✨first gathering storytime✨
Oh my god I don’t even know where to begin 😅 I met so many amazing people and did so many fun things, how could I ever put it all into words?? So I suppose I’ll start with my first day. I got picked up at the airport by @ler-of-the-burg and he talked down my anxieties. He was my first session and honestly, reminded my brat ass how ticklish my feet were to feathers and light touches. He’s such a sweet and kind soul and he will always hold a special place in my heart 💜 without him, I probably would have just stayed in my room the whole time 🫠
Later that day I wandered into the common room to meet everyone and try to mingle. And by mingle, I mean sit in the corner and wait for people to come find me because I’m ✨anxious af✨ in social settings. It’s there I met @cute-lil-kiddo, @quietlee99, @potatosoviet, and many others whom I had just seen on the blog, but never saw their faces in person. We all hung out for a bit until I went to my room to get ready for more socialization via parties. I got to meet more people, which was really cool. And before I knew it, @sptfrtkl threw me into the lions den and I got my very first gang tickle experience 🫠🫠 honestly, there were so many hands and tools on me I thought I was going to self destruct 😂 but that’s another story in itself 🤭 later on I had some switchy fun and eventually went to sleep
Saturday was filled with sessions and celebrating @quietlee99 and her birthday 💜 we all had so much fun and I had the best time of my life finally opening up to friends and talking more. Saturday night was filled with costumes and partying, which honestly? I’m a little out of touch with 😅 also I got insanely gang tickled again to the point I’m pretty sure my screaming could be heard through the hotel 🫠 I think there were at least 10 hands on me at all times during that one. So now yall know where the bruises came from 😂 I wore them like a badge of honor (and that kind of awakened a bruise fascination to me?? Like??). The night was filled with more sessions and connections and before I knew it, it was light out. I had stayed up all night playing and joking and having so much fun 😭💜
Sunday was a little more laid back. Everyone was tired so I only sessioned once and it was INTENSE. I will never forget my table session for the rest of my days 🫠🫠 I writhed so much I twisted my foot before I had to go to the airport 😅 I’m not gonna lie, I cried when I waved everyone goodbye because I had found my family at last. My real family hasn’t been too kind to me, so finding love in a community like this has been everlasting, and I will always cherish it.
Special mentions since I wanted to single them out positively:
@knotyoursoftkore: you are an absolute delight. I didn’t expect us to be friends considering we didn’t interact too much on socials, so this very unexpected friendship has me absolutely gushing. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. You’re so funny and cool and I’m glad we met 💜
@theowylshop: thank you for guiding me through my first gathering. It was rocky at first! But you showed kindness and led me down the right path and I’m forever grateful. Also our session was absolutely 🔥 and I can’t wait to do it again soon!
@yourlittlettoy: oh my gosh so like, I was so nervous to meet you because you’re soooooooooooooo amazing and I was worried I’d seem like a little weirdo coming to say hi, but you welcomed me with open arms and I absolutely love you for that 😭💜 I’m glad I can call you a friend and I’m so glad we met!
@quietlee99: like omg. I could write a book. You’re my long lost sister and I can’t believe it took 28 years to find you. I love you to absolute death and I cannot wait to wrap my arms around you again 💜 (imma keep this short because I could go on forever 😂). I love being dumb with you and just laughing together endlessly. Never stop being you 💜
@potatosoviet: okay but like you’re funny af and I adore you. You broke me out of my comfort zone and got me to actually interact with people and you unintentionally became my safe space. Love that for you 🤭😂 but really, thanks for being a friend to me and being goofy with me
@cute-lil-kiddo: I loved getting to know you. You’re so sweet and caring and kind and you will always be a special friend to me 💜
@sptfrtkl: seeing you again was so refreshing. You’re just so fun to talk to and play with and hang out with I couldn’t get enough! We need to go out to eat next time we meet and just shoot the shit because you’re very insightful and I could talk to you for hours 💜
And last but certainly not least @ler-of-the-burg: I was such a little fangirl of yours for so long, and meeting you in person was a breath of fresh air. You are amazing, and I’m so glad I met you. Thank you for making me feel special, and taking time to get to actually know me. I’ll always treasure you and our friendship 💜
And to anyone I may have left out, I have the brain of a goldfish and I swear I didn’t do it on purpose. Everyone I met was amazing, and I didnt have a single bad thing to say about anyone. So positive, so welcoming, and my family through and through. Love you all 💜
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