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EF22 aka the con of enlightenment
9 years ago
So, I'm back home, but absolutely not back on track yet. Won't be for a while, because my whole everything hurts, that's how intense this con was.
I'm too exhausted to write much of a report though, so I'll keep it short. This year was my first time with both early arrival and late departure and hoo boy that's a lot of con. Arrived at noon on Tuesday and I was baffled by the fact that about 2/3 of the con was already there. EF is growing too big for even this hotel, I am almost dreading the amount of people next year. 8'')
I've also met a billion new people this year, whom I will not list because I would probably forget half of them. Let's just say I got to know more of those french folks invading us here, and everyone who heard me say croissant cringed in pain. I also got to very briefly say hello to stigmata, who was bouncing around people to the point I was afraid he might just explode. I've never seen a person being this excited over salad, or anything, really. I also got to hang out with plenty of folks I knew before again, I can't believe how many of you people are there. My roommate this year, who had never been to a con like this, probably died a little from how many people just randomly showed up to talk to me.
Of course with that, as always I didn't get the chance to hang out with nearly as many people as I wanted to. So sorry if anyone felt like I was ignoring them or being elusive on purpose, I really wasn't, I just had to do a lot of work. In total I think I did 16 commissions and 7 or so trades? I think I haven't done this many before, and considering how much time I spent suiting, sleeping and actually attending events, I have no idea how I managed this.
Suiting was a blast too, I didn't expect such a positive response to my old creepo fox face. Back when I was suiting in my werewolf at EF it was a lot less fun, but I got a lot of complipents and photos taken. Don't tell the fox though, he might become arrogant over it ;)
Also the whole enlightenment thing? EF gave me quite a few things to think about. Good things mostly. Having attended Stigmata's first panel made me realize I have done something very similar in my life at one point that just really sucked, and so I'm motivated to continue improving myself in any way I can. Aside from that I also realized just how important my characters are to me, even if I never draw them, or have them drawn much. I have a whole lot of them, but each of the ones that survived for so long has a very important purpose. I probably should give them a little more attention at some point... :')
But yeah, that was pretty much EF, and for the first time I am actually more sad that it's over than I am glad to be home. I'm also sad that my next con will be NFC, and that's only in March next year. So far away 8(
PS.: https://t.co/FjcLEu2UPB I scanned all the art I got from folks, and it can be found here 8)
I'm too exhausted to write much of a report though, so I'll keep it short. This year was my first time with both early arrival and late departure and hoo boy that's a lot of con. Arrived at noon on Tuesday and I was baffled by the fact that about 2/3 of the con was already there. EF is growing too big for even this hotel, I am almost dreading the amount of people next year. 8'')
I've also met a billion new people this year, whom I will not list because I would probably forget half of them. Let's just say I got to know more of those french folks invading us here, and everyone who heard me say croissant cringed in pain. I also got to very briefly say hello to stigmata, who was bouncing around people to the point I was afraid he might just explode. I've never seen a person being this excited over salad, or anything, really. I also got to hang out with plenty of folks I knew before again, I can't believe how many of you people are there. My roommate this year, who had never been to a con like this, probably died a little from how many people just randomly showed up to talk to me.
Of course with that, as always I didn't get the chance to hang out with nearly as many people as I wanted to. So sorry if anyone felt like I was ignoring them or being elusive on purpose, I really wasn't, I just had to do a lot of work. In total I think I did 16 commissions and 7 or so trades? I think I haven't done this many before, and considering how much time I spent suiting, sleeping and actually attending events, I have no idea how I managed this.
Suiting was a blast too, I didn't expect such a positive response to my old creepo fox face. Back when I was suiting in my werewolf at EF it was a lot less fun, but I got a lot of complipents and photos taken. Don't tell the fox though, he might become arrogant over it ;)
Also the whole enlightenment thing? EF gave me quite a few things to think about. Good things mostly. Having attended Stigmata's first panel made me realize I have done something very similar in my life at one point that just really sucked, and so I'm motivated to continue improving myself in any way I can. Aside from that I also realized just how important my characters are to me, even if I never draw them, or have them drawn much. I have a whole lot of them, but each of the ones that survived for so long has a very important purpose. I probably should give them a little more attention at some point... :')
But yeah, that was pretty much EF, and for the first time I am actually more sad that it's over than I am glad to be home. I'm also sad that my next con will be NFC, and that's only in March next year. So far away 8(
PS.: https://t.co/FjcLEu2UPB I scanned all the art I got from folks, and it can be found here 8)
The con was pretty awesome, it was my first time there and Uncle Kage was a highlight for me as a first time attender XD Made the art auction and opening such a blast. But boy this con wore people out, so much to do and see! Enjoy your rest!! I feel like passing out for a whole day straight.
...just kidding, it washed off easily enough luckily. x)
And yeah, I had no time whatsoever this year, couldn't even take a LONG shower or a bath because I was just so busy :']