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Marceline is one of my absolute favorite characters. Below is something I posted yesterday during the Simon & Marcy episode on tumblr, so I think I'll share it here. It's a very sentimental story to me, so I'd love if you'd give it a read.

Tonight is the premiere of Simon & Marcy! I am incredibly excited. Marceline is my favorite character in Adventure Time, but for more reasons than her just being totally awesome. I’ve kept this to myself for a long time, but I want to fully express to my followers and friends why Adventure Time and Marceline means so much to me, and what this show has helped me through. This past year, I’ve gone through a lot that I never thought I ever would have to face. My Grandfather was admitted to the hospital in August and went through a lot before we finally found out he had Terminal Brain Cancer. My Grandfather was incredibly important to me as we were close. He supported me no matter what I loved and always wanted to see me happy. He even offered me convert his basement to a cosplay workshop, made me a wig stand and spool holder. Any prop I had, he always helped me along with or even sometimes would take it into his own hands, he was a really big go-getter. Cosplay was something we bonded over.

My Grandfather was slowly losing his memories and no longer could remember me some days. It was incredibly hard to watch him go through everything. I pushed my feelings back a lot, and fell into a depression. I couldn’t bring myself to work on cosplays even anymore. My friends were all obsessed with Adventure Time, and started to make me watch it with them. I had in the past, but never really got into it. Then, I Remember You premiered. It really hurt how much I could relate. Someone so dear to me was forgetting about me, and there was nothing I could do to help them. Marceline had remained strong, dealing with the problems that came. It was bitter sweet, I didn’t feel as alone anymore. Adventure Time provided a scenario that is very real, and I thank them for that. I felt a connection with Marceline, and I just grew super attached.

My Axe Bass was the first prop I’ve constructed without my Grandfather. It was a very hard process as it was really sentimental but mentally challenging. It was something he and I shared, and I had to finally do it alone. The depression has eaten me up, but with the help of my friends and family, this whole costume has really helped me through. Numerous friends supported me during the process, as they understood how important it was to me. I am so touched and happy how many people stepped up to support me, and I am truly blessed. I am so proud of myself with this cosplay, and I know he would be proud of me too. Thank you Adventure Time for making me laugh even when I was at my lowest, bringing my friends all together and giving me someone to connect with.

Geez, I hope I don’t cry during tonights episode.

I want everyone to know you are not alone, even when something as horrible and heartbreaking as loosing a loved one happens. There will always be someone who cares about you, connects with you. The loved one would be so sad to see you wallowing forever, so always continue to live your passion and make them proud by always trying your best. I will continue to always cosplay and give it my all, just as my Grandpa always wanted and encouraged me to do. He always just wanted me to try my hardest, and to continue even when I wanted to give up, because I loved doing what I do. And he always reminded me at my lowest.

He will always be with me in my heart, cheering me on and telling me to keep trying and doing what I love for the rest of my days.

Thank you Grandpa Larry, I will always love you and will cherish the time we had together in this world.

Photographer: jolitagirl.tumblr.com
Editing: Myself

Description
Marceline is one of my absolute favorite characters. Below is something I posted yesterday during the Simon & Marcy episode on tumblr, so I think I'll share it here. It's a very sentimental story to me, so I'd love if you'd give it a read.

Tonight is the premiere of Simon & Marcy! I am incredibly excited. Marceline is my favorite character in Adventure Time, but for more reasons than her just being totally awesome. I’ve kept this to myself for a long time, but I want to fully express to my followers and friends why Adventure Time and Marceline means so much to me, and what this show has helped me through. This past year, I’ve gone through a lot that I never thought I ever would have to face. My Grandfather was admitted to the hospital in August and went through a lot before we finally found out he had Terminal Brain Cancer. My Grandfather was incredibly important to me as we were close. He supported me no matter what I loved and always wanted to see me happy. He even offered me convert his basement to a cosplay workshop, made me a wig stand and spool holder. Any prop I had, he always helped me along with or even sometimes would take it into his own hands, he was a really big go-getter. Cosplay was something we bonded over.

My Grandfather was slowly losing his memories and no longer could remember me some days. It was incredibly hard to watch him go through everything. I pushed my feelings back a lot, and fell into a depression. I couldn’t bring myself to work on cosplays even anymore. My friends were all obsessed with Adventure Time, and started to make me watch it with them. I had in the past, but never really got into it. Then, I Remember You premiered. It really hurt how much I could relate. Someone so dear to me was forgetting about me, and there was nothing I could do to help them. Marceline had remained strong, dealing with the problems that came. It was bitter sweet, I didn’t feel as alone anymore. Adventure Time provided a scenario that is very real, and I thank them for that. I felt a connection with Marceline, and I just grew super attached.

My Axe Bass was the first prop I’ve constructed without my Grandfather. It was a very hard process as it was really sentimental but mentally challenging. It was something he and I shared, and I had to finally do it alone. The depression has eaten me up, but with the help of my friends and family, this whole costume has really helped me through. Numerous friends supported me during the process, as they understood how important it was to me. I am so touched and happy how many people stepped up to support me, and I am truly blessed. I am so proud of myself with this cosplay, and I know he would be proud of me too. Thank you Adventure Time for making me laugh even when I was at my lowest, bringing my friends all together and giving me someone to connect with.

Geez, I hope I don’t cry during tonights episode.

I want everyone to know you are not alone, even when something as horrible and heartbreaking as loosing a loved one happens. There will always be someone who cares about you, connects with you. The loved one would be so sad to see you wallowing forever, so always continue to live your passion and make them proud by always trying your best. I will continue to always cosplay and give it my all, just as my Grandpa always wanted and encouraged me to do. He always just wanted me to try my hardest, and to continue even when I wanted to give up, because I loved doing what I do. And he always reminded me at my lowest.

He will always be with me in my heart, cheering me on and telling me to keep trying and doing what I love for the rest of my days.

Thank you Grandpa Larry, I will always love you and will cherish the time we had together in this world.

Photographer: jolitagirl.tumblr.com
Editing: Myself