First things first, I have to say, this was the first time I stayed in a hotel at a convention, and I did not regret the decision at all. For once, I got to attend the parties I wanted to until late into the night without having to be concerned about the time I leave.

First thing's first, thank you so much  akonite for bringing my affirmation badge (commissioned by  likeshine). It has been a long wait, but yay, I can finally wear it with pride!

This convention also marks the first time I have fursuited, as well as joining a fursuit parade. I have to thank  Grael-Dragon for letting me borrow Oxidon for the day to suit around, and for  Drekian for leading a newbie fursuiter and making my first experience amazing. Thank you so much, you two!

I am happy that I was able to try and meet up with a whole lot of furry friends that I haven't seen in a year. I think I have organized my time to hang out with as much of my friends as possible really well. I finally met up with  ironfur , and it was great to chat with him regarding his time back in HK and stuff.

Great to finally meet  shinooo in person. It's awesome to meet up with another Canto-Canadian fur! One more step until we establish a Overseas Canto Furry group of sorts in Vancouver or something! XD

It was amazing to finally meet back with  blaze-collie , who took time out of his daily life to come up and specifically visit me. I just want to say that I feel extremely blessed and thankful you would make the trip just to meet up with me. It was an absolute treat to discuss and share travel stories and endeavours with you once again. It was awesome to meet  redheadedreptile again, catching up with everything, and his recommendations of opportunities to take in the great outdoors. And of course,  bronzecyberdragon92 too, talking about gaming stuff and whatnot. Wololo!

The list of amazing things that happened at this con has exceeded my expectations. On the last day of the convention, Syrian refugees made their temporary stay in the convention. The fursuiters were extremely friendly and accommodating, playing with the children. The joy and welcome that the refugees have experienced made me feel especially warm and fuzzy inside, and how proud I was to be a part of the furry community. I do hope this beautiful act of goodwill finds its way into the newspapers.

And of course, how could I miss my awesome bubble tea group? It was great to meet you all on Tuesday, and it was great to meet you all again for the entire convention! I shall hold the photo of you all fondly on many desktops, because you all are a huge part of my life, and made my life in Vancouver whole. With no pun intended, you guys made me feel extremely warm and fuzzy inside. It is a shame that I have to finally leave you guys. As I am typing on my laptop, I have to fly in 12 hours, my bags are packed, but...there's always next year, right? And remember, anything that happens between this year and the next are news to me!

I will miss you all,  Aleria and  Janathun,  lomarcan and  tyinsdarkwulf ,  drekian,  sonicpinhead, and Cargo.

I feel wanted, a sense of belonging, and love on both sides of the Pacific. I cannot ask for more at all.