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Back from Anthrocon - and Birthday
13 years ago
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I am home from Anthrocon, and I had a wonderful time!
Attending the convention was a financial stretch for me, but I had an amazingly good time and am very glad that I was able to go. This was one of my best cons in quite a while! I spent most of my time tracking down friends and socializing, and I can't possibly name everyone whom I met there, so I don't want to list names and risk leaving anyone out. I was honestly rather stunned at the number of people who knew me and stopped me at random points during the convention, and it was so nice to be able to talk with everyone. It really lifted my spirits.
Despite trying to meet with everyone I knew there at least for a little while, I managed to completely miss a few friends who were there. I hope I can make it up to them!
I also got to see
mkaz again after 5 years. We met back in 2007 when he was the guest of honor at Megaplex in Florida. Dev Madan, the creator of Sly Cooper, had such a good time that he said he wants to come back next year. Andy Runton (of Owly renown) also made a repeat appearance this year and had a wonderful time, himself.
There was a huge group of Japanese attendees at the convention this year, along with a Japanese guest of honor
mighty-creation, and even some Japanese news media, and most of them could not speak much English. I was really happy that I could talk to them, though I am afraid my Japanese is growing a bit rusty and less fluid, and that is not a good thing. Had I known so many Japanese would be there, I would have practiced a bit more prior to going just to warm up! My recent Italian studies have crowded Japanese out of my head a bit, so it seems that a review would do me a world of good. It's been 9 years since I took a Japanese course, so I'm sure that doesn't help matters.
On that note, I'm giving some thought to posting my journals in languages other than just English - that is, a single journal entry with sections in English, Italian, and Japanese. I definitely need the practice, and since I have a lot of friends and watchers for whom English is not their first language, it would make it easier for them (I hope!) to keep tabs on what I am doing that way. It will take me quite a bit longer to write each entry and translate it, but I post so infrequently that I think I can manage it.
Looking ahead, my 33rd birthday is on Monday. I will post a large journal on that day (or close to it) talking about my future plans, as it seems apropos to do so then. As I've said before, big changes are coming.
Onward and upward!
Attending the convention was a financial stretch for me, but I had an amazingly good time and am very glad that I was able to go. This was one of my best cons in quite a while! I spent most of my time tracking down friends and socializing, and I can't possibly name everyone whom I met there, so I don't want to list names and risk leaving anyone out. I was honestly rather stunned at the number of people who knew me and stopped me at random points during the convention, and it was so nice to be able to talk with everyone. It really lifted my spirits.
Despite trying to meet with everyone I knew there at least for a little while, I managed to completely miss a few friends who were there. I hope I can make it up to them!
I also got to see
mkaz again after 5 years. We met back in 2007 when he was the guest of honor at Megaplex in Florida. Dev Madan, the creator of Sly Cooper, had such a good time that he said he wants to come back next year. Andy Runton (of Owly renown) also made a repeat appearance this year and had a wonderful time, himself.There was a huge group of Japanese attendees at the convention this year, along with a Japanese guest of honor
mighty-creation, and even some Japanese news media, and most of them could not speak much English. I was really happy that I could talk to them, though I am afraid my Japanese is growing a bit rusty and less fluid, and that is not a good thing. Had I known so many Japanese would be there, I would have practiced a bit more prior to going just to warm up! My recent Italian studies have crowded Japanese out of my head a bit, so it seems that a review would do me a world of good. It's been 9 years since I took a Japanese course, so I'm sure that doesn't help matters.On that note, I'm giving some thought to posting my journals in languages other than just English - that is, a single journal entry with sections in English, Italian, and Japanese. I definitely need the practice, and since I have a lot of friends and watchers for whom English is not their first language, it would make it easier for them (I hope!) to keep tabs on what I am doing that way. It will take me quite a bit longer to write each entry and translate it, but I post so infrequently that I think I can manage it.
Looking ahead, my 33rd birthday is on Monday. I will post a large journal on that day (or close to it) talking about my future plans, as it seems apropos to do so then. As I've said before, big changes are coming.
Onward and upward!
Thanks so much for the good chat in the Alley, sir! Always a pleasure. :)
I think most Japanese realize that their language is rather opaque to the rest of us, so any attempt at speaking with any level of coherence is usually very well received. :)
I hope you're doing all right. :)
I hope to meet you someday soon.
The latter half is usually just written in hiragana, though, so don't worry if you can't remember the kanji, as they often go unused! So, it could also be 「お誕生日おめでとう。」
And thank you! ^__^
Your welcome sensei.
It's always great to see you, and I'm already looking forward to next time.
Once again, it was amazing seeing you at AC. You are a man of charm and exquisite dress [the 3 piece suit at the art show was golden]! I am delighted to be of acquaintance!
P.S don't poop in anyone's cooler. ;)
Thank you so much for the truly kind words. It really means a lot. :)
And since it's coming, happy birthday. :)
And thank you very much for the birthday wishes! ^__^
Happy early 33rd birthday!
There's another local furry convention taking place near the end of July. It's called Furry Condition: Blue and it's held in London, Ontario (approximately 2 hours away from Toronto; approximately 3.75 hours away from Rochester). Mary Mouse is the Guest of Honour. :> If you have the financial capability to attend another convention, it would be very nice to see you again! I know Anthrocon was a financial stretch for you, so you may be saving your funds for other things at this point in time.
Still -- it was nice to see you again. I'm glad you had a nice time at AC!
Condition Furry won't be happening for me this year, as I am leaving on another trip in early August. (My next journal will have all the details.) Perhaps next year, if I'm still in the area! I like going to local cons, as I see all the same people and can connect with everyone a bit more easily.
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. My abence from Condition notwithstanding, I hope to see you again before too long! :)
Wish your plans will go smoothly
If you were here, I'd hug you. Thank you so much. :)
I learned how to make soba when I lived in Japan. Someday, I hope I can make some for you!