SakuraCon 2011 is over, and I had a fantastic time!  It had it's up and down moments, but nothing completely earth-shattering or con-ruining.  For the first time since 2008, NOTN walked away from SakuraCon's cosplay contest with nothing in hand.  We didn't let it get us down though, especially with the number of people who came up to us afterward to tell us how much they enjoyed our performance, and how confused they were that we didn't place, either best in our category, or Best In Show.    I've added the skit to my Performances page, so you can go check it out and judge for yourself!  I'm extremely proud of my Ninjas, and all of our new friends, and how they pulled together for this performance.

SakuraCon was also the first time in a LONG WHILE, where I debuted an almost ENTIRELY NEW costume lineup.  I re-wore my Mytho costume for the first time since WCS in August, as well as debuted three new costumes: Ciel Phantomhive (Kuroshitsuji/Black Butler), Japan (Axis Powers Hetalia) and Dare (Dance Central)!  I'm still waiting on some photos to come back, and to get my copies off of Kayla's computer, so once I do, I will be sure to update and post all of those costumes!

After a week of recovery, I'm finally getting my head back in the game.  Time for house cleaning, and thenit's time to get amped up for FANIME!  Sadly, I wasn't able to get the Friday of the con off, so I have to fly in late Friday evening, and miss the first day.  I think I've figured out my costume lineup, but I will post more about that later!

More updates coming soon!