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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/16 01:14:27 )
@aisukohi: My first concert was The Birthday Massacre opening for Otep! And funnily enough, TBM just added concert dates that included my city at the same venue I first saw them at and I bought tickets. I'm pretty excited to see them again. Yeah, I didn't follow western music around that time so they must have been popular if even I know their name, haha.

That's understandable. I think with both Japanese and English dub VAs, the most popular VAs will be in a lot of different things, especially if it's the same company like Funimation. I'm just glad that dubs are better these days than in the 90s/early 00s, cause even though I don't mind subs, sometimes I'm lazy and just want to hear a dub. A Howl's cosplay would be so cute! I told my friend she should totally dress up her child at a con because kid cosplayers are so cute lol, especially if they match their parent/s. I have played some anime stuff to her child, and it's so cute when she acts out the fights or the transformations. I joke to her that I will make her kid into a weeb like us.

I'd like to cosplay as Sailor Mars, though I might do a casual outfit rather than her senshi outfit because I don't usually dress in tight outfits, plus me in high heels is like newborn Bambi. XD I've also thought to go as a Team Rocket Grunt, maybe take with me my giant Meowth plushie I won at a fair years ago. :3

Aww, that's awesome. There are a lot of Pokemon nowadays so it's a bit hard to keep up, but I feel nostalgic about the gen 1 Pokemon still. The newer games add different versions of Pokemon like Sandslash and Cubone too, so it's a bit different but also familiar.
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Donator — She/Her Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/17 19:26:08 )
@Starry: Oh neat! It's nice when artists return to venues they've been to before. I used to go to this music festival in the area called Welcome to Rockville every year, and several of the artists would return time and time again, which was nice. Haven't been in the last couple of years for different reasons, but maybe next year I'll go.

I started watching anime in dub, but I've gotten more used to sub over the years, especially if I'm not patient enough for the dub episodes to come out. xD There are some series I prefer one over the other. Aww, that's so nice that you can influence your friend's kid. xD I love seeing littles in cosplay at cons. <3

Both of your cosplay ideas sound like fun! I'm not as comfy in high heels like I used to be, but before I would get calluses too, which weren't fun. My feet don't tolerate heels as much as they used to, but maybe if I wore them more often, I could get used to them again. You should definitely take your Meowth plushie if you cosplay Team Rocket Grunt. xD

Yeah I've seen some new versions of old Pokemon, and some look cool, but also it's too much for me to keep up with lol. Do you have favorite Pokemon from newer generations?
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/17 23:17:10 )
@totalanimefan: No, I moved there because I met a guy online who lived there and moved in with him while we were dating. I miss the area sometimes but it's too expensive, lol.
I'm doing alright this weekend. I've been playing a lot of Stardew Valley lately because I'm close to reaching perfection in my current farm. :] How are you?

@aisukohi: That sounds like fun! I don't think there are any music festivals in my town, but we have a few smaller venues that I like to go to. I haven't been to too many concerts lately though, partially cause I'm bad about keeping up with current music.

That's usually how it is with me too. That's why some series like MHA or Jujutsu Kaisen I started in dub and then switched to sub when I got impatient lol. It's interesting to compare the different versions too.

I don't wear high heels at all, but several years ago I was at my friend's house and we were getting dressed to go to the bar and she suggested I wear a pair of her high heel shoes. I wasn't even drinking yet and I couldn't walk in them at all. Getting calluses is definitely no fun though, and a con would probably involve at least one full day of standing, so it's best to probably plan an outfit that will be comfortable to be in all day.

True, I definitely can't name them all, or probably even half lol. I always look forward to the new gens of Pokemon when they come out though. My favorite newer Pokemon are the Goomy/Sligoo/Goodra evo line and Sylveon. :D
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Donator — She/Her Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/17 23:33:49 )
@Starry: I hope you get the chance to go to a music festival someday because they're lots of fun! Concerts are one of my happy places, but I haven't been going to a lot lately, mostly because I'm terrible about keeping track of them and planning the time off for them. xD

Yes, I usually end up comparing dub and sub in each series and seeing which I prefer. I definitely prefer Demon Slayer in sub but MHA in dub.

I think what gives me the desire to wear heels again is that other people do it all the time, so why can't I? But it'll definitely be a process to get back into it. I feel like the smaller the foot size, the smaller the heel you need because of the incline (I'm anywhere from a 6.5-7 in US sizes). I love platforms though, so those help with taller heels. But yeah, I'm always wearing flats to cons because I dislike the thought of having to change shoes partway through.

I had to look up Goomy/Sliggoo/Goodra, and they're cute! Goodra gives me Dragonite vibes, which I love. Sylveon has always been cute, but pretty much all of the Eeveelutions are adorable. My favorites in that bunch are Espeon and Umbreon. <3
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/18 04:32:08 )
@aisukohi: I've been to a couple music festivals out of state before-- the Life is Beautiful festival in Vegas and Cal Jam in Cali, and they were really fun but pretty exhausting from standing out in the sun. XD But it's a good way to find new bands to listen to. I used to go to concerts a lot when I had transportation, but now that I don't I haven't been to many in the last couple years, unfortunately. At least I have been to a few this year, and have one more to look forward to.

I don't usually wear any clothes that high heels would go with, so I've never really even wanted to get a pair I guess. XD And I have giant feet (size 10 US women's) so they'd look ugly on me anyways I feel, lol. I do prefer platforms since they add height without putting my foot in a position I'm not used to.

Yeah, I get that too and I also like the Dragonite line. I really like Espeon and Umbreon too! I wonder if we'll get a new Eeveelution anytime soon. I think a dragon or ghost one would be pretty cool. :3
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/18 20:57:08 )
@totalanimefan: Glad that RF5 runs better on the PC than on the Switch. I put it on my wishlist, so maybe I'll buy it eventually. I still need to go back and beat RF4, someday after I either figure out what I was in the process of doing or give up and just start a new save. I know I was in the process of upgrading weapons and leveling up my skill before tackling the final boss, but I forgot which weapon I was trying to even upgrade and with what materials, lol.

Hope you had a fun birthday! And hope that your appointment goes well. :s
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/20 00:27:29 )
@totalanimefan: Glad that your appointment resulted in good news! Several of my friends/family members had gotten Covid and some still have lingering effects. I haven't been sick at all since the end of 2019, so I guess I've been pretty lucky in that regard.
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Donator — She/Her Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/20 22:40:26 )
@Starry: Oh awesome! Yeah, that's the thing about festivals is feeling exhausted and gross at the end of the day. xP At the venue where they used to have Welcome to Rockville, there was this field that they put one of the stages that was literally mostly gravel and dirt, which was easy to get kicked up and get caked everywhere on your body, and I mean EVERYWHERE!! I've yet to go to the new venue, which is now in Daytona Beach, and I'm pretty miffed about it because I don't think they'll move it back to Jacksonville, which is closer to where I live. But yeah, I love finding new music through other bands too! Which band are you going to see next?

That makes sense not to wear heels then lol. I think bigger feet can still be beautiful, but everyone's different I suppose, and we are our own worst critics. xP I get self-conscious about showing my stomach in public, even though lots of women my age do it regardless of body type.

I'd love to see a dragon of ghost Eeveelution! Or maybe a bug type, if that's even possible lol. I saw this meme yesterday and thought it was hilarious. xD
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/22 19:09:52 )
@totalanimefan: That sounds pretty brutal. The last person I know who got it recently was on a plane; so glad I'm not traveling anytime soon because even before Covid I often got a little sickness every other time I flew it seemed.

@aisukohi: I feel tired enough these days just from the standing at regular length concerts. The 3rd day of Life is Beautiful I stood for like 14hours out in the hot Vegas sun and I was definitely walking like a hunchback for a few days after lol. But it's worth it to actually be able to get a good view of the stage/band. The next concert I should be going to is to see The Birthday Massacre in a couple months. :3

That's true. Sometimes I look in the mirror when I have shoes on though and I think I look like I have clown feet. XD Plus finding shoes I like that fit me can be a pain. Nothing sucks more than when I see some cool shoes on sale and the only size left is 5, which is literally half of what I need.

Those would be cool too! A dragon Eevee would be awesome. I love dragon types. And lol at that meme. XD
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/22 19:21:48 )
@totalanimefan: Hopefully you don't get sick at all. :s I'm glad I haven't had to fly anywhere for a few years. I think the combination of being on a stuffy airplane and suffocating in a mask would kill me lol. But yeah, don't need to get sick on vacation. Luckily every time I've gotten sick after a flight it's just been on the way back home.
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/23 03:15:20 )
@totalanimefan: The last time I flew anywhere was to L.A. back in 2017. So definitely been a while. But when I lived in Cali I flew back and forth between there and here in CO two times a year and I've done enough flying for a while lol. Traveling is fun sometimes, but I hate the whole process of spending hours at the airport, then hours on the plane, then trying to find my way out of another airport.
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/23 03:26:42 )
@totalanimefan: Yeah, I get that. My butt always falls asleep like halfway through the flight and I feel worn out from toting around my luggage. I like it to an extent, but by the end of the week I'm missing my cats and sleeping in my own bed.
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/23 03:44:45 )
@totalanimefan: I can't even sleep the first night at a hotel or a new place. I need to be lying down, with either complete silence or white noise. I'm an unfortunately light sleeper. >.> I usually just listen to music on the plane. I used to play my DS/3DS on the plane and that helped the time go by faster too. I've never gone on a flight longer than ~2.5 hours, but I think if I ever finally get to travel internationally I will feel the effects for sure. There are places I'd like to travel, but I'm too anxious to visit a new place by myself. Maybe one day though! I'd really like to travel outside the US, if I can save up enough money and find someone to travel with.
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/24 02:13:55 )
@totalanimefan: That makes sense. Just sucks when you're exhausted and your brain refuses to shut off. I'm jealous of people who can just lie down and fall asleep in like 10 min cause even at home it takes me like 40min-2hrs on average.

Ugh, yeah those long and overnight flights all sound miserable to me, especially when I know I'd never be able to fall asleep on a plane.
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Donator — She/Her Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/25 23:21:29 )
@Starry: I definitely can't stand as long as I used to, so I feel you there! I don't think I've ever been front row at a concert, mostly because I don't have the stamina for it, but also because I don't fancy being crushed against the guard if people get crazy. I've been to a few where I was pretty far up, but also those tended to be crazy ones between the constant flow of crowd surfers and then idiots trying to mosh where it wasn't wanted. Some experiences I wouldn't care to do again while others were totally worth it. I got a "bangover" when I saw Motionless in White earlier this year from banging my head too much, so felt like a hunchback the next couple days, but totally worth it. xDD Hope you enjoy The Birthday Massacre when you see them! I went to a concert in Orlando a couple weeks ago and saw Mothe (the e has an accent, but it's pronounced like 'moth'), girlhouse, and The Wrecks, all of which were fantastic.

Oof, I feel you on finding good shoes because I have a similar problem with finding clothes. A lot of the stores I shop at, I find a TON of stuff in bigger sizes, but hardly any in my size, and I'm small. If I knew how to sew or if getting alterations wasn't so expensive and time consuming, I'd probably buy bigger sizes anyway, but nope.
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Voltie Posted 2 years ago ( 2022/07/26 13:05:15 )
@aisukohi: That’s understandable, though one of the reasons I want to be up front on the rail is so I have something to hold on to if things get wild! Haha. I love heavy music but I try to avoid mosh pits. I don’t wanna get shoved around and risk my glasses or other belongings getting destroyed, plus it’s just not my thing. At the festival I mentioned before the headlining bands on day 3 were Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters, and everyone shoved forward and security was pulling people out from the front who were trying to escape.

Thanks, I’m definitely looking forward to the show. ^_^ That show sounds awesome. I’m unfamiliar with Mothe but I know some songs by girlhouse and The Wrecks that I like.

I feel you on that. I’m glad dressing rooms are open again because I’ve recently lost a lot of weight, and between that and vanity sizing I have to try on everything in person and am worried when I order stuff online that it’ll be too big. I should really learn how to alter stuff too. Most of my clothes look like tents now, but I have a lot of concert Ts that I can’t just replace, so I just tuck my tent shirt into my skinny jeans and rock the mom look. XD The one good thing about shoes is usually the sizes are consistent, unlike clothing.

Also I decided to make a hangout thread if either if you wanna chat with me there :3 if not it’s all good too, lol, feeling kinda bored and chatty this morning g. https://www.voltra.us/forum/view_topic/13542
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