MegaCon 2011. Never been to a convention (wasn't even aware of what they really were), was temporarily living in the state of Florida so no friends/connections but I'm a huge Star Trek fan, and they had a large cast lineup including my favorite klingon (Michael Dorn)--why not?

I was so nervous--should I dress up or not, because apparently people did ('what the heck is cosplay?'). Then I read a blog entry by some con attendee who said that it'd be an even greater experience if newbies dressed up. So spent a couple months choosing/purchasing some poor quality Halloween Star Trek costumes (Jadzia Dax & generic red dress) online.

Went by myself, all dressed up and nervous as foeijaskdjfjseieas. But I got there, and had the time of my life; everybody was SO friendly, people recognized my character and asked for photos (honestly did NOT expect that), blew like five paychecks on merchandise, hugged Mr. Dorn, and made a couple of friends. And most importantly--purchased my first anime (Hetalia)!! I really didn't like anime at the time, but something about the atmosphere* just said to give it another shot.
*(I must partially credit this to two cosplayers I saw of Black Butler's Sebastian & Ciel in Robin dress. I didn't know the anime or characters at that time, then but I thought they looked the most fantastic of all the other cosplayer at the con. What a handsome butler, and a beautiful girl in pink dress. Heh.)

And now fast-forward--I pay for that little star on Crunchyroll, spend a majority of my hours watching anime, reading manga, making cosplays, and squealing over various fandoms. I just feel like I have so much to catch up on!!

Definitely, the events leading to, during, and after that convention has DRASTICALLY changed the path of my life for the better.

Anime Weekend Atlanta 2005. I was 20 years old. It was an awesome experience for a first convention--not too big, not too small. Definitely got me hooked!

First one was the Anime Expo at the Convention Center this year in July. I'm 21

I have a few pictures on facebook. If anyone recognizes any unidentified characters let me know.


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My first convention was Otakon 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland when I was 22 years old.
I have attended Otakon every year since then. Besides vacations and traveling, attending Otakon is the most anticipated event for me every summer.

Otakon 2012 in Baltimore was my first. I can't believe I've never went before this year; it is so great.

Mine was at Anime North 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with a bunch of friends from school. It was pretty interesting and awesome, bought some stuff, met a lot of new people, took a bunch of photos and videos, volunteered and got my con money back, and I will totally go next year.

Anime Weekend Atlanta 2003 was my first con.

Anime Blast Chattanooga 2011 was my first and will be going to the one this year.
And HAMA-con2012 in Huntsville was my second.

Lol FAnime is the only con I been to really, been going since 2004 when I was 21 LOL I go every year except for 2011. I plan to go next year too, with some friends and we are going to share a hotel room and it will be awesome<3 I plan to save as much money as I can<3

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i actually went to my first con last month - realmscon 2012. i didn't know what to expect but i had so much fun!

I went to my first CON in 2009 at the age of 25 ,and again the next year. Would like to go to one again.

I was sixteen when I went to A-Kon 17. :3

SDCC '12. I was suppose to go last year, but shit happened. xD Seriously fun experience. Made me angry that I didn't cosplay or anything, lol. Definitely planning on doing it again. Hopefully next year I'll have more opportunities to go to other cons.

MCM London Expo 2012 at the age of fifteen.