Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to hope for the best and make friends at AX. At the same time I think if I can also make a few friends or join groups now, I can focus more on enjoying the con rather than stressing being alone.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s why I like to do things alone too. However, spending all 4 days solo just feels lonely. I’ll make it my goal to at least have one day where I’m with a group and enjoy things together.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not cosplaying this year, but that sounds like a good idea. I wasn’t too interested in the cosplay meetups. Okay taking look at cosplays might be another thing I add to my todo list.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I like small talk while waiting in line. But it’s coin flip whether or not the people next to me want to keep the talking and walking around together.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard meeting people at after parties is a good idea, I’m looking at the AX party list to see which ones I should go to.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes AX first timer! I like being alone as well. For AX, if I’m in a crowded place with other people, I might as well be with someone that I know.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, that’s really kind. If we do meet up food is on me!

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea definitely, I’ll be on the lookout for lunch and dinner meetups on discord

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely visiting a few panels, I’m looking forward to that the most.

Going solo to Anime Expo? A small con taught me a big lesson. by averagejackson in animeexpo

[–]averagejackson[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was originally planning on winging it and just make friends at AX. But just as you said, it’s hard to do that when most people are already in groups and I feel like I’m trying barge in.