Breaking the cycle

[cinpii]

I don't know if it's because my emotions have been a carousel lately (blame work stress) or because I've simply outgrew it, but I realized that buying doujinshi and fanarts doesn't make me happy anymore.  Reflecting on my purchases and the amount of money I squandered at AX, it's time for me to stop that.  I'm moving on.

Before, AX was my way

Comments

[aspirea]

I know what you mean. I don't think I'm going to AFO at all-- due to the fact that I'm simply not interest/obsess with anime that much anymore. Haha, outgrew it. But, I still like it. Just not like I used to be. At first, I didn't want to go to Megacon, but then... I heard Duel Jewel was coming, so I went to get an autograph & picture. So, I go only when artists I like--wish Gackt would go down to Florida [sigh

[bobbissimo]

I could have gone to Anime Boston last year, which would have been my first anime convention, but I chose to save my money for senior activities instead. XP I'm not sure I'll ever go to a con, even if the cosplayers around here will yaoi for fangirls, haha. I'm content to wallow around on the Intarweb and read manga posted on sites and stuff like that. I don't think my love for anime's anywhere near fizzled out, but merchandise is ridiculously expensive. *_* I happen to be one of those whose picky about where her money goes down to the last One (this is why I love fics and fandom so much. IT'S FREE! :D)

I'll hit twenty in a year and a half (OMGICAN'TBELIEVEIT.) Though if my life goes as planned, I won't be married in at least eight/ten years (I'm still going through an anti-guys stage right now. That's what happens when I break up with a guy who sucks. XP)

[speadee]

Sorry money is giving you problems. That is one of the biggest reasons I haven't gone to Anime Expo. If I go to conventions or something similar, I don't really buy things either. I just hate spending money. I'm happy when I buy things I need and want, but upset at the same time because of the money I lose. That's why I often have debates with myself before buying things.

I used to be terrified of driving, and in college, I had a friend like that too. I got my 1st car in college when my family and I realized that driving is necessary on Southern CA. At first I was afraied to drive anywhere, but gradually got used to it.

[missallsunday]

when i read the bit about wedding funds, i thought, "Kyaa! Someone proposed!!" ^_^ but Congrats on the future plans!

[xoxmillyxox]

Conventions aren't worth half of what your saving up for! Well, that's what I've learned so far. I'm happy to hear about your future plans! They sound very, very good! ^___^

Where are the twenty-somethings facing these things?

Will be twenty in two years, lol. I'm currently Wedding planning, and going to be applying to a few Colleges this year. I'm too smart and did too well on SAT's not to get a full education. I have a son, soon-to-be-husband, and God knows...getting married and everything...might have more kids. ;_;