For starters, this is the largest con I've ever gone to. I remember spending last year
doing art and glancing at the simulcast wishing I was there.

So I booked a plane ticket and registered as a sponsor.

And waited.

2013 zizzed by and then it was Christmas and then New Year's.

Cool. Only a couple weeks to go.

I had purposely filled up the first couple of months with activities as the prior 40
years had only meant boredom for that time of year.

Wow. Such amaze.

I stayed at the Hilton, which I really appreciate. No lines for the elevator. Great
staff. Sure, it's a slight walk inside from the activities, but worth it when you need
to shower or sleep.

The weather was awesome this year. Warm, sunny during the day, but chilly at night (so
what - not really going anywhere after dark). There are lots of places nearby to get
food and Safeway was only a few blocks away.

I loved the events and panels. I was lucky enough to be at Hypnotic Beast's panel and
loved it. Uncle Kage was uplifting and encouraging. The dances were fun and I danced
my tail off. Literally. Luckily I travel with safety pins.

I wish that there were more staff handling registration. The long lines really put a
lot of attendees off. Rainfurrest in Seattle meant a few minutes of procedure. I hope
FC and RF staffers can meet soon about this.

Wishes for future cons, however possible or impossible: food trucks for quick snacks,
panels that weren't scheduled after 8pm, a quieter, separate room for artists, more
volunteers for registration/pre-registration pickup and a hospitality bar at the dance
where drinks could be bought.

All in all, I loved it. I can't wait to return!