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I enjoy cosplaying because I like to pretend to be different characters. It's very freeing, because often in life you don't have the chance to express yourself in a variety of ways, you just sort of become ingrained in one personality. But with cosplay, you can be anyone, and so you get to be flexible and not worry about who you're supposed to be, never mind just being yourself.
I also love wearing costumes, and the excitement of starting a new project or finishing one. Pretty much my favorite part of cosplay is that first time you wear a new costume, when you're not quite settled into the character, and it feels all strange but somehow thrilling. Although I still love doing cosplays that I've worn many times, which I am usually more comfortable in.
To sum it up, I cosplay for fun - not aiming to be a master costume designer or sewer. To me, it's something that's not only a hobby, but a method of independence from the regular flow of life.
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United States
