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Two months ago, I didn’t even think I would be making this post. In November of 2008, I didn’t even think I could AFFORD this. Once again, I fight against the odds and come out on top. Thanks to a decent job and some chess moves in getting time off, I am able to make it to Otakon 2009. This will be my 5th consecutive Otakon and me and my friends will raise the roof.

First off, I managed to book the brand-spanking new Baltimore Hilton. (It actually opened in 2008, but a week later after Otakon took place!) This hotel has it’s very own entrance to the Baltimore convention center and even some of the events will be held there. This is probably considered the “Hotel that Otakon built”, since the convention’s future was contingent on it’s existence in Baltimore (So the rumors say). The max capacity for this event is reaching it’s breaking point. One year, they had to limit attendees. Now, after number crunching, the con staff are able to fit in more bodies. The additon of the nearby hotel not only gives the con more breathing room, but more hotel rooms as well.

Just as in previous years, I am taking pictures. The Nikon D50 has been retired in favor of a more pro-sumer D90. I’m still trying to get the hang of it and even bought a book to go over the fine details. I may stick to some functions I know instead just to get up to speed. Due to work, I don’t really have a lot of time to do “dress rehearsals”. Perhaps I might squeeze in a visit to NYC for some nighttime shots in Times Square.

Right now, I’m still glossing over the schedule. I see that there is a cosplay photography panel, but it’s way early on Friday. Hope I can make it. I’m definitely attending the Evangelion 1.0 movie and looking forward to see stand-up otaku comedian UncleYo. Moar posts on the way.

Yotsuba and Danboard enjoyed Otakon, so should you.

Still recovering from the fallout in my bed (and I have to catch a flight to Minneapolis in a few hours!), Otakon 2008 killed it. (read: very good). I have uploaded More than 250 pictures from the event in Baltimore, MD. Externally, these pics will link to Flickr. So fav them and tell all your friends about them. Also, it would really help if you could “fill in the blanks”. I might work on adding more detail, but I am strapped for time. BTW, editing 250+ pictures on limited time is TEDIOUS. See ALL my photos after the jump. (Warning: Image heavy.)

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Another Otakon is in the books. I spent probably an eqivalent of walking 1 entire day through the bcc and Baltimore. Perhaps I was too ambitious and didn’t get to everything that I wanted to do. Until cloning is possbile, I must be selective in what I want to do.

According to the closing ceremonies, attendance was at a record 26,000 people, which I’m certain will be eclisped by the new Hilton that will be open next year. It sure felt like 26,000 people, as I got shut out of many panels this weekend.

I had hoped to get more display photos, but the combo of waiting on lines and doing the panels that I could get really cut the time for that. If I ever decide to go to the New York Anime Fest, I might devote more time to that.

Other than that, my roomates were cool and I met some friends and got a lot of new twitter followers along the way. I’ll post more about the con and showcase some photos via Flickr once I get home and get rest after I step foot in Minneapolis. Speaking of Minny, I reveal more of that shortly.