Being a competitor is like showing your personality to the FGC. You're showing people who you are, what your style is and testing your knowledge.
To me, the FGC is a place where I can learn and train and relate to those around me. Everything from frame data to fundamentals is what puts everyone together and I enjoy all the experiences it shares.
So far, I think the Full Combo events have been great. From when I first competed all the way to now, I realized that it gives me the time I need to let loose and live in my own world away from reality. Making friends with competitors alike and witnessing a variety of fighting genres being put together, it's like a dream, only made real.