My cosplay lineup for FFXIV Fanfest. Friday is Koana from the Dawntrail expansion, and Saturday is the Crystal Exarch from Shadowbringers, specifically patch 5.3.
Someday I will learn to use social media, and use it regularly without crashing out.
In unrelated news, here is what I'll be cosplaying for Fanfest, which I should have done days ago!
(Okay, these two points are actually related.)
dhuartson: Don't let anyone talk you out of spending $15 on a new hobby. That $50 will be the best $400 you ever spent.
This is not wrong.
*nerd things
Heading back to the hotel in Anaheim after visiting @dragonc0mmander.bsky.social in person! Had a great time taking need things.
Now the spouse and I are gonna spend our evening watching Netflix and ordering takeout.
It doesn't look real!
Pacific Ocean from a view point outside Carlsbad, California.
Pacific Ocean from a view point outside Carlsbad, California.
We stopped at a view point on the way to San Diego.
I'm in San Diego!
Gas station sign displaying prices. At the top it lists regular unleaded at $5.99 per gallon and prices go up from there.
Having spent my entire life in the Southeast, I forget that we have relatively cheap gas compared to other parts of the country. Back home gas prices have jumped, but it's like 3.80/gallon.
Anyway, here's California right now.
I'M GONNA BE HERE AHHHH
View from I-5 outside Anaheim, CA.
I will say that despite all the people (because I've lived in small towns all my life), the scenery out here is gorgeous.
Going down to San Diego today! Gonna eat some burgers with a @dragonc0mmander.bsky.social.
Ok pics not working make this post unintentionally hilarious.
View of the 105 in Los Angeles, California, with heavy traffic.
What's up, Los Angeles! Lovely blue sky.
Just touched down at LAX. Not looking forward to the drive to Anaheim.
Have shared dog pictures with a flight attendant.
Ok I have officially used an airplane bathroom and have to admit I'm a bit impressed by the people who make it to the mile high club.
But also more dubious as to some people who claim to be members.
Wifi was down at the start of the flight. Going now. Still have like 4 hours to go.
We're on the plane. Take off is in 15 minutes. I'm very nervous.
Oh wait, finally spotted a 3rd person with one.
Again, I'm a bit shocked at how nobody in this airport is wearing a mask. I knew there wouldn't be many, but I expected more than two...
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This is going to sound very silly, but this is my first time flying and my first time seeing a plane up close. They're so big! I mean, I knew they are big, but like, I had nothing to really compare it to.
They recently added a info inside the game telling you the different combos.
If it eases things, there's a bit of guidance built into the game and buttons light up to indicate which comes next in the rotation. Plus, there are now lots of videos and guides from players.
Entrance to the Charlotte Douglas international Airport.
Snagged this picture on our way in. It begins! (We board in about 1.5 hours.)
I am at the airport now and I have only seen TWO people wearing masks aside from me and my spouse. I just got over a hellacious cold last month.
