It’s a surreal thing, watching strangers interact with something you made. You don’t know if they’ll scoff, smile, or walk away.
It was Turnipet’s first time exhibiting- and at CatCon’s 10-year anniversary.
People came up curious and skeptical.
Wait, how is it magnetic?”
“This is genius.”
““My cat might destroy this in two seconds.”
I met kids who couldn’t stop snapping the toys on and off while laughing. One mom and her son returned to the booth several times before finally picking one out. I hope their cat loved it.
I also chatted with fellow vendors, like the team at Yeowww, who’ve been doing this for years. They offered advice, encouragement, and made me feel right at home.
Behind booth POV:
By the end of the weekend, I was drained physically and socially. But also revitalized from the joy of seeing people get it. Watching kids light up. What a great feeling!
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