Back in 2007 or so, at Fanime, I was sitting with my friends, exhausted after a long day of conventioning. I watched as cosplayers, attendees, exhibitors, and other such people passed me by. And I started thinking, I bet quite a few of these people have never been to San Jose before this weekend and no nothing about the area. Wouldn't it be nice if someone could give them direction? Tell them, for example, some of the best, cheap, within walking distance places to eat? What about if they needed a band-aid, or hairpins, or an aspirin where would be they able to get it? And cheaply? Or even a tampon or condom? Wouldn't it be great if there was some sort of con fairy who could guide them along? And thus, concept for con fairy was born. The first trick was to figure out how the heck would store a bunch of these items on me? Finally I decided on a tactical vest, complete with wings (I am a fairy, afterall), skirt and boots. I really enjoy playing my own character and of course, at some point she'll show up in FTL. Unfortunately, since I'm not very well known, no one really takes advantage of the stuff I carry. Perhaps, someday that'll change.
So some other important info, if you find the C0n FaIry around:
I DO NOT carry: alcohol, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, cigarettes, or lighters
I don't have a ton of room on me and I still have to carry my own crap, so the following are items I might have on me.
THINGS THAT I MIGHT HAVE ON ME:
Safety pins
Bobby pins
Travel sewing kit
Sunscreen
Lysol
Anti-bacterial gel
Hand lotion
Band-aids
Neosporin spray
Body deordant (usually AXE body spray)
Aspirin
Motrin
Aleve
Tums
Tampons
Feminine pads
Condoms
Granola bars (or other energy bars)
Water
5 hour energy shots
Breath mints
Gum
Vitamin C drops
Baby wipes
Con schedule
I may or may not have some recommendations on what to do in the area or places to eat near the con. Any other advice requested will be complete and utter bullshit.
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