I don't really post many FA journals but this weekend was epic and I felt like I had to say something about it somewhere.

This year was my 10th Anthrocon. I went to my first one when I was 18 and fresh out of high school. We've come a long way from that con at the Adams Mark. When I reflect on all the amazing adventures, friendships, experiences, and stories to come from the past ten years, I really hold a special place for Anthrocon in my heart. Out of all the cons I've been to during my time in the fandom, AC continues to be the highlight of my year and something I look forward to more than any other vacation.

With that being said, this Anthrocon was one for the memory books. I first want to thank EVERYONE who attended my panels. Your support touches my heart beyond words and I can't express enough how much it means to me. I hope to continue to host panels in the future and give back a little bit to the community that gives me so much.

I also want to say thank you to all the very flattering comments about how you all miss my  roogear t-shirts. I had no idea! I will confess I sorta let the project fade into the darkness. At the time I started RooGear there wasn't much in means of furry themed t-shirts. However, I felt over the years that competition just got too high and providing wears people would enjoy was something I no longer needed to provide. I was proven wrong this weekend! The feed back on how much my products are missed was overwhelming! I wasn't even sitting down 5 minutes in the dealers before I was asked "Where are your t-shirts?!?!" Perhaps RooGear may just have to make a return......

Other than that, I had a few other highlights. Normally I do the "shoutouts" thing, but I think this year I rather just say - I had amazing time which each and everyone one of you that I got to hang with. Arriving Wednesday is now a must for me. While I regrettably still did not go to the museum as planned (damn it one of these days I will see dinosaurs!) I still LOVED having the extra day. Between  sophiecabra's dealers table, panels, parties, dinners, and fursuiting - the days were just packed, but I sure did have a blast. I made a number of "new" friends this weekend. I put the word new in quotes because while I've known of these fine people for some time now, I am ever so happy I got to really connect with them on a new level this AC. You guys know who you are. Thank you for the booze, the laughs, and the company. I seriously cannot wait until we get to do it again :)

I hope everyone picked up a copy of the  caterwall ashcan that Sofawolf was passing out. I have a feeling with the comic's release next year I have another epic Anthrocon in store.

PCD is not something that normally hits me much anymore after so many years and so many cons BUT I have a feeling this year is gonna be a little different... I already am having a hard time getting back into the swing of things not to mention I also return to work tomorrow. I think my favorite things about AC these days is that it is hard to hide 5,000+ people and it is going to be hard not seeing familiar faces wherever I go. Hell, I even had a blast at the airport!

I think I've rambled on enough... I look ahead to the adventures yet to come, and I thank this AC for reminding me of the driving reason I attending these conventions. I miss you all so much already.

Ras~