Yaoi-Con 2008 | A Celebration of Male Beauty & Passion in Anime & Manga

Oh, since I gave out the password, someone posted naked pics of some random Asian guy in my bucket... :oops: I wonder how long they were there LOL! I guess you can always count on mischievous adolescence for a fun time.

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It's that British bulldog spirit! :D

8hrs, in all truth, reaches that point where it's so bad, it's good all over again. I basically assume I'll have no more than 4hrs' sleep on any given con day (I was up til 6:30 after the dance this year, just talking to people I met at the dance), so when you're mixing that with that much lag, the concept of 'body clock' goes out the window. I'm either awake or not; there's no tiredness 'til I hit the pillow!

I used to be able to do that, until I lost all ability to sleep in due to work. (Being at work at 10 AM is a late day, 7-8 AM was normal most days.) Then my body adjusted (and revolted), and started going to sleep earlier. I'm sure if I were even talking to people, my mind would not have noticed, but... -_-

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As for you two concerned about not knowing people... Nyuu~! T_T *tacklesnugglesmish* Neko will always be happy to talk to/hang out with you when he has a free moment! Most people at the con are very welcoming and receptive, so even if you only have fleeting conversations as you pass, there's lots of smiles and a very wlecoming attitude, by my experience~

Fear not, you will be well looked after! :D :wink:

:P Well, my problem is that I'm a VERY shy person at my core. I find the analogy of being a baby chick in a shell constantly being reinforced due to being hurt works well, but I know that if I don't lessen the toughness of the shell, I'll die without being born. (Did I watch too much Utena? Maybe...) But, my enclosure means if I don't know you somehow, I'm not going to be the one to initiate. People from the forums here, well, you already know my personality, so I'm more likely to be open around you guys. (My online shell is very weak; and my real shell knows that if you've not hurt me in my online shell, it'll let you in.) Otherwise, well... I always tell people to feel free to ask me questions, since I hate rambling like this...

I finally caved in and have decided to join this event. Finances are tight as well on my end. I am hoping that my Father will be able to attend to my 5 pups and my home whilst away at this YaoiCon.

I can relate a great deal to the "cracking the shell" or perhaps..in my case..."the bird in the cage". It seems that there are stigmas and so forth associated with anything that is considered "Taboo" and in my case...even going to a store to find something that interests me in clothing...can cause the sales associate to gear me towards the more "feminine" and slim fitting apparel....when all I want is simplistic and comfortable wear that suits me.

I look forward to meeting new faces and traveling alongside J-Chen on this trip. *How I do hope my pups can be watched over*

It would be a pleasure to meet male Yaoi fans and female. Either gender...pleases me. Hence, in my case...I'm placed in the 'pansexuality' category. I am me. Androgenous(sp??..sorry)quiet and introverted. Cliques are everywhere...and when one is so quiet and shy..it is hard as Hell to just "open up" and start talking.

It's admirable that one can admit to being so quite and shy. Remaining in the shadows all the time. I still do that. I'm trying my best to open up more...but I know that no matter what...there are some personality traits that are meant to be...and some that are meant to change with time.

I look forward to the event. Probably the most social event I've been to in over a decade.

I can say, first-hand, that Yaoi-con brings out that social butterfly that you never had in you. I know, also, that people from Y-con would never on their silliest days call me 'shy' or 'demure.' I guess there's something about going up in front of a crowd of a couple hundred in frilly panties that somewhat precludes that.

The thing is that, in all seriousness, I am! Despite that, though, totally separate from the fact that I'm one of those luckyish people who adopts a performance mentality when on stage, I am overly comfortable with the overwhelming majority of the people at Y-con. I can talk, laugh, be myself, and not have to worry about being politically correct for the benefit of the crowd, all of which puts that generally superior to most company. I was just doubly lucky in that I managed to find a compatible partner at this same con (Or, more accurately, she found me. I wasn't looking until I knew that I was being looked for, but I'm glad I did).

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I can say, first-hand, that Yaoi-con brings out that social butterfly that you never had in you. I know, also, that people from Y-con would never on their silliest days call me 'shy' or 'demure.' I guess there's something about going up in front of a crowd of a couple hundred in frilly panties that somewhat precludes that.

The thing is that, in all seriousness, I am! Despite that, though, totally separate from the fact that I'm one of those luckyish people who adopts a performance mentality when on stage, I am overly comfortable with the overwhelming majority of the people at Y-con. I can talk, laugh, be myself, and not have to worry about being politically correct for the benefit of the crowd, all of which puts that generally superior to most company. I was just doubly lucky in that I managed to find a compatible partner at this same con (Or, more accurately, she found me. I wasn't looking until I knew that I was being looked for, but I'm glad I did).

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Congrats to you Kitty.

All I can basically say is that there are some individuals(regardless of gender)that can be boisterous and just "out there". Some can be terribly obnoxious(and I don't find that a truly special trait).

I'm sure I'll feel comfortable here. When in company(that happens to enjoy the same genre of entertainment as I do)I do open up more.

Were you serious about the "Frilly undergarments"? I can only imagine how that must look.

"Politically Correct" and "conformists", butt heads with me constantly. I may be quiet and reserved...but when one challenges me on the basis of what is the "norm" and what is "taboo"...as my profile states on Myspace...

"Don't worry...I don't bite....I just shred".

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~Crazy torque time~

Inasmuch as I had the time of my life, I am quite serious about the frilly undergarments. There are most likely still pics of it floating about on the net.

Yeah. That's bishie bingo.

I see.

I'll pass on the continual visualizations.

Due to responsibilities on the home front...as well as my own personal issues...I will not be attending the YaoiCon.

I came to this conclusion last night after speaking with an old friend...and it was made completely clear after meeting up with a friend from Ireland(whom I've known for nearly 5 years). Both males...I opened up about my possible experience here...and it sounds like a blast for those who really do have the time and so forth.

In my case...I do not. I also feel that as much as I enjoy Yaoi/BL...my point of view would most likely remain an ostracized one.

I hope everyone has fun. Perhaps if another convention arises...my personal opinions may change.