Why Work is like a Stone
I have a stone that sits on my shelf that reads “work”. They told us “Work is like a Stone” when I got it years ago. I’m reminded of the following comparisons now whenever I see it…
Defying Destiny – Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty for “Defying Destiny” has been posted! Check it out!
May 2019 – Brief Cos WIP Update
I’ve recently realized as I’ve been writing all of these articles that I haven’t written much about what I’ve been doing cosplay wise! Well, let’s change that with a Brief Cos WIP Update.
Make Up Review – Assist Wig’s Sara!Chi (Wash Out Fake Blood)
For those of us who have ever touched upon a particularly bloody rendition of a character before, we all know the common issues associated with finding a good ‘blood’ substitute. So imagine my elation when I discovered Sara!Chi by AssistWig/AssistCosplay.
The Beginning of a New Era
Today is indeed a unique day in the history of the world, more specifically in the country of Japan. Yesterday marked the end of a literal era, the Heisei Era (meaning “peace everywhere”), of Japan. Now with the Crown Prince’s ascension comes the beginning of a new era, known to the world as the Reiwa Era (令和) with a translated meaning of most closely the phrase “beautiful harmony”.
Defying Destiny – Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Nineteen for “Defying Destiny” has been posted! Check it out!
Fun at the DC Sakura Matsuri 2019
Very quick overview of the event I attended last week, DC’s Sakura Matsuri, the ending event of the Cherry Blossom Festival held annually in DC in celebration of the the first 2000 Cherry Blossom trees gifted to Washington DC from Tokyo to enhance the growing relations between the two countries.
5 Keys to Being a Happy Cosplayer – Taking (Back) Control
Cosplayers face the constant balancing act of figuring how to do said hobby in a way that doesn’t tear them apart in one way or another, whether that be from work, family, social life, other hobbies, or even health. So how can cosplayers find a balance? What makes for a “happy” cosplayer?
Featured Artist Spotlight: AKIRA
For this month’s artist spotlight, we’re focusing on model, singer, and actress, AKIRA from Chiba, Japan!
Follow Your Dreams – The Power of Bucket Lists
Today, we’re talking Bucket Lists, which are a bit of a passion of mine. But more specifically, we’re talking about why you should have them and how to create them.