Another yearly journal by your favorite KittyFox, once again.

Incidentally, the date mentioned refers to October 27th, 2019 which marks 8 years in being a part of this glorious fandom. I will not say it has been particularly amazing or horrible; In fact, it has been rather neutral. I still maintain that this fandom is an important part of my life since finding it so long ago, and I hope it stays that way for many years to come. Staying active in it has always been somewhat of a chore for me, but I think it is time I cease viewing it as such.

I am part of the furry community whether I am active or not. The lifestyle that I have chosen and built up does not always align with it, and that is okay. Furry fandom is not a religion after all. It is what you make it to fit you, and I think that is one of the greatest gifts this community has.

I have certainly had the time and opportunity to grow over the past 8 years, and I hope you have too. Comparing now to back in 2011 when I was a bored and lonely high school kid in front of a laptop, who out of happenstance found the term "furry" from a GMod SFM animation video on Youtube, there really is no comparison. All there is, is an overwhelming sense of contentment.

Being a furry does not define who I am, nor does it need to. It remains only a gift in my life that continues to give and that can be enjoyed when the time calls for it. That being said, it has given me enough space to consider the future. For example, it has been 8 years and still have not had the pleasure of attending a convention. Even after countless opportunities and broken promises, the experience still remains a mystery. Again I say, that is okay. I believe I have learned enough and been around long enough to know what to look for in a convention. That will come in its own time; and I believe waiting this long will be its own reward once the opportunity presents itself. If you and I meet at a convention one day, let us grab a drink, light up a cigar and talk about life. It would be a great honor to get to know you.

No promises. No expectations. No impatience.
Only anticipation.

Finally, I would like to extend to anyone reading this, I would like to ask a favor. One of my points of ambition is to have a V2 version of my fursuit made. If you know someone, or know of someone whose price range is within the $500-$1,500 range for a full suit, please direct me to their page/website. It would be greatly appreciated.

I will say, some of the most magical times I have had the pleasure of enjoying during these 8 years is being a fursuit performer. I have never encountered such magic and wonder just from that simple act alone. It is one of the major joys that this fandom has been able to provide me with. Having the new suit, I hope that the joy will only grow and many will come to appreciate the cute, heart-warming KittyFox.

Well there is my yearly mental purging.
What a journey it has been these past 8 years, and I do not regret a single minute of it.


I hope for the same joy and contentment to all of you.
Thanks for reading.

~Samson