/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

How old are you?

>>7424577

Early 20's but my family is the traditional sort even we live in Vancouver

>>7424579
>Early 20's
>Letting your family tell you what to do

>>7424581

I know it sucks but still have to maintain some sense of respect out. Going to explain to them the bad news and hope I can find an alternative way out since the last time I couldn't go to Sakura Con thanks I wind up having an unstable mental meltdown that had me taking my emotions out on a lot of people and nearly losing my job

>>7424579

Hey anon, I'm a fellow Vancouverite. My first trip to Sakuracon a few years ago I went with someone that I met on the Anime Evolution message boards. Granted, this could have gone horribly wrong, but I had a great experience and we're still good friends. I don't think I would have had the same amount of fun on my own.

I recommend going to some of the photoshoot/cosplay gatherings stat to start meeting people. See who's going and I'm sure you'll find out someone is looking for another body to fill their hotel room. Or, if you don't trust them to not screw you over, get your own hotel and see if you can fill it yourself.

Check IRL Events on Facebook, I believe they post local events and such you could start going to.

Good luck!

>>7424576
>>7424579
>>7424583
Hello Vancouverite, I've been in your shoes before but for non-con reasons, it took some convincing to get my protective Asian mom to let me go.

What helped was getting all of the travel plans down on paper (aka detailed travel destinations, addresses, etc.), contact information of involved parties (aka family/friends), travel insurance, and staying in touch each day with my family with emails since it costed a bit to use my cellphone, which I'd used in emergency. It worked out for me, and since then there's been no problems as I earned my mom's trust while travelling (and the whole keeping in touch really eases worry).

Have you ever been to Seattle? By now I'm familiar with main streets and iconic buildings, but it does help to get yourself familiar somehow. I end up studying some streets on Google map, and saved pictures onto my phone or print out anything necessary.

>>7424587
What they suggest is a fine idea too.

>>7424604

It will be my first time heading to Seattle but I know enough about the convention center and the nearby hotels knowing I will be fine.

Seattle bro here too. Stay north of Pioneer Square and minimize time on the street near Pike street and 4th and 3rd.

Also have you considered maybe dragging the parents with you? let them have a fun time in Seattle while you go to the con.

>>7424828
>Seattle bro here too. Stay north of Pioneer Square and minimize time on the street near Pike street and 4th and 3rd.

A part of me want to make the most of the 18+ events. But I have considered that as a last resort.

>>7424940
Youre fine if you have good spacial awareness. I grew up In shit parts of Los Angeles and NY city before I moved to Seattle so I see the fuckers who are going to rob me coming from a mile away. The people who generally get stabbed down here (downtown area, I live 3 blocks from the convention center) are people who dont know what to look for and avoid. Or they're fellow drugs addict/homeless etc.

Go to FanExpo instead.

But no seriously, I'm from BC and am not even 20 yet and my parents are fine with me going-- although, I do have friends coming with me. But just recently I did take a trip across country by myself. Maybe you can convince them somehow that this isn't such an abnormal thing to do, and you are an adult and you need to start going places eventually? Would you be staying in a hotel? If you're not going with anyone, I'm assuming you'd have to. It's kind of last minute, have you already bought your con tickets and booked your hotel? If you haven't that could be an issue as well. Not just getting over there, but your parents are probably worried about where you're going to stay for the night and whatnot.

>>7425056
And with a con, there are so many people swarming around that no one would risk something in such a crowd.
OP, if you stay on Pike between shore and convention center (if you head down to the water, that's where Pike Place Market is) and bee-line to your hotel ie no wandering around, walk with purpose, look like you're heading somewhere, there should be absolutely no reason for you to run into any trouble. If you see people with con badges, walk near them even if you don't know them. Safety in numbers and all that.

Seattle's a pretty safe place, honestly.

What's your travel plan, OP? Greyhound? If so, don't linger too long at the station.

>>7425076

Yeah, that's the reason why my family won't let me go to Seattle. No one is going with me even though I am acquainted with Vancouver's anime convention community which is a close knit bunch.

And I am planning either train or as you say Greyhound, and I am a pretty rush rush person with few exceptions, barring any obligations I will be out once I am done with maybe a couple of extra photos on the final day

>>7425196
You said the person you were going with backed out. Anyone else you know in Vancouver is going or would want to go?

>>7425229

I am trying to find other people but my sources are drying up fast.

>>7425240
just the one friend who wanted to go? maybe someone you know wants to go to Seattle while you go to the con?

also you could just outright lie andsay someone is going with you, unless your parents check up on it. Which it sound like they will. Plus lying to your parents is bad. especially since you said you dont want to disrespect them. even if they are being to clingy since you're an adult. but age is never an excuse to dis your parents. nvm

If money isn't a huge issue maybe try flying? It's probably the safest option and public transport from the airport to the con center is really easy.
>>7425056
hello fellow LA-> SEA transplant.

Another Vancouver person here. Have you thought about asking some non anime friends?? They can go shopping/sightseeing and you can go to the con during the day and you can all hang out at night? I have done this before.

Also would recommend BoltBus for traveling down to Seattle. Much safer than Greyhound goes directly there. Used it for PAX and loved it. Also they have wi fi so you could check in often with your parents if you have a smart phone.

>>7425384

Well that is a good idea. I know one guy who despite not being an anime fan wouldnt way no to a free trip. Going to come outta my wallet but its a small price to pay vs risking an emotional meltdown

>>7425928
Oh anon... They should have to help pay for the trip! I know your desperate but hopefully your friend will be nice enough to offer to help pay for hotel and travel. Or at least buy you a drink.

>>7425928
perhaps having these mental breakdowns isnt the best thing to have when trying to convince your parents you can handle yourself on your own.

>>7425384

I think I now you. Are you Korean?