Hello and Goodbye. Texas Furry Fiesta 2018 has happened just recently over the weekend and this dragoness went for all the days. Flew in Thursday came home Monday. This was my first TFF con experience and for what it was, I have massive positives to give to all the staff and crew who worked on this con. Just a side note I normally do MCFC but had to skip that for TFF this year. The main reason will be explain in a moment. So I know what im looking for when going to a Fur Con, but every con has different environments and Texas Furry Fiesta had a lot of impressions that did floor me.

The First thing, For the weekend I stayed with someone very personally and close to me. A friend ive known for a long time and someone who Im proud to be there pet for in that sort of relationship. My master  nagachief was who I was staying with for the weekend, and It was the best ever. For both of us it was our first time meeting physically and I was very nervous as I did not want to mess up or make mistakes between us. But honestly the moment I got in his car from the airport, all my nervousness and fears left. It just felt natural talking to him hugging him and just spending time with him around the con. When the day came. I was happy, I was his girl and proud to be as such.

There is a lot that happened but I'm going to try and knock a few out with detail that needs be about some memorable events. First was completely sporadic and was not meaning to go to it. This was on Thursday, Most of the time Thursday are just kinda “nothing days” not much happens as friday is the real con day for most cons. While walking around the 2nd floor of the hotel I saw what was a artist drawing something as the audience discuss what to be drawn. We both sat down to listen. The panel was called "Frantically Drawing Fursonas" Hosted by SlyphurSkyes And Velli Wolf. A LOT happened, ranging from “creating a cereal mascot” or “sonic OC” and the audience are involved in making whatever was rolled. One of which is something that me and everyone in the room try to trend which is #hellagator9000. If you want to see all the end result of the panel a link is here. So have fun there :D They were amazing people and fun panelist!

That was pretty much all that happened Thursday. I got great sleep and Friday came, oh the first day. Got some breakfast, ran into a few friends like a certain Ratty I know  chances hehe. Knew him for so long it was wonderful to give him a hug and having in person conversations. Open Ceremonies started out and WOW was the location more larger then im used too as MCFC is my most known con of comparison. Seeing who the con chair is and love how everything is, Sable Gryphon was his name, and being learn a trend here. SQUAWK. And how much that travels in the room and through out the con. On top of awoos but.. you know XD. Once it started walked around the very large hotel (which btw had like 25 floors or something). Dealers Den was wonderful to see a lot of people. Marci, Mary Mouse, Donryuu, SandySchreiber, and also Jay or on FA  applepup He is awesomeeee :3. There were many panels I join. Inanimate TF related stuff. A Overwatch meet (which I was to loud and overtaking with my thoughts. Sorry everyone >.<). Got some dinner with Ratty and Zani but traffic was complicated and missed out on Khord's panel and felt awful about it..

Friday was a very fun day but something as a side I want to write out happened thats important to me. You can skip this paragraph if you dont want read about babyfur related talk. I found there was a Cub corral at the con run by a artist Ive followed for years. I dont talk about my little side often for reasons but I am slightly open in a way (I mean I do have some art) I never been to one of these things in a public setting so I didnt know what to expect, and honestly I felt happy. I ran into many people who I knew already like BabySam and Mochipup. Also got to meet KP through the con and at the hub. I was able to do a whole lot but I was able to do some stuff and I was able to at least feel little in my headspace. It was was wonderful and thanks to everyone I saw and met, and to Kay and everyone involved in the hosting of such event. It was wonderful.

Later in the night I found the Transformania panel but was late to it so I missed on most of it, and the next panel after that before I left for the night was the Fat and inflation panel by  KobaltSilverstar and was a lot of fun how the panel was ran and the audience there was.

That was mostly Friday. Saturday Day 2 comes into things as most of the time frame comes out. Morning was hard for me as I was up pretty late and woke up early so me and zani did not miss out on the fursuit parade and it was beautiful to see so many different suits then what im used to from MCFC on top of people I do know and seen many times over. Plus it was longer then Im used too because of there being a total attendance of 3866. after that we just spend some soft time before going to more panels Ive been waiting, Which happened to be  Valsalia Panel about transformation in writing and narrative with other panelists that... sadly I forgot who they were and should have got there names >.< but was a beautiful panel when talking about narrative situation then just a quick fire RP with someone, and for me helps with some creation Ideas I have if I push myself to write them and feel ready to put it out there in a sense. (btw go to his fa and website makes a awesome webcomic you should readddd!) Most of the time was talking to Val about things and everything, about my problems and struggles I have with writing but ideas I have that I want to make something some point, and was beautiful what we had and to see him. After that we relaxed and just walked around, taking pictures and seeing more people,I went to another panel that Velli was doing related to his game he is working on called "Souljourn", I wasnt able to hear the entire panel as I need to do a quick run for Zani but I got the most of what was being planned. If you are going to BLFC I recommend looking for a panel related to this as the concept I felt is a beautiful start. Now moving on This is where a hectic night become. Because I bounced many panels and locations to catch people. There was Open Mic panel by someone name Path Hyena (which I did my own set there ill have the video soon). Then Recca's opening set (awesome person), then Fox and Peppers Concert, OH BOY THE CONCERT. This was my master zani first time ever hearing these people musical talent as well how they do there stage performances and what happens overall, He Loved it very dearly and I was happy since Ive been supporting there music for a long time. Two things for me, one, being that it was me and zani first time meeting for this con when They started to sing “lighthouse” I cried into his arms more then I ever had. The 2nd moment was when they were doing some charity moments where they were giving out some items. One was a box with something in it, the other was a Fox and Peppers shirt that isnt open yet and can get it early now. BOTH TIMES, I shouted a start bid of 40 dollars, and got out bid obviously by the crowd. Pepper did mention that the shirt they had a XL and a Med one. The XL was the one he was holding and can give the other later. After the XL left I quickly shouted if I could give 40 dollars to charity to take the M shirt and peppers response “Man this person was always the one starting the bid as everyone stayed quiet they were like 'I aint no bitch'” and that was a beautiful moment, and yes I have that M shirt and signed. Now The concert show doesnt stop there, as a surprise person was put on stage. His name is Bryan Massey, He has a mass credit list of stuff but should be know for Wilhelm in Borderlands the Pre Sequel, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 1 and 2. (he has a IMDB page just look there). He said he has been to many anime cons and experiences, he was only at this furcon for 4 hours by fox and peppers and what he said was beautiful “This is the best con I ever seen, you furries are awesome”. After the show I got to have a chat with him, giving him the spiel kage and everyone does to help show out how wonderful we all are and can be. It was lovely conversation and happy to have given him to him, probably already had it from staff before hand but still. He was a great man to meet and happy to have chatted with him. (Also heads up, he lives locally in Michigan and told him about Motor City Fur Con. So be aware if he goes there :3).

Sunday comes around, the final day, Dawn of the final day to make that joke. This was mostly a sit down, chat with people, do some minor things. Nothing to huge as it slowed down. Giving some final hellos and chats with people, making new friends when I could and making new connections. Closing Ceremonies Came as a great show. Total number of people as I said was 3866 people, and charity number was basically 24k donations to The Center for Animal Research & Education Group of people. Many Things happened and was a wonderful CC for this con. There was still hours in the day to get around see some final sights before the night befalls. Got to see Takum do some DJ showing at the night of sunday. Ran into some more people around the bar having conversations and spend as much time as I could but had to pass out to make sure I dont miss my flight home.

From there closed the con as I got on my plane monday, gave my final hurrahs before leaving the hotel to many people I could find. Saying my goodbyes to my master and friend where beforehand, around 9AM we hugged and embraced and cried together both not wanting to let go, but we had to do. It was a wonderful experience, for me and for zani. Being my first TFF Con Experience, This was a beautiful time and a different feeling then what im used too from MCFC overall. Mostly because almost everyone at MCFC know me pretty well. The Hotel rooms were very nice in what we stayed in great room, Bed were very nice to sleep on city looked nice from our room view at least. On Sunday during our down period I had Zani take a photo of me looking out the window as I was having a reflecting moment where I wanted to cry for what I was feeling. True happiness. I had 2 badges made for this con which are uploaded on FA officially. The Theme was Lonestar Wonderland. And Next year Theme is Roll Fur Imitative. From my perspective, TFF was a wonderful con experience and wonderful staff interaction. From situations Ive heard it was very great job even with some minor situations that were handled well and quick as they could. I Give a high recommendation if you can plan for this con. I know im a nobody when I say this. But I give a massive seal of awesomeness from this Dragoness.

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful Day.

~Taya Erindra




People I met in no real order: (as much as I could remember sorry if I forgot you!)
Zanibar Reyener
KobaltSilverstar
Kay bird
Sammypup
Odendo
Velli Wolf
Rika
Donryuu
Bandaid roo
Marci McAdams.
Mary Mouse.
Applepup.
Pepper Coyote
Foxammore
Kp
Padunk
Sable Gryphon
JazzOtter
Jack Pupperoni
Edward hyena
Khord kitty
Valsalia
Chances
Ami
smokescale
Blackwolf
Mochipup
Takum
Joel / FangtheWolf
Hayaikawa
r00ffles
Doosker Roo
Chocopony
Kelvinthelion
Manicknux

All Photos I have taken are here https://www.flickr.com/gp/131501399@N04/P70oZ5 Enjoy to your delight!

Im all home safe. just posting a FA journal about it. Ill get my thoughts all written down and post it as soon as possible about my experiences.

~Taya Erindra

So Its officially confirmed and ready that Texas Furry Fiesta 2018 I will be going. What makes me happy is Ill be rooming and seeing my wonderful friend and master happy to finally be there in person as well too (because of the future for us). but over all just happy to be going to a furcon. Now I will give a heads up to some friends, me doing this con does mean I will NOT Be Able to do MCFC this year, as much as I wished. but there is no way in the short amount of time to get a plane and hotel and money once I returned from TFF and so on. so im sorry to everyone I wont be seeing at the con that I normally do and sadly will be the first time I will be missing my normally Go to con.

Either way im happy and excited to see so many of my friends, ESPECIALLY My friend Mr Ratty  Chances ! but yea. anyone else going happy to know and happy to meet more people as I always do with cons. this will be my first TFF con so im interested of the environment feeling as im used to MCFC feeling since I went 4 years in a row.

All take care and be wonderful ^^

~Taya Erindra

Ok so for the longest time I had a twitter that I made because of my gaming name and such. I had it to kinda hide the furry side for reasons I dont like dealing with people over it. but it also ment I have to be very careful how I tweet out to friends. Well. I made a Furry twitter for myself. Can I balance both I DONT KNOW.. but I did it anyways https://twitter.com/TayaErindra

Edit: Ill be honest I may not be active on it nor what to say. but I do plan to upload all the art I commissioned and make sure to link back to there FA or twitter if they have one.

~Taya Erindra

It was quick. it was unexpected and it was only for one day. I did try to plan for the whole weekend but I wasnt able to get solid answers or money saved to do it in time sadly. and because of where I live I couldnt just go up there (being I dont drive right now). But a very very unexpected twist happened to me. Someone that I work with notice I was not my.. normal emotional self one work day and kinda overheard of my situation that I could go to a con and was difficult to feel calm with a lot of other things and being secluded too. immediately she just asked where it was located, and after that she said "I can get you up there after you work Saturday" This caught me off guard in many ways as this was someone I was still relatively new with working and only had a few long conversations about things. when I asked if she was sure with me being there for a few hours, she responded "Its fine Ill bring my boyfriend to spend time with" And no she isnt a fur.

because of her, the kindness she responded instantly it helped a lot. even for 6 hours I got to see many of my friends and people I know. people I rarely get to see because of my situation overall and the distance. but even so im happy. it was just pure happiness for me. and sadly I cant do the next day of sunday it still was something. I got to have my conversations with Kage about things once again (while trying out Sake for the first time). It was a lovely time after working my shift. to hugs from people. meeting some new some old. all of that. also got to see Recca's set before I had to leave. even for 6 hours it meant a lot. All have a lovely sunday morning and the final day of a con. 6 hours just means a lot for this dragoness.

~Taya Erindra

Blade Runner 2049. *Takes a deep breath* Absolute Brilliant and A Masterpiece in my honest opinion. This movie made me clap a theater that i haven't ever done in a very long time. Before I went to see this tonight I made sure to rewatch the Original Blade Runner Final Cut before going into this, to make sure thats fresh in my mind as this is 30 years after the first one. There was also 3 mini videos that were released on youtube for more information on some keywords used and explained for 2049. You dont Need to watch them but can help some extended info on some moments in the story of 2049. What is the story? Honestly Cant detail much as this is a movie to try and go in blind so Ill just say it fits in the world and doesnt do anything wrong or destructive of the story of the original. Ryan Gosling, Top Notch his best this year, just like La La Land was to me last year. he gave great emotional work to just staring at the camera or a distance of a camera for longer then 5 seconds like most movies. Harrison Ford returns as Deckard and he gives a Top performance for such a man with his age, so thank goodness it wasnt a throw away character just to make it a better sequel, it Delivered. The environment and set designs they used Thank goodness were basically the same and expanded as Blade Runner so fully. the feelings of the colors and how he used them in many directions.The rain, the snow, the desert. the fog. all have lovely tones and feelings as the scenes progress in all direction. Sometimes long drawn out scenes showing the feeling of this City that breathes even if it feels its smogged up. Side characters that showed up once still felt good then just a background character to just be there. It all flowed amazing. Some may feel the shots are slow and pacing is all wrong but I feel with how blade runner was in the first place, this was spot on perfection. The wide shots and open shots. not to many close ups and when action scenes come they were great on the emotional level. Also feel they didnt go heavy on the CGI that much as most movies I tend to see no matter how great and its always refreshing to see. It seems they used as much practical they could and CG to smooth it out. or it was just so real it was hard to tell and blended greatly. Finally the music, I rarely make that a key important to my writing but seriously, the man in charge with the music production for this film got it spot on for all fans. It does its best of keeping the feel of the original scores in tone and sound from Vangelis, while being completely original. it doesnt go the tropes of what modern trends they are no this is what a sequel of a movie should be. This movie is something I wish was a bullet to hit hollywood and major studios so they can learn and understand how to make a movie, but you know they wont. This was a Passion Project, this was a man who wanted to give Justice to a masterpiece in the past, and we got a masterpiece of the present. I give this a massive recommendation fully. some people who havent watch the original may be lost may, may feel the pacing was too slow and not enough action, or may feel the run time of almost 3 hours is just to much. but I feel its what makes this movie Perfect. Have a wonderful day and take care.

~Taya Erindra

I know its 2017. Ps4 is out that normal question "why bother?" because I can.

I own a PS3 officially and have access to my psN account full time. if anyone i know wants to add me im happy to share to grow my friends list there. all I have is Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Wipeout HD/Fury and Alone in the Dark Inferno. I have a list of games I want to get some day but regardless its what I have to start with. Make sure you let me know who you are before I add but have a wonderful day. PSN Quakeman224

~Taya Erindra

hello all, dont post journals or updates often because dont know what to do most of the time. But I want to type this out to hopefully give a massive message to people who Ive talked about this.

After MCFC I was wanting to make plans for more conventions. to get to more locations and to see friends again, Things I need with how my personal situation feels. I thought if I keep putting money in a savings 50 to 100, I wouldh ave enough to do Arizona Furcon, Midwest Furfest, and Texas Furry Fiesta. One local, 2 out of state.

I felt I should be able to make it, have money together for a plane, hotel and con pass as well as some food etc. but After 3 months after MCFC I have to fully realize that is not a possibility in any way shape and form. My Job has gotten me a bit of less hours lately since most movies that we were expecting them to do well. did not. and so I had only 1 or 2 days of work a week which only tallied 150 to 200 every 2 weeks. and the fact I pay my parents 40, I pay for my own groceries. and now having a therapist. its hard to keep a buffer zone while putting money in the saving. Yes im avoiding buying games and things I dont need to buy immediately. but its still difficult to keep saving going when life hits me in the face daily.

the fact the 2 out of state will cost me 600 or more just to go. and locally it would be about 400 or more. and each one are so close to each other by 3 to 6 weeks. I have to fully admit that I CAN not Go. So im sorry to all I promised about MFF and AFC.

The only convention im staying on Track fully is TFF. for a very personal reason. but im sorry friends and people who wanted me to go to the other ones. but its sucks when im not made of money and I got over ambitious.

~Taya Erindra

So I wake up one day to see someone I know post art of the name of Boozy Badger. Im look interesting I wonder what this is.... And it Spiral to a knew territory of Furry Famous Legend.

First here is the art I saw first: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23199308/ . From there I found a Twitter named "BoozyBarrister" A Real Lawyer that apparently made a article Over the Whole Rocky Mountain FC controversy explosion. (If you want to know. Link Here) Some how he caught wind of this and basically responded to the CD letter to a fur named Deo, The article is Here. In just 24 hours his twitter feed exploded, people are flocking to him. the Fur Fandom as grabbed him. There are so many fan art ALREADY coming. a Fursona Ref made. and he is taking it like a champ and is amazing from his follow up article he made before.

I Do not know how to respond besides amazement. The twitter posts Boozy has been saying in responses are the best jokes and hilarious moments Ive seen in a long time. So Good Job Fandom, he may not be consider a furry but we made him one, Boozy Badger the Lawyer XD And yes i HIGHLY Recommend reading the articles From Boozy

Oh yea and there are petitions to get him to AnthroCon.

His twitter is here https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister Have fun all.

~Taya Erindra

PS: Some favorites:
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....14114679091201
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....69778620940290
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....34452863381505
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....58583101190144
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....17532454055937
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....62543193272320
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....53592028442629
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....06570659434496
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....94239187570689
https://twitter.com/BoozyBarrister/.....24556492746752

Another year Another time. Motor City Fur Con 2017 Happen just past weekend. And just as always was a wonderful experience for me every year, the moment I can feel like myself and always have my feelings broken with how many words said to me after the past few years. Everything was fantastic but will be honest I dont have that many moments to write down in detail, but its still a few. I roomed with my wonderful friends , , and and always happy to be with them for a lovely year, especially to be back in a cold state after being in Arizona again. Also Debut two new badges this time around, one by and by my lovely sister .

Thusrday was still pre con mode, always there was suiters and people already started to drink and people checking in as always. Xander and Alkali's Mystery science theater or Mistake was here again. What was the movie this time? Being the con theme was 90's cartoon it was SPACE JAM raising money for charity once again and the beautiful way possible.

Friday was here and everyone I know was back. Most of staff I know was here but a new con chair switch again but found him amazing as Ive seen him at the con before in the past. GoH and was lovely to see and many things for opening ceremonies. And always love to see Uncle Kage, Ronnie, Fox Amoore, Pepper Coyote, and my wonderful friend from the Netherlands .

Went to panels here and there. Story hour, Dragget Show (lovely to listen too), three headed monster. All that jazz. Friday was just panels and talking to friends have a fun time. So some what not much special.

Saturday was of course the best time. The Fursuit Parade happen over 200 plus people where in the parade in a lovely sunny day. So many ive seen before and so many new ones (including a Nick Wilde Suit). Today was also a lovely time to see my friend Rashoni, Get on stage with a full panel for his “Rock and Roll Dragon” (Link Here!) and Boy he Rocked the House. It was sad it was cut short due to time, but regardless he did wonderful and I highly recommend giving him a look at. Got to see Fox and Pepper on stage (got a beer can thrown at me for charity, yes.. that happened) hang out with Alkali, Xander, Pandez, Dtravis and so many others during some “secret” parties. Saturday was also the day that I did open mic, I did a test run at Arizona FurCon. I tried again here with a different crowd. I had many people enjoy my time however Alkali and others explain that I need to do if I truly want to be a better comedian on telling these stories, and maybe I will I have no clue. But I was happy I did something like that again.

Sunday, oh the last day, the sad last day when things are whining down. Less panels and more people giving there final times around. I got to see the Charity Action to try to snagged something ( I was out bid by 600 dollars) however there was a Item there that just... blows my mind. Someone put up for action. That Trump America Great hat, crossing America and Great out with MCFC and FCN. So Make MCFC, FCN again. Sign by I think staff goh and such. Before Kage could say the starting bid people starting shouting 100 to 300 then 700. the crowd reaction, You have no idea how hard it is to describe the noise. But it was a lot for charity (ending with 10k Totally).

This 4th year in a row for me MCFC is beautiful as ever. Seeing people I remember, to new people I met That I may have sadly for forgotten names or I didnt written down them, So anyone who I met who is now finding me. Either way Thanks to everyone who has made my weekend as always even though no matter what people try to deflect. I am just a nobody who enjoys people around me for the happiness I feel. Thanks for lovely year. And hears to 2018 to be even better.

People I Met (that I could remember):
FelineElement
Rashoni
WolfeMasters
SeonBarzard
Pegla/Thabo
goldenwolf2879
CrashMcCloud
Needle Pup
Maggie/Silia
Hallet
Donryu
Kagemushi
alkalibismuth
xandertheblue
Draggor
littlecitra
SkyRyd3r
Serathin
marymouse
Dreamkeepers
Bigbluefox
batterypowered
sparkyblue fox
SparktheDalmation
Damion_Wolfycub
nizzbit
Skyler Ringtail
Miko / AlexMikomi
Poker wolf
Blazen / Donog97
Lit Moth / Issac_Lazarus
blindcoyote
jimraynor134
PyroAssassin
pandez
AngelosEirwen
Ryuuji_the_AngelDragon
SalesKital
Tikikata
LordFenrir
dtravis
SpazzFox
PKMotors
RhyeRhythm
bhoffman11
Shadowfoxnjp
Snap
1coin
synthfox87
Tontig_Fox
sandyschreiber
FirestormSix
diezelraccoon
foxamoore
PepperCoyote
nereza
Kilanon


Photos Ive taken are here for 2017: https://flic.kr/s/aHskTPd5m7 (annoyed Flicky put photos in reverse. But oh well enjoy)

~Taya Erindra

I'm back in arizona but not home yet. But at least I'm back in state after mcfc. I'll be making a journal of the con later.

~Taya Erindra

If anyone needs to contact me. should have my telegram and or discord as I can use them on my phone. hope to see everyone there and have a wonderful happy day and week :D

~Taya Erindra

Just finalized my plane and Con pass ticket today which means MCFC is where ill be in a few weeks. Hopefully get to take more pictures then ever with people around me I trust and know over the years. This will b e my 4th year going in a row and hope to stick it that way for a long while. Hope to see you all and have a lovely day till then!

~Taya Erindra

Hello Everyone I dont post normal journals often. so im going to post a Normal journal stuff.

Working at a Movie theater you tend to watch lots of movies (free movies with the job XD) I personally enjoy many different types of media from Books to comics, movies tv shows and of course video games. Ive kept all of my Ticket Stubs of 2016, Not counting the doubles Ive seen movies (zootopia 6 times >.>) and Special events my Theater has (Tuesday Night Classic where we play movies from the 90s or 60s) Ive seen a total of 75 movies. Some great, average, and a few terrible ones. As well as a huge amount I missed out on seeing because of time. if I was to see every movie I planned originally. It may have been close to 100 or more. but besides the point Ive seen 75 Total 2016 Movies.

to give a quick small Year of Review. This year completely surprised me with how much films that had some originality, or design or storytelling that sadly got overlooked or missed. which was so sad when there were a couple Brilliant movies, in my opinion at least, That was missed out. Kubo and the Two Strings is one great example to me. a great example that Stop Motion is still a great way to tell a story, only gross 48 mil domestic. 70 mil total. on a 60 mil budget. (Will make note it was being overshadowed by Suicide Squad later in the month of August, but still)

MY Main Point is all the big Hollywood award shows are ending with Oscars tonight (not talking about it specific). So I wanted to write something that is completely Late but its my fault I didnt get to see a couple movies for awhile. The Hardest part. Making my top 10 movies of 2016 as well as honorable mentions. The problem is there were so many Great movies that I want to shout everyone should see (however I bet 2 or 3 of the stuff I have as contenders everyone has seen).

I have 19 total movies as Contenders however out of those 6 of them are on my List. which means I have 13 others to choose from. 4 more slots to fill and 6 honorable mentions. which means 3 of my options are knock out, and boy this is difficult. But I will get there.

So there is that. just wanted to write whats on my mind with movies and my work. Take care everyone.

~Taya Erindra

Hello all. Today is this dragoness birthday. turning 25 years old. also marking the full year I went public about something personal that I Was terrified to even talk about it. but its out and there and Im proud and happy. the art Ive gotten to the support of many friends. I work today but luckily its a morning shift so my afternoon should be good. That is all I can say. Be well and wonderful in life.

~Taya Erindra

They won. Im Happy, That is all.

Alright, This was my first time at AFC this year, and had a lot a fun for what they got and cant wait to see it grow even more over the years. The sad part to me was my normal "Who I met" list is going to be kinda short because the majority of people I DID meet, I either forgot there FA name or fur name OR they didnt have one. I only have a few to list sadly. so anyone I forgot im sooo sorry.

So Anything special Happened? To be honest this con was such a spur of the moment per say. I didnt actively plan for it with my current situation but when I asked a great friend If he was going, I asked if I could stay at his house and get me to the con for the weekend. once that was a Yes, I made quick plans to get a con pass and get myself ready to go. And THANK GOODNESS I DID.

I got to see many friends of mine, Especially and being around him. Uncle Kage was there surprising to me and was great to hear his stories and lovely talk till the end of the days. Pepper Coyote and his wonderful music he sings and created as well as the jokes he can make during them. the artist all around the place for Arizona. MCFC was my first con and will always be in my heart but Arizona is my home state so this is close to that.

Now there is many stories that happened per say mostly because they were quick moments that doesn't need to be in a journal. However, There is ONE thing I will mention (and repeat). On Saturday night, a Open Mic was happening, After a situation that happened to me at work and some other aspects working at a movie theater I wanted to try something. I felt I could do well at being a comedian story telling person. I was nervous absolutely but I had to do it, I'm with good people, the fur fandom. After a few people got up and told theres, I gave the courage and gave it my all. I was given 10 minutes to tell the story. I started with a short one and did a long one and ended with 7 minutes. During of which people in the audience did say things in response which I bantered with but try to stay on topic. I got a lot of laughs, almost full room it felt like. after it was over the host Ratchet called me back up after I bugged him to much about being ready for this and told me "I F--en Slayed man" My body hurt but I took control because I knew I was safe, I know everything is perfectly fine. and I felt proud. When I get the footage that was taken from another fur in the audience (sadly I forgot to record on my own camera) I WILL let everyone know of the footage. To see Taya First EVER Try at doing it so. I want more opinion thoughts improvements, anything. because I feel proud.

Wonderful weekend I needed and thanks to all I met and had time with. It means a lot :D

People I Met:
Razgriz1032
AcheronTheFox
Wolfy Arturo
Rukis
Lexi_Foxxx
Zanath
norzman5
Faine
Fayyette
ino89777 / Telephone
Kagemushi
Espionage
afrisch
PepperCoyote
Mungkorn
Lu123
Albino
Ratchet (Not Security)

Photos are HERE: https://flic.kr/s/aHskHWHuQN

(And Many MANY more I forgot dem names)

~Taya Erindra

There was a open mic at arizona furcon. I've been wanting to do this before but was never sure how to approach it. I care about making people smile laugh. Friends people. Its what I live for at some moments. Everyday I deal with my body wanting to attack but I pressure on hoping I'm on the eight track (sorry to explain to much) so I went up. Wanted to try. Wanted to see how things went and the response was brilliant. Once I get the footage from someone I talked too who recorded it. I'll post it immediately. Thanks for everyone there tonight.

~Taya Erindra

Yep I will be there. not sure anyone else who is following me is going as well. but I will be there over the weekend ^^

~Taya Erindra

Ok to start with this. A comic I know of that ive been reading for 2 years now and have all 4 volumes called Dreamkeepers (http://www.furaffinity.net/user/dreamkeepers/)

So at some moment it was known that a man named Milo Yiannopoulos Mentioned Dreamkeepers in some way I think is that he reads it or something (I dont remember) but it was some form of a endorsement. After this came to be DK guy drew this http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21155433/ Which was also posted on Milo Facebook page and such (of course the comments is a pouring of ewww furries etc). I thought nothing of it. I personally dont like the guy in some ways but dont care much else from that.

After it was posted more then like.. 2 days later http://heatst.com/tech/furries-angr.....their-culture/ .

EXCUSE ME? WHO... WHY?! Are you serious people.. This makes my head explode with how dumb this is. Anyone can be a furry there isnt some damn stupid thing about it. No one went after Andrew WK or whatever the party man guy is when he came out publicly as one, while this isnt official he never said he was it was just gift art DK people made. and people are making this bull claim about Apportioning?

I try to get far away from anything anywhere political in some way but this is something that just boggles my head. I love this fnadom would the creation we have regardless how majority adult it is and people see. but we have beautiful people, charities, even. many things. We are people thats it. and this attitude btw about adult art and stuff or how people fight within fandoms is with alllllll things. Star trek, star wars, doctor who it doesnt matter.

So great, we hit mainstream in the worst way possible that now we look more like a bunch of idiots. or at least the article has. and Milo ALSO has seen this which means he may think ALL OF US are like this. Great job whoever complained... Can I just be happy with life and the group im in the friends ive made without having to be afraid of someone wanting to hurt me over stupidity of others?

from there im going to stop. I usually dont post these dumb things publicly or anything but I just.. this hurts how this happened.

~Taya Erindra

im going to redo a journal about this.


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~Taya Erindra

wine thats all.

(boring journal sorry friends) x3

~Taya Erindra

If you have Netflix WATCH "THE LITTLE PRINCE" Please. You have no idea how much it makes me happy to finally see it. but a bit of anger as whoever parent company it was, Stopped the movie from being released close to its 2 week date. Since I work at a movie theater I saw this trailer and wanted to see it. we had the poster and everything . and yet It was stopped, never fully explained why. Till Netflix grabbed the rights. happy and annoyed. as I will never see it on a big screen with a crowd of people seeing this joyful movie. I hope netflix puts this on blu ray or something because I want this in my collection of movies. not just stuck in a digital streaming world.

~Taya Erindra

Jason BOURNE. You Know His Name. Opening night I saw this movie Thursday. Anyone who has seen the Bourne Movies know how amazing the films are and how Legacy, to me a good film, but Can not hold up against the Real Bourne actor Matt Damon. So a new movie, new story, new continuation of Bourne and how does it hold up compared to his last 3 movies years ago. I thought it was Fantastic, I loved how it moved by the plot as well as the scenes between each other. especially with Mat Damon in the beginning of it. Seeing mostly new characters is not a problem to me but it does make me question what happen to the old characters especially Pam Landy. The action is top notch and impressive for Greengrass's work, Is it his best for a Bourne Movie? It doesnt beat ultimatum sadly. but thats not inherently a bad thing. It hits the mark well for the Bourne Movie and feels like it does fit perfectly. but can be lacking in some departments but they are minor. there is one character that makes question why no one else suspected or at least Figured out what he was doing even under surveillance in a sense. Without saying anything super spoiling at all It has a nice emotional impact in the film, how Jason Bourne tries to understand a new situation thanks to someone in particular he knows. how the group who know him trying to understand why is he back on a grid. and honestly Its a fantastic film. Better then Legacy? Absolutely. But just falls a very tiny amount short from being better then the other Bourne films. but it is worth the money to see this movie if you enjoy the Bourne movies before this. I feel you dont be disappointed badly but some people may not give it full on credit. and yes Extreme Ways Returns in a new remix by Moby again at the end. Just as it always is

~Taya Erindra

Ghostbusters 2016 Is out. I watched it tonight. How did I feel about it?

Its alright, medicore, harmless. average. To be honest I gave this a chance seeing how it was design. I knew it wasnt going to be well going in. but you know what? Its not bad, its not the worst thing ever. its not Norm of the North terrible. but its not good enough. there are moments that were good and not so good. some jokes that were just Why go there and some going to far and should just kinda stop. but the potential is good honestly, If the script and direction wasnt like this. I like some of the ideas with the different proton weapons and Think the cast of women were good just needed more personality as characters to work better just like most team base groups. they all felt the same except for Patty, though she was a typical black stereotype and should have had some more stuff to then just what to expect. the Villian is very forgettable and completely unrealistic in so many ways but I get its a comedy so most things arent. I would say if you feel its terrible before seeing it then nothing I can say. I felt it was fine just average and could have been so much better. Get a different writer and Ivan Reitman To direct or something for the 2nd one and we may have something better. and a final note, Its a reboot remake whatever which is fine. but Please Dont Push buttons by having semi references to the idea of the old movie in some way and having the old cast cameos here. thats all. Its average and thats all I can say.

~Taya Erindra