Vampire Ball 8
Dec. 4th, 2017 06:09 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
luckykaaIs dying my hair blonde for a Spike Cosplay taking things too seriously? Possibly. But I did... flickums encouraged me because she liked the idea of me being her "Blondie Bear".
Amber Benson was going to be at the Vampire Ball 8. I've had a fan crush on Amber since seeing her at Nocturnal 17 or 18 years ago, because she was so lovely to me and all the other fans. She remains lovely. She was adorable, very giggly, and kind of cheeky, on stage, answering fan questions.
I had a photo with her. I dressed as Spike. The queue moved slowly because she made a point of saying hi to everyone she got a photo with. I don't mind that. It was so nice to meet her.
Was a little upset with myself that shyness seemed to start taking over. I found it hard to start talking to people I don't know. Usually I'm okay at that at conventions. Also I really wanted to go up and ask a question, but shyness prevented me. At least there were lots of people I do know.
On the positive side, I did enter the cosplay competition.I like the Starfury competitions. People don't take it too seriously (or remotely seriously). You get some very talented and clever entries. So I could just walk on as Spike, do a twirl and walk off. Everybody likes it. And the other thing I liked was how lovely everyone is. More than happy to help get costume sorted, offer advice, pose for photos, and just chat.
Despite shyness I had a ball.
flickums encouraged me because she liked the idea of me being her "Blondie Bear".Amber Benson was going to be at the Vampire Ball 8. I've had a fan crush on Amber since seeing her at Nocturnal 17 or 18 years ago, because she was so lovely to me and all the other fans. She remains lovely. She was adorable, very giggly, and kind of cheeky, on stage, answering fan questions.
I had a photo with her. I dressed as Spike. The queue moved slowly because she made a point of saying hi to everyone she got a photo with. I don't mind that. It was so nice to meet her.
Was a little upset with myself that shyness seemed to start taking over. I found it hard to start talking to people I don't know. Usually I'm okay at that at conventions. Also I really wanted to go up and ask a question, but shyness prevented me. At least there were lots of people I do know.
On the positive side, I did enter the cosplay competition.I like the Starfury competitions. People don't take it too seriously (or remotely seriously). You get some very talented and clever entries. So I could just walk on as Spike, do a twirl and walk off. Everybody likes it. And the other thing I liked was how lovely everyone is. More than happy to help get costume sorted, offer advice, pose for photos, and just chat.
Despite shyness I had a ball.
