It's not my first Anime! The crowds can be quite intense & a person can be difficult to find in the vastness... but then sometimes you unexpectedly run into people you did not realize were going to be there as well & that can be fun! Usually there is a designated space where you can actually...
Games can be frustrating... at least you found the solution.
Nice your friend can make it to Anime North. I recommend you work out a rough schedule for what workshops you want to go to & arrange your day around those, meet up places/times in case you are separated or cell doesn't work.
I have a grass allergy so not good to have it. I didn't mind mowing but that is a whole other maintenance issue.
Any improvement you do increases the value of your house should you decide to sell later... but it sounds like it is going to be so cute so why would you?