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2016 ~ ALMOST DONE
This year is almost coming to an end and much has happened since then. Where to begin...The start of 2016 was previously ended by an awesome NYE party at a friends place up in Lino Lakes. Fast forward to now, hope to spend Christmas Eve with a couple buddies for sushi. Then going up north for Christmas Day, & then wait for the year to end and a new year to begin.
Below I will have everything outlined (not TLDR) as best as I can on what has happened with me!
PERSONAL ~ LOVE + ENGAGEMENT
Let's get some of the biggest news here first!
So as most of you know, plus for those that don't,
and I are engaged! We plan to get married sometime when it's warm again so stay tuned. The both of us have been dating for a long time now and we decided to make it official. The both of us have never been happier and soon we will be married!
PERSONAL ~ WORK LIFE
Back in April I had my 10-year Anniversary and I got a nice little clear statue thing with my name on it along with a nice watch and certificate. Fast-forward to now and it's been about 10,5 years now. Here's to more years so cheers!
MNFurs ~ BUSINESS
In the realm of MNFurs, I hired on
as my co-head, brought him up to speed, & so far he has been a great help and has my back if I need something done. Events overall has been on auto-pilot as it's a job I've always understood and have a passion for.
I will say it again, it feels good to be part of something where you get to help and put your skills to work!
I am also part of a committee and we are planning some fun future opportunities.
MNFurs ~ EVENTS
You know me, I plan and host many events throughout the months. You can browse my 2016 galleries in my Flickr gallery RIGHT HERE. Last event I hosted and got some photos at was community bowling back in November. First event of 2016 was the Winter Carnival Parade.
We did get to try something very new and different and that was being involved in an event with The Science Museum of Minnesota. They let MNFurs be part of their Social Science: Press Play event (information about this event RIGHT HERE). We got to roam the areas of their museum designated for this event in full or partial fursuits and provide entertainment for the many attendees.
Last event for this year will be at our buddies place in Lino Lakes again which I am looking forward to!
In the end, events are fun and fun leads to more fun!
All of my 2016 event galleries can be viewed in my Flickr RIGHT HERE
FURRY MIGRATION ~ NEW POSITION
In the realm of Furry Migration, I still work with
as his co-head and that has been on auto-pilot as well for the most part...My future staffing FM though has many routes and one was placed in front of me.
The convention is starting up an administrative team and they needed someone to run their IT Help Desk. I pounced on this opportunity because, first off, my real job is a Help Desk Administrator and I felt like this is something that I can wrap my head around and handle. I interviewed for it and later got some more visual tours of all the fun software-related stuff with
and, fast-forward to now, I am starting to get it. This is an exciting new opportunity for me and I am curious to see where this may lead to in the future with FM.
PERSONAL ~ OTHER STUFF
Back towards the start to middle of November I started having nerve pinching issues with my right side. Shooting pains would go down my right back side and it became a problem with daily functionality. I saw a doctor for it and that led to an MRI and that led to an orthopedic specialist. I have a couple of herniated discs and one is causing pressure. I have physical therapy coming up and if this does not resolve it, I may consider surgery...Very thankful for my great insurance through work and my HSA.
Missed out on MFF this year since Norm and I are going to TFF as part of a bigger road trip in March.
If I'm a yip yap then you are a bark woof or something...
2016 ~ CONCLUSION
Yes, all the stuff happened!
2017 ~ PREVIEW
- Hosting a big Holiday Party for MNFurs the start of the new year
- Plan and host an MNFurs Post-Winter Party
- Opportunity for a new venue for MNFurs Community Bowling
- Fluffy white snow fun-filled fursuit romp(s)
- Big road trip to Florida and then turn around for TFF
- Team Doge-N-Fox wedding
- Potential new MNFurs Events staff member
That's all for now folks!
HEY, THANKS FOR READING!
~ Drake M.
This year is almost coming to an end and much has happened since then. Where to begin...The start of 2016 was previously ended by an awesome NYE party at a friends place up in Lino Lakes. Fast forward to now, hope to spend Christmas Eve with a couple buddies for sushi. Then going up north for Christmas Day, & then wait for the year to end and a new year to begin.
Below I will have everything outlined (not TLDR) as best as I can on what has happened with me!
PERSONAL ~ LOVE + ENGAGEMENT
Let's get some of the biggest news here first!
So as most of you know, plus for those that don't,
and I are engaged! We plan to get married sometime when it's warm again so stay tuned. The both of us have been dating for a long time now and we decided to make it official. The both of us have never been happier and soon we will be married!PERSONAL ~ WORK LIFE
Back in April I had my 10-year Anniversary and I got a nice little clear statue thing with my name on it along with a nice watch and certificate. Fast-forward to now and it's been about 10,5 years now. Here's to more years so cheers!
MNFurs ~ BUSINESS
In the realm of MNFurs, I hired on
as my co-head, brought him up to speed, & so far he has been a great help and has my back if I need something done. Events overall has been on auto-pilot as it's a job I've always understood and have a passion for.I will say it again, it feels good to be part of something where you get to help and put your skills to work!
I am also part of a committee and we are planning some fun future opportunities.
MNFurs ~ EVENTS
You know me, I plan and host many events throughout the months. You can browse my 2016 galleries in my Flickr gallery RIGHT HERE. Last event I hosted and got some photos at was community bowling back in November. First event of 2016 was the Winter Carnival Parade.
We did get to try something very new and different and that was being involved in an event with The Science Museum of Minnesota. They let MNFurs be part of their Social Science: Press Play event (information about this event RIGHT HERE). We got to roam the areas of their museum designated for this event in full or partial fursuits and provide entertainment for the many attendees.
Last event for this year will be at our buddies place in Lino Lakes again which I am looking forward to!
In the end, events are fun and fun leads to more fun!
All of my 2016 event galleries can be viewed in my Flickr RIGHT HERE
FURRY MIGRATION ~ NEW POSITION
In the realm of Furry Migration, I still work with
as his co-head and that has been on auto-pilot as well for the most part...My future staffing FM though has many routes and one was placed in front of me.The convention is starting up an administrative team and they needed someone to run their IT Help Desk. I pounced on this opportunity because, first off, my real job is a Help Desk Administrator and I felt like this is something that I can wrap my head around and handle. I interviewed for it and later got some more visual tours of all the fun software-related stuff with
and, fast-forward to now, I am starting to get it. This is an exciting new opportunity for me and I am curious to see where this may lead to in the future with FM.PERSONAL ~ OTHER STUFF
Back towards the start to middle of November I started having nerve pinching issues with my right side. Shooting pains would go down my right back side and it became a problem with daily functionality. I saw a doctor for it and that led to an MRI and that led to an orthopedic specialist. I have a couple of herniated discs and one is causing pressure. I have physical therapy coming up and if this does not resolve it, I may consider surgery...Very thankful for my great insurance through work and my HSA.
Missed out on MFF this year since Norm and I are going to TFF as part of a bigger road trip in March.
If I'm a yip yap then you are a bark woof or something...
2016 ~ CONCLUSION
Yes, all the stuff happened!
2017 ~ PREVIEW
- Hosting a big Holiday Party for MNFurs the start of the new year
- Plan and host an MNFurs Post-Winter Party
- Opportunity for a new venue for MNFurs Community Bowling
- Fluffy white snow fun-filled fursuit romp(s)
- Big road trip to Florida and then turn around for TFF
- Team Doge-N-Fox wedding
- Potential new MNFurs Events staff member
That's all for now folks!
HEY, THANKS FOR READING!
~ Drake M.
Norm: Hey everyone.
NORM!!!
Hee hee, sorry could resist. Congrats BTW on the engagement.