Anyone going? Want to meet up? It'll be my first time going there. I know its small so I figured it'd be a good con to meet people and hang out.

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A whisper, a sound <br/> If only I weren't buried in the darkness <br/> I wish to leave this hallow void, <br/> And go into the light <br/> But, Oh! The pain it causes <br/> Every venture into the light ends the same <br/> I run into the darkness, to hide from the pain <br/> And every time, a little farther <br/> A little deeper into the darkness <br/> And my heart dies just a little more <br/> I crave companionship, but get only enemies <br/> I seek understanding, but get only pity <br/> I dream of forgiveness, but only receive judgement <br/> In the darkness, I now hide <br/> Cloaked in this darkness, I am safe <br/> Though it eats at my very soul <br/> But the light, is no better <br/> So I stay here, where no light can touch me <br/> I feel no warmth, yet no cold <br/> I am neither happy, nor saddened <br/> For I am empty <br/> But wait, a noise is heard <br/> Footsteps echo in the darkness <br/> Has the light come to hurt me more? <br/> Have I not suffered enough? <br/> Must I be shredded again? <br/> Has my one haven been taken from me? <br/> No, the footsteps don't match that of the heartless <br/> Nor does it match those of dead hearts <br/> Could a heart exist that isn't dead, or empty? <br/> The shadowed figure reaches out a hand <br/> Should I take it, and risk being hurt again? <br/> I grasp the hand, hoping this time it will be different <br/> Perhaps I won't be betrayed <br/> But such thoughts are futile, <br/> For I shall only be hurt again <br/> But I have nothing to lose <br/> For my heart is dead <br/> I have only to gain <br/> As I may receive hope <br/> The figure leads me off down a path <br/> Where are we going, only time will tell <br/> I gaze back at my dark haven <br/> "I'll be back soon", I half prophesied. <br/> "After a little more pain, I'll return <br/> <br/> - Living in Darkness 11/02/2009 <br/> Inspired by Kingdom Hearts, my poem Shadow Heart, and just generic dramatic darkness.

I'm looking for some Otaku friends I could chat with about Anime and manga and I am also looking for more if the right person comes along.

Ok next year at colossal con i wanting to do an Ouran high school host club group. I WOULD LOVE TO be able to do a real panel and make it like the real host club for other cosplayers fans. I am going to cosplaying as Haruhi and my friend is doing Kyoya. So we trying to look for good cosplayers (who pulls the charaters off cause were trying to get fans) who willing to be involved in this. I HAVE no idea how to start a panel but any advice that would be great! ^^

Alright cool, thanks for the advice! Ill be sure to try and do just about everything lol. Lets just hope at the first shop I go to I don't end up leaving with an empty wallet xD

True, it's all theoretical, but I think that's what makes it so interesting. It could be right, or wrong, and discerning for ourselves is the best part I think :3

Hey there guys, just wondering if there is such thing as a female Otaku from new zealand. They seem to be so few and far between .__. It's a bit worrying. I think it's a sign I'm going to have to leave new zealand XD