[Fandom Snowflake Challenge] Day 1 - Why participate?

Day 1

In your own space, talk about why you're participating in Snowflake and, if you’ve participated in the past, how the challenge has affected you. What drew you to it? What did you take away from it? What do you hope to accomplish this year?
I participated a few years ago. I enjoyed talking about my fannish past and wishes that time.

I decided to participate this year because:
(A) I'd like more fannish followers,
(B) it's neat to find out what other fannish stuff is out there (I always am on the look out for new-to-me fandom recs),
and (C) honestly I'm also looking for betas too (for both fanfic things and original fiction things).

[Fandom Snowflake Challenge] Day 2 - Fandom Memory

Day 2

In your own space, share a favorite memory about fandom: the first time you got into fandom, the last time a fanwork touched your heart, crazy times with fellow fans (whether on-line or off-line), a lovely comment you’ve received or have left for someone.
My favorite fannish memory from the past year was going to The Orbiting Human Circus Live Show in Boston in June. It was my first time at that particular venue and I spent part of the beginning texting a fellow OHC fan from out of state questioning the "stage and seating setup" (which the intro confirmed was on purpose; I also love how interactive most of the live shows I've been to are).