spit.
[ ] You have seen the the Matrix and still don't get it.
[ ] You didn't notice that in the last question "the" was spelled twice
[ ] You just looked at it
[ ] Your hair is blonde/dirty blonde.
[x] People have called you slow. (I THINK I'm naturally slow... for some things... XP)
[ ] You have accidentally caught something on fire
[ ] You tried to drink out of a straw, but it went into your nose/eyes.
[x] You have caught yourself drooling. (Poor, poor pillow...)
[x] You've fallen asleep in class. (Urban Theory, anyone?)
[ ] If someone says "fart" you laugh.
[ ] sometimes you just stop thinking.
[x] You are telling a story and forget what you were talking about (Yeah... XP)
[ ] People shake their heads and walk away from you.
[ ] You are often told to use your "inside voice"
[ ] You use your fingers to do simple math.
[ ] You have eaten a bug.
[ ] You are taking this test when you should be doing something important
[x] You have put your clothes on backwards or inside out, and didn't realize it. (Many times... last one, two months ago... XP).
[x] You've looked all over for something and realized it was in your hand, hair or pocket. ("If it was a snake, you would just be dead", my mom says to me every time... XP).
[ ] You sometimes post bulletins because you are scared that what they say will happen to you if you don't even when you know it won't happen to you.
[ ] You break a lot of things.
[ ] Your friends know not to use big words around you
[ ] You sometimes tilt your head when you're confused
[ ] You have fallen out of your chair before
[ ] When you're laying in bed, you try to find pictures in the texture of the ceiling
[ ] The word "umm" is used many times a day.

Ten? I guess I'm not stupid, then. Should I be relieved? XD

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14633348/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14633348/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:24:16 PDT .

If you are tagged the rules are these:
1. Post these rules.
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random (hopefully interesting) facts about themselves.
3. Tags should be in a journal/blog.
4. At the end of the post 8 more people are to be tagged and named.
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged.

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I'm going to copy/paste some facts, because the previous tag was almost the same.

ABOUT ME...

1) I don't like to have my mistakes or my flaws pointed by other people. Even then, I don't mind to expose them myself. And I do it a lot, actually. Before someone even try to point them!

2) I dislike intolerant people. You don't need to love everything, but you can keep your hate to yourself and those who share it, IN PRIVATE. No public bashing, no flamewar, no teasing, and so on.

3) I'm daddy's little girl... XP I still live with my parents, and the three of us love it. But I seem very old sometimes, with my over-responsible, conservative behavior.

4) I care a lot about other people think of me, and hate to attract mean looks from other people, even strangers passing by. That's why I avoid wearing cosplay outside cons, for an example.

5) I'm not fond of yaoi/yuri (nothing against who like it, though), but I hate when people misunterstand that as if I have something against homosexuals.

6) I HATE to be under pressure. I do what I need to do, when I feel I can. Before that, requesting once is fine, but insisting on the same thing will probably just piss me off. I don't promise something if I feel I can't keep my word.

7) I tend to avoid online shopping. I prefer to actually see what I'm buying and take it with me right away after I've bought it, even if I have to spend more money. When things arrive by mail, I'm always tense until I open the box.

8) When I'm tagged, I usually answer everything it's needed, but I don't like to tag anyone (chain mail trauma, I guess). So, no one is tagged, except if they say to me that they really want to be tagged!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14581192/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14581192/ Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:48:29 PDT
I've realized two things:

#1 - I probably can make more complete deviations by modelling / sculpting than by drawing...
#2 - Non-human characters are a lot easier to model. I should model more mascots, and furry characters, and the like.

It's about time I go to sleep! See you next time!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14293212/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14293212/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:38:26 PDT Why do a lot of people think that, to be an IchiRuki fan, I must hate Orihime? That doesn't make sense! Someone can fall in love with a good person and ignore other good people, right? I have NOTHING against Orihime. She deserves to be happy (preferably, with Ishida, but that's just what I hope).

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG:
I don't know what to think about Amy's possible relationships. I should hope for Sonamy, because Amy also deserves to be happy. BUT... I frequently think of her crying because of Sonic over and over (specially after the 2006 Next-Gen game... and I don't even like Elise). He loves his freedom. He can flirt here and there, but... a true relationship? I really don't know. That's why I like so many pairings with Amy, even some I know that are not meant to be.

NARUTO:
I can't decide on who's gonna be with Sakura. In fact, I can't truly decide ANY pairing from this anime. I like and support many pairings, but there's no OTP for me. That's strange.

DIGIMON ADVENTURE:
I really don't care what the canon couples are. I will believe in Taiora forever, I guess. At least, I like Kenyako better.

PRINCESS TUTU:
One of the best canon endings ever.

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Why did I write this, again?

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14210295/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14210295/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:26:51 PDT

Soooo... there's one little (OK, the original's A3) new fanart. Scraps gallery. Because I rarely feel the urge to ink and/or paint something I draw... But it's Sonic fanart... or maybe I should call it a crossover, hehe.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14020796/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/14020796/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:08:43 PDT And, yeah, I'm lazy, too.

It's like... uh... I don't draw well because I don't practice... I don't practice because I don't feel motivated... I don't feel motivated because I don't draw well... Cosplay is the only fanmade thing I still do, because I can do that pretty well, I think. I don't want to be the best, but I like to be satisfied with what I do.

Well, I'm still here, looking for new art, commenting, fav'ing...

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/13155048/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/13155048/ Wed, 30 May 2007 18:24:55 PDT

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I've been tagged by

The 1st player of this "game" starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things/hates about yourself" and people who get tagged MUST write a journal about their 6 weird habits/things/hates as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their devpage comments and tell them to read yours.

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1) I don't like to have my mistakes or my flaws pointed by other people. Even then, I don't mind to expose them myself. And I do it a lot, actually. Before someone even try to point them!

2) I dislike intolerant people. You don't need to love everything, but you can keep your hate to yourself and those who share it, IN PRIVATE. No public bashing, no flamewar, and so on.

3) I'm somehow childish and mature at the same time. I love toys and cartoons, I live with my parents and I love it, I'm kinda shy near boys. But I'm very much responsible (too much for my own sake) and I respect others like I want them to respect me.

4) I care a lot about other people think of me. It's not like I neglect my own being because of others, far from it. But I know the right place to do certain things, and I want those around me to respect that. I hate to attract mean looks from other people, even strangers walking on the street. That's why, for example, I dislike walking with large, noisy groups. Or to wear cosplay outside conventions for almost any reasons.

5) I do not like yaoi/yuri. Now, I don't hate it. I don't have anything against it (at least, not now). It's just not my type of fandom. I tend to see yaoi couples as crack pairings which I don't like (I like some het crack pairings, you see...). The only thing that REALLY pisses me off, is when yaoi fans try to convince me to like it. Or when they say there's something wrong with me for not liking it. Or that I have something against homosexuality because of that. It. Is. Not. True.

6) When I'm tagged, I usually answer everything it's needed, but I don't like to tag anyone. I guess it's because of those old times when chain mail was a subject of extreme hate. I never know when tagged people will like to answer the questions, or will hate me and "those stupid things" I send them. So, no one is tagged, except if they say to me that they really want to be tagged! That obviously apply to this, too.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/12461868/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/12461868/ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:41:08 PDT
Those are the times I sit in front of my computer and just browse the internet, commenting posts and looking at may different sites.

Every time I feel REALLY great, I feel like spending all my time taking a walk or playing videogames. So I can't draw, either...

In fact, I think that I have too many things to do, now that I'm "free". I'll try and draw something again, eventually.

(And here's the reason why I only publish complete or permanently unfinished works online. I can't see drawing like an obligation that must be done every time other people want/need it. It depends too much on my mood. I don't know if it's a BAD thing, really. Not for me, at least.

Well, I'm not posting any deviations right now, but I'm probably seeing yours, so don't worry!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/12017996/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/12017996/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:39:52 PST

Sorry for the complete lack of updates here, and even for the great lack of comments in all the last deviations. I was VERY busy with my last Graduation project. Something like a High School building with lots of multimedia-filled classrooms and labotarories and library and... you get it.

So, now I'm free, but I'm still tired. I want to rest a lot, and enjoy properly some of my hobbies, like watching anime and playing videogames. I intend to make a new cosplay this year, too - with some help of my mom and a good seamstress, as usual.

I'll be posting again when I'm ready. And I'll be commenting a lot of "old" and new deviations soon.

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/11292404/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/11292404/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:18:28 PST _>

And by playing videogames, I mean Okami... it's an awesome game! Zelda fans would love it! And Issun has a GREAT sense of humor! I'm afraid of Sakuya's clothes, though... x_x

I'll be commenting my friends' deviations soon, so don't worry...

Well... HAPPY NEW YEAR!

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/11130337/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/11130337/ Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:21:34 PST You can see "Chaos Christmas" in my gallery! It's not perfect, but I must admit I'm proud of it. At least, I was able to materialize my idea somehow.

I'm trying to do some Anime fanart, too (not Xmas related, though), but I'm not very good at drawing, so don't expect much... They should be here... hmmm... someday...

In case I don't post anything more this year, I want to wish all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! For my friends and acquitainces, thanks a lot for your support! And for all people who visit my profile and gallery, thanks a lot for the visit itself and the comments, they mean a lot to me!

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]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/10867647/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/10867647/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:15:31 PST
I'm a cosplayer since 2000. But when I see cosplay photos here at DA, they're in a category that says: "If you didn't do the costume yourself, don't post here, post as as Scrap". And there's my photo.

Well, it's not like it isn't handmade. But I can't sew, so a seamstress do the outfit for me. All the rest... the accessories, the wig styling, the saldals, it's all made by me and my mother.

Sorry, but I disagree entirely when someone says: "If you didn't do the whole outfit all by yourself, you're a loser. You can't say the cosplays is yours, and you CAN'T participate in a masquerade. No category at all. And all SERIOUS cosplayers should look down on you."

It's not like you put money into someone's pocket and say: "I'll be here in two weeks to get my cosplay entirely done". There's A LOT of work in even COORDINATING the whole process. You're telling the seamstress what do you want the whole time. You're searching for reference images. You're finding ways to do the details on you costume, like tiaras, patches, bracelets. You're buying pre-fabricated objects and turning them into cosplay parts.

In my POV, it's not fair to ignore or look down to a cosplayer who spends a lot of time looking for fabrics and other materiais, then doing props, wigs, shoes... but can't sew. Even if some parts were comissioned, well, he/she is still there, reuniting everything to create one whole cosplay.

Then that person wears the costume, looks exactly like the character, acts like the character for the photographs, have a VERY creative idea for a skit... but can't participate in a masquerade because he/she didn't SEW the cosplay. OK, maybe that person can't win Best Craftsmanship, but there's way more in cosplay then sewing habilities. After all, it's COSTUME PLAY. When it turns into serious business, where's the "play" part?

In my country, it's common practice to require the services of a seamstress when doing cosplay. Even many of the most famous cosplayers do it. And they CAN participate in masquerades normally, not only because the acting part counts a lot, but also because if it wasn't for the cosplayer, there would be NO seamstress that would do a cosplay correctly. Trust me, I know it.

But many cosplayers don't like to compete, so they just wear their costumes at cons, hang around and pose for photos. And that's a LOT of fun... but you must know that if you're a cosplayer. And, sometimes, they didn't do the cosplay themselves, but hey, they're doing the "play" part of cosplay. That should't be the GREATEST SHAME EVER, y'know?

So, if I ever tell you that I can't sew, PLEASE just don't start to ignore me, or to treat me like I know nothing of cosplay. It's NOT like that.

(Aw, man, I write TOO MUCH! T_T)

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/10744308/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/10744308/ Thu, 16 Nov 2006 11:40:24 PST
There are eight pictures, but I've posted only the first six.

Number #7 deals with Zero looking under (Cardcaptor) Sakura's skirt, and I don't know if someone could think that's offensive, so it's not here. It was obviously only a joke, though. Winry was also there, commenting about telling Iris and other MMX spoiler things... XP

And number #8 is not very funny in English at all because of my poor translation skills... XP It features Winry and Amy Rose together, dreaming about their loved ones finally looking at them, and sighing... XP

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And BTW, I'm still not good at dealing with posting categories. I'm never sure if my deviations are going to the right category. Are they THAT rigid?

Somebody knows in which category people usually posts cosplay photos from animes and videogames? With and without reference images? I've seen them in a lot of categories, there's one that's more suitable for that kind of content?

]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/9941758/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/9941758/ Sat, 02 Sep 2006 14:50:47 PDT
I'm not trying to have your pity... in fact, I don't deserve it... XP I just noticed that almost anything I have to show is a scrap, and goes to Scrap gallery, where, unfortunately, almost no one can see it. I've seen a lot of sketches at regular Deviant galleries, but I'm not sure about posting my own sketches there. I don't know if they have that "finished" look that dA posting guidelines require, and I don't want my drawings deleted or something like that.

Oh, and by the way... about "mature content". What, exactly, is considered "mature"? M-rated drawings, perhaps? T-rated drawings, featuring guns and non-bloody violence and suggestive themes and the like, don't need the "mature" filter... or do they?

And I've written too much. Again. XD ]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/9912446/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/9912446/ Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:43:56 PDT
My gallery is not showing anything right now at my PC, I don't know why. A few hours ago, everyone's galleries were showing just their first pages to me. I hope this ends soon... x_x ]]> ~alandria7 http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/9878844/ http://alandria7.deviantart.com/journal/9878844/ Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:34:24 PDT
But the fact is: my fanfiction collection is all written in Portuguese (I am Brazilian), so what's the point in posting them here? Besides, this is, first of all, an ART site, so I should post some graphic art... drawings, probably. But I must admit, drawing is not one of my best talents, so I don't feel like posting my works right now. I will look at my drawings and choose the ones that are somewhat decent. Then I can come back and post them... XP

But that can take some time, because I'm almost graduating from university, and I'm quite busy right now.

Stay tuned! ^_~ (I sound just like Ulala right now! XP)

P.S.: My favorite fandom is from anime and videogames. It's what I like to create and it's what I like to see. ]]> ~alandria7