Hey all, I hope everyone’s doing well. I can definitely say I’ve been better but, I’m hanging in there. As usual I’m a little late with my monthly update. One of these days I’ll be more consistent; hopefully. Now to not delay you any further here’s the update.

October was a really exciting month. I was really inspired artistically. I got a lot done, badges fursuit parts and Takeshi’s bodysuit with a little help from  blasterblurby . Though I still have some adjustments to make to Takeshi’s bodysuit.
Though my bad luck streak seems to still be hanging around. The second week in October I was on my way to get badges printed at the UPS store and what do you know. I had a clash with the handicap curb right infront of the Joanns. While I still got the badges printed off thanks to my mom I ended up having to ride up to the clinic.
With what I had thought at the time was a normal everyday sprained ankle on my mind I did as I was told, resting it, icing it and keeping it in the brace. As much as I detest ice I did as told wanting my ankle to be better by the end of the month.
We had our annual trip down to Myrtle Beach planned for the week of Halloween this year and I really wanted to be able to enjoy it.
Unfortunately as the month progressed I lost my ability to put any weight on it and we switched to a boot.

Finally the trip came as I finished sewing my bodysuit we took off for the beach. There seemed to still be quite a bit of damage from Mathew still around; we had to take a detour to Bennettsville. Then when we stopped to fill up we were faced with a little surprise. Somehow a tire valve had found it’s way into our gas tank. Luckily there was a good man at a O’Reilly’s just up the road. We felt like a guardian angel was looking out for us especially as we were getting into MB. In Aynor there was a wreck that had a traffic jam so lined back that we would of ran out of gas if we hadn’t of gotten our gas tank taken care of.
Once in MB everything went pretty smooth. We were greeted by the wonderful staff of the Dayton House and we just had a nice time enjoying the room, the pools and the walk down to the boardwalk. Though my ankle wasn’t as thrilled by the walk the boot made it where I could make it the 8 blocks down and back just fine. Mattie really loved it too. Especially when she got her treat of icecream at Abraham’s Gyros.
Though the real fun began Halloween. After breakfast I got suited up and walked down to the arcade and I had quite a few admirers. This was my first time fursuiting in public and I was enjoying it. I won’t lie the eight blocks down wasn’t easy in that 80 degree weather with no fans but, the breeze was AMAZING! I could feel it through my bodysuit through my mask. When ever I’d hit a section where the wind was blocked it was just more motivating to get back to the cool air. By the time I got down to the boardwalk I was having nothing but, positive experiences when I encountered my first group of people they wanted pictures. Then over across the street at Ripley’s Haunted House one of the workers put at fist in the air and cheered me on shouting ‘dude!’ I couldn’t help but, chuckle. The people at the shops I passed were pretty happy with my presence and the owner of the arcade was ecstatic to see me. Spending a short time there we made the walk back down to the Dayton wanting to give me some time to cool down before we headed over to Broadway at the Beach. With a headless break and a few water breaks we made the walk back and up to the room. Unfortunately I lost a pad along the way. Hopefully it went to someone that’ll appreciate it. Glad I kept my pattern.
Once we got to broadway it started out great with a little kid waving at me and one came over and gave me a high five before going and telling his parents about it. Eating at the Hard Rock Cafe we soon left out and I ran into the first fursuiters I’d ever seen in MB outside of photos. Hmm wonder if the photos we took together are floating around somewhere…
Walking through broadway I was quite a hit with people of all ages. This one little group I stopped for this little boy was scared of me at first though his sister wasn’t shy of me at all. She asked me ‘Are you a real fox all the time?’
Trying to get the little boy to warm up to me I acted scared and kept putting my hand out to him. Finally he came close while we didn’t get to a hug or a high five he did put a jelly bean in my paw. That and my reaction really made his mom laugh and take a photo.
Then there was also this group that really loved me first a lady sat down with me and took a photo then the rest of their group cycled in for photo. Then she came back for a last photo taking my hand in hers. One little surprise I got. I don’t know if I accidentally said yes or if they just wanted to give it to me but, they gave me some money. They wouldn’t take it back either. I still am just shocked by that. I ended up donating the money to the Relay for life later on.
Now to tell the highlight of my night before I make this too long. There was this little boy dressed as Captain America about four years old that loved me. He gave me high fives, we hugged and took a picture together then as I was getting up I fell over thanks to my ankle and can you believe what he did. He came over and helped me up! That was definitely my favorite moment of the night. I feel good to think I made a kid really feel like Captain America and have something to tell his friends and family about. I wish so badly that my mom could of gotten a picture. That night was fantastic. I can’t wait to go suiting again.

The rest of the trip went great too. While I had to take it easy thanks to my ever growing sorer ankle it was all worth it and just enjoyable. We got Mattie groomed and found a nice pet shop as well to get her some food. We also stopped and looked at some apartment complexes we’d researched.
One thing I’m particularly excited about is we stopped by a hobby shop and they had what I needed to complete Ernest’s mechanics. Soon I’ll have a walking, talking, blinking marionette.

On the way back home we finally stopped in Bennettsville at this farm we could see from the highway and it was well worth it. We were greeted by some nice people and some nice fresh fruits and vegetables and the best Pepsi I’d ever had. Next year I think I’m going to try and get permission to fursuit at the least I think I want to do the giant slide they have.
Back home I lost my voice as usual and went for my Duke appointment mute.
Starting November off moving slow I was prescribed a medicine to prevent my migraines that’s left me so sleepy. I think we’re going to end up doing botox next month and I can’t lie I’m nervous about it but, if it works it will help cut down on the drugs I have to take. Though I’ll do what I have to to reduce my migraines.

We also some time in there went to my Orthopedic doctor. We’re getting a MRI to find out what’s wrong and what we need to do to insure a speedy recovery. Though the doc suspects it’s either a high ankle sprain if not a tendon or ligament issue.

I was happy to once again be able to go to the Thanksgiving Feast Furmeet again this year. I really need to go to more meets in the future. It was fun fursuiting and chatting with friends and meeting new people. The food was great too. I’m really glad a rough morning for me turned into a awesome day.

So far that’s the highlight of my month. That and the arrival of my mannequin head that for some reason took a month to get here instead of 3 day shipping. Now I’m wondering when the MRI will happen. Tomorrow we’re going to call the orthopedic again to see if there’s something we can do in the mean time since my ankle just keeps getting worse.
Meanwhile I’m trying to get myself together so I can salvage my nanowrimo project, and inspiration/focus to work on artwork and finish some commissions.

How's everyone's month gone so far? Hope my fellow Americans have a happy thanksgiving.