"Faith and Hope"

by: Jayne Lois R. Orlina
Model: Ysabella Apolinar

     "The possesion of Gatecrasher Family which never fades."  They come to cling on it whenever the family goes through a very hard times.  Those two words are part of the Seven Heavenly Virtues.  Faith, th e cure for the sin of Pride.  And Hope, the cure for the sin of Sloth.  Eventually, Gatecrasher Family had been tested again on how strong they hold unto there faith and hope due to the occurrence that they compel.  It was hard for them yet all of those situation were just apart of the past now. The Gatecrasher Family fought then continues to move on.

     It all started as the very first day of May come up-to-date.  Kirael was already informed for a meeting to be a staff for the Comic Con event.  He really want to push though it because he wants to become apart of the event for the Gatecrasher Family.   Suddenly, he was troubled by his financial matters so his parents wants to send him  away for a moments.  This member of the Gatecrasher Family was arranged to be thrown away by his parents so forth he will be in custody of his aunt.  I was for the good anyway for his father had been    sick by then and he was also having a trouble of applying to companies.  Kirael was worried  by then.  He simply don't know what to do.  Meanwhile, Kazuki got the news of Kirael. The problem is, he too was having a hard time by then.  Kazuki was depressed upon the last application he just had had.  In addition, he also have his problem in his house.  By then, Pureheart already perceived the situation of Kirael.  He would even want to send money for Kirael so forth it would help him.  The bad news is, Kirael have no means of meeting his fellow Gatecrasher Family.  His broke by then, no penny or even a cent.  They had gone through this situation yet this time, it's a little different.  Kirael knows that Pureheart also struggles for his own problem because he claims to have an uncertainty with his coworker.  Also, he sustains the necessity of his family.  Pureheart's uncle is sick and needs alot of medication.  He had been down for quite a while but he's one of the person who would help his Gatecrasher Family when they are in need.

      The whole Gatecrasher Family was given a small message about Kirael's situation.  Shoje  was planning for a project during that time.  It was neglected due to the family's situation.  He sent his regards and continues for his commotion.  Angel also sent his words though he tries to communicate with Kirael in any means.   Those were simple things yet it replenishes the dying Hope of Kirael.   Kazuki was inclined with the situation of Kirael.  He was very upset of what did happen to him.  Yet, as soon as he notice and got in touch with Kirael, he tries to boost up his Faith.  Honestly, Kazuki was planning to end up everything---his life, his passion, and all of the things he had worked for.  Luckily, Kirael had a small chat with Kazuki.  Part of him move Kazuki up and then Kazuki meant, "Nobody will be left behind.  If I did that to you, I have done to you what those fools had done to me."  Kazuki cares so much for the family.  He could even do more in able to secure the name of the Gatecrasher Famiy.  Kirael and Kazuki had a small similarity, both of them doesn't want there fellow Gatecrasher Family to experience the bad moments of there life.  They do what they can do in able to aid them

     Aruiko, going through his own uncertainty, still sends his remarks for Kirael.  He, too, was struggling to have a work so he keeps small thought toward his fellow Gatecrasher Family.  Aruiko is one of the toughest person inside  the family.  He also tries to move away when he has his own problem.  His fellow Gatecrasher Family tries to get in touch with him though he tries to fix it by himself.  But he knows, when he can't handle  things by his own, Aruiko has a family to run into and Gatecrasher Family will be there for him.

     Then, Kirael can face what to happen.  He only had himself by then.  If something went wrong, he will be crawling from the streets.   Nevertheless, the support from the Gatecrasher Family brings a big difference  for his Faith and Hope.  He was thinking of a way to go for the Comic Con  meeting yet it was already too late.  The  meeting had passed and he has no way to attend it because he was really broke during those time.  For a week, he was sent away  by his parents.  His  aunt took care for him yet Kirael can't do what he want to do.  His passion, to write, was just like in a cage though he struggles to continue his passion.

     He gain a small amount of money and return home.  Lucky, his parents ignores him because his father is okay right now.  Moreover, he still seek for a job just like his fellow Gatecrasher Family.  Kazuki continues his drawing career.  He even used  his experience for his work.  Pureheart  is doing well as for now.   He jokes upon this things when they got to speak of it.  Aruiko will start to work soon, lucky for him.  Shoje and Angel are still in one piece, alive, kicking, and moves on.  Satsui got her hair cut.  It looks good for her.  Recently, they are all fine. . . 

     Before Kirael went home, it was the day two of  Comic Con.  Kazuki and Pureheart tries to comfort Kirael because of what had happen.  Satsui already attended the day one of the event, even Aruiko and Shoje attended the first day so they didn't come to see Kirael as he went there.  Sincerely, Kirael would really want to give thanks for the people who accommodated Satsui in the event.  The  PaOtaku  specially Sir Hiro for taking good care of her.

     Therefore, what had happen proves something.  Money is really nothing.  It is just a tool to rise when you fall.  What really matters are the people that will support you.  Because, you may fall so many times for the lack of having money yet the people that will pick you up when your nothing is worth having a treasure forever.  Never lose Faith and Hope because this can be your strength when you lose everything. God bless and always take care guys.

©Thylyt19 3:18 pm May 12, 2011

"Contact Lens"

Cosplayers need this to imitate the character they want to portray.  It really makes a magic to transform a certain person into a n anime.  I just got alarmed by the news that I heard abut this equipment which endanger my fellow  cosplayers.  I, too, uses contact lenses so I felt the urge to inscribe this. 

 In the radio, a D.J. had spoken about the threats of buying a fake contact lens.  The price is not cheaper but you can get it easily from a seller.  The problem is, a legitimate optician/should be the one whom you should buy this equipment.  If you buy it from a none licensed store,you might be in danger.

    ----- Things That You may adhere from buying an illegitamte optician/ophthalmologist or store of contact lens.---

      *You can get a disease.
      *Your money would be spent for the worse and
      *You might get blinded for the rest of your life.

     Even others do share contact lens, but for me, it's a no.  You could adhere a disease by sharing contact lens.  For example, sore eyes,  this is a viral infection.  Once the virus is transferred, it immediately scatters.  But well, its still up to you if you want o happen such things.

     An illegitimate optician/ophthalmologist or store do such things:


     *They won't give the proper contact lens that is suited for you.
     *No assistance on how to use the contact lens properly.
     *They sometimes give you the wrong way to use the contact lens.
     *They won't inquire if its your first time to  wear contact lens.

     We can now buy contact lens through facebook, internet, person to person and a whole lot of new mediums even in sidewalk vendors, but do we know if they are safe or legally registered to sell them.

     Honestly, I'm not telling to never buy another contact lens but I'm giving precautions on buying them.  I, myself, bought my very first contact lens in a legitimate store and I'm very glad I was assisted on how to use it properly.  They were very accommodating and friendly too.  I learn how to  wear it and how to take care of my contact lens.  How will you know if  the contact lens does not suit you anymore,and some sort of things that would really help to maximize the usage of my contact lens.

     By the way, thank you J & B Sunrise Optical located at SM SAVE MORE Gen. Luis Str., Novaliches, Quezon City.  This is where I bought my very first contact lens.  I would really say, the price is just right for what you pay.

     Anyway, I would like to add that it's safe to buy a contact lens when:

     *The name of the Ophthalmologist in on the signage of the store.


Explanation: A professional ophthalmologist won't risk there names on selling fake contact lens for they have studied years for there profession and they also worked hard to earn there license degree.
  

     *You see a DTI(Department of Trade and Industry) label on your purchase.

Explanstion: This is a proof that the government  authorize the item or the contact lens to be sold.  This also tells that the item is not fake.

     *The contact lens includes a receipt.(A minimal fact but may help)

Explanation: If you have  a receipt, of course, you can go after the store when something bad happens because it's the proof that you get it from them.

I care for my friends so I hope you learn something about this.  Take care guys and God Bless.

©Thylyt19 11:19 April 15, 2011

"Heaven And Death"

Heaven and Death

     Heaven prevails  the works of a just while Death is inevitable for a living creature.  Two different persona but there is one similar point out, a connection to Hell.  We all know that Heaven always oppose the action of Hell but for Death, a sudden side is inconsistent.  People believe that Death is an alliance of Hell.  It is not true.   Death only connects the path f the inequity to them.  They make the living give there proper reward after life.  Moreover, Death benefits in the words of Heaven due its existence belong to them.
     Acquainted, they may be connected to each other.  I can't call Heaven and Death as friends for I don't have any evidence about that.  Let me see, friends are connection which attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.  This is the definition of friends.  In feelings of affection,there is no entry about that but in personal regard, I think there is.  Death conveys  a personal acquisition to lead a none living  to there path.  This is there job.  I know Heaven always made a good connection to Death so fort they have nice flow  of communication.  On the other hand,   Death always choose the side of Heaven whenever Hell made a move to destroy them.  It is just that, for the reason of equality and cycle.
     There are times that Heaven and Death doesn't conduct an identical reason.  One will work according for its own objective.  A situation existing between friends.  Sometimes, they cannot help you for some apparent issue yet a friend do aid  as much as they can.   This is very  certain nowadays.  I simply hope it would be a great day tomorrow although things aren't going well here.  Just like what Shoji Kagami  said to describe a friend, "There is no perfect friend but trying to be one is worth it."


©Thylyt19 10:16 am April 12, 2011

"When A Convention Fails"

     Not all conventions or events are fun.  Some may have its uncertainty during its collide.  There could be some disruptions when you come to enter the event:  Guards will stop you enter due to an apparent reason, few had come to attend, the show is boring, and the booths are limited--- even the cost of the entrance is too high.  We normally attend events to have fun and to see some of our colleagues but when unexpected situation comes,we often regret we were there.

---How can you say that the convention is a fail?---

     I already mention a number of reasons for a fail convention earlier.  I'll just set an example of an event which really seems to be a fail.

UP AME Track 10- Rhapsody of the rain

1.  It is one of the most awaited event of the year.

2.  Not all people can enter the venue.

3.  The venue is not fit for the number of attendee.

4.  Sadly, the organizers didn't expect the number of crowd that will attend the event.

     The event was already marked on the calendars of some when they hear UP AME.  We too did a preparation for that event as we noticed the date ti was settled.  The saddest part is, not all of our companions come to see what's inside the event.  I know a few that came from the provinces simply to attend the event in able to have fun.   Nevertheless, the organizers gives there public apology for what had occurred during that event.

Tama-con

     I'll just include this because the result of the event reaches me though I have few information of that convention.  What I heard was:

1.  Few had come to this event.

2.  Some cosplayers are not allowed to enter.

3.  As a fact, there are more people outside the main venue.

4.  Some says that the entrance fee is not applicable for the event.

More on this link that points to the event.

     There are more events that they call us a "Fail" when the people come to expect something yet they didn't see it there.  I only mention this two for these are just few that I recall.  You know what, the worst thing of that a convention couldn't have is a cosplay competition.  People also come because of that and I notice, its the main attraction of a convention.  Its alright to have no cosplay competition, sometimes, yet the organizers should make up for it  if they come to neglect that portion.  Therefore, we should be prepared to an event so we can easily adjust through certain situation.

  Emceeiee NyawNyaw meant to recommend this words when a convention fails, he is a known cosplayer and an often event attendee, "Its alright when a convention fails, as long as your friends are with you, it is still fine."

©Thylyt19 10:29 am March 27, 2011

Gatecrasher Family Timeline

good day it's me, Shoji. This is actually a backtrack of Gatecrasher Family

Year 2001 - Marikina High School days
Shoji and Marc Angelo became friends
Ranjo, Kazuki and a certain Archie became friends


Year 2002 - Marikina High School days
Shoji, Marc Angelo met Ranjo and became friends.
Archie and Kazuki were transferred to different sections
Ranjo introduced Archie to Shoji and Marc Angelo
they were called F4
Kazuki and Shoji met at a Science Quizbee, Shoji got eliminated in the Semis when Kazuki won and they became friends after some introduction from Ranjo.
Kazuki introduces manga arts to Shoji and Ranjo.

Year 2003 - Still on High School days
Kazuki left Marikina High School due to some government policy
Shoji, Marc Angelo, Ranjo and Archie are still friends
Archie got some issues with the school and was forced to repeat a year.
Kazuki still stayed in touch.

Year 2004-2005
Kazuki was transferred(again) to another school and have some issues with his time due to the distance of his home to school
Ranjo and Shoji got seperated from Marc Angelo due to transfer of sections.
Archie lost contact with the rest.
Kazuki, Ranjo, Shoji and Marc Angelo stil kept in touch.
Eventually Kazuki went on to his path of Mangaka while Shoji stopped drawing and does story writing instead. From there the Gatecrashers name was made.

Year 2005-2006
Aruiko, Kazuki, Kirael and Ranjo enrolled at PUP and became friends
Shoji stopped studying
Marc Angelo enrolled at FEU

Year 2007
Aruiko, Kazuki, Kirael and Ranjo stayed strong.
Shoji got his first job in the call center industry
Marc Angelo continued studying but still kept in touch with the rest
Kazuki and Ranjo introduced Aruiko and Kirael to Marc Angelo and Shoji
The project Gatecrasher story was realized by Shoji but not materialized

Year 2008
Shoji resigned to his job and took another call center job
Marc Angelo kept in touch with the rest and became friends with Aruiko and Kirael
Aruiko, Kazuki and Ranjo got involved into a band practice. Shoji became friends with Aruiko.

Shoji became friends with Kirael after joining the Gateway Treat.


Year 2009 -
Kazuki and Shoji transferred house
Aruiko, Kazuki, Kirael and Ranjo graduated from College.
Aruiko landed with a call center job.
Ranjo moved out when the typhoon struck
Marc Angelo stayed in touch.

Year 2010 - The Birth of Gatecrasher Family
Aruiko began cosplaying while Kirael started attending conventions.
Best of Anime event - The birth of the name Gatecrasher was posted in the event freedom wall and the first cosplay of Shoji. That time as well we almost got completed.


UP Ame - This was the time the we met Rina Desu, the photographer. We were also introduced to the group Philippine Anime Otaku. Rina became a part of the Gatecrashers under Aruiko.



Cosplay Got Talent - Here we met Satsui. I didn't get to know at first that she is a member of the Philippine Anime Otaku group.



Cosplay Fever - We for the second time, almost got completed.


December Toycon - Gatecrashers met the National Youth Anime Kinship Organization. Also Satsui suprised us by putting the Gatecrasher Family logo on her pic.

December 21, 2010 - the Gatecrashers became completed and now was named Gatecrasher Family.



Year 2011 - Progress

January-
Photoshoot done by Rina and the rest of NYAKO.

February-
Rina Desu became the 7th independent member of Gatecrasher Family

March-
Satsui was proclaimed the 8th member of the Gatecrasher Family under Shoji

"The Biggest Names: Cosplay.ph, CNPH, and CPG"

NOTE:  Organizations are not to scale.  They are just opinions of the author.  Further more intentions are void.

     

     In cosplaying, there are groups or organizations that are always present.  They are always there to organize the event or simply to participate.  I always come to hear this organization when a cosplay occur so I simply gather them up here.

Cosplay.ph Avatar

http://cosplay.ph/news.php

     The very famous of them all, Cosplay.ph, they were there even there even when facebook doesn't already exist.  There website is the most prominent site if you come to be a cosplay event attendee.  They set dates from where and when an event will be held and for it, they truly deserve there place in this community.  This group has a page on thee site which contains a calendar that enlist all events within a month.  I know, they are the first one who come up with that idea.  And for that, coplayers even an ordinary event attendee can easily access on recent event.

  

http://www.facebook.com/cosplaynetwork.ph?v=app_7146470109

     Then come CNPH. They are like Cosplay.ph that settles events and photos for the cosplayer yet they do it n far more unique way.  CNPH stands for Cosplay Network Philippines, I know everybody know that , except you aren't familiar in the cosplay community, you wouldn't know them.  CNPH is far more active in facebook so they come to arise quickly.  Also, they have there own Photographers and that's why they come very known for cosplayers.  For they are the one who took pictures of cosplayers, put there watemark on it, and put it on the facebook so people will easily share there photos.  I think that they are pushing blogspot right now. For in there, news and certain articles about cosplayers are being post.  Moreover, they have to be very clever to think of ideas such as that.

http://cpguild.multiply.com/

     Next is CPG.  As far as I see, they seems identical to the earlier organizations yet this one focuses on photography.  CPG means Cosplay  Photographers Guild, an organization that concentrates about cosplay photos.  This group seems to have the numerous account inside the web.  I don't want to recall them yet there is one which always reminds me of them, there deviant art account.  Its because of them, I remember that photos can also be submitted to that website.  I only come to submit my artwork there whenever I have funds to scan my works. For it, CPG is know for for the cosplay community.
     In addition, if your inside the otaku community, much more broad in the cosplay community, you will come to recognize this two respected name: The Anime Alliance and PAO.  These two created a name and excelled by there own fields.

http://www.animeallianceph.co.nr/

  I'll introduce first Anime Alliance.  They come to organize events,just like the others,and participate in them too.  They have there facebook account, and by it, I can often follow the events they handle, and participate.  This group seems to be present is some biggest events in cosplaying.  For it, they aren't just an ordinary organization by then.

pao's page

     Finally, I personally included PAO because this group may have a good agenda.  Philippine Anime Otaku is the meaning of PAO.  This group suits to help those lonely attendees inside an event.  They have text clan, cosplay group plans, and seasonal group activity.  Its always nice to go in an event with a group because courage is always needed upon participating a cosplay event.  Originally, its founder is Yuki Seto then some continued its goals for the group.  And due for there actions, I wrap this article with them as the finishing touch.
     There are many groups or organizations that are well-known in Otaku community and cosplay community.  I will not try to put them all, for my time will not be enough if I insert them here.  Although these names stands out, every group is remarkable on there own works and I still recall them though they are not included here.

©Thylyt19 2:46 pm  March 7, 2011