"Don't Ever Run-Away"

Beef Yakiniku Ramen

     "Scape," a one way  of surviving another day.  The family oftenly do such to avoid conflict and deprivation.  The code "M.T." is what the Sun guardian as well as the Storm guardian call the members of the family. Yet,  each member has a pride that can't be bent no matter what the reason is.  Luckily, for an escape, eating is such a way.  The Stop-over was "Rai-Rai Ken"  in Ali-Mall, Cubao.

     This is a way of how to treat the family.  Before, even in a simple fast-food, it was very classy for the family so forth being thankful and contented for the food on our table is already a huge blessing to receive.  Likewise, being envy for those people who eats bountifully in such restaurant was the feeling but now, even for just a glimpse, the family stays happy as chances come to enter for a munch in  a known restaurant like "Rai-Rai Ken"

Batchoi Ramen

     The family was lucky of taking an opportunity to eat in "Rai-Rai Ken."  They had a promo of 50% off for ramen as you buy a Gyoza for your meal.  The family bought six pieces of Gyoza.  It has a dip of a soy sauce and because of the yummy Gyoza with its filling of certain herbs and meat, the "Gohan" or the plain rice suitably made a great partner with it.  Then, the Beef Yakiniku Ramen was superb due to the tender Beef and the egg noodles that was mixed in just a dish of such. The Batchoi Ramen that includes a mouth-watering Egg noodles, an egg, and soft meat truly put a cold heart around as this meal pours down  to your stomach.  The finishing touch of a sweet "Four Season" drink did made an impact for the whole meal.  It quenches our hunger as all the food was tasted and put down in our stomach.

Gohan

Four Season

     Wish to invite the whole family even just for once in Rai-Rai Ken.  Thus, only the Storm and Sky guardian was there to eat.  For the record, Rai-Rain Ken is a place to stop-by.  If you want to try them out, just visit them at UGF Unit 01088-A Ali Mall Phase II Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City.

     Until next travel, it was very nice to feel japanese even just for a moment.  Thank you, Rai-Rai Ken.

©Thylyt19 12:47 pm November 30, 2011

"I Want More"

One of the beautiful and nice cosplayers at the event

     "They had gone better."  This year, for the UP AME, they had strive to success.  The recent UP AME entitled AME Monogatari held last November 12 at the World Trade Center was a blast.  It was worth it.  The fun, the people, the booth, the place, and the entertainment fused a very great principle for the event.  Compared last year, they made a full return with an interest for there err as this event took its place.

     The event, AME track 10 Rhapsody of the rain, was a convention last year for UP AME.  It was  November 6 of 2010, in hall 2 of SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex.  The place  was not suited for all the people who want to go in the event.   Some cannot enter the venue because it was over crowded.  But hey!  This year was different.  The entertainment for the event  was  great.   There were bands, cosplay competition,  and some portions too.  The laughing moment during the event was the cosplay competition.   All  the participants was very great.  They have  there own way to showcase there work.   The thing that I just point at them is,  if they don't hit the mike, they would almost hit the host.  What I"m really proud of was the maintenance that come up to the stage just to keep the safety  of the cosplayers because of the confetti that was being used for there show.  He was  given a round-of-applause  for that  and I also solute him for this job.  Thank you sir maintenance without you, the event wouldn't be that a success for your aid.  Moving on,  the place was World Trade Center.  Its a big place.  Also, its air conditioned so that heat for the outside would be dispersed if you come in.  The booth it was superb yet there were few anime store at the event.  But,  why would you look for anime store if the merchandise that you would need is already there.  The Sugar free and Blue, there merchandise of Gothic dress was cool.  If you want to purchase  from the, you could contact them at 713-28-77.  There dress was very food and high quality.  I really suggest them if you fashion suits there merchandise.  The  sumo wrestling booth made me laugh because of how they do the challenge.  Some games, foods, and the free Cobra energy  drink.  I was really  thirsty when they gave me a free one  of those, thank you so much.  It was just perfect when that drink was given to me because  I was really looking for a drink by then, and to my surprise,  a free-taste of Cobra energy drink was handed to me.  What I really like from the booths was the Geishas Blade.  I would really want to purchase  one of there items.  If I have  the cash by then, I would had buy one of those.   Just check Geishas Blade if you want to know what I'm saying.  Next, the people, there were lots of them.  I would want to make pictures  of different  people there specially the cosplayers.  They were friendly too.  Being nice in an event with other people  would surely make a great deal for an event because it would might give you a new friend.  Lastly, the fun, screaming and laughing inside the event truly made it worth every cent.  There ticket cost 150 pesos yet what I really paid for is the fun. 

     Some of the family members was there the Cloud Guardian and the Rain Guardian was present.  The Eric Lacarde cos for one f the guardian was nice.  Anyway, the family was  there to have some great time and for sure, it was claimed.  This event i a two-thumbs-up.  Hope next year is alot better.   Eventually, the Mist Guardian was also present in  the event.  The Sky Guardian didn't saw his Mist Guardian there  yet it just suits her characteristics, "The one that can't be caught."  Happily, the family was there and made another memory to cherish.

     To wrap this thins up, AME Monogatari earns a salute from the family.  See you again next year.  God bless and more power.

 ©Thylyt19  11:49 am November 13, 2011

"Connected In My System"

"makes me hard to take her off"

     Each of us has its own path.  We get to be very far from each other yet the thoughts that touches me when we were together remains.  I remember the tears, the laughter, the  struggle, and the battle.  All of them remains and I can't erase them, we rush to one another as we get  to know someone that is in trouble.  Some of us just keep silence for there problem yet we already know that someone has a problem from us because they don't speak to us.  No matter what situation it comes, the ending is still the same--- happiness.
     I do remember that would want to lay-off  from each other for good.  Yet, it seems very impossible because often a sudden months of boredom, we look and care for each other.  We often argue with one another, tells the truth no  matter how painful  it is, say all we want to say to each other, and due to  so must trust with one another, we say our negative  insights to us, we tell the truth no matter what  happens, because if not, we come to tend to be uncomfortable with each other.
     Its very great to have a friend, who goes through you no matter what situation that occurs.  You cannot call a "Friend"  who only comes during your time of joy.  A true friend stays in sadness and fun even in boredom.  The important thing is to stick together for a couple of times.  Apparently, what terrifies us is a friend that stays for a moment.  They are there to consume all your goods yet when your down, they will just leave you like they don't know you.  I don't  really like these kind of people.  I just do wish that they don't exist.  Well, who am I to talk?  I'm just an ordinary man who looks up in the sky waiting for an apple to fall.

"The Sun Guardian of the Gatecrasher Family"

     We had been together for a long time.  Its the reason why its hard to let someone be part of the family.  If that one would like to stay not just for fun, then that person would be perfect to be one of our fellow friend. . .

"The Mist Guardian Of The Gatecrasher Family"

Thylyt19
11:09 am 09172011

I WANT TO SPEAK OUT!

‘Why don’t you look at your _______?  He/She can go through things and shit!  Why couldn’t you?’

Have you ever experience being told like that?  Well, you SHOULD, because you ain’t human if you haven’t experience that yet.

As for me, I can’t help but to cringe in disappointment and annoyance every time I hear those words.  Look at that guy/girl!  He/She is a hell lot better than you are because he/she is going through that hardship without a budge on his/her face. 

Ah…making comparisons, how idiotic!

Do you know that poem ‘Desiderata’?  One stanza says, ‘IF YOU COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS, YOU MAY BECOME VAIN AND BITTER; FOR THERE WILL ALWAYS BE GREATER AND LESSER PEOPLE THAN YOURSELF.’

It means that whatever you do, wherever you go, whoever you socialize with, there will be people who’d be in much better condition in life and there’ll also be some living in more misery than you do.  Those lines also prove that all people are ‘born their way’—that we all have our OWN PATH TO TAKE, OWN PERSONALITIES, AND OWN TROUBLES TO DEAL WITH.  If it is so, then who are we to say to them, ‘Why don’t you look at this fellow?’

My point is, we all have our own identity.  If you don’t know the essence of IDENTITY yet, IDENTITY IS YOUR PERSONALITY, WHICH IS THE ‘SUM OF YOUR OWN BEHAVIOR PLUS YOUR OWN ATTITUDE’.  If you believe that parents raised their children in the way they thought is best for them, then you should accept the fact that every parent in the world raised us in utterly different manner, for your parents are not my parents, and your neighbor’s family is never your family. 

And because we grew up in a separate environment, we developed different ways to deal and accept our weaknesses.  One may find the other person’s problem to be ‘light’ or ‘trivial’ but for that particular individual, it’s already a ‘life or death’ situation.  The same applies with you.  You may think that your heaviest burden is the worst in the world, but I may think of that as ‘nothing’ compared to mine.

Sadly, we often forget that very principle.  We always say, ‘I’m me; I’m myself’, and yet, when it comes to other people, we tend to compare them to our own, or someone else close to us, or people we know.  We become their critics, even if our intent is for that person’s well being.  If so, then you are not being helpful. 

On the final note, I admit that we all have our weaknesses.  If you want to help someone close to you to overcome that weakness of his/hers, then avoid comparing them to other people and to yourself.  His/her story is not YOUR story.  His/her family is never your family.  HIS/HER EXPERIENCE IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE.

"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

"A Chibi Encounter"

Chibi Hime

     "The next Alodia," they exclaimed.  The baby that rocks the whole cosplay community.  Who can resist the cuteness of this baby?  Well, if you're not into cosplaying you wouldn't know her.  She is the first chibi cosplayer that had made a major impact for its' audience.  Cute, lovable, cuddly, and clever is the appropriate words to distinguish this child.  Moreover, she is the baby that would enter your mind whenever you hear the name---Chibi Hime.

Kirael

     Eventually, the Gatecrasher Family first say Chibi Hime in the very first cosplay event in Riverbanks.  They were just usually do what they do in certain events, enjoy and have fun as much as possible.  Then one of the member spotted her in the event, took pictures along with her as well as his fellow member who was with him by then.  After that, every previous event which they attend to seeks upon this cute little baby.

Aruiko

     The one that spot Chibi Hime, Kirael, has a keen eyes for cute babies.  This member of the Gatecrasher Family wears the color black during conventions.  Aruiko is the "Pure Blood Otaku"  of the family.  He also got photos with Chibi Hime.  Shoje bears the camera during the events yet, unfortunately, there's still no photos of Chibi Hime and him.  It's Kirael's fault.  He often forgot to take  a photo with them together, for Chibi Hime is sometimes in a rush when they took photos of her in a convention.  Even so, an inevitable situation arises whenever they want to take pictures of Chibi Hime.

Shoje

     Just  to insert,  a genuine member of the Gatecrasher Family has a family ring.  Some  of its members are still under provision so forth they haven't receive there ring yet Chibi Hime is considered as an alliance for the family because she's one of the people whom they enjoy the presence.
     Moving on, there is a photo which had been a small discussion inside the family.  They thought that Chibi Hime was the daughter of one of its member.  It was just a joke and that was far too long ago when the photo was taken in cosplay fever.

Satsui

     Satsui and Chibi Hime haven't cross the same path yet.  Although Kirael just wish that those two had a photo together.  It would be wonderful seeing those two together for they both have a different charm and strong charisma.  He also hope that the other members of the Gatecrasher Family has a photo with her specially Kazuki.  There's no significant reason about Kazuki but he would want to see his fellow family just even in photos with Chibi Hime.  Kazuki has a heart for children, he often hides it because he doesn't want to get too attached with them.  Anyway, his one of the good guys.  The family is established for the just and for the sake of what is right.  Every part of it carries an expertise of there own field.  They just fuse it all together along with there laughter and sadness.  Then this portrays how Gatecrasher Family is formally assembled.

Kazuki

     Finally, Chibi Hime and the Gatecrasher Family intersects in one part of there path.  Each would go on there own ways but, in the side of the family, joy was already adhered.  Honestly, Gatecrasher Family wonders if how is she doing right now.  For one of the reasons why the writer continues his works, is because of the youth which the soon to be next bearer of his works.  Like Chibi Hime, the futures most famous personality of them all.  Hope you would continue upon this, that you made people happy even in a portion of there lives.
     Take care Chibi Hime. Stay Blessed for the others and God bless. . .

Thylyt19 12:13 pm April 29, 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

"Our Collection Of Japanese Names"

Male                                                                                              Female
Akio- shining man                                                                                Ai-love, affection
Daiki-large radiance                                                                             Aiko-love child
Daisuke big help                                                                                  Aimi- beautiful child
Hiroki-big tree                                                                                     Akemi-bright and beautiful
Hiroshi-generous                                                                                 Amaya-night rain
Isamu-courage, bravery                                                                       Aoi- hollyhock
Kaito-ocean, seek deep                                                                      Ayaka-colorful flower
Kazuya-peaceful child                                                                         Ayano-of color, from love
Kenta-healthy and stout                                                                      Chiyo-1000 generations, eternal
Kiyoshi-pure                                                                                      Chiyoko- child of 1000 generations
Makoto-sincerity, truth                                                                       Fumiko-Literary or scholarly child
Manabu-studious                                                                               Hana- flower, blossom
Masao-righteous man                                                                        Haruka-far away
Masaru-victory, win                                                                          Hitomi- pupil of the eye, eye
Minoru-fruit, seed                                                                             Hotaru- firefly
Naoki-straight tree                                                                            Kaori- fragrance, aroma, perfume
Nobu- prolong, delay                                                                        Kazuko-peace child
Osamu-ruler                                                                                      Keiko-happy child
Ren-lotus                                                                                          Kumiko- long time, beautiful child
Riku-land                                                                                          Mai-dance
Ryo- cool, refreshing                                                                         Mami-true beauty
Shigeru- to grow thick                                                                      Mayumi-true bow
Shin-true, reality                                                                               Megumi-blessing
Shinichi-first son of Shin                                                                   Misaki-beautiful blossom
Shiro-fourth son                                                                               Miu- beautiful feather
Shou- soar, fly                                                                                 Moe- bud, sprout
Shouta- soaring, big                                                                         Nanami-seven seas
Shun-good horse, speed                                                                  Natsuki- summer love
Souta-quick and thick                                                                      Rin-cold
Susumu- advancement, progress                                                      Sachiko- child of happiness
Tadashi- correct, righteous                                                              Sakura- cherry blossom
Takumi-artisan, carpenter                                                               Setsuko- child of the festival
Takuya- creative                                                                            Tomoko-child of wisdom
Tetsuya-Arrow of philosophy                                                        Umeko-plum child, plum blossom child
Tsubasa- wing                                                                              Yoko- sun child
Tsuyoshi- strong child                                                                   Yoshiko- good child
Yoshio- righteous man                                                                  Youko- sun child
Yutaka- abundant, plentiful, rich                                                    Yumi- beauty
Yuudai- great hero                                                                       Yumiko- child of beauty
                                                                                                   Yuuka- pleasant scented

We are planning things like this.

     These are few of our collections which we took reference for some of our story.   I know some cosplayers have these names and I simply want to share this so that we all have knowledge about them.  I hope this boost up your information.  Happy reading and God bless gusy. . . .

©Thylyt19 1048 am April 17, 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

"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    

Tumatanda ka na 'tol by Shoji

Pardon me for posting this in Tagalog but I'll post an english version of this soon:

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Tumatanda ka na, tol.

Nasa Friday Magic Madness na yung mga
paborito mong kanta.

Parang botika na ang cabinet mo. May
multivitamins, vitamin E, vitamin
C, royal jelly, tsaka ginko biloba.

Dati, laging may inuman. Ngayon,
nagkukumpulan na lang kayo ng mga
kasama mo sa Starbucks at order ng tea.

Wala na ang mga kaibigan mo noon. Ang
dating masasayang tawanan ng
barkada sa canteen, napalitan na ng
walang katapusang pagrereklamo
tungkol sa kumpanya ninyo. Wala na ang
best friend mo na lagi mong
pinupuntahan kapag may problema ka. Ang
lagi mo na lang kausap ngayon
e ang kaopisina mong hindi ka sigurado
kung binebenta ka sa iba pag
nakatalikod ka. Ang hirap nang
magtiwala.

Dati halos mamilipit ka sa upuan tuwing
nakikita mo crush mo. Lalo na
kung kissable lips at nakakatunaw ang
katawan. Ilang beses ka nang
sinita ng professor mo, pero tuloy ka
pa
rin sa hallucination mong
kinakausap ka ng crush mo. Pero ngayon
galit ka na sa kanila.
Feeling mo lahat sila manloloko.
Feeling mo wala sa kanilang
seseryoso sayo. Gusto mo na lang ng
anak ayaw mo na ng asawa.

Mahirap nang makahanap ng totoong
kaibigan. Hindi mo kayang
pagkatiwalaan ang kasama mo araw-araw
sa
opisina (Not all the time,
pero kadalasan). Kung
sabagay,nagkakilala lang kayo dahil
gusto
ninyong kumita ng pera at umakyat sa
tinatawag nilang "corporate
ladder". Anumang pagkakaibigang
umusbong
galing sa pera at ambisyon ay
hindi talaga totoong pagkakaibigan.
Pera
din at ambisyon ang sisira sa
inyong dalawa.

Pera. Pera na ang nagpapatakbo ng buhay
mo. Alipin ka na ng Meralco,
PLDT, SkyCable, Globe,Smart, at Sun.
Alipin ka ng Midnight Madness.
Alipin ka ng tollgate sa expressway.
Alipin ka ng credit card mo.
Alipin ka ng ATM. Alipin ka ng BIR.

Dati-rati masaya ka na sa isang platong
instant pancit canton..
Ngayon,dapat may kasamang italian
chicken ang fettucine alfredo mo.
Masaya ka na noon pag
nakakapag-ober-da-bakod kayo para
makapagswimming.

Ngayon,ayaw mong lumangoy kung hindi
Boracay o Puerto Galera ang
lugar. Nasa bakasyon ka pa lang,
iniisip
mo na na next time out of the
country naman: Thailand, tapos around
the Europe tapos Mediterranean
Cruise!

Dati, sulit na sulit na sa yo ang gin
pomelo. Ngayon,pagkatapos ng
ilang bote ng red wine, maghahanap ka
ng
San Mig Light o Vodka
Cruiser.

Wala ka nang magawa. Sumasabay ang
lifestyle mo sa income mo.
Nagtataka ka kung bakit hindi ka pa rin
nakakaipon kahit tumataas ang
sweldo mo. Yung mga bagay na gusto mong
bilhin dati na sinasabi mong
hindi mo kailangan, abot-kamay mo na.
Pero kahit nasa iyo na ang mga
gusto mong bilhin, hindi ka pa rin
makuntento.

Ang problema kasi sayo,
nakikipagsabayan
ka sa ibang tao. Feeling mo
dahil lang na-achieve na nila ang isang
bagay, kailangan ikaw din.
Masyado ka kasing insecure. Naiinggit
ka sa kanila. Gusto mong maging
katulad ng kuya mo, gusto mong
makipagsabayan sa kaibigan mo.
Nabubulag ka sa ilusyon na pinapakita
nila. Bakit? Sigurado ka ba
talagang mas masarap ang buhay nila?
Baka nga mas masaya ka pa e.

Saan ka ba papunta? Tol, gumising ka.
Hindi ka nabuhay sa mundong ito
para maging isa lang sa mga baterya ng
mga machines sa Matrix. Hanapin
mo ang dahilan kung bakit nilagay ka
rito. Kung ang buhay mo ngayon ay
uulit-ulit lang hanggang maging
singkwenta anyos ka na,magsisisi ka.

Lumingon ka kung paano ka nagsimula. Sa
totoo lang madali lang namang
lumigaya sa mundong ito. Ikaw lang ang
nagpapakomplikado - ang dami
mo kasing gusto. Tigilan mo na yang mga
reklamo mo.

Ikaw ang nagbago, hindi ang mundo...