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AnthroCon 2013
12 years ago
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So, Anthrocon. I've always wanted to go. I've never been, I've heard all sorts of stuff about it from different people. I want to go. I've even put together a mix for the fursuit dance competition. And on that note, this is gonna sound hella stupid, but dancing on Anthrocon's stage is like a dream of mine. Really. I want to perform on that stage so badly, it hurts.
And most notably, it would really be nice to finally attend the convention where
fluke debuted Valentine.
And today is the day I decide whether I should go.
I recently mentioned on Twitter that I wanted to go, or that I was trying to go, and then a flood of people started actively asking me if I actually was going to be there. It's taken me a while to decide.
And it's looking like a probable no. Oh, flying out there is certainly no problem, because I have a ton of airline miles I can use, I know a few people I could room with, too. None of that is an issue. What it really comes down to is money. I've been to six conventions now, and I know first hand how expensive they can get. And if AC is like any of the previous cons I've been to (I'm actually expecting to be way more expensive), then I can't really...justify the cost of going out there this year. Especially because I live on the west coast, flying out east is pretty expensive, and I've already done three trips this year. I could literally book the flight, grab the room and set up for AC right now if I wanted to. It would be last minute, but I could totally do it. But again, the cost and the amount of money I KNOW I would spend, just being there and having fun, probably isn't a good idea at the moment. I don't want to be in financial burden.
And I didn't really plan for this con, like I do all my other cons.
Typically, I set up everything for my cons like way in advance. I've already got Rainfurrest and Midwest Furfest booked and set up, haha. Both of which, ironically come after AC. The thing is, I didn't think I was going to be in the position to even go to AC this year. I knew I'd be able to do FC, FWA, RF, and MFF, but AC is really iffy, and I only recently came into the position to where I could actually go. But again, I didn't plan for it, so everything's last minute, and I don't have all my shit together like I usually do, like WEEEEEKS before the con.
So, it's with a heavy heart that I say, I won't be at AC this year. I really wanted to, I talked about it quite a bit on Twitter, but it looks like I will miss it this year.
However. I am going to AC 2014. That's a promise. No fucking around. For now, my next con is Rainfurrest.
And most notably, it would really be nice to finally attend the convention where
fluke debuted Valentine. And today is the day I decide whether I should go.
I recently mentioned on Twitter that I wanted to go, or that I was trying to go, and then a flood of people started actively asking me if I actually was going to be there. It's taken me a while to decide.
And it's looking like a probable no. Oh, flying out there is certainly no problem, because I have a ton of airline miles I can use, I know a few people I could room with, too. None of that is an issue. What it really comes down to is money. I've been to six conventions now, and I know first hand how expensive they can get. And if AC is like any of the previous cons I've been to (I'm actually expecting to be way more expensive), then I can't really...justify the cost of going out there this year. Especially because I live on the west coast, flying out east is pretty expensive, and I've already done three trips this year. I could literally book the flight, grab the room and set up for AC right now if I wanted to. It would be last minute, but I could totally do it. But again, the cost and the amount of money I KNOW I would spend, just being there and having fun, probably isn't a good idea at the moment. I don't want to be in financial burden.
And I didn't really plan for this con, like I do all my other cons.
Typically, I set up everything for my cons like way in advance. I've already got Rainfurrest and Midwest Furfest booked and set up, haha. Both of which, ironically come after AC. The thing is, I didn't think I was going to be in the position to even go to AC this year. I knew I'd be able to do FC, FWA, RF, and MFF, but AC is really iffy, and I only recently came into the position to where I could actually go. But again, I didn't plan for it, so everything's last minute, and I don't have all my shit together like I usually do, like WEEEEEKS before the con.
So, it's with a heavy heart that I say, I won't be at AC this year. I really wanted to, I talked about it quite a bit on Twitter, but it looks like I will miss it this year.
However. I am going to AC 2014. That's a promise. No fucking around. For now, my next con is Rainfurrest.
You're dream will dream true!!
I've had quite a mixed experience with AC in the past, so it will be very interesting to see how this works out. I'm hoping I've stacked the deck enough that having a good time shouldn't be a question.
Good luck to you.
Better be at 2014 :v