I guess that means I have to have a journal update so I can claim a pretty skin.

Anyways, how was everyone's new years? I had a good time eating chips and watching Hakuouki. I also got some new years resolutions that I definitely want to accomplish this year! But I'm writing exams right now for the end of my first semester of school. But it is my last year, so I won't have to take chemistry or social again Maybe math as I plan on taking calculus next sem.
So I'm going to quickly go into what costumes I will be doing this year, or at least what I have planned for so far.

A Taste of Animethon - January 28th
Karkat Vantas - Homestuck
I will also be preforming a skit with so you should go to the cosplay contest if you are attending.

Sakura Con - April 6th-8th
Souji Okita - Hakuoki Shinsengumi Kitan
Amaimon - Ao no Exorcist
Hope Estheim - Final Fantasy XIII
and probably a comfy Homestuck costume to bring along for casual cosplay wear(either Dave or John I think...One of the kids for sure)
And also bring a KHR costume for the panel...if i have enough room...It will probably be Hibari if I do

Otafest 2012 - May 18th-20th
Byakuran(White Spell) - Katekyo Hitman Reborn
Mami Tomoe(Magical Girl) - Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Amaimon - Ao no Exorcist

Animethon 19 - Dates Unknown
John Egbert(God Tier) - Homestuck
Naoto Shirogane - Persona 4
Probably one more

Anime Revolution - August 17th-19th
Cos & Effect - August 24th-26th
I will probably attend both or one at least, but this will be decided later.

Aki-Con - October 26th-28th
I really want to attend this year since I've been meaning to attend for years.


Anyways. That is my current con list...Wow...it got a lot bigger than I had wanted(costume wise). Well, I want to do as many costumes this year as I may slow down on costume making next year...or even the end of this year. Who knows~

So, I want to talk about two games coming out. One more popular than the other! A lot of people didn't like it(or at least who I've talked too) but I love FF13 and I'm quite excited for FF13-2 coming out at the end of the month! So I still haven't beaten FF13 yet, but I bought a PS3 recently and decided that I was going to get FF13 for it too. I'm currently replaying it so I refresh the storyline and also gameplay

But now I want to talk about the other game!
For the first time in NA, an otome game(like a dating sim for girls) is being brought here~ I know it is more popular now than when I first discovered it because the anime was released last year, but it is called Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan. Its goesing under the name Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom here in NA and will be on the PlayStation Portable. This is one of my favourite series ever(next to Reborn and Persona) but I highly will recommend this if you are interested. This most otome games(along with this one) are told as a story book, which means a lot of reading is done. You do get to pick options from time to time and this will effect the outcome of the game(who you end up with or if it is a happy or sad ending). I've played one of the games before, but I couldn't tell what really went on because I can't read or understand Japanese But you will get pretty pictures and awesome story. They are also keeping the original Japanese VAs which excited me even more as they all sound amazing(and this means even more reading if you play). But I highly recommend it, so go pre-order it or something!

So yes. There you go~
I have made a journal to get a skin I may go back to premium membership next year...I sorta like the no ads and skins and more deviations to browse through.

Anyways: Thank you for reading the wall of text at the bottom if you did! And I hope to update after ATOA with some photos~