GeekPost: How did you first get into cosplay?

Hey Jay: I’ve always wanted to cosplay but didn’t really have the courage to do it. One day, I finally cosplayed with my best friend at a convention and just never looked back. 

GeekPost: What is your favorite character to cosplay?

Hey Jay: Gambit is such a favorite although it’s been some years since I cosplayed him. I feel comfortable in his outfit, and I actually want to do some upgrades to it.

GeekPost: What are your favorite conventions to attend?

Hey Jay: Blerdcon is such a fun one because I get to see a lot of my online friends and acquaintances in one spot. It’s amazing. 

GeekPost: Do you consider yourself a geek?

Hey Jay: Yeah, I believe so.

GeekPost: What do you do for fun when you’re not cosplaying or working?

Hey Jay: Extroverted me LOVES traveling and hanging with my friends. Introverted me loves binging shows — even some bad funny movies lol

GeekPost: How do you pick who or what you want to cosplay?

Hey Jay: For my closet cosplays, just something that would be fun. For full cosplays, I usually get an idea with a very specific vision in my mind. Genderbend cosplays are usually more fun to me as well.

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GeekPost: Favorite go to snack when you’re working on cosplay outfits?

Hey Jay: I’m such a moody eater so my snacks change out after I get tired of them lol, but I really do love corn nuts. My friends joke on me for it.

GeekPost: What is your favorite anime?

Hey Jay: Favorites are such hard questions for me! I’ve seen so many shows, but Sailor Moon is a comfort show. 

GeekPost: Do you have a dream cosplay that you’re working up to?

Hey Jay: I have a few actually but they’re in the concept or material collection stage. I haven’t started actually working on them. 

GeekPost: Are there any challenges that you’ve had to overcome within the cosplay community?

Hey Jay: When I decided to use natural hairstyles in cosplay, it wasn’t as common as it is now (that I saw) so there was just a lot of push-back in general for not being accurate. All of this generally comes from people who don’t cosplay, so I never really let it bother me that much. I don’t really cosplay for full accuracy – it’s for fun and if I do wind up being accurate or close to it then so be it. 

GeekPost: Do you have any advice for people wanting to get into cosplaying?

Hey Jay: Just have fun! It’s such a great time when you don’t worry about commentary from other people. I completely understand that people want to be recognized positively for their work, but don’t let the public take your joy and reasoning away from you.