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MFM Con Report - AND LINKS!
14 years ago
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So I'm back from MFM! On Sunday. This is entirely my fault, there was a miscommunication and I thought we were scheduled for checkout on Sunday instead of Monday... Oops.
So about half the people I had expected/hoped to see at MFM weren't there. Sad tigress. Especially since this is the first time in a long time that I have been to a furry convention while single. Sorry dudes, you missed out. Bwah! But I got to see some good friends, rehash old times, and drink a FUCKTON of Barq's. I love Barq's. Om nom nom Barq's. MASAMUNE YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!
It was weird getting used to the new hotel. No, I wasn't there last year. This was my first time at the new digs. It was strange because MFM is kinda my "home" con, it was the first convention I'd ever been to, and it's been the same for so long, I wasn't expecting how much it changed. It seemed a million times smaller, for one (might also be the fact that a lot fewer people showed up, but myeh), and for two it was hard to find people and things without that central hangout area the old hotel had. But I grew to like it all the same.
I totally did not sell anything. But I got some good sketches, and spent a huge amount of time in the art jam with a white gel pen and a virgin sketchbook, drawing some insanely detailed doodles on the cover. It is still a virgin sketchbook of awesome (think 11x14 smooth Bristol pages, baybee) and I have no idea what I want the theme to be, but this will be the sketchbook I hand out for real quality artwork to be done. As soon as I stop being terrified of what I want to go in it. Virgin sketchiebooks are scaaaaaary. I will likely post a pic of the cover shortly, in all its sleep-deprived glory.
I missed the one panel I wanted to go to, and three awesome things were all scheduled at the same time. I totally should have gone to the comedy thing and drawn while listening to funny stories.
A million thanks to P. Moss for showing me her Copics and chatting art stuff, and SeƱor Groat for chatting about boobies and correctly guessing my bra size. (I WILL find that anime that has the boobs blowing in the wind, I swear it!) And Tattooed Rat totally owes me a Mike's Hard Lemonade or three. *insert dramatic chipmunk moment* And a final thanks to Wesha, without whom I would never have made it to the con, and who got me some awesome rich Russian chocolates and hugs.
And now, for linkies!
I had a lot of people asking me about my shoes! They are toe shoes. They are AMAZING, and no it doesn't feel like you have anything between your toes. They strengthen your ankles, they help with back problems, and you can totally walk over rough-chipped gravel and not have your feet hurt. They've been an absolute lifesaver for me, because with my miserable back, weak legs, and large wide feet, it's hard to find shoes that are comfy. If you want a pair, go here:
http://vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm (Note: Fila also makes a toe-shoe called Skele-Toes, but I can't vouch for their quality, so if someone has those, lemme know how they are!)
I also had a lot of people commenting on my belt pouch. It's, like, the Batman utility belt for everyday use. It holds as much as a purse, but doesn't put strain on the back/shoulders, which for me is a lifesaver since with my fibromyalgia, any weight on my back threatens to put me in paaaaaaain. If you're interested in a belt pouch, all the various styles, colors, and materials are available here:
http://mishuboutique.com/shop/ (I'd LOVE a leather one someday, but they're godawful expensive. The canvas ones are great though.)
Finally, some of you might have noticed me running around taking pics with my phone. Which had two camera lenses. Because it takes pictures in 3D. I love my Evo 3D, it's so awesome. I have posted a small sampling of the pictures I took to my Phereo 3D gallery here:
http://phereo.com/ksharra/ (Click the Mode button at the bottom of the pics to view the pics different ways. My faves are Wiggle and Crossed, but Crossed can hurt your eyes quick.)
Also, if I took a pic you want a copy of, please hit me with a note, because I'm very selective about my photography and I won't be posting much of anything here or online because I like keeping this gallery mostly art-based.
tl;dr - READ THE FSCKING POST DIMWIT. lol. Or go look at purty pics. Purrrrrrrty. Pics. Time for sleep.
Next con: RainFurrest! See ya in two weeks!
So about half the people I had expected/hoped to see at MFM weren't there. Sad tigress. Especially since this is the first time in a long time that I have been to a furry convention while single. Sorry dudes, you missed out. Bwah! But I got to see some good friends, rehash old times, and drink a FUCKTON of Barq's. I love Barq's. Om nom nom Barq's. MASAMUNE YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!
It was weird getting used to the new hotel. No, I wasn't there last year. This was my first time at the new digs. It was strange because MFM is kinda my "home" con, it was the first convention I'd ever been to, and it's been the same for so long, I wasn't expecting how much it changed. It seemed a million times smaller, for one (might also be the fact that a lot fewer people showed up, but myeh), and for two it was hard to find people and things without that central hangout area the old hotel had. But I grew to like it all the same.
I totally did not sell anything. But I got some good sketches, and spent a huge amount of time in the art jam with a white gel pen and a virgin sketchbook, drawing some insanely detailed doodles on the cover. It is still a virgin sketchbook of awesome (think 11x14 smooth Bristol pages, baybee) and I have no idea what I want the theme to be, but this will be the sketchbook I hand out for real quality artwork to be done. As soon as I stop being terrified of what I want to go in it. Virgin sketchiebooks are scaaaaaary. I will likely post a pic of the cover shortly, in all its sleep-deprived glory.
I missed the one panel I wanted to go to, and three awesome things were all scheduled at the same time. I totally should have gone to the comedy thing and drawn while listening to funny stories.
A million thanks to P. Moss for showing me her Copics and chatting art stuff, and SeƱor Groat for chatting about boobies and correctly guessing my bra size. (I WILL find that anime that has the boobs blowing in the wind, I swear it!) And Tattooed Rat totally owes me a Mike's Hard Lemonade or three. *insert dramatic chipmunk moment* And a final thanks to Wesha, without whom I would never have made it to the con, and who got me some awesome rich Russian chocolates and hugs.
And now, for linkies!
I had a lot of people asking me about my shoes! They are toe shoes. They are AMAZING, and no it doesn't feel like you have anything between your toes. They strengthen your ankles, they help with back problems, and you can totally walk over rough-chipped gravel and not have your feet hurt. They've been an absolute lifesaver for me, because with my miserable back, weak legs, and large wide feet, it's hard to find shoes that are comfy. If you want a pair, go here:
http://vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm (Note: Fila also makes a toe-shoe called Skele-Toes, but I can't vouch for their quality, so if someone has those, lemme know how they are!)
I also had a lot of people commenting on my belt pouch. It's, like, the Batman utility belt for everyday use. It holds as much as a purse, but doesn't put strain on the back/shoulders, which for me is a lifesaver since with my fibromyalgia, any weight on my back threatens to put me in paaaaaaain. If you're interested in a belt pouch, all the various styles, colors, and materials are available here:
http://mishuboutique.com/shop/ (I'd LOVE a leather one someday, but they're godawful expensive. The canvas ones are great though.)
Finally, some of you might have noticed me running around taking pics with my phone. Which had two camera lenses. Because it takes pictures in 3D. I love my Evo 3D, it's so awesome. I have posted a small sampling of the pictures I took to my Phereo 3D gallery here:
http://phereo.com/ksharra/ (Click the Mode button at the bottom of the pics to view the pics different ways. My faves are Wiggle and Crossed, but Crossed can hurt your eyes quick.)
Also, if I took a pic you want a copy of, please hit me with a note, because I'm very selective about my photography and I won't be posting much of anything here or online because I like keeping this gallery mostly art-based.
tl;dr - READ THE FSCKING POST DIMWIT. lol. Or go look at purty pics. Purrrrrrrty. Pics. Time for sleep.
Next con: RainFurrest! See ya in two weeks!
vibrams 120+ depending on location
fila 60+
the vibrams also have 2 choices of sole smooth (non slip) or grip textured the fila had only one sole option
I AM planning on getting some Classics, though, which are only $75 on the website, and would be better for my feet which are too tall for the straps they use over the tops. I had to cut the straps off my KSOs because it simply wouldn't close over my foot. I AM TEH BIGFOOTS.
not sure of the specific type of vibram i was kid wrangling who was attempting to use a snow board on golf balls (my 5 yr old dragoness just cant keep them fingers off stuff)
I'll get that note with stuff regarding the sketch to you as soon as the hubby decides what he wants!
Was still happy to see you again, and happy that you had a good time.