I attended Metrocon this year and took my first steps into fursuiting in public and I loved it. Aside from the heavy sweating and lack of vision, I adored it. I gave so many hugs and got so many compliments and I just simply enjoyed it. I decided to go on a slower day in my suit because I didn't want to get overwhelmed and I am glad I did, but I know I missed the bulk of the furry group because of my choice. Maybe next year tho.

I only had one occurrence that bothered me and I wanted to vent it for a bit. There was a point in time in the dealer room where I was wandering with my handler a lil behind me, so I wasn't completely aware of my surroundings, but I wasn't really feeling so hot at the moment. I was rather anxious and it was normal. It came and went like waves. Apparently, a guy in a group ahead of me was motioning for a hug and I hadn't seen him. He stood right in the middle of my sights which of course is a big blind spot. Not to mention he was rather far away and when I finally noticed him, I was really unsure if he was motioning to me or not. Either way, I wasn't feeling particularly huggy. I shook my head no, he scoffed at me and as he passed he said a few mean things one of them being calling me and my suit lame. All because I denied a hug. I am sorry, but just because I a suited out, does not mean I HAVE to give you a hug, and therefore you should not feel like you have the right to be upset and make me feel bad. I am still a person under the suit.

I am sorry for ranting, but this botherer me too much. Thank you for your time.