Easter and Costumes

I realize that I am quite behind on last week's posting. I really don't have much of an excuse - apparently I was just quite lazy.

It was a bit disheartening not to be home with my family in Easter. My family has always had fun little traditions to do each holiday and, on much bigger holidays like this one, I find myself a bit homesick.

Please don't think that I sat up here miserably, inhaling chocolate bunnies in grief. I did enjoy my time with my fellow churchgoers, housemates, and boyfriend. Bayridge set up a very lovely elegant dinner (including a conversation of how to make toast without a toaster [classy ladies up here]) that I enjoyed and I was even able to introduce Charles to the joy that is Resurrection Rolls. Of course, being that the Sheppard clan is spread out this year, we each did our own via Skype. It was a wonderful way to end the day.

Now, I would love to tell you that the previous week was filled with adventure, but I think that Sunday was the most that I have done away from school and work for a while. (I know, a bit depressing.) However, by complete accident, I stumbled across an interesting convention taking place down the street from where I live. AnimeBoston.

As much as I would love to pop in to one of these events, I do not have the funds nor the time. Although I was able to enjoy parts of it mainly by existing alone. How? Well, you see, the type of people who attend these events tend to be from the more eclectic crowds. If they are going to go, they are going to go all out. Full, beautiful, surprisingly accurate costumes of their favorite characters that grace anime (and even some that don't). So, while I was not able to go to the convention itself, I was able to still enjoy the people.

And I know that many of you might be snickering at the thought of these people, but I admire them. There is a significant amount of confidence one must have to go out dressed like these people do. They don't care what us mundane humans think about them because they are doing what they love surrounded by people who feel the same way. If only we could have that same type of passion, that type of courage, when we walk around the streets everyday!

I'll admit, I don't think I even have the confidence skill to go into those conventions decked out - but maybe one day I might. And then who knows, maybe I'll be able to channel that type of power into my every day life. From there the possibilities are endless.

Until next time,

Kaity