Sunday - the last day of the convention. This is where it ends - at least for now. Tom got in his Battle Royale costume and I got into Mahorin. Originally, I was supposed to meet up with Stella for a Kare Kano pair, but I couldn't find her anywhere. (Victoria was blind last nite and didn't realize it was her as Aeris) Yes'm...Mahorin. I haven't worn her since Anime Expo 2001. Decided to ressurect her. ^^; Tom and I took our stuff down to the lobby and into the car.

We were still in a pinch trying to get to the airport. Jarod wanted to go with Jackie, but wanted to stay a while more. Originally, Jackie was supposed to pick up Jarod and I at 11AM. We didn't want to leave just yet. Trying to find another ride to Oakland was quite tricky. In the end, Tom hooked us up to the airport. Note to self: Whenever flying to Fanime...fly from LAX to San Jose Airport.

Tom had Battle Royale friends to meet up with for the phootshoot. I said my goodbyes to my bay area friends hoping I would see them again at Anime Expo the next week. Tom let me stand in for Keiko.

I meet up with IPlay and we talked. They had really cute Fruits Basket costumes! *^^* Said my bye bye's to them. I ran into the Star Wars group and took a few pictures of them. Said bye bye to Albert and Padme and Aoki cosplayer-san. I ran into Steve, whom I haven't seen since AniMagic...and I've been meaning to get in contact with him too! So said "hi and bye bye." ^^;

So my friends and I hung out at the restaurant. We played a game of pass the Chobits ears. Kenny and I had a deep conversation about relationships...especially what I'm going through now. Thanks guy! *hugsie* Suddenly, it was our time to go. Where has the time went. Tom loaded Jarod's stuffs into the car. We said our final goodbyes to the people outside waiting. We headed for the nearest Burger King for lunch and it was Oakland airport we went.

Inspired by the movie making madness on Kitty's site, we decide to film our own madness. We finally arrived in Oakland airport. Jarod and I line up to get our boarding passes. Tom met up with us inside the airport as we were waiting in line to get through security. When it was getting close to the point where it would only be Jarod and myself, Tom said his goodbyes. Rather tearful...but Jarod was there to cheer me up. Thanks guy! *^^*

We waited at the gate for a while. I read my Cowboy Bebop manga to pass the time. There was this mother who was in a hurry getting to her gate treating her 3 year old soon rather harsh. He was lagging behind and had luggage to carry. She was like, "Hurry up! Fine...you can stay here with the police" sorta thing as she rushed to the gate. Her son dropped the suitcase just so he can catch up. A random guy got the kid his suitcase. The ladies sitting next to us applauded his kindness 'cause we felt sorry for the little guy. Jarod was showing random people the joy of ramune. Finally, it was about time to get on board.

The flight went well. I was listening to my music. It went by pretty fast. We touched down in LA on time. Even more hassel going through the carosel. ^_^; So Jarod and I wait for my dad to pick us up at Terminal One. He showed up and we dropped off Jarod home. After that, I went to get dog food and water and I was finally home...missing everyone I had met...

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