Christmas, goodbye to 2010 & the Queen of Egypt

This Christmas was certainly a hectic holiday between balancing teaching, modeling, a social life and holiday shopping it clearly was a nutty time of the year! I'm glad it's over but it was a beautiful holiday. I spent it out of town with family, attended a Christmas Eve family gathering and enjoyed giving gifts. I got some great gifts in return not only from family but my students as well. I also got a Christmas card from the Robot Chicken team!

Before Christmas I went to the Franklin Institute to finally see the Cleopatra exhibit (which closes in the New Year) and it took my breath away! I'm all ready obsessed with ancient Egypt so to see artifacts in person was mind blowing. They had a document she actually signed in addition to statues, jewelry and money. They had two statues that reached from ceiling to floor that were stunning. Needless to say I went nuts in the giftshop and spoiled myself. I have an egyptian themed photoshoot that I'm doing in the New Year along with another shoot based on a super spy!

I did a lingerie photoshoot with one of my favorite photographers, Stephen. My inspiration was actress Jane Russell who stared in several classic films including 'The Outlaw' and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'. I had a meeting with a filmmaker who is making a documentery on cosplayers and he wants to feature me in it. We are suppose to start shooting sometime in January. Very excited! It's going to give viewers a look into the normal lives of cosplayers and what they do at conventions. I'm also slated to appear as a Special Guest at a local comic show in April. So things are going well; January looks like it's going to be busy and I will be celebrating my bday at the end of the month along with my youngest niece. Speaking of my niece, she has requested I dress up as Rapunzel just for her so we can have a playdate! So she has officially picked my next cosplay!

                                                                

So the year is almost over. Man it has been crazy. I had a lot of heartache. Many broken relationships with men, one abusive, but there has also been some good. I was a big hit at the Philadelphia comic con where I made headlines with Playboy Model and America's Next Top Model Winner Adrianne Curry (who is the coolest woman in the world), traveled to California for the San Diego Comic Con to work for Gentle Giant, was featured in an ad for Dark Horse comics, MTV (twice), interviewed by Newsarama, Spike tv, G4tv, Esquire, got tons of modeling assignments but most importantly I have made lots of new friends. I have learned a lot of life lessons in this year alone and have become a much stronger person because of it. I have been told several times that I am brave and strong and I really do believe that. I also know that I am loved and I have left behind all of the negativity and have embraced peace. I am so blessed to have my careers, family and friends and I truly feel I am at a happy place right now.

I took a lot of photos in 2010. I think my favorite pic this year is the one of Seth Green and I at the Empire Strikes Back G4 after party. Still can't believe I partied with him and other celebs!

Goodbye 2010! I learned a lot this year and it was full of hardships and blessings. I have two goals for 2011. I'll be moving again towards the end of the year and the other goal is more of a New Year's Wish. Here's hoping it will come true ;)

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Christmas, goodbye to 2010 & the Queen of Egypt

This Christmas was certainly a hectic holiday between balancing teaching, modeling, a social life and holiday shopping it clearly was a nutty time of the year! I'm glad it's over but it was a beautiful holiday. I spent it out of town with family, attended a Christmas Eve family gathering and enjoyed giving gifts. I got some great gifts in return not only from family but my students as well. I also got a Christmas card from the Robot Chicken team!

Before Christmas I went to the Franklin Institute to finally see the Cleopatra exhibit (which closes in the New Year) and it took my breath away! I'm all ready obsessed with ancient Egypt so to see artifacts in person was mind blowing. They had a document she actually signed in addition to statues, jewelry and money. They had two statues that reached from ceiling to floor that were stunning. Needless to say I went nuts in the giftshop and spoiled myself. I have an egyptian themed photoshoot that I'm doing in the New Year along with another shoot based on a super spy!

I did a lingerie photoshoot with one of my favorite photographers, Stephen. My inspiration was actress Jane Russell who stared in several classic films including 'The Outlaw' and 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'. I had a meeting with a filmmaker who is making a documentery on cosplayers and he wants to feature me in it. We are suppose to start shooting sometime in January. Very excited! It's going to give viewers a look into the normal lives of cosplayers and what they do at conventions. I'm also slated to appear as a Special Guest at a local comic show in April. So things are going well; January looks like it's going to be busy and I will be celebrating my bday at the end of the month along with my youngest niece. Speaking of my niece, she has requested I dress up as Rapunzel just for her so we can have a playdate! So she has officially picked my next cosplay!

                                                                

So the year is almost over. Man it has been crazy. I had a lot of heartache. Many broken relationships with men, one abusive, but there has also been some good. I was a big hit at the Philadelphia comic con where I made headlines with Playboy Model and America's Next Top Model Winner Adrianne Curry (who is the coolest woman in the world), traveled to California for the San Diego Comic Con to work for Gentle Giant, was featured in an ad for Dark Horse comics, MTV (twice), interviewed by Newsarama, Spike tv, G4tv, Esquire, got tons of modeling assignments but most importantly I have made lots of new friends. I have learned a lot of life lessons in this year alone and have become a much stronger person because of it. I have been told several times that I am brave and strong and I really do believe that. I also know that I am loved and I have left behind all of the negativity and have embraced peace. I am so blessed to have my careers, family and friends and I truly feel I am at a happy place right now.

I took a lot of photos in 2010. I think my favorite pic this year is the one of Seth Green and I at the Empire Strikes Back G4 after party. Still can't believe I partied with him and other celebs!

Goodbye 2010! I learned a lot this year and it was full of hardships and blessings. I have two goals for 2011. I'll be moving again towards the end of the year and the other goal is more of a New Year's Wish. Here's hoping it will come true ;)

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You asked, I answered.

 Back when I was still writing for http://www.majorspoilers.com/ I had a popular feature called "Confessions of a Cosplay Girl: Ask Victoria" where readers would submit their questions for me to answer. Check out the older articles here (part 3 was lost due to the site crashing):
http://www.majorspoilers.com/confessions-of-a-cosplay-girl-ask-victoria-part-one
http://www.majorspoilers.com/confessions-of-a-cosplay-girl-ask-victoria-part-2

 I'm continuing that on my Blog. Recently on my Facebook Fan page (www.facebook.com/VictoriaCosplay) I asked for fans to send in their questions and the emails poured in. You asked and now I have answered!

Big Bad Wolf asks: Why did you drop out of the Zenescope Girl of the Year contest? What happend?

Victoria: I no longer wished to be affliated with Zenescope for a variety of reasons and didn't want to attend the San Diego show on their behalf if I won. My reasons were personal and I have never made them public because that would be unprofessional although I have told several individuals in private. I'm still friends with some of the company's talent but not the company itself. As everyone knows I ended up attending the 2010 San Diego Comic Con on behalf of the prestigious Gentle Giant Studios, http://www.leiasmetalbikini.com/ and http://www.threemusesclothing.com/ and recieved media attenion from Spike TV, G4 tv, Esquire, the Hollywood Reporter, San Diego's Fox channel and dozens of comic based sites. I was extermely honored and truly feel nothing could have matched that experience and the amazing people I got to work with. And to take part in the famous Slave Leia gathering; how can you top that??

Paul asks: Why don't you write for Major Spoilers anymore?

Victoria: My personal life got very hectic and I work as a full time preschool teacher and part time model. Although I love writing and miss it, I was burnt out and simply didn't have the time.

CultureShock asks: Have you had any plastic surgery done? Lips, botox or implants?

Victoria: No, I'm all natural!

Michelle asks: Is it true you use to be married?

Victoria: Yes, I was married for several years but am now divorced. I'm proud to say that my ex husband  is one of my bestfriends.

Ben10fan asks: I heard you were a teacher and my question is have your pictures gotten you in any trouble or fired? They're pretty racy.

Victoria: No trouble yet. My coworkers are aware that I am a professional model and some have seen a few of my photos and the issue hasn't come up.

Chris asks: How often do you go to the gym?

Victoria: This question always cracks me up because I haven't been to the gym in ten years! Aside from daily walks, I don't excercise at all.

Matt asks: What's your ethnicity?

Victoria: I'm Puerto Rican American with a touch of Italian.

Ricky asks: Your eyes look different colors in photos. Do you wear contacts?

Victoria: No, I do not. Sometimes a photographer may photoshop and enhance my eyes but most of the time they are untouched. My eyes are naturally green.

Ian asks: How much do you pay photographers for your photos?

Victoria: I've only paid one photographer and that was for special portraits I got done for my birthday. Every other photoshoot I've done was either a job I was hired for or a trade with a photographer.

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You asked, I answered.

 Back when I was still writing for http://www.majorspoilers.com/ I had a popular feature called "Confessions of a Cosplay Girl: Ask Victoria" where readers would submit their questions for me to answer. Check out the older articles here (part 3 was lost due to the site crashing):
http://www.majorspoilers.com/confessions-of-a-cosplay-girl-ask-victoria-part-one
http://www.majorspoilers.com/confessions-of-a-cosplay-girl-ask-victoria-part-2

 I'm continuing that on my Blog. Recently on my Facebook Fan page (www.facebook.com/VictoriaCosplay) I asked for fans to send in their questions and the emails poured in. You asked and now I have answered!

Big Bad Wolf asks: Why did you drop out of the Zenescope Girl of the Year contest? What happend?

Victoria: I no longer wished to be affliated with Zenescope for a variety of reasons and didn't want to attend the San Diego show on their behalf if I won. My reasons were personal and I have never made them public because that would be unprofessional although I have told several individuals in private. I'm still friends with some of the company's talent but not the company itself. As everyone knows I ended up attending the 2010 San Diego Comic Con on behalf of the prestigious Gentle Giant Studios, http://www.leiasmetalbikini.com/ and http://www.threemusesclothing.com/ and recieved media attenion from Spike TV, G4 tv, Esquire, the Hollywood Reporter, San Diego's Fox channel and dozens of comic based sites. I was extermely honored and truly feel nothing could have matched that experience and the amazing people I got to work with. And to take part in the famous Slave Leia gathering; how can you top that??

Paul asks: Why don't you write for Major Spoilers anymore?

Victoria: My personal life got very hectic and I work as a full time preschool teacher and part time model. Although I love writing and miss it, I was burnt out and simply didn't have the time.

CultureShock asks: Have you had any plastic surgery done? Lips, botox or implants?

Victoria: No, I'm all natural!

Michelle asks: Is it true you use to be married?

Victoria: Yes, I was married for several years but am now divorced. I'm proud to say that my ex husband  is one of my bestfriends.

Ben10fan asks: I heard you were a teacher and my question is have your pictures gotten you in any trouble or fired? They're pretty racy.

Victoria: No trouble yet. My coworkers are aware that I am a professional model and some have seen a few of my photos and the issue hasn't come up.

Chris asks: How often do you go to the gym?

Victoria: This question always cracks me up because I haven't been to the gym in ten years! Aside from daily walks, I don't excercise at all.

Matt asks: What's your ethnicity?

Victoria: I'm Puerto Rican American with a touch of Italian.

Ricky asks: Your eyes look different colors in photos. Do you wear contacts?

Victoria: No, I do not. Sometimes a photographer may photoshop and enhance my eyes but most of the time they are untouched. My eyes are naturally green.

Ian asks: How much do you pay photographers for your photos?

Victoria: I've only paid one photographer and that was for special portraits I got done for my birthday. Every other photoshoot I've done was either a job I was hired for or a trade with a photographer.

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Featured on MTV, fighting bronchitis & Harry @ midnight

Imagine my delight and surprise when I was contacted by MTV requesting permission to feature my Hermione Granger cosplay pictures on their Blog! You can check out the article here:

http://clutch.mtv.com/2010/11/17/18-photos-of-sexy-ladies-in-hermione-costumes/#more-11321

OMG I am THRILLED to be on MTV's site (FUCK YEAH! Score another one for me! lol) especially because it's Harry Potter related (I'm a HUGE fan) and this article was written to tie in with the release of the Deathly Hallows. My friends and family were so proud, especially my mom and dad!

I went to a midnight showing last night (preordered my tickets two weeks ago) and the film was beautifully done! Really, it was brilliant how they transfered the story to the screen and they choose a good spot to stop the film. Loved how the Tale of the Three Brothers was done in CG. I'm sure I'll head to the theatre at least one more time to see it. Can't wait for the second half in July! I asked my exhusband to go see the film with me. Despite everything we are still great friends and enormous HP fans! I think I'll cosplay for the final film.

I've been battling a nasty case of bronchitis but I wasn't going to let that stop me from seeing the film! I'm starting to feel better. A few weeks ago I shot two days in a row for three different photographers. The first was with my bestfriend Nikki who is AMAZING! We did a faiy tale theme and Lara Croft.

^This shot is superb! This may be my favorite Lara shot yet! Rest of the pics are here:

http://cosplaygirl.webs.com/laracrofttombraider.htm

^The fairy tale shots KILL ME! They came out so damn good! Nikki has such a great eye and artistic vision! Rest of the shots are here: http://cosplaygirl.webs.com/modelingphotos.htm



^This shot was taken by Theresa whom I had a ball working with. Should have the CD with the rest of the images soon.

By now everyone has seen the trailer for the Green Lantern film. I loved everything I saw except for the suit; it looks like Hal got it at Toon Town.

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/greenlantern/

My Slave Master Jamin sent me a shot from the Slave Gathering I haven't seen yet that I LOVE of Adrianne Curry and I sitting back to back. SO HOT!

Adrianne said I'm her favorite little Leia! I can't wait for next's year's show!

And in closing, several people have pulled me aside and said how different I've been lately. Everyone from family to friends to coworkers. They say I have my glow back and I seem happy again. Didn't realize I was truly coming across as miserable but I definately feel like a whole new person.

Ok, I lied! The last thing I want to say is Dan looks SO HOT in the new film! *sigh* My future husband....

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Featured on MTV, fighting bronchitis & Harry @ midnight

Imagine my delight and surprise when I was contacted by MTV requesting permission to feature my Hermione Granger cosplay pictures on their Blog! You can check out the article here:

http://clutch.mtv.com/2010/11/17/18-photos-of-sexy-ladies-in-hermione-costumes/#more-11321

OMG I am THRILLED to be on MTV's site (FUCK YEAH! Score another one for me! lol) especially because it's Harry Potter related (I'm a HUGE fan) and this article was written to tie in with the release of the Deathly Hallows. My friends and family were so proud, especially my mom and dad!

I went to a midnight showing last night (preordered my tickets two weeks ago) and the film was beautifully done! Really, it was brilliant how they transfered the story to the screen and they choose a good spot to stop the film. Loved how the Tale of the Three Brothers was done in CG. I'm sure I'll head to the theatre at least one more time to see it. Can't wait for the second half in July! I asked my exhusband to go see the film with me. Despite everything we are still great friends and enormous HP fans! I think I'll cosplay for the final film.

I've been battling a nasty case of bronchitis but I wasn't going to let that stop me from seeing the film! I'm starting to feel better. A few weeks ago I shot two days in a row for three different photographers. The first was with my bestfriend Nikki who is AMAZING! We did a faiy tale theme and Lara Croft.

^This shot is superb! This may be my favorite Lara shot yet! Rest of the pics are here:

http://cosplaygirl.webs.com/laracrofttombraider.htm

^The fairy tale shots KILL ME! They came out so damn good! Nikki has such a great eye and artistic vision! Rest of the shots are here: http://cosplaygirl.webs.com/modelingphotos.htm



^This shot was taken by Theresa whom I had a ball working with. Should have the CD with the rest of the images soon.

By now everyone has seen the trailer for the Green Lantern film. I loved everything I saw except for the suit; it looks like Hal got it at Toon Town.

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/greenlantern/

My Slave Master Jamin sent me a shot from the Slave Gathering I haven't seen yet that I LOVE of Adrianne Curry and I sitting back to back. SO HOT!

Adrianne said I'm her favorite little Leia! I can't wait for next's year's show!

And in closing, several people have pulled me aside and said how different I've been lately. Everyone from family to friends to coworkers. They say I have my glow back and I seem happy again. Didn't realize I was truly coming across as miserable but I definately feel like a whole new person.

Ok, I lied! The last thing I want to say is Dan looks SO HOT in the new film! *sigh* My future husband....

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You're very good at a game that I don't want to play.

"Throughout life people will make you mad
Disrespect you and treat you bad
Let God deal with the things they do
'Cause hate in your heart will consume you too"

~Will Smith

Spike has been staked (see previous journal enteries) and I have some explaining to do to those who told me from the very begining that it was a bad idea to get involved with him. You were all right. He didn't deserve an inch of me, not even my friendship. I don't want to get into too much detail but I will say that his high and mighty attitude was laughable and so obnoxious that I'm surprised I didn't throw up. It's really comical that someone who has close to nothing feels the need to list what's wrong with my life. Not only do I have two successful careers and take care of myself but I AM LOVED. I have family and friends who stick by me no matter what. No one loves him and he's jealous.

Spike loves attention. Because of me he got professional photos done and I asked him to accompany me to an industry party and encouraged him to get a job, which he later did. Whenever he asked or needed companionship, I was there. When he wanted or asked for something I tried to make it happen. I spoiled him. Yes, there were times were he was good to me and took care of me. I will never deny that but in the end it started to feel like a one way street and his requests were unfair. It was all about him. I was starting to feel used and he flat out said he didn't care and not to bother him with how I felt. My emotions were my problem. I didn't react to what he deems appropriate (in his opinion) to a conversation we had (more so it was him telling me how things were going to be from now on) and it angered him. Sorry I'm not the brain dead Barbie doll you thought I was or your "puppet". Got tired of acting the way he wanted me to act.

Thing is, if he would have sat me down and had a real conversation about the topic, things would have been fine. It didn't have to end this way. But his asshole selfish approach killed everything. He doesn't know how to treat people.


Make your assumptions and accuse me of ridiculous things. Twist it however it pleases you. Beleive what you want. Tell yourself and those who listen, your side of the story cause I find that I don't care. And it's your warped version of the truth anyway.

Verbal punches were thrown. I laughed at most of them. In the end I told him he was a mistake, I wanted nothing to do with him, he didn't deserve me and to have fun being alone. Fuck buddies come and go. They either get sick of you or you get sick of them. It distracts you from the loneliness but it ALWAYS seeps back in. The emptiness is still there.

So guess what I'm going to do? I'm going to keep living my fabulous life. I'm going to keep modeling (an agency is demanding I sign with them BTW), cosplay, do shows, events and camera work. I will continue to hang out with my family and friends who cherish me. I'm going to date and socialize with fans. I'm going to be happy, healthy and will simply keep on living.

 

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You're very good at a game that I don't want to play.

"Throughout life people will make you mad
Disrespect you and treat you bad
Let God deal with the things they do
'Cause hate in your heart will consume you too"

~Will Smith

Spike has been staked (see previous journal enteries) and I have some explaining to do to those who told me from the very begining that it was a bad idea to get involved with him. You were all right. He didn't deserve an inch of me, not even my friendship. I don't want to get into too much detail but I will say that his high and mighty attitude was laughable and so obnoxious that I'm surprised I didn't throw up. It's really comical that someone who has close to nothing feels the need to list what's wrong with my life. Not only do I have two successful careers and take care of myself but I AM LOVED. I have family and friends who stick by me no matter what. No one loves him and he's jealous.

Spike loves attention. Because of me he got professional photos done and I asked him to accompany me to an industry party and encouraged him to get a job, which he later did. Whenever he asked or needed companionship, I was there. When he wanted or asked for something I tried to make it happen. I spoiled him. Yes, there were times were he was good to me and took care of me. I will never deny that but in the end it started to feel like a one way street and his requests were unfair. It was all about him. I was starting to feel used and he flat out said he didn't care and not to bother him with how I felt. My emotions were my problem. I didn't react to what he deems appropriate (in his opinion) to a conversation we had (more so it was him telling me how things were going to be from now on) and it angered him. Sorry I'm not the brain dead Barbie doll you thought I was or your "puppet". Got tired of acting the way he wanted me to act.

Thing is, if he would have sat me down and had a real conversation about the topic, things would have been fine. It didn't have to end this way. But his asshole selfish approach killed everything. He doesn't know how to treat people.


Make your assumptions and accuse me of ridiculous things. Twist it however it pleases you. Beleive what you want. Tell yourself and those who listen, your side of the story cause I find that I don't care. And it's your warped version of the truth anyway.

Verbal punches were thrown. I laughed at most of them. In the end I told him he was a mistake, I wanted nothing to do with him, he didn't deserve me and to have fun being alone. Fuck buddies come and go. They either get sick of you or you get sick of them. It distracts you from the loneliness but it ALWAYS seeps back in. The emptiness is still there.

So guess what I'm going to do? I'm going to keep living my fabulous life. I'm going to keep modeling (an agency is demanding I sign with them BTW), cosplay, do shows, events and camera work. I will continue to hang out with my family and friends who cherish me. I'm going to date and socialize with fans. I'm going to be happy, healthy and will simply keep on living.

 

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The week of Halloween was a busy one...

First thing I want to say is MY BROTHER IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL! He's doing so well and I want to thank everyone who sent their warm thoughts and prayers!

I can't even begin to tell you the craziness of the week of Halloween! Monday a friend stayed the night with me, Tuesday I spent with my dad, Wednesday I got completely fucked up with my gal pal (GREAT TIMES!), Thursday night I actually stayed home, Friday night I had a date and Saturday I had first aid training, a comic show and went to a bar for the holiday! Mind you, I am a full time teacher so during the day I am working. The comic show was fun and I met some cosplayers and caught up with the lovely Amber whom I met last weekend at the Superhero fund raiser.

When I was gearing up as Black Canary I couldn't find the black ribbon I recently bought for my neck so I ended up using a black bra strap that I tied with a rubber band. Hey, it worked! Last mintue cosplay wardrobe malfunctions are always fun :P

I think the corset and panty version looks much better especially because you can see my figure. I don't think I'll be doing the bodysuit version anymore. That night to celebrate Halloween I went to a bar dressed as Robin with a friend:

I got some new images from a recent photoshoot. Some fashion shots and Supergirl. Here's my favorite of the new Supergirl shots:

 Just looking st those boots make my feet hurt but there's no denying they look FABULOUS! You can see the updated gallery here: http://cosplaygirl.webs.com/supergirldccomics.htm

I did a sorta damsel in distress shoot and this one is my favorite outta the bunch:

It was an interesting theme. I got tired of being tied up for so long. lol. Rest of the shots are here:

http://cosplaygirl.webs.com/modelingphotos.htm

Now this is AMAZING! A fan named Daniel from Chile recently drew me drawing inspiration from a witch photo I took last year (2009). Here's the photo of me:

And here's Daniel's drawing:

How freakin cool is that? I'm always so touched and amazed when people take the time to make things like this for me. I have the best fans in the world!!!

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