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FC 2013! Recap
13 years ago
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Haha, an FC recap two months after the con is over? Why not? XD
As you all know, I went to FC this year, for the third time in a row, and I have to say, it was a fucking BLAST! It was my fifth con overall, and I can honestly say I have NEVER had this much fun at a convention! This marks the second year Further Confusion has been in the San Jose Convention Center, and it was like night and day compared how things were last year. Things were infinitely better this year. Everyone remembers how awful the Hilton was last year, but they truly learned from their mistakes, and I've even read that some people were SO happy with them this year, that they plan to permanently stay in the Hilton for every FC onwards! Woo! Congrats to the staff of that hotel stepping up their service! I still stayed in the Marriott, however, just because that's where everything happens.
I got to do soooo much at this con. And I'm extremely happy to say fursuiting was also a blast. Thanks to
fluke's new eyes he put into Valentine, I could see perfectly, with no fogging. I think I suited about 10-13 hours a day, each day. And I was at the dances every fucking night! Sunday night alone, I must've danced on stage 4-5 times! I was so exhausted and constantly backstage taking a break, haha. People were running to get me water again and again. :P And on Saturday, I got the chance to go to Frolic! Finally! I've wanted to for ages, and I'm happy to say it was also a lot of fun, despite how crowded it was. And it was only made all the better that 
akonite was playing upstairs that night, because he is hands down my favorite DJ in this fandom. 
tekfox was playing downstairs at the same time, and he was pretty awesome as well. :) His own set, along with that of 
rawkz0rz was reserved for Sunday, though, where they BOTH rocked the dance floor during their sets, culminating in one of the best dances I've EVER been to. Other highlights were dancing with Tek Fox during Akonite and Thumper's duel set, which was AWESOME, then rocking out to 
tibolf's set soon after that. :3 And dancing with so many other people, including Artie and Duke, you guys have NO idea how much I enjoyed that. :) The Dead Dog dance was...balls, though. But fortunately, some DJ set up his stuff all the way down the hallway and played his OWN set, which was where the real party was. And I have to say, it absolutely MADE my night being there with Tibolf, 
fuzzyzf and Thumper. And dancing with Tibolf was so much fucking fun. :3 That alone was worth going to the Dead Dog. :D
Also, TwerkCon2013! :P
Not only that, but the fursuit dance competition was AMAZING this year! Everyone remembers how poor the dance comp was last year at FC, to the point where a lot of people started to look down on it. But I'm happy to say, again, it was like night and day. A huge thanks needs to go to
charmhusky and 
moka for how well they ran it. And of course, Valentine was there in full force with the other dancers. I remember feeling so fucking nervous about my dance, anxious and I just didn't know how I was gonna do when it was my turn. But what I love about the dancer furs is that we really are a family, because everyone is there supporting each other. Being backstage with those guys is a feeling I've never felt before, because everyone is cheering for you, encouraging you, hoping you'll do well, and...I think that's what a dancing community is all about. And when I finally went up, I was still nervous, but had fun, and when the crowd started cheering, I felt so energized, it was incredible. There's also my epic, signature moment that A LOT of people managed to capture during my dance, and I'm honestly shocked that so many people got it at the same time, haha. I'm I'm also incredibly surprised and flattered by the amount of people who loved the mix I put together for my dance, because, yeah, I mixed that myself. So, yes, the dance comp was amazing, and a huge congrats to Sekki, Doryuu, Mangusu, Apollo, and Phor for placing. :3
For those curious, here was Valentine's dance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orq2EI-ocf8 Check it out :D
And for more con videos/dancing stuff, I found some awesome con videos where Valentine makes a few appearances dancing. :3 But don't watch them JUST to see Valentine, these are some incredibly well-made and well-shot videos, and I'm so proud that they were from THIS con. Check them out:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xx.....e#.UTJp4TBQHQk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K058kpG3EgI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DB9r0FCfAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBfCkcpNGBY
And I would also strongly encourage you to check out the other convention videos that these particular guys have posted as well, because they seriously have some awesome stuff. :3
Aside from that, there are so, so many people I got to hang out with, and the list is far, far too long. But Skroy, Apollo, Doryuu, Rather Dashing, Ebony, Diggy, Kalypso, Thumper, Tibolf, Fuzzy Otterz, Divio, Charm, Moka, Silver Wolf, Chance, Rawkz0rz, Akonite, Tek Fox, Kodi, Artie, Duke/Oz, Yippee, Sardonis, Aero/Zef, Alastair, Dantee, WolfPupTK, Gaz_a, Vignette, Hakawne, Yawni, Windscar, DS, Corran, Ari Husky, Scribble Fox, Croc, Phor, and Howee...You guys and so many more are among why FC 2013 has been my best convention so far. Even though we're not in the Fairmont anymore, and even though I had an amazing time at Rainfurrest, again, never have I had this much fun, nor hung out with this many people as I have at this year's Further Confusion. I went to dinner with a lot of you, I danced with a lot of you, I hung out with a lot of you, I partied with a lot of you. Know that each and every single one of you guys had a significant impact on my con experience, and even as I type this up, no amount of words can really express how much I fucking loved seeing all of you. <3
And lastly, a massive thanks to Yippee Coyote for repairing Valentine's head, as well as letting me stay at his and Croc's house for the night when I missed my flight. I owe you guys a whole lot for helping me out, and I can't wait to see you guys again. :D
So, Further Confusion 2013, I would call it an epic success. Here's to FWA!
As you all know, I went to FC this year, for the third time in a row, and I have to say, it was a fucking BLAST! It was my fifth con overall, and I can honestly say I have NEVER had this much fun at a convention! This marks the second year Further Confusion has been in the San Jose Convention Center, and it was like night and day compared how things were last year. Things were infinitely better this year. Everyone remembers how awful the Hilton was last year, but they truly learned from their mistakes, and I've even read that some people were SO happy with them this year, that they plan to permanently stay in the Hilton for every FC onwards! Woo! Congrats to the staff of that hotel stepping up their service! I still stayed in the Marriott, however, just because that's where everything happens.
I got to do soooo much at this con. And I'm extremely happy to say fursuiting was also a blast. Thanks to
fluke's new eyes he put into Valentine, I could see perfectly, with no fogging. I think I suited about 10-13 hours a day, each day. And I was at the dances every fucking night! Sunday night alone, I must've danced on stage 4-5 times! I was so exhausted and constantly backstage taking a break, haha. People were running to get me water again and again. :P And on Saturday, I got the chance to go to Frolic! Finally! I've wanted to for ages, and I'm happy to say it was also a lot of fun, despite how crowded it was. And it was only made all the better that 
akonite was playing upstairs that night, because he is hands down my favorite DJ in this fandom. 
tekfox was playing downstairs at the same time, and he was pretty awesome as well. :) His own set, along with that of 
rawkz0rz was reserved for Sunday, though, where they BOTH rocked the dance floor during their sets, culminating in one of the best dances I've EVER been to. Other highlights were dancing with Tek Fox during Akonite and Thumper's duel set, which was AWESOME, then rocking out to 
tibolf's set soon after that. :3 And dancing with so many other people, including Artie and Duke, you guys have NO idea how much I enjoyed that. :) The Dead Dog dance was...balls, though. But fortunately, some DJ set up his stuff all the way down the hallway and played his OWN set, which was where the real party was. And I have to say, it absolutely MADE my night being there with Tibolf, 
fuzzyzf and Thumper. And dancing with Tibolf was so much fucking fun. :3 That alone was worth going to the Dead Dog. :DAlso, TwerkCon2013! :P
Not only that, but the fursuit dance competition was AMAZING this year! Everyone remembers how poor the dance comp was last year at FC, to the point where a lot of people started to look down on it. But I'm happy to say, again, it was like night and day. A huge thanks needs to go to
charmhusky and 
moka for how well they ran it. And of course, Valentine was there in full force with the other dancers. I remember feeling so fucking nervous about my dance, anxious and I just didn't know how I was gonna do when it was my turn. But what I love about the dancer furs is that we really are a family, because everyone is there supporting each other. Being backstage with those guys is a feeling I've never felt before, because everyone is cheering for you, encouraging you, hoping you'll do well, and...I think that's what a dancing community is all about. And when I finally went up, I was still nervous, but had fun, and when the crowd started cheering, I felt so energized, it was incredible. There's also my epic, signature moment that A LOT of people managed to capture during my dance, and I'm honestly shocked that so many people got it at the same time, haha. I'm I'm also incredibly surprised and flattered by the amount of people who loved the mix I put together for my dance, because, yeah, I mixed that myself. So, yes, the dance comp was amazing, and a huge congrats to Sekki, Doryuu, Mangusu, Apollo, and Phor for placing. :3For those curious, here was Valentine's dance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orq2EI-ocf8 Check it out :D
And for more con videos/dancing stuff, I found some awesome con videos where Valentine makes a few appearances dancing. :3 But don't watch them JUST to see Valentine, these are some incredibly well-made and well-shot videos, and I'm so proud that they were from THIS con. Check them out:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xx.....e#.UTJp4TBQHQk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K058kpG3EgI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DB9r0FCfAw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBfCkcpNGBY
And I would also strongly encourage you to check out the other convention videos that these particular guys have posted as well, because they seriously have some awesome stuff. :3
Aside from that, there are so, so many people I got to hang out with, and the list is far, far too long. But Skroy, Apollo, Doryuu, Rather Dashing, Ebony, Diggy, Kalypso, Thumper, Tibolf, Fuzzy Otterz, Divio, Charm, Moka, Silver Wolf, Chance, Rawkz0rz, Akonite, Tek Fox, Kodi, Artie, Duke/Oz, Yippee, Sardonis, Aero/Zef, Alastair, Dantee, WolfPupTK, Gaz_a, Vignette, Hakawne, Yawni, Windscar, DS, Corran, Ari Husky, Scribble Fox, Croc, Phor, and Howee...You guys and so many more are among why FC 2013 has been my best convention so far. Even though we're not in the Fairmont anymore, and even though I had an amazing time at Rainfurrest, again, never have I had this much fun, nor hung out with this many people as I have at this year's Further Confusion. I went to dinner with a lot of you, I danced with a lot of you, I hung out with a lot of you, I partied with a lot of you. Know that each and every single one of you guys had a significant impact on my con experience, and even as I type this up, no amount of words can really express how much I fucking loved seeing all of you. <3
And lastly, a massive thanks to Yippee Coyote for repairing Valentine's head, as well as letting me stay at his and Croc's house for the night when I missed my flight. I owe you guys a whole lot for helping me out, and I can't wait to see you guys again. :D
So, Further Confusion 2013, I would call it an epic success. Here's to FWA!
Do you even Reggie, bro?