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Hey guys- just a reminder, if you don’t want to hear what I have to say just ask for me not to comment on your confession. My feelings won’t get hurt, I just don’t want to offend any of you. :)

“Sometimes, I feel like cosplayers don’t take me seriously because of my age. I look older than I am sometimes, but It’s like they don’t to talk to me anymore once they find out my (young) age. I’m not like their idea of other young fans. I’m not hyper or loud, I’m really quite timid and shy.”

(Alright, I’m sorry if you don’t like Hinata, but I love her and I though it would fit nicely since it’s the younger Hinata, too. You know what, you could also just cosplay shy characters and say you’re LARPing. But honestly, you just sound adorable to me. I’m not very outgoing either, I mean I’ll put my 2-cents in every now and then and have a laugh, but I really don’t spaz out or yell a lot. I’m even afraid to ask people for their picture because I get embarrassed. You aren’t alone. I’m a cosplayer and I take you very seriously. It can be scary talking to people who have really overwhelming personalities sometimes, or even just talking to new people. It’s okay to be quiet and shy. It’s good to be different, and you know what, appreciate how young you are while it lasts. Soon enough you’ll be one of the older cosplayers and you can talk to someone who is in the shoes you grow out of- you know? I know cosplayers who are younger than me who are a lot better than me, too. It’s more so that older cosplayers usually have been doing it longer so they think that automatically make them better than other people sometimes- I’m not saying that that’s everyone, just that it could be the situation and I happen to know people like that. I think you need to hold your head up high and be proud of your cosplay, if you need to speak up a little bit every now and then. Show them how great you are. I never really had an idea of younger fans to be honest , so there’s also the chance you could be getting yourself down on that, maybe they’re just not thinking about it sometime- some people will just expect others to talk to them when you’re expecting the same from them. Misunderstandings are also very common. If you present yourself proudly and are friendly and nice to others I don’t see how anything can go wrong. I’ve been shy most of my life- it’s only been lately I’ve been getting obnoxious haha but I know how hard it can be to speak your mind and say things to people. When I was shy it was because “The people who mind don’t matter and the people who matter don’t mind” [ Dr.Suess] one of the truest things anyone has ever said. Don’t waste your time being shy, I know it’s hard but the best thing to do sometimes is the opposite of what everything in your body is telling you to do. i think you’ll find you’ll be happier that way :) I know I am. I really hope everything works out for you, sweetie. Try not to be too serious, cosplaying is supposed to be fun, I understand your frustrations but you might loose the most important thing in the way- and that is to be happy not matter what. If you’re having fun others around you will, too. Be happy about life and your age, you won’t be young forever so enjoy it now - you’ll spend most of your life being old. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to smile brightly, but once we do everything becomes brighter. Much love and best wishes <3 As always  I’ll be happy to redo your confession. If you need someone to talk to I’m always here. Just remember not to take life too seriously, hakuna matata and smile and relax. Life is better- and funner- that way <3 Sorr if I’m not much help, I tried to approch this from every way since I don’t actually know everything for sure, but I really hope it all ha a happy ending :) as everyone’ deserves.)

Hey guys, any of you ever been to Anime USA?

just though I’d give it a shot and ask. I’m thinking of bringing my friend there for his first con, but I’ve never been there myself so I’m not sure how great it’d be to introducing him to cosplaying, conventions, and America.  So if any of you out there have an opinion I’d be ever so grateful if you’d share it <3  Also Happy Memorial day <3 big thanks to all the military men and women out there. for taking good care of us all.

your friend,

Annie<3

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“At this point in time. I want to give up on cosplaying. It feels like no matter how hard I try or how much money I drain into it, I never get what I’m trying to. I try my hardest, I do my best And It still feels like crap. This last cosplay im working on. Its just taken all my energy and enthuisam and burned it till nothings left. Im so stressed and dragged out.. But im so deep in this costume. I cant back out now..”

(I chose this picture because the pose- just to get that out of the way. You know, the things most worth the while in life are seldom the easiest. The hardest things are usually the best. Maybe it’s not your costume that sucks and just your way of thinking. Obviously , you love cosplaying, otherwise you wouldn’t put so much effort into it. I don’t think you should give up, I think if it’s that important to you then it’s just that much more of a reason to keep working harder until you get that cosplay that you’re proud of. You know, I know it’s cheesy but practice really does make perfect. There’s always a point where you’ll get fed up and exhausted, but that’s usually right before something amazing happens. I know that if you don’t give up you’ll get there, I have real faith in you. You’re right, you can’t back out now so do your best because it’ll just be a waste if you don’t.  I think it’d be a real waste of your talent to give up on cosplaying all together too. I’m sure that your cosplay will be just as amazing as the one in the picture, and who knows- I’ve never seen it; it could be even better. I KNOW you can due it, you’re just a little frustrated now. We all get like that. I love cosplaying, though I don’t feel like I’m pretty enough, or that my cosplay is good enough, but I don’t think I’ll ever give up- because I love it and I know you do, too. Much love and best wishes <3 I really hope you don’t give up on cosplaying, you’re a lot better than you think you are- everyone always is. As always I’ll redo your confession upon request. At the very least you should be proud that you’re doing your best and trying your hardest, that’s something a lot of people can’t say. )

Oh wow! 80 of you now!

I love you all soooo much! <3 and I’m still working on your confessions, so no worries! Sorry it’s taking so long >.< might need another admin soon.

“I really want to cosplay as a character, but I just don’t think I’d do her justice. The character I want to cosplay as is tall with nice thin legs and arms. While I’m not as tall and somewhat stubby. I really envy those girls who can proudly go out and have people say how much they suit that character. I look at myself in the mirror everyday telling myself that somehow I’ll be able to look like her. And that I’ll make people happy that way.”

(I’d just like to get out of the way that I used this picture because I felt this girl really suits Momo and I’m positive you suit any character you want, too. If you have problems with your weight just exercise a bit more, and make sure cuts on pants are slightly shorter- it’ll make your legs look longer.  That’s if it really bothers you that is, there are plenty of things you can do. However, I’m sure that you’re perfect just the way you are. And let me tell you, you shouldn’t cosplay to make other people happy. You should cosplay to make YOU happy.  You need to look in the mirror and remind yourself how beautiful you are. You’re the only one who can make you happy. Maybe you should tell yourself how beautiful, and talented and how great you are instead of how much you’ll look like someone else. Because you can only be happy being you, and then you can be someone else later. Much love <3 I really hope you realize just how great you truly are. I’ll change the picture upon request. Best wishes, I hope helped at least a bit. :( you’re your own worst enemy, Hon, please realize that.)

“Many of my friends who cosplay are giving it up and now I feel so lonely D:”

(But you’re not alone! I’m sorry if you don’t watch Doctor Who but I felt this was too perfect for you. The Doctor is always alone, but he finds new companions all the time. You won’t be alone, it’s not that hard to meet new people to hang out with while you’re at cons and such.  I mean, I really think you should keep cosplaying if it’s what makes you happy. It’s okay to feel lonely sometimes, but you can’t let it get you down. If you want people to cosplay with there’s always the cosplay.com forums or the convention’s actual forums. I cosplay by myself all the time, sometimes I find people sometimes I don’t.  You need to follow you hear honey, do what makes you happiest, even if your friends aren’t cosplaying anymore. As always, I’ll redo your confession upon request. Sorry, I meant to get this out the other day but I had an allergic reaction and had to go back to the hospital again >.< Much love <3 I hope you find happiness and don’t feel so alone anymore. If you ever need to talk to someone I’m always here.) 

“There are a bunch of dark-skinned characters that I want to cosplay, but I am scared that people will be negative towards me when I cosplay them because I’m white.”

(I really had trouble finding cosplayers who are lighter skinned cosplaying characters with darker skin, but sweetie it doesn’t really matter. Firstly, saying that you’d have to stick to some invisible guidelines just doesn’t make any sense to me at all, sorry :/ I’ve never really seen anyone follow them before-weather someone with light skin was cosplaying someone with dark skin or vice versa. Quite frankly I never thought they existed haha most characters are Japanese anyway, if we went by that logic most of us wouldn’t cosplay at all. I mean, at least the characters we could so would be seriously limited to a select few that would constantly be seen over and over again. There are no real rules to cosplaying. You do it because you want to. I don’t think you should worry. I think you can cosplay whoever you want to and do listen to people who say otherwise. Be happy and do your best and you’ll be fine. Sorry it took so  long >.o Much love <3 I wish you all the best, follow your heart, don’t let anything hold you back from being happy. As always I’ll redo upon request :) )