Why yes, this is the post it took me a week to do: New York and Anime North picspam & reviews

So. First off: ( New York. )

Friday I increased my geek cred exponentially by heading back from the possibility of a WEEKEND IN NEW YORK CITY to spend the WEEKEND IN A DARK TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE WITH FELLOW ANIME OTAKU. And no, I don't regret it for a second!

As many of you know, I am joined in this yearly pilgrimage by the inimitable Mr. Mongolia, where we cling to each other as thirtysomethings among the sea of teenagers. This year we were also accompanied on Saturday by jaefru, and we popped by to visit bassringer in the dealers area where she was selling her incredible creations (which you can buy online, see? Pimp! Pimp! ;D).

Rather than subjecting you a blow-by-blow of the entire weekend's happenings, I have lumped things of interest.

( My swag. )

( Cosplay and pictures. )

( Show reviews. )

( Panels and the Impossible Positions contest - with stories and pictures! )

This contest just begs for a crack Supernatural version, and I'm working on a little comic to that effect but...well, you've seen the quality of my illustration skills. :\ It will take me a few days (at least) to come up with something. But first I will tell you about THIS weekend. Stay tuned!