Ten Years in the Fandom
Today marks my 10th year of being involved in furry. I remember the cold December night in 2004 when I was bored, looking at random things on the net, then someone mentions furries on a non-fur message board. I got curious and Googled “furry”, and things haven’t been the same since. Suddenly, I had this eureka moment hit me from out of nowhere while searching Google on everything furry. Every waking moment I would do as much research on the fandom as a whole - the groups, individuals, costumes, cons, you name it, I wanted to know about it!
I did know about the fandom’s existence before, but I didn’t think about it much. From the late 90’s to early 2000’s, I’ve seen tidbits on the net and TV about these people interested in costumes and art (along with the infamous TV shows that I won’t mention here) I never had the idea of getting involved with the fandom until 10 years ago. Hey..I can have some fun with this!
I got to know some fuzzies online, and it might of been February or March of 2005 when I decided to meet some fandom members in person. I went to the local Chicago LAFF meet, and I got to know even more people that night. After knowing that I can handle being around furries in person, and seeing how awesome fursuits are, I realized this furry thing is definitely for me!
My first convention was AC 2005, when it took place in Philadelphia, PA. I got on the train and made it to town in a day or so. Walking into that con was an awesome experience from the start! After AC, I confirmed that to myself furry is a definite interest for me :) I didn’t get scared out!
Over time, I’ve had some life changes, but furry has always been along for the ride with me. I’ve gone to so many places, met so many people, made lots of friends, done so many things, so furry has been a major benefit for me. It even opened me up a bit as I know that I’m a lot more outgoing these days, and I have furry to thank for some of it! Back then, I wanted to have a fursuit, and now I have 10 fursuits waiting for me at my place! I never get tired of looking at these cheerful critters looking at me :)
At some point, I want to put together a little celebration of my decade in furry. However, I might combine it with my Birthday in January, so it will have extra awesomeness!
Here’s to many more years to come in the fandom! *toast*
I did know about the fandom’s existence before, but I didn’t think about it much. From the late 90’s to early 2000’s, I’ve seen tidbits on the net and TV about these people interested in costumes and art (along with the infamous TV shows that I won’t mention here) I never had the idea of getting involved with the fandom until 10 years ago. Hey..I can have some fun with this!
I got to know some fuzzies online, and it might of been February or March of 2005 when I decided to meet some fandom members in person. I went to the local Chicago LAFF meet, and I got to know even more people that night. After knowing that I can handle being around furries in person, and seeing how awesome fursuits are, I realized this furry thing is definitely for me!
My first convention was AC 2005, when it took place in Philadelphia, PA. I got on the train and made it to town in a day or so. Walking into that con was an awesome experience from the start! After AC, I confirmed that to myself furry is a definite interest for me :) I didn’t get scared out!
Over time, I’ve had some life changes, but furry has always been along for the ride with me. I’ve gone to so many places, met so many people, made lots of friends, done so many things, so furry has been a major benefit for me. It even opened me up a bit as I know that I’m a lot more outgoing these days, and I have furry to thank for some of it! Back then, I wanted to have a fursuit, and now I have 10 fursuits waiting for me at my place! I never get tired of looking at these cheerful critters looking at me :)
At some point, I want to put together a little celebration of my decade in furry. However, I might combine it with my Birthday in January, so it will have extra awesomeness!
Here’s to many more years to come in the fandom! *toast*