Figured I would do a pre-con journal, so here it is.  First my cosplay schedule (which could change, but this is my current plan):

Friday Morning - Syoaran (one from last year)
Friday Afternoon - Syoaran (Dragon Knight [new])
Friday Evening - Ciel Phantomhive then swap to Syoaran

Saturday Morning - Ciel Phantomhive
Saturday Afternoon - Gray Fullbuster
Saturday Evening - Gray Fullbuster then swap to Ciel later in the evening

Sunday - Gray Fullbuster

I do plan to go skating as Ciel Friday, so for those that wish to see that or come along, let me know!  I can send a text to those that wish to know when I'm heading over that way.  It will most likely be late afternoon/early evening on Friday.  I will be bringing my own skates.

As for photo shoots, I plan to go to the Fairy Tail shoot at 11am on Saturday and the Black Butler shoot at 2pm on Saturday.  If people would like to meet up for some impromptu photos let me know!

Overall, I am really excited about A-Kon this year and can't wait to see everyone again!

Still reading?  Cause there's a bit more

I am also planning to do Lelouch's Emperor's outfit as my next new outfit.  Might have it ready in time for AFest, but we'll see.

And some prop updates.  I am currently working on Gray Fullbuster's Ice Cannon which will be done in time for A-Kon, pics here: [link] am also working on Card Captor Sakura's bird head wand.  You can see progress pics of the wand here: [link]