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Confurgence 2018
Posted 7 years agoSo we attended Confurgence 2018. What a great time we had! There were so many amazing fursuits, so many hugs and so many smiles! There were lots of little furs there- watching them be overwhelmed when the phenomenal Telephone 
ino89777 popped out of the elevator was amazing! And their little suits- so much talent in these little furs!
It was awesome to be at CFG's 10th year, and we met so many new people, and caught up with everyone we hadn't seen for a year.
I met Telephone myself, and I was in tears- Telephone has kept me smiling and happy on days when the world was just crashing in on me- those videos have cheered me up no end- it was kinda surreal to be right there with her. She gave me kisses and hugs and squeaked in that adorable way she does, and it was just so awesome. We met her out of suit, and she was just the sweetest, she was super adorable, smart, witty and a real giggle! I'm so glad I got to meet her. I have some photo's with her- and she drew a special something in my Post Con Depression Happy book :) I don't know what it is or says yet- as I've not yet gotten PCD- but I know it'll hit once I'm home.
I sang for
kagemushi and a table full of furs he was entertaining, which was very odd- I felt very calm and at ease- usually singing in public like that makes me freak out!
We just had such an amazing time- we've booked gold tickets for next year- we figured three attendances at base rate it was time to upgrade, and I really wanted to go to the sponsors luncheon! We have had such a great time each year, we figured we'd like to give back some too. I can't wait to post all the pictures, its going to be awesome! If you don't go- you're missing out!
ino89777 popped out of the elevator was amazing! And their little suits- so much talent in these little furs! It was awesome to be at CFG's 10th year, and we met so many new people, and caught up with everyone we hadn't seen for a year.
I met Telephone myself, and I was in tears- Telephone has kept me smiling and happy on days when the world was just crashing in on me- those videos have cheered me up no end- it was kinda surreal to be right there with her. She gave me kisses and hugs and squeaked in that adorable way she does, and it was just so awesome. We met her out of suit, and she was just the sweetest, she was super adorable, smart, witty and a real giggle! I'm so glad I got to meet her. I have some photo's with her- and she drew a special something in my Post Con Depression Happy book :) I don't know what it is or says yet- as I've not yet gotten PCD- but I know it'll hit once I'm home.
I sang for
kagemushi and a table full of furs he was entertaining, which was very odd- I felt very calm and at ease- usually singing in public like that makes me freak out! We just had such an amazing time- we've booked gold tickets for next year- we figured three attendances at base rate it was time to upgrade, and I really wanted to go to the sponsors luncheon! We have had such a great time each year, we figured we'd like to give back some too. I can't wait to post all the pictures, its going to be awesome! If you don't go- you're missing out!
Confurgence 2017
Posted 8 years agoSo after much worry and stress, we got to 
Confurgence this year. It had its ups and downs, *WAY* more ups than downs thankfully- and again it was a great Con, run by a great team and some awesome volunteers.
We didn't attend any panels, instead choosing to do other things with friends we hadn't seen in a long while, and to make stuff In our room, as I had brought my vinyl cutter with me, so I made some bits and bobs for us and friends. As I was running behind, I was still handsewing the banners on Wednesday when we got in a day early, and ended up spending the night with some other furry friends.
I made the banners using the amazing
Rotarrs artwork- she created the fabulous house sigils that I turned into banners- they ended up raising something like $1300 for the charity- the Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary which reduced me to tears on auction day!
I also volunteered to make a banner for two of the people who won House Shadow and House Wolf banners as part of their bid booty. I'm super excited to get started!
I met the incomparable
Wolfy-Nail and he drew me a cute sketch of my fursona, just as I imagine her- he is a fantastic artist, and the piece is now my most treasured art piece! 3am 'Hold my beer- Challenge Accepted' art is the best art!
We met lots of first timers, it was nice to not be the brand new furs at the Con, and to be able to be helpful to furs who'd not been before- giving them the run down of who was who, introducing them to everyone, and showing them the best places to eat, making sure that during the heat they were hydrated, and also got some sleep. 621 is important!
It was all in all a great time- and I'm super glad we went. We had planned on going in 2018, but at this stage I'm not sure if that will happen. I had intended on potentially applying to be an Art Director but due to some personal stuff I'm not sure that will happen now. Who knows what the year will bring though- its only just begun!
Confurgence this year. It had its ups and downs, *WAY* more ups than downs thankfully- and again it was a great Con, run by a great team and some awesome volunteers. We didn't attend any panels, instead choosing to do other things with friends we hadn't seen in a long while, and to make stuff In our room, as I had brought my vinyl cutter with me, so I made some bits and bobs for us and friends. As I was running behind, I was still handsewing the banners on Wednesday when we got in a day early, and ended up spending the night with some other furry friends.
I made the banners using the amazing
Rotarrs artwork- she created the fabulous house sigils that I turned into banners- they ended up raising something like $1300 for the charity- the Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary which reduced me to tears on auction day! I also volunteered to make a banner for two of the people who won House Shadow and House Wolf banners as part of their bid booty. I'm super excited to get started!
I met the incomparable
Wolfy-Nail and he drew me a cute sketch of my fursona, just as I imagine her- he is a fantastic artist, and the piece is now my most treasured art piece! 3am 'Hold my beer- Challenge Accepted' art is the best art! We met lots of first timers, it was nice to not be the brand new furs at the Con, and to be able to be helpful to furs who'd not been before- giving them the run down of who was who, introducing them to everyone, and showing them the best places to eat, making sure that during the heat they were hydrated, and also got some sleep. 621 is important!
It was all in all a great time- and I'm super glad we went. We had planned on going in 2018, but at this stage I'm not sure if that will happen. I had intended on potentially applying to be an Art Director but due to some personal stuff I'm not sure that will happen now. Who knows what the year will bring though- its only just begun!
RedBubble?
Posted 9 years agoSo furry friends- has anyone used RedBubble with much success?
I've been uploading some of my artwork up there on shirts and other merchandise, but I've never ordered anything from them, so I don't know what they're like.
if they're any good I'll buy some stuff to sell at Cons/Meets etc locally. Just wondered if anyone had made a go of it on their site. Feel free to comment :)
Big Love!
Xx
Pina.
I've been uploading some of my artwork up there on shirts and other merchandise, but I've never ordered anything from them, so I don't know what they're like.
if they're any good I'll buy some stuff to sell at Cons/Meets etc locally. Just wondered if anyone had made a go of it on their site. Feel free to comment :)
Big Love!
Xx
Pina.
Thankful.
Posted 9 years agoI just wanted to say I am grateful to the furry community for all the amazing things you do. The talent is limitless, you're all phenomenal, and I am in awe of you all every day.
Sure, we have some douchebags, but they are in every community- they're not unique to us. But the amazing, big hearted people in the furry community just make me so happy to be a part of it.
Thankyou for being your wonderful selves. You all inspire me.
Big big big love!
Xx
Pina
Sure, we have some douchebags, but they are in every community- they're not unique to us. But the amazing, big hearted people in the furry community just make me so happy to be a part of it.
Thankyou for being your wonderful selves. You all inspire me.
Big big big love!
Xx
Pina
Furries.
Posted 9 years agoSo I have a Facebook profile, and I've begun adding furries. I'm not adding anyone who is 18 and under, as its just inappropriate for someone of my age to be 'friends' with people so young. I know if random adults had been friending my daughter when she was under 18 as a parent I would have been very unhappy!
One thing I've noticed is so many needy furs. Many posting about being lonely, posts like 'Rate me' or 'What do you want from me' and a list of numbers with answers...And it makes me sad.
I had someone post they were going to suicide- and it really disturbed me. How do I, as someone who can entirely sympathise with those emotions help someone halfway around the world, who I don't know, with something as huge as feeling suicidal? The truth is, I can't. I can send a 'Hey, I hope you're okay' message- but I really can't do much. I don't know if they're serious, or attention seeking- and that is a hard thing for someone like me. I am very empathic, and when people talk about those things it brings up my experiences, and makes me want to help them- like others helped me. But how to do that without seeming like a creeper is a fine line!
We, as furries, attract broken people it seems- and thats perfectly okay- everyone needs a place to be loved and appreciated. But what worries me is this constant dependence on others to make oneself feel good. You do *not* need anyone else's approval to be worthwhile. You are a living breathing testament to your strength, your abilities and you are worthy of living life- and the only person who needs to love you, and to pay you any attention is yourself. *YOU* are the most important person in your life.
I know it can be hard to just be you sometimes- I really truly understand that. I have been there, and when I turned the light onto myself- instead of shining it outwards, hoping someone would see me and think me worthy- my life changed.
I learned to love me, and be happy. I'm not happy all the time- no one is- but I no longer let things that I cannot change (and sometimes that includes how people feel about me) bother me to the point it had in the past.
And I want anyone who reads this to know that if you are struggling, and want someone to talk to- I am here. I offer my shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen. You are not alone, and there is someone in the world who would miss you if you weren't here.
Me.
One thing I've noticed is so many needy furs. Many posting about being lonely, posts like 'Rate me' or 'What do you want from me' and a list of numbers with answers...And it makes me sad.
I had someone post they were going to suicide- and it really disturbed me. How do I, as someone who can entirely sympathise with those emotions help someone halfway around the world, who I don't know, with something as huge as feeling suicidal? The truth is, I can't. I can send a 'Hey, I hope you're okay' message- but I really can't do much. I don't know if they're serious, or attention seeking- and that is a hard thing for someone like me. I am very empathic, and when people talk about those things it brings up my experiences, and makes me want to help them- like others helped me. But how to do that without seeming like a creeper is a fine line!
We, as furries, attract broken people it seems- and thats perfectly okay- everyone needs a place to be loved and appreciated. But what worries me is this constant dependence on others to make oneself feel good. You do *not* need anyone else's approval to be worthwhile. You are a living breathing testament to your strength, your abilities and you are worthy of living life- and the only person who needs to love you, and to pay you any attention is yourself. *YOU* are the most important person in your life.
I know it can be hard to just be you sometimes- I really truly understand that. I have been there, and when I turned the light onto myself- instead of shining it outwards, hoping someone would see me and think me worthy- my life changed.
I learned to love me, and be happy. I'm not happy all the time- no one is- but I no longer let things that I cannot change (and sometimes that includes how people feel about me) bother me to the point it had in the past.
And I want anyone who reads this to know that if you are struggling, and want someone to talk to- I am here. I offer my shoulder to cry on, or an ear to listen. You are not alone, and there is someone in the world who would miss you if you weren't here.
Me.
Happy New Year!!
Posted 9 years agoHappy New Year to all my furry friends! Welcome to 2016, I hope it brings you lots of love, fun and furry mayhem!
Booyaka and I will hopefully see some Aussie furs at Confurgence next week- we're both super excited, and looking forward to meeting new furry friends! Come say hi if you're gonna be there!
Walk into this year with love, hope and peace in your heart, and lets make this year a great one! Whatever your dreams, hopes and aspirations are this year I hope they'll come to fruition!
Big Love,
Xx
Pina
Booyaka and I will hopefully see some Aussie furs at Confurgence next week- we're both super excited, and looking forward to meeting new furry friends! Come say hi if you're gonna be there!
Walk into this year with love, hope and peace in your heart, and lets make this year a great one! Whatever your dreams, hopes and aspirations are this year I hope they'll come to fruition!
Big Love,
Xx
Pina
