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Something needs to be said!
11 years ago
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I attended Anthrocon alone this year and that gave me time to meet lots of new people. I met so many wonderful, sweet, fun and downright enjoyable people who thought so little of themselves. I don't know what it is about me that makes people tell me about their secrets but so many confessed to me how they look down on themselves and how they feel worthless or undesirable because of various reasons. They think they are ugly, they think they are stupid or not worth it. Well I'm going to say here and now, you guys and gals are amazing.
Chatting with everyone at AC was almost better than the fursuiting. Every person I had the pleasure of sitting around and talking with was a pure joy to be with and I think it's time that we all take a moment to remember who we are and what makes us great.
Still single? Still a virgin? (this was admitted to me a lot) Well who cares, you shouldn't measure your own personal worth on a relationship, especially ones that are fleeting. You are an individual with your own likes, dreams, goals and aspirations. You don't need a relationship to define or complete you. You can be happy and you deserve to be happy and to stand up and seek out things in your life that make you happy.
Don't be afraid, don't be intimidated, the power to change things is inside of you, you just have to be willing to reach down and muster it up. Who cares what others say, who cares if they laugh or tease, they are just as scared inside as you are, if not more, and the only way they deal with it is by hurting you. They are weak. You can be strong to be happy, you can define who you are on your own, you can do it! You don't think I get laughed at? I get laughed at all the time but that doesn't mean I'm a bad person, it means that others are intimidated by how I'm willing to let down my guard and not have to shelter myself from others opinions. You can do it too I know it! Haters will always hate, especially when you are not scared to be who you are and they are too afraid to do the same.
To everyone I met and had the pleasure of chatting with, thank you for showing me a good time and you are all fantastic people who I would happily call my friends if I got the chance to see you again. When you smile and welcome a stranger into your midst and treat them like a friend, you are a better kind of person, it takes a strength most don't have to be nice and kind. You made the con great for me, thank you for letting me get the chance to know you all.
You are awesome, never forget that.
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raineyangel81 Short muzzled characal
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I've found that furries in general are more open about personal problems like looking down on themselves, and especially things like inadequate relationships or being a virgin etc. etc. Its both a good and bad thing...good because that allows them to get support more easily and it does feel good to talk about your problems; but bad because to an outsider, that's probably looked down upon, and even within the fandom, if you're not asking for someone to admit stuff like that to you, it puts you in an awkward place.
Good for you for making this journal though, always awesome to see stuff like this in the fandom And glad you had an awesome time at AC!
It seems that everyone I spoke with, especially the younger furs, were hung up on being in a relationship.. C'mon guys, you're young, you have your whole life ahead of you.. Enjoy being single, and don't get into a bad relationship, just because you want to be in one.. I've been there (first marriage)..
I am happy to hear that you had a blast. I hope to chat and hang with you again next year. ^^
Also what you have said is motivational for me. I will do my best to think better of my self. ^^
An again, I am glad to have done so to make it all a fantastic time at AC.
You easily were one of the nicest "new" people I met last November and you certainly bring a positive influence into this fandom.
Great journal!
and yes, I concur with what Eddiebear said: I too see a lot of us, especially the 17 - 24 year old crowd who seem to be so hung up on establishing some sort of relationship with someone else. Life is now different than it was decades ago: Don't worry so much about getting 'into' a relationship. instead, concentrate on having one or two good friends that you can call or stop in unannounced. Friends that you can help out in a pinch. ...and heck, dont worry about being a virgin! Instead, live a happy youthful life while you have it, and work on your strength of character: Shape you personality. Strengthen your sense of self confidence and self worth. Work hard, play hard, and when you become that rising star, people will notice. Eventually you'll stumble upon another person who cherishes your whole person and then you'll light up each other's life.
Excellent response.
I am surprised that I didn't see you running around the con center.
I had to realize it a few years ago, and JJ is the one who helped me do it. I honestly don't think that boy realizes just how much he's done for me in the three years I've known him.