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[kujimiko.livejournal.com]

I have a big big problem. I have a huge desire, no, dream to go to Anime Central. I was going to wait until highschool but that is two years away (My main choice for highschool has an anime club unlike my other choice not coed and it sucks).  I decided I was not going to wait any longer when my math teacher said he was missing a day so he could go there.  I have to get their somehow because it may be my only chance to enjoy my hobby.  But..

My parents are extremely out of it when it comes it anime. They are always like, "Are you cousins still playing Poke-Gi-Oh! or Yugimon whatever it is?" I seriously can't have them be there with me. Also I am only 13. I also have no friends that like anime or manga. They actually kind of make fun of it asking why I spend all my time drawing Chinese people (I have questioned their friendship many times). I would be alone. Rosemont is extremely close to my house though. My parents could go out to eat or something while I was there (I would need them to drive me).

So...would you let your only child who is 13 go to Acen alone and pick her later. I am very responsible and would have a cell phone. I have no convention experience at all. Can you..

go for only one day and enjoy it all since I won't be getting a hotel room?
enjoy it without friends? (See above)
be in a cosplay photoshoot if not with anyone?

I also have the trouble of actually asking my parents. I am very shy. Extremely shy. My parents know I like anime and manga (I have about 10 How to Draw Manga books) but they don't know that I spend my time watching AMVs or reading fanfiction. I believe that they would be happier if I was into normal stuff aka Fallout Boy I hate them sooo much. Then again they say I can tell them anything and have asked if I have any interests and all since I am not the athletic or social type. I am just afraid they will be embaressed and all. They are always doing personal things and stuff. Why can't I do something that I enjoy for once. I want to bring out my inner fangirl, get manga and DVDs, and buy a real forehead protector and not have to make a homemade one out of foil tape and an old T shirt like I am.

Ok, I will shut up now. Please help for me and others otakus in hiding.