Author: blueZhift

AMKE Mission Scrubbed

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 15, 2012

Sadly, I had to cancel my Anime Milwaukee trip this weekend. Just too many unexpected repair bills. At the time, canceling felt like the responsible thing to do and now I can go to my oldest son’s birthday party, which had been scheduled after I’d made my original plans. Despite all of that, I’m feeling rather depressed and I feel like this sacrifice is unrecognized and unappreciated. But I suppose that’s what makes it a sacrifice. The worst feeling though is that an important part of me is being stuffed back into the closet. I guess cosplay has become an important creative outlet for me, perhaps the biggest reason I go to cons at all. Oh well, my other me will just have to wait until C2E2 and ACen in April.

Tags amke, Anime Milwaukee, cosplay

Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-02-15

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 15, 2012

LOL, classic PETA! Some won't like it, but definitely gets attention. #vegan #sex http://t.co/poexsNH0 #
@ButerflySamurai we get that in Chicago too. And I don't mind seeing it all all! ^_^ in reply to ButerflySamurai #
RT @Crunchyroll: News: Crunchyroll to Stream "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". First episode tomorrow, Wed/15 10AM PST! http://t.co/QxA6zHtX WOO! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-02-13

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 13, 2012

#Katsucon is next week! Do you know where your crossplay is? http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #cosplay #ebook #
I think Whitney Houston was THE Diva of my generation. I so loved that big voice of her's. Goodbye Whitney. T_T #
Right now I can't sing any of her songs without tearing up. #whitneyhouston #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-02-11

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 11, 2012

Whew! Week is over! Time to catch up on Negima! #manga #
Watched Jeremy Lin tonight. Yup, he's the real deal alright! #nyknicks #

Tags tweets, twitter

Anime, Manga, Etc cosplay

AMKE Approaches!

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 10, 2012

Yeah, I’m waaaaay behind on my writing, but it’s all good! Anime Milwaukee is coming up next weekend! I’m not really sure what to expect. Some friends went last year and seemed to have a good time. So when I saw the AMKE table at Kollision Con, I started making plans to go. Besides, Milwaukee is a short 90 minute drive from Chicago. And having missed Youmacon and Ohayocon, I’ve been trying to fill my con void with smaller cons leading up to C2E2 and Anime Central in April.

No new cosplays planned, just bringing out some old faves, that I haven’t quite decided on yet. I’ve pretty much settled into one new cosplay per year now. And this year I want to continue focusing on cosplays I’ve always wanted to do. So I’ve got Sailor Mars in the works and maybe one or two more in the works over 2012-2013. You never know which con/cosplay will be your last, and I don’t want to have any regrets when that day comes!

Tags amke, anime, conventions, cosplay

Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-02-08

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 8, 2012

RT @Crunchyroll: News: Sony Confirms No UMD Passport Service for Vita in US http://t.co/eLDKCIp4 no surprises here! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-02-07

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 7, 2012

Whoa! I just threw out 100lbs of stuff we no longer needed. Feels good man. #
Does #JohnCarter need A Thinking Man's Guide to Crossplay? Uh, probably not. #cosplay #ebook http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #
Just got back from a conference promoting greater integration of science and faith. Lots of food for thought! http://t.co/i2cCeTge #
Unfortunately, I also brought a cold back with me! #
It's hard to throw things out that might still be useful. But sometimes you just have to do it! #
What? A new Judge Dredd movie? Can't be any worse than the first one! #
@DatAssuka If your MacBook is 3 or more years old, you may need a new battery. in reply to DatAssuka #
I love how Anime Aftershocks continues to do well on the #Nook http://t.co/w3mfEgIn #cosplay #ebook #
Anime Aftershocks is about my adventures traveling to various anime conventions doing cosplay & other stuff. http://t.co/w3mfEgIn #ebook #
Time to build a figma shelf! @jlist: Kyouko Sakura Figma Action Figure ~ Puella Magi Madoka Magica *Preorder* http://t.co/RQiJtteF #
Tea time! #
Woo hoo! Almost #DragRace time again! My favorite guilty pleasure. Ok, I don't really feel guilty at all! XD #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-02-01

Post author By blueZhift
Post date February 1, 2012

Oh My! A Thinking Manâ€™s Guide to Crossplay by blueZhift Book Review http://t.co/3AejCgxf via @jessica_who – Thanks for the #ebook review! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-01-31

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 31, 2012

Woo hoo! A new #DragRace begins! ^_^ #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-01-30

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 30, 2012

Wow, this day will never come again. #
Had to attend #Ohayocon vicariously this year, but that'll make going next year that much sweeter! #
For some reason Star Trek fight music is playing in my head. Bring on the lirpa! #stos #ponfar #
Crossplay bug bite you at #Ohayocon Let A thinking man's guide to crossplay prep you for next year! http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #cosplay #ebook #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-01-29

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 29, 2012

RT @gamespot: Just like a regular Pokemon battle, but funnier 🙂 http://t.co/vWYnAKPa AWESOME!! #
Crossplay â€“ Word of the Week http://t.co/tOk4AlGk via @jessica_who – Is crossplay fun? Oh yeah! XD #cosplay #
#Ohayocon is all grow'd up! Big con = #linecon Let Anime Aftershocks be your LineCon companion! http://t.co/aAJxpczJ #ebook #
Watched ep 6 of Baka and Test. I think Hideyoshi is the 3rd sex! LOL XD #anime #joso #
Woo hoo! Just got an idea for the cover of my next sci-fi #ebook thanks Hideyoshi! ^_^ #
Skipping Ohayocon this year for my daughter's birthday party. She's at a math competition this morning. So AWESOME! ^_^ #nerdhaus #
My family is what you get when nerds and geeks combine. World domination is inevitable. XD #nerdhaus #
Because Hideyoshi is Hideyoshi: Gender and Japanese in Baka to Test to Shokanjuu http://t.co/xDASyHx3 via @wordpressdotcom #anime #
@ButerflySamurai personally, I like it when women take the initiative. in reply to ButerflySamurai #
Usually I'm at Ohayocon doing karaoke this time of year. Tonight my house is full of young girls singing. LOL #birthdaysleepover #
My mom never gave up and she could always make something out of nothing. #
#ThingsThatWeGottaSTOP Living in narrowly defined gender roles. Let the girls be boys and the boys be girls if they want to! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-01-28

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 28, 2012

#ThingsThatAreSEXY – Well done mtf crossplay at #Ohayocon Oh My! http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #cosplay #
Oui! Oui! A thinking man's guide to crossplay sold its 1st copy in France! ^_^ http://t.co/335Pknod #cosplay #ebook #
Workout time! XD #
Big shout out to the Ohayocon crossplayers! Wooo! http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #joso #cosplay #ebook Oh my! #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-01-27

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 27, 2012

It's sad to see how messed up PSN continues to be… The promo email I got this morning is full of broken links. #playstation #
The PSN email says Duke Nukem Forever is downloadable for $19.99, but the link leads to page not found on the site. #playstation #smh #
With apologies to fanboys, PSN is no XBL… #vidya #
Cool pics of a doll on a bridge. ^_^ http://t.co/ZtfL9xBG #

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Tweets

Tales from the Tweet for 2012-01-26

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 26, 2012

How to Turn Your Old Android Smartphone Into an iPod Touch http://t.co/SUQPQQLc via @jessica_who – doin this to my wife's old iphone soon #
Nice to see that Google's got my back, LOL http://t.co/3vYU0VMN #privacy #stalking #
Feelin down about the timeline, I feel sorry for ya son, I got 99 problems and FB isn't one! ^_^ #facebook #
@bansheekat Happy, Happy, Joy! ^_^ in reply to bansheekat #
#TellTheWhiteHouse to buy my book! LOL XD http://t.co/aAJxpczJ #anime #cosplay #ebook #
That last tweet was a bit of an experiment and a joke. #messinwittwitter #
The book, Anime Aftershocks is 1 person's take on the anime con scene. And by 1 person, I mean me. ^_^ http://t.co/aAJxpczJ #
Hey baby, come check out my crossplay #ebook #SexualPickUpLines for nerds XD http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #
Having fun playing with the trending hash tags. ^_^ #
#ImNOTThePerson you think I am, these boobs are fake! LOL #cosplay http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #
Seriously tho, if it's in your #cosplay budget, silicone breast forms are the way to go. So awesome for crossplay! http://t.co/tWAEFsVH #

Tags tweets, twitter

General Tech

Somebody (Google)’s Watchin Me

Post author By blueZhift
Post date January 25, 2012

I always feel that somebody’s watchin me. Now I’m sure the somebody is Google. Google has updated their privacy policy saying they will follow you across all of their services, whether you like it or not. LOL, nice to see that Google’s got my back. Yeah…

No big surprises there really. There’s no such thing as anonymity or privacy on the internet. If someone wants to stalk you, really stalk you, they can find out who you are with a little digging. So welcome to the big time everyone, with some help from Google, we can all live the life of movie stars! Well, mostly without all of the money…

Tags anonymity, google, privacy, stalking, tracking