Things That I Hate and Like
Having been delayed a good couple of months from it’s normal occurrence in May, Anime North returned on July 15-17 in the post-pandemic world. Having just being a few weeks after coming back from Anime Expo in LA, it’s hard to not compare conventions, after all, AN is the biggest Fan run convention in Canada, …
At long last, it is the final day of AX 2022. It has been quite an experience to say the least during the past few days here in LA but hopefully this last day ends peacefully and without incident. This is a pure bonus day and is actually on July 4, so in many ways …
After a very busy and tiring first couple of days at AX, we had successfully completed are prime directives and goals; and with that said, we could finally leisurely shop/explore AX casually without any further expectations, everything from this point on be it seeing cool cosplay, merch, art or experiences is a pure bonus which …
After a pretty successful yet very tiring day 1, we still needed to try for autographs for Shindo L on day 2 and remind the staff of the promise for Trash Taste boiz and or get fresh tickets as insurance so we still had to go pretty early again. In AX2018 I had never once …
After a chaotic and hectic travel AX day 0, we woke up on day 1 early with a very clear goal and mission: to lineup and get dem autographs tickets for the Trash Taste boys for my sister and for me, Shindo L. This is a snapshot summary chronicle of how AX2022 day 1 unfolded.
After 4 years since my first AX in 2018, I have returned to Anime Expo in 2022 but with a renewed mission of having fun. While one may think it might be risky to travel, as far as I am concerned, at this point in time; if I am going to die from covid, I …
It can be said that the Gundam franchise as a whole is one of the most influential mecha anime series of all time and in large part probably no one would question that statement. However, once you get down to the nitty gritty of each series it becomes a bit more blurry in terms of …
A non-human existence: As I look outside the window from my one bedroom condo, I see snow outside covering everything, from the trees, the railroad tracks and the community patio that has lawn chairs and a collection of BBQs; never used or booked even once since their completion in late 2019. I look at the …
Before the world was ruined in 2020, things were looking pretty good in 2019. Yes, at the beginning of 2019 while there was indeed some considerable personal trauma due to being laid off from my previous workplace in early January, things quickly got better; I soon found another job downtown and the pay was considerably …
How did we get to this point. Why? 2020 is a year of unprecedented ruin in modern world history. COVID19 has been a world shaping event that showcases the frail nature of humanity and the underlying broken foundations of our society, politics, economy and indeed the corruption, selfishness and stupidity of humans in general. It …