Not going to Otakon this year as i had originally planned, fuck it, its going to be too much hassle spending 6 days round trip on a train, i also have too much work that needs to be done for my apprenticeship. I rather wait it out for next year or later when i have my skills honed a lot more and can actually make a more impressive costume piece that's something a bit more than just tactical gear and my ugly mug.
Also, rather have the time to get into leatherworking more so i can start Rapier and Heavy fighting for the SCA once i get carded and have my own custom armor rather than spending money i don't have on armor that probably wont fit me