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Yeah its a lot of fun! You make your own costumes and document the progress. Take it to judges and than have to find a way to portray your character as closely as you can. 
Sometimes cosplay is not for everyone, lot of work goes into it so you have to be dedicated to a character to want to portray them right. That or have money and commission someone. Though you can't take that on stage.
Been doing it for 6 years now. Hell if you look up Close Enough Cosplay on face book you'll find me XD

Been riding since I was 4 and upgraded to training when I found out you can get paid to ride crazy animals if you don't die! Can you believe that!? XD

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I'd might consider making a costume, but I wouldn't go on stage. I'm decent at public speaking now, but having people watch me in that way doesn't appeal to me. I am definitely an introvert, I'll say that for sure. I did find your Facebook page though, your costumes are very good! You have a talent for what you do.

Ha, nice. Maybe I should have just learned how to ride a horse instead of getting a Master's Degree :-P Even with the degree, the job market is very tough.

Enjoy your time at your convention!