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Kynkyn

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It's been a decade and a 4 months since the first time I've entered our local Cosplay Community.

Below are short summaries of what I've remembered achieving in the span of my Cosplaying experience:

1. It overcome my shyness and eventually built my confidence.
2. I knew where to put my creativity and resourcefulness.
3. Connection is the key.
4. I have met several people, select few have become my family.
5. Some lost, some gained, and few were treasured.
6. These family have conquered both ups and downs.
7. I became stronger by overcoming several attitude from several people.
8. I've traveled across the seas to meet international friends of the same hobby.
9. I have improved well in organizing everything.
10. I enjoy the pressure while I work, multi-tasking included.
11. Tears, sweat and blood (not as gore as it sounds) were shed.
12. I have felt accomplishment.
13. There was limelight.
14. I found my love.

I remember years before, since there was scarcity of resources, you would really have to go dig deeper in some local forums to ask for advises. That way, you were able to interact with people. It was a good start. Everyone become knowledgeable since then. Communicating was fun, especially for myself who had just started before. Several years later, new hobbyists would seek help from me. It was such a nice feeling whenever we solve the issue together and help people to achieve what they wanted to be in a Cosplay.

There was one thread topic about: "Do you see yourself Cosplaying 10 years from now?". Or something like that.

I think I said that I would still be Cosplaying, with full of confidence haha! But nay. If I was almost attending all the conventions/events before, it's very different today. Take for example this year, I have not appeared in any events, nor have I finished a costume for any upcoming events. Surprisingly, it doesn't worry me much like it used to be a decade ago. Last year, I think it was the same. I think I had attended 2-3 events, and I was contended that way.

Must be the generation gap? I don't really know. I must have been tired from a lot of events that were popping left and right. And most of them are same. Right now, I have 1-2 events that I would surely attend because:

1) I support the organizers
2) I'm looking forward to the program/guests
3) Venue convenience

You rarely find these few points in several events within a year. Not only that, I used to enjoy attending conventions with my friends. Though now, because most of us have our own priorities, we rarely meet up and attend conventions together. It makes me sad, but I'm doing the same as well (and I'm missing them so much right now).

I have a friend who asked me if I would still be Cosplaying for the rest of the years. People around us are growing up (I detest using "old") and getting mature. Cosplaying is just a hobby that we might let go soon because we're preparing for each of our future lives. You know, if you've experience Cosplay before, it's really fun. You feel like a kid in a costume, acting like the character you chose and be that character for a day.

Of course, we all know that having our own hobbies is not really a priority. It's a luxury (Cosplay is an expensive hobby). Necessity comes first. So, for those who have asked for my long absence: I'm busy and prioritizing the preparation of my future. I cannot spend as much as I did before. I need to save up. Sometimes I would think that it's better that I spend money for travelling than spend it on this hobby.

Why am I saying this now? Probably because, somewhere along the 10 years of this hobby, I have achieved something (I may have known it or not) and it's alright if I won't be focusing on this right now. Or maybe because I have not gotten a jump start this year? I don't know. I prefer the former (achievement).
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Hi everyone!!

Hoping that each of you are doing well~ I missed hanging out in dA (^^;) Been busy about several stuff, going to doctors for a lot of check-ups, etc. etc. Sometimes it's getting harder to get a break from all these stress :lmao:

Anyways~ I'm here to share the most awaited annual event--

COSPLAYMANIA!

For all the information you needed to know please visit their website at: Cosplaymania dot com

I can't wait for this event because KANAME is coming here!!! * u *
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Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing okay~ I've been away for a long long time and I really miss the inspirations and the friends I have in here :3

For today, I'm announcing a set of Costumes, wigs and props that I have decided to let go and they need a new home and owner to be taken care of~ Don't worry they are all in good condition! And they're not really pricey :3

:bulletblue::bulletblue: Below are the list of the things I'm going to sell :bulletblue::bulletblue:

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Shiine
[ Character ] Shiine
[ Series ] Akazukin Cha Cha
[ First seen at ] Ozine Fest 2008
[ Price ] 500 Php || 12USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- Over all costume

**Not Included**
- Wig
- Black Shoes
- Ring

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Rukia
[ Character ] Kuchiki Rukia
[ Series ] Bleach
[ First seen at ] AME 2006
[ Price ] 800 Php || 20USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- Entire Costume
- Waraji

**Not Included**
- Prop Sword
- Wig

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Rosette
[ Character ] Rosette Christopher
[ Series ] Chrno Crusade
[ First seen at ] Hataw Hanep Hero 2007
[ Price ] 1000 Php || 30USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- Veil
- Top (entire top + Cross shoulders)
- Contract Medallion
- Gun
- Socks

**Not Included**
- Wig
- Boots
- Gloves

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Allen Walker Crown Clown Alpha
[ Character ] Allen Walker
[ Series ] D.Gray-man
[ First seen at ] Mangaholix 2009
[ Price ] 4000 Php || 100USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- White fur coat and tail
- Black Order 2nd Uniform
- Claws
- One black glove with cross
- Black Order Sigil
- White styled/non-styled wig
- Gold painted earring

**Not Included**
- Timcanpy ver.1
- Boots
- Pants

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Daisuke
[ Character ] Niwa Daisuke
[ Series ] DNAngel
[ First seen at ] PSICOM 2007
[ Price ] 600 Php || 15USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- White Top
- Red Pants

**Not Included**
- Red inner short
- Red Wig
- White Shoes
- Red Wings

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Kida
[ Character ] Masaomi Kida
[ Series ] DuRaRaRa!!
[ First seen at ] Best of Anime 2010
[ Price ] 800 Php || 20USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- Top
- Pants
- White hooded long sleeves
- Yellow scarf

**Not Included**
- Shoes
- Wig

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Fairy Cube
[ Character ] Elijah Veret
[ Series ] Fairy Cube
[ First seen at ] July 2009 Photoshoot
[ Price ] 500 Php || 12USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- Hat
- Blue necktie
- White top
- Blue Coat
- Blue Pants

**Not Included**
- Wig
- Socks
- Shoes

:bulletgreen::bulletgreen: Costume: Sakura
[ Character ] Haruno Sakura
[ Series ] Naruto
[ First seen at ] Hataw Hanep Hero 2005
[ Price ] 400 Php || 10USD

[ Details ]
**Includes**
- Red dress
- Ninja Sandals
- Konoha Forehead Protector

**Not Included**
- Black shorts
- Wig

:bulletred::bulletred: Props: Hibari
Hibari's Tonfas + Badge
[ Series ] Katekyo Hitman Reborn
[ Price ] 600 Php || 15USD

[ Details ]
**Not Included**
- Costume
- Wig

:bulletred::bulletred: Wig: Chrome
[ Character ] Chrome Dokuro/Rokudo Mukuro
[ Series ] Katekyoushi Hitman Reborn!
[ First seen at ] Ozine 2010
[ Cosplayed by ] Jinouga Zen

[ Details ]
**Price**
P 1,500 || 35USD

**Includes**
- WIG only

**Not Included**
- Eye patch
- Staff
- Mafia attire

:bulletred::bulletred: Wig: Tsuna
[ Character ] Sawada Tsunayoshi
[ Series ] Katekyoushi Hitman Reborn!
[ First seen at ] Ozine 2010

[ Details ]
**Price**
P 1,500 || 35USD

**Includes**
- Styled Wig
- Dying Will Flame of the Sky

**Not Included**
- Headphones
- Ring
- Boxes
- X-Gloves
- Mafia attire


:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:

:rose: Anyone interested may send their message to my E-MAIL: kynasylvia@gmail.com

:rose: I can only deliver these costumes/wigs/props by meet-ups within Metro Manila.
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:bulletred::bulletred:Conventions :bulletred::bulletred:

:bulletblue: 2012

Himari Takakura (Mawaru Penguindrum) - Ozine Fest day 3 - Individual
Sierra Mikain (Suikoden II) - Fantasy Quest - Group
Rapunzel (Tangled) - Fantasy Quest - Group

:bulletblue: 2011

Ciel Phantomhive (Kuroshitsuji) - Cosmania XI day 2 - Group
Pao-Lin Huang (Tiger & Bunny) - Cosmania XI day 1 - Group
Maya Kumashiro (Occult Gakuin) - Fantasy Quest - Individual
Aya Brea (3rd Birthday) - Toycon - Individual
Zidane Tribal (Dissidia FF) - TAGCOM - Pair
Namie Amuro (Play) - Ozine Fest day 2 - Individual
Allen Walker (D.Gray-man) - PCC - Pair

:bulletblue: 2010

Kid (Chrono Cross) - AFA Day 2 (Singapore) - Individual
Namie Amuro (Play) - AFA Day 1 (Singapore) - Individual
Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood) - UP AME Track 10 - Group
Kid (Chrono Cross) - Cosplay Mania X - Individual/Judge
Rinoa Heartilly (FFVIII) - Cosplay Mania X - Individual
Masaomi Kida (Durarara) - Best of Anime - Group
Kumashiro Maya (Occult Gakuin) - MCC - Individual
Hibari Kyouya (KHR) - Asia Cosplay Meet - Individual
Zidane Tribal (Dissidia FF) - Ozine, Day 3 - Group
Sawada Tsunayoshi (KHR) - Ozine, Day 2 - Group
Sora (Kingdom Hearts 2) - PCC - Pair
Lenne (FFX-2) - InSOMAnia - Individual/Judge

:bulletblue: 2009

Elle (RevElevation) - M3con, Day 2 - Judge/Individual
Sawada Tsunayoshi (KHR) - M3con, Day 1 - Staff/Group
Freya (Valkyrie Profile) - Cosmania - Group
Allen Walker (D.Gray-man) - MetroComic Con - Group
Allen Walker (D.Gray-man) - Licensed2Play (Coscon, Singapore) - Group
Princess Garnet (FF9) - Philippine Cosplay Convention - Individual

:bulletblue: 2008

Allen Walker (D.Gray-man) - Hataw Hanep Hero - Group
Sora (Kingdom Hearts 2) - Cosmania - Individual
Haruno Sakura (Naruto) - OtakonEK - Group
Allen Walker (D.Gray-man) - J-pop Anime Matsuri - Pair
Violet Song jat Shariff (Ultraviolet) - World Cyber Games - Individual
Allen Walker (D.Gray-man) - Mangaholix - Group
Shiine (Akazukin Cha Cha) - Ozine Fest - Individual

:bulletblue: 2007

Rosette Christopher (Chrno Crusade) - Hataw Hanep Hero - Group
Freya (Valkyrie Profile) - Hataw Hanep Hero - Individual
Assassin Cross (RO) - Level Up! Live - Group
Freya (Valkyrie Profile) - GX Con - Individual
Misa Amane (Death Note) - Toycon V - Group
Omi Tsukiyono (Weiss Kreuz) - Ozine Fest - Group
Daisuke Niwa (DNAngel) - PSICOM - Group

:bulletblue: 2006

Rukia Kuchiki (Bleach) - UP AME - Group
Daisuke Niwa (DNAngel) - Hataw Hanep Hero - Group
Assassin Cross (RO) - Level Up! Live - Individual
Tifa Lockheart (FF:AC) - NCC/Ozine Fest - Individual
Sara Mudo (Angel Sanctuary) - Toycon V - Group
Android 18 (DBZ) - Toycon V - Individual

:bulletblue: 2005

Tifa Lockheart (FF:AC) - Ozine Fest - Group
Sakura Haruno (Naruto) - Hataw Hanep Hero - Group
Blacksmith (RO) - Ragnarok Philippine Championship - Individual

:bulletblue: 2004

Princess Garnet (FF9) - U Got Game - Individual

:bulletblue: 2003

Lenne (FFX-2) - Culture Crash Convention - Group
Lenne (FFX-2) - Anime on Ice - Individual
Rinoa Heartilly (FF8) - Anime Quest - Individual

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:bulletred::bulletred:Photoshoots:bulletred::bulletred:

:bulletblue: 2012

     Pao-lin Huang - Tiger & Bunny - April

:bulletblue: 2011

     Aya Brea - The 3rd Birthday - August
     Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist - August
     Allen Walker (3rd Uniform: CC Omega) - D.Gray-man - August
     Edward Elric - Fullmetal Alchemist - April
     Namie Amuro - Play - February

:bulletblue: 2010

     Masaomi Kida - Durarara - October
     Rinoa Heartilly - Final Fantasy VIII - August
     Hibari Kyouya - Katekyo Hitman Reborn - June
     Zidane Tribal - Dissidia Final Fantasy - April
     Lenne - Final Fantasy X-2 - February
     Sawada Tsunayoshi (Mafia Version) - Katekyo Hitman Reborn - January

:bulletblue: 2009

     Sawada Tsunayoshi - Katekyo Hitman Reborn - November
     Sora - Kingdom Hearts II - September
     Freya - Valkyrie Profile - August
     Eriyah/Elijah Verret - Fairy Cube - July
     Allen Walker (Awakening of the 14th) - Individual - June
     Allen Walker (Casual & CC Omega) - D.Gray-man - May
     Allen Walker (Casual) - Individual - March
     Princess Garnet (Battle Suit)  - Individual - March

:bulletblue: 2008

     Tifa Lockhart - Individual - December
     Allen Walker (BJD theme) - D. Gray-man - December
     Allen Walker (2nd Uniform) - D.Gray-man - August
     Ultraviolet - Ultraviolet - July
     Allen Walker (Crown Clown) - D.Gray-man - May

:bulletblue: 2007

     Daisuke Niwa - Dark and Daisuke - September
     Assassin Cross - Trinity Group - November
     Rosette Christopher - Chrno Crusade - December
     Rukia Kuchiki - Soul Society Philippines - May
     Omi Tsukiyono - Weiss Kreuz Group - May
     Sakura Haruno - Individual - January

:bulletblue: 2006

     Tifa Lockhart - Individual - May
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Few more days till CMXi and I can't wait to see everyone again!


Been really busy with a lot of stuff and I 'rarely' attend conventions for the past few months ^^; But hey, CMXi is so close!

ALL COSPLAYMANIA INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE. SO CLICK IT.

Sorry but I will not answer any question regarding ticketing, schedule of events, etc.

Also~ I only have 22 new Curecards. It'll be my pleasure to exchange Curecards with you~


Well that's all for now, my preparations for Day 1 and Day 2 are still far from completion :lol: cramming once again. Strangely I'm much eager to be that way when it comes to this hobby.


See ya!



EDIT: Seems like my announcement had its own drawback LOL! So I printed another 20+ CureCards :XD: See youuuu all~!
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