So, as usual, I had to have a couple days to recover before typing everything up :)

I arrived on Thursday and picked up the Shuttle to the hotel. Due to all the traffic and construction the driver took the scenic route, which was actually kinda pleasant. Little long, but apparently the highway would have been longer anyway. Arrived at the Westin and started to wrangle roommates. Casidhe was already there, very nice person I must say, and Folix was nearby at the convention center. I plopped my stuff in the room and then headed over for registration. I intended to volunteer for ArtShow set up, but by the time I had everyone wrangled they didn't need any volunteers. Coconut arrived a bit later and got him situated as well. (Fruit loop smelling soft fursuit, very cute!) I was able to hang my own and Cara's art in the show then get most of my table set up. That huge room was very intimidating! I had dinner that night at Ten Penny, a little pricey, but the food was delicious!
Crashed to bed fairly early that night.

Friday I was glad the Den opened a little later, so I could sleep in. Coconut is apparently a morning person! Felt bad that no one was going to breakfast with him, but too exhausted to get up. I plunked down at my table and prepared for the day. Which went well! Mostly small things sold - pathtags, Celtic Critters and Pins. I did a couple badges and one sketch. (Badges and sketches will be posted later). Dinner was at Bill's in the hotel that night due to rain. Friday night was the Art Reception, which is a nice idea for those who can't get away easily for check out the art show and bid. I wandered there for an hour or so and adored some of the pieces but those I really liked were too large to get home. I was also a little nervous about spending as I hadn't reached break even yet. Hibbary has done some amazing growth in the last few years and I was especially drawn to a couple of her pieces. Noted some of Cara's already had bids, yay! Back to the hotel to crash :P

Saturday I had to get up a bit earlier. Went to Crazy Mocha for morning steamed milk... frankly, I like Crazy Mocha over StarBucks, they actually know what a steamed milk is without having to explain it and get funny looks. Back to the den. I usually walk around for 30 minutes or so before sitting just to get a bit of exercise and see what everyone has. Saturday was actually a little less busy for me than Friday. I still did a couple badges, but toward the end of the day as "homework". The fursuit parade I think played a role. It went right in front of my table, which was nice. Did have a dog (actual dog) poop during the parade right in front of my table which I knew was going ot go bad quick. So, I grabbed one of the ziplocks and picked it up quick... except one piece that got kicked into the little hole of the access hatch, so I had to notify someone about that since I couldn't get to it. It was, however, at least out of harms way. Apparently this was t-shirt worthy, which was awesome, but made me laugh. I don't get t-shirts for picking up poop at work! The rest of the night was uneventful. I wound up at Henry's with some of the Dorsai for dinner (tasty turkey burger and AWESOME sweet potato fries.) Then went to the zoo for a bit to finish my "homework". I'll admit, those blue lights in the zoo are harsh on the eyes :(

Sunday I was up at the same time, though was able to get coffee with Coconut this time. "Coffee" = "Steamed Milk" I've never liked coffee. Back to the Den. I realized I had bought one more Red Bull than I needed, and not wanting to lug it back to my room I had two that day. bad idea. I was SO fidgety! I had one more badge on Sunday. I was able to buy "The Seventh Bride" from Ursula Vernon (yay!) to read on my way home. Den closed and I realized I had not only passed my previous sales record at FC in 2013 I had actually probably broke even after taxes and fees (this is not a common event for me). I went to pick up art in the Art Show and found 3/4 of Cara's pieces had sold! Sweet! i didn't sell any of my own, but that means i don't have to scramble as much for pieces for the shows in August and September (local arts and crafts faires). Since I had great tale sales, I didn't mind that much. I was able to get everything packed up decently and quickly. I had wanted to eat somewhere new, however most of the restaurants around closed on Sunday :P So I wound up at Fernando's with Folix. It was ok, but not great.

Monday everyone slowly drifted out. I was able to check out without any issues, catch my shuttle, and get to the airport. Security was very quick! and for only the second time ever my carry-on was NOT searched. Usually I have so much stuff in it it does get searched. Once home, Wolfy made me an awesome chicken Wellington and I was able to relax before work the next day.

All in all, a great con. Will I go back? yes... however, again, another con that fall on my On-call weekend next year. sigh It is looking like I will probably not be doing any cons next year, in which case I will have to focus on networking/advertising. Which I hate and suck at... but I need to get better somehow. :)