Why I Enjoyed My First Con - Preface
Or: A Self-administered Psychological Analysis of the Actions and Reactions of an Overly Sensitive Creature Attending His First Furry Convention - Preface

Two weeks ago I was standing inside the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta Georgia, attending Camp Furry Weekend 2016, and I was thoroughly enjoying myself. Over the past two weeks I have been taking a careful look at why I had so much fun. What was it about FWA that made me so happy? How was it different from my home life, and what can I learn from my time in Atlanta to improve my circumstances? What is it about the Furry Fandom that has the likes of me, people from every walk of life, and even trolls and haters looking forward to next year? Why am I smiling right now? I decided to think long and hard about it, and, since I am an absolute pro at self-reflection, I've identified four things that stand out. I will be touching on each of these items in this four-part (five if you count the preface) series. Some of these items won't matter to everyone, some of them might not even make sense to others, a few people may say I've left something out, but understand that these are just a few of the many reasons that I, as in me, had fun at Camp Furry Weekend. I am grateful to you, dear reader, for joining me on this textual adventure. I'm glad someone found my thoughts interesting, and I would love to hear what you have to say about my observations.

Sincerely,
J