I started cosplaying around 2001 while in high school after several years of being an anime fan. Over the years I’ve made a number of costumes, some for myself and many for friends as well. This blog features some of those costumes I’ve constructed and worn from 2009 to current.

I like to sew & have a background in the preforming arts which is where I got my start making costumes.  I love making things in general. Cosplay is great because it gives me an outlet for a number of different skills I enjoy. I like to collect figures, Dollfie Dreams, and BJDs too. I play video games occasionally when I get time. I’m an anime fan of 13 years. I’m also a Star Wars fan since birth thanks to my dad ^_^

My favorite food is Indian or middle eastern. I’m not a good cook, so it’s probably fitting that I have more tea than food ingredients in my pantry! I love teas. Botanical gardens and national parks are some of my favorite places to visit. Natural history and art museums are pretty high on my list as well. I also love to read, usually non-fiction. I also enjoy watercolor and drawing from time to time, and love the arts. I usually keep myself relatively busy, so taking on a lot of projects and hobbies at once makes me happy.  I’m not often idle, and really like to learn new skills- something cosplay has helped me do time and time again.

 

 

Here’s some questions I’ve had asked more than once, so I’ll take a moment to answer them~

 

QWhat is Cosplay to you?

A

It’s something I do in my free time that gives me enjoyment like theater once did, just without all the commitment. It’s silly and exciting at the same time. It allows me to do something different a few weekends a year. Most of all, it allows me to express my fandom for shows and games. In the same way that some draw fan art, cosplay allows me to show my love for a character.

QDo you make your own costumes?

A

Yes, with the exception of the summer uniform for Mugi, I’ve made all of them. I’ve made a lot of costumes for others, too. Many of the older costumes I’ve made I don’t have photos for since they were made for friends.

QHow long do you see yourself Cosplaying?

A

Until I’m bored of it or it is a conflict for me with my regular life. As long as I’m having a good time doing it, I’ll keep cosplaying.

QWhat do you enjoy most about Cosplay?

A

I like making the costumes and having fun with friends at conventions. I also like meeting fellow fans and sharing my fandom with others.

Q Do you compete in Masquerades?

A

I don’t. Maybe I will at some point. I don’t really like competing with my costumes. It’s rare for me to enter a contest. I enjoy myself more just experiencing anime events and showing my fandom through my cosplay. It’s enough of an award for me right now just to have people be interested in my cosplay.

QWho inspires you?

A In life in general, my parents. In terms of cosplay, I’m inspired by my friends and people who make things enjoyable for everyone around them. Fancy costumes are wonderful, but my favorites are always the people who’s love for a show is the first thing you notice and you can’t help but be excited along with them. 

Q How old are you?

AI’m 27

Q Are you male or female?

AFemale.

Q What is your nationality?

AI’m American and I currently live in California.

 

 

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Maridah