01/28/2005
New Character and New Exposure
 

This page was illustrated by me, but coloured by Bibi-Chan. ( A HUGE Thank You to Bibi-Chan)

Before I start ranting, I must say I can hardly believe that January is almost over… Lack of time was a problem that plagued the people in the Victorian times, and it is still a problem for us today. Lack of time is a sickness that will plague civilisation; at least according to John Fowles.

Saru-Ji, Yoruki’s Grandfather makes his debut today! There had been a lot of suspense over who is the new character to join the SKOOKUM! story. Saru-Ji, I must add is one of the first characters I have invented when I first conceived of SKOOKUM!, and I am glad he finally made it today – for all to see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week, with the invitation of Hitonari, I manage to have my very very first exhibition of SKOOKUM! Yes, readers would have remembered that I had mentioned that I am planning to have my first SKOOKUM! booth at the anime/manga/cosplay convention later this year. Although my exhibition of SKOOKUM! is not strictly a publicity exhibition as such, I see it more as a prelude to what I can expect of the convention.

All those who manage to make it down to the Nanyang Polytechnic Open House, and manage to find their way to the Asia section would see the booth. SKOOKUM! shares its space with the Origami, Models, Anonymous Anime Artists and Japanese cultural games respectively; it is like Manhattan, too much things going on in a very small space. Due to the fact that it was not a predominantly SKOOKUM! event, I wondered if it was right for me to “sell” SKOOKUM! and ignoring the others’ effort to get attention as well. One thing for sure was that I made several new friends there, all who shared a burning passion for everything and anything Japanese.

My friends, Alwyn especially took time out and came down to NYP in support of me, and I was really grateful for that. My long time friend Elizabeth and her sister Shan came to the booth as well! I was thrilled to see her! w’Note, my manager, of course, took time out of his really busy schedule to take a look at the booth to “see what can be learnt from the event”, and like Elizabeth, he brought his brother to take a look at the booth as well. I got to agree with him the booth was not as catchy as he hoped it will be, but I guess he is glad that it is a start.

All in all I was tired but thrilled by the experience! Gotta thank Hitoanri on this one, and I think in a way I am better prepared for the real convention!

I need to apologise for the series of LATE uploadings… I am currently into a crazy semester again, and I will certainly put in my all to ensure that readers get their weekly dose of SKOOKUM!


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