WOW! I had the most epic time at SDCC!!! I seriously couldn't believe how amazing and perfect it all was. I'll be uploading some pics in just a moment, so feel free to check them out.

On Friday, I went in my totally badass blue spirit costume, spent the whole day in the exhibit hall checking out all the booths and posing for pictures. I went to the nick booth, and saw a poster of the new Last airbender movie, but it was mostly just fairly oddparents stuff, though I did find some amazing avatar cosplayers there.

I also went to the flight table and met she is such as super lady. She gave me these amazing Avatar pins FOR FREE! I also bought a copy of her amazing Water Tribe AU Comic, which you can also read here on DA, which I recommend you do. I didn't get to see any panels, just because I was having so much fun, that I lost track of time.

Then came the big day. Saturday. Words can't describe....OH MY GOD!

So I arrived on Saturday, dressed in my Blue Spirit gear again, in the sails pavilion. I wondered around for a bit until I saw some fire nation armor, and recognized the organizer of the event, and we just sort of waited there, waiting to see when the ticket drawing for the Avatar signing would be.

One by one, they all showed up. There are a lot of people I knew, and some I didn't, so sorry if I don't mention you by name, if you have a DA account, I'll put you in.

There was an actual cabbage merchant cosplayer, my god he was so awesome, he brought real cabbages, and just had us in stitches the whole time. and reprised their roles of Appa and momo, and kept trying to eat the cabbages. There was also a fire lord ozai, a melon lord and then came the lovely and talented looking badass in her Azula cosplay, and her entourage which incuded and

After everyone, or mostly everyone arrived, we went a little early to the meet up spot, and we all just sort of goofed around taking pictures, socializing being all Avatarded.

When who should appear-

But Mike and Bryan!!! I practically let out a fanboy squee right there. Also Sifu Kisu showed up as well. We all sprung into action, encircling all three of them so they couldn't escape. And instead of ripping off their clothes or large chunks of their scalps, we all settled for taking pictures with them. They were really good sports, they just kept smiling and joking around, and they made sure everyone who wanted a picture with them got one. They said they really liked my mask, and after my picture, I hugged them both. I hugged them good.

Then the film crew for the avatar documentary came and started filming and pulling people aside to interview.

Then Sifu Kisu came and talked to me. He asked to borrow my Dao swords to show the documentary swords, he was amazing...then he hit me in the balls, accidently of course. It didn't rally hurt that bad, but I think the documentary crew captured it on camera.

Then the director pulled me aside and asked if I wanted to answer some questions for the documentary. I of course said yes, and they ran me through the process. The interviewer actually said the Blue Spirit was his favorite character so I was really glad about that. He asked me how I got into avatar, why I chose the blue spirit for my costume, and if because of Avatar I started drawing or learning martial arts. Personally I wish I could go back, and try to not act like such a dorky annoying fan boy, and say some different things, but what can you do. I can't wait for it to come out. was a big hit with his puppets and the documentary crew just loved him and his performance.

After a while Mike and Bryan left, and they thanked us all, and went to prepare fore the signing. A little while later we all went to wait in line for the signing. We waited for about two hours before the signing opened up. The film crew was there too. And of course I met Bryke again, they asked about my costume and such. Then I asked if I could taker another picture with them. They said sure (as I said they were great sports) They signed my poster I thanked them both and then I left.

I went back to the meet up spot and took some more pictures, made some more poses, talked with sifu kisu some more. He showed us all a bunch of martial arts from avatar, as well as what style they were and what they were used for. He's a really cool guy by they way, we all just sort of hit it off with him. We swapped stories, and he signed my dao swords. Finally when everyone started to leave I called my ride and asked to be picked up, along with my poster.

All in all it's a day I won't forget, and I won't forget you who where there. And before I wrap this up I want to mention some of you were truly amazing and were really nice to me.

Fist to We all owe a large part of the success of that meet up to you and your members.

You are the most amazing Toph I've ever met, the real Toph would be proud. And just like her, you were the definition of awesomeness and badassery.

You and your puppets stole the show, and you were really kind to let me pose with your puppets, the pics really turned out great.

I didn't really get a chance to talk to you until the end, but it was nice seeing you again.

Dude, I gotta give you props for shaving your head, that took balls. Also it was great seeing you again, you're costume was just mind blowing.

I don't which was better, The Boulder of Wang Fire, but you rocked them both.

We couldn't have had this meet up without you, every avatard owes you their thanks for your great planning and organizing.

It was so wonderful to meet you in person. You're Azula was dead on, and thank you for taking that picture with me, it really meant a lot.

So thanks for reading, and you can see the pictures in my gallery.

Stay Flamin'

avatarfan16

Hey all,

Just got back from the beach. Waters still cold as hell but the waves were actually pretty good today. But man does my body hurt, Chest, arms, legs, everything is still sore, I'm astounded I can lift my arms to type this. I also saw a seal out there too, not twenty feet away. I've only seen a few wild seals out there. It just stuck it's head out of the water, looked around, then I saw the hump of it's body as it dove, and then it's tail, and it was gone.

Though today will probably be the last day I surf before SDCC, I don't want to get sick or accidently hurt myself. Speaking of which, SDCC is only a few days away, and I still need to finish my my blue spirit swords. See ya around.

Hey all,

I know I've asked this before, but with SDCC two weeks away. I need to find blue spirit swords PRONTO! I have everything ready for my cosplay for sdcc. I have the mask the costume, my ticket, everything except the swords. I have looked everywhere for them, ebay, amazon, I even tried looking up tutorials on how to make them, I got nuthin'. So if you or someone you know has Zuko's swords but doesn't want them or is looking to sell them, or if you see them somewhere, or if you or someone you know can make them for me, please contact me! I can pay you for it of course, materials, services rendered, shipping & handling, any and all expenses. Please, I want my cosplay to be the best it can be.


EDIT:

A quiz stolen from the lovely and talented , who got it from the equally lovely and equally talented


1. Your Name:
2. Age:
3. Single or Taken:
4. Favorite Film:
5. Favorite Song or Album:
6. Favorite Band/Artist:
7. Dirty or Clean:
8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:
9. Do we know each other outside of dA?:
10. What's your philosophy on life?:
11. Is the bottle half-full or half-empty?:
12. Would you keep a secret from me if you thought it was in my best interest?:
13. What is your favorite memory of us?:
14. What is your favorite guilty pleasure?:
15. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you:
16. You can have three wishes (for yourself, so forget all the 'world peace etc' malarkey) - what are they?:
17. Can we get together and make a cake?:
18. Which country is your spiritual home?:
19. What is your big weakness?:
20. Do you think I'm a good person?:
21. What was your best/favorite subject at school?:
22. Describe your accent:
23. If you could change anything about me, would you?:
24. What do you wear to sleep?:
25. Trousers or skirts?:
26. Cigarettes or alcohol?:
27. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together? (If you have no idea, just say something crazy, it'll entertain me!):
28. Will you repost this so I can fill it out for you?:

Hey all,

It's been a while. Some of you are probably wondering what the countdown is all about, most of you probably don't care. But for those who do, I'll explain. I've been living in sunny California all my life, and I've been surfing for most of it. I'm out in the waves everyday, whenever I don't have school or work. But every year, from December to June it's waaaaaay too cold to go in, even with a wet suit! Seriously, every time I try, I end up freezing my man parts off.(And that's NOT a good feeling!) Besides the waves usually aren't good during that time anyway. But next month, the water will be warm enough, and I'm gonna hit the beach. I'm gonna hit it good, and I'm gonna hit it hard.

See ya then.

avatarfan16

Hey all,

Yes that right it's Valentine's Day, or as cgirlo8: cleverly named "Single Awareness Day" And once again I am without girlfriend . 19 years without a single girlfriend, it's got to be a record.

Man, shit has just been flying at me left and right this week. Some good, some bad. I took a personality test in my career planning class on Thursday. Basically you take the test and it tells you your personality type and which career your personality is best suited for (*crosses fingers* "C'mon porn star!")Ha-ha! It asked some of the weirdest questions, I can't remember any off the top of my head, but there is a lot of them.

Also Friday the thirteenth was yesterday, and it really sucked. My Friday the 13th began at two in the morning, when I let my dog outside, because I thought she had to pee. Instead it bolts outside and chases a frickin' raccoon around the backyard. So I had to drag my struggling 80 pound dog, I actually had to pick her up off the ground, while I was freezing my man parts off back into the house. Then in the mail, I got my blue spirit mask I got from Ebay. It was bad ass...until I noticed a big crack in the side. Although it's nothing a little glue won't fix, it will be fine.

Speaking of my blue spirit mask. All I need now are the actual costume and the swords. I've been trying to find someone that will make some plastic broadswords for me. Although if push comes to shove, I could probably make some out of cardboard and tape. As for the actual costume itself. I don't know if I should make it myself or pay someone else to make it for me. It's not a very hard costume, but with my laziness and amazing ability to procrastinate like no other, I figure it's safer to have someone else make it instead.

So to remedy my bad luck,, I went to Borders and got some CD's. I got a Gaelic Storm CD that has the most interesting song, I found it really entertaining, and since it's Valentines day, I thought it appropriate. Here it is!

He saw her every day she was working at the 7-Eleven,
He would buy two hot dogs or some nachos or a Slim Jim
so that he could see her pretty face then he
got up the nerve to ask her out one day
and she replied flat out, "no chance, no way"
but in my mind this is what he heard her say

Will you meet me on the corner
I'll be wearing something pretty just for you
you can hold my hand, kiss my cheek; we'll be together forever
you may be the very best thing that ever happened to me

Well she must have forgotten or dog got sick or something like that
'cause he waited on that corner, hour after hour
then he went back to his flat by himself and watched TV
but the very next day he tried again, and she replied
"not if every other man on this earth were dead" but I swear
this is what he thought she said

Will you meet me on the corner
I'll be wearing something pretty just for you
you can hold my hand, kiss my cheek: we'll be together forever
you may be the very best thing that ever happened to me

Well, he could not help himself, so he begged her just to listen
to what he had to say, he said that beauty is only skin deep
it's what's inside that counts, she said "alright" so he told her
all about how he likes to take long walks in the park, sunsets,
riding motorcycles, watching foreign movies, reading books about
lands that are far far away, and how one day he's gonna travel round the world
singing songs about people and places and finally
she said the words that he heard in his head, she said "Okay, shut up!

I will you meet you on the corner
I'll be wearing something pretty just for you
you can hold my hand, kiss my cheek; we'll be together forever
you may be the very best thing that ever happened to me"

I also got two Pogues CD's that I've wanted for a while. One is called Rum, Sodomy, & the Lash (Weird name I know) Also had a really good song.

O, all the money e'er I had,
I spent it in good company.
And all the harm that ever I've done,
alas it was to none but me.
And all I've done for want of wit
to mem'ry now I can't recall;
So fill to me the parting glass,
Good night and joy be with you all.

O, all the comrades e'er I had,
They're sorry for my going away.
And all the sweethearts e'er I had,
They'd wished me one more day to stay.
But since it falls unto my lot,
That I should rise and you should not,
I gently rise and softly call,
Goodnight and joy be with you all.

If I had money enough to spend,
And leisure time to sit awhile.
There is a fair maid in this town,
That sorely has my heart beguiled.
Her rosy cheeks and ruby lips,
I own, she has my heart in thrall;
Then fill to me the parting glass,
Good night and joy be with you all.

And another pogues Cd called "If I should fall from grace with God" which is actually a killer song on the CD. It's just got so many good songs, I wish I had bought it sooner.

If I should fall from grace with god
Where no doctor can relieve me
If Im buried neath the sod
But the angels wont receive me

Let me go, boys
Let me go, boys
Let me go down in the mud
Where the rivers all run dry

This land was always ours
Was the proud land of our fathers
It belongs to us and them
Not to any of the others

Let them go, boys
Let them go, boys
Let them go down in the mud
Where the rivers all run dry

Bury me at sea
Where no murdered ghost can haunt me
If I rock upon the waves
Then no corpse can lie upon me

Its coming up three, boys
Keeps coming up three, boys
Let them go down in the mud
Where the rivers all run dry

If I should fall from grace with god
Where no doctor can relieve me
If Im buried neath the sod
But the angels wont receive me

Let me go, boys
Let me go, boys
Let me go down in the mud
Where the rivers all run dry

And

Lyrics to Recruiting Sergeant :
(Traditional)

As I was walking down the road
A feeling fine and larky oh
A recruiting sergeant came up to me
Says he, you'd look fine in khaki oh
For the King he is in need of men
Come read this proclamation oh
A life in Flanders for you then
Would be a fine vacation oh

That may be so says I to him
But tell me sergeant dearie-oh
If I had a pack stuck upon my back
Would I look fine and cheerie oh
For they'd have you train and drill until
They had you one of the Frenchies oh
It may be warm in Flanders
But it's draughty in the trenches oh

The sergeant smiled and winked his eye
His smile was most provoking oh
He twiddled and twirled his wee mustache
Says he, I know you're only joking oh
For the sandbags are so warm and high
The wind you won't feel blowing oh
Well I winked at a cailin passing by
Says I, what if it's snowing oh

Come rain or hail or wind or snow
I'm not going out to Flanders oh
There's fighting in Dublin to be done
Let your sergeants and your commanders go
Let Englishmen fight English wars
It's nearly time they started oh
I saluted the sergeant a very good night
And there and then we parted oh

and

It was Christmas Eve babe
In the drunk tank
An old man said to me, won't see another one
And then he sang a song
The Rare Old Mountain Dew
I turned my face away
And dreamed about you

Got on a lucky one
Came in eighteen to one
I've got a feeling
This year's for me and you
So happy Christmas
I love you baby
I can see a better time
When all our dreams come true

They've got cars big as bars
They've got rivers of gold
But the wind goes right through you
It's no place for the old
When you first took my hand
On a cold Christmas Eve
You promised me
Broadway was waiting for me

You were handsome
You were pretty
Queen of New York City
When the band finished playing
They howled out for more
Sinatra was swinging,
All the drunks they were singing
We kissed on a corner
Then danced through the night

The boys of the NYPD choir
Were singing "Galway Bay"
And the bells were ringing out
For Christmas day

You're a bum
You're a punk
You're an old slut on junk
Lying there almost dead on a drip in that bed
You scumbag, you maggot
You cheap lousy faggot
Happy Christmas your arse
I pray God it's our last

I could have been someone
Well so could anyone
You took my dreams from me
When I first found you
I kept them with me babe
I put them with my own
Can't make it all alone
I've built my dreams around you.

So my Friday the 13th wasn't all bad, it can't when you've got good music.

I've also gotten into the series called Bone. You might have heard of it before, with the little white thing called Bone. It's really good, you gotta check it out, you won't be sorry.

Man, this probably the longest journal I've ever written, though probably just because of the lyrics. Anyway, a very Happy Valentines to you all. And to those going to SDCC I can't wait to see, and cosplay with you all.

avatarfan16