I love New York. And Bloggers.
Posted on | August 12, 2010 | 2 Comments
Okay, so mine is the lo-fi photo version of this event, but I would be remiss in not mentioning what an amazing time I had at the Mighty Meetup last Saturday night. When I was getting ready to go, I was all nerves and stomach butterflies. Would I get kicked out because I’m too silly? Or too serious? Or too weird in general?? I never in a million years would have imagined I’d end the night trailing along after a fantastic group of bloggers wearing KISS makeup in Times Square.
I got to meet so many people in person, that I’ve admired for a long time online. and Zan was there!!
To be completely cheesy, I realized something that night…..
The (well-known to many) resounding life lesson was: You’re not the only one.
EVER.
I’ve learned it from blogging and sharing my grief and depression and fear and family dysfunction with an online community who never fails to respond with support and similar stories. And I’m learning it in person, that everyone feels as nervous and awkward as you do, but everyone also wants to have a good time and feel accepted.
So, cheers to universal insecurity.
And a special hello and thanks for you blog-friends.
Your presence is real, even if it’s technically virtual.
xo,
Sam
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August 12th, 2010 @ 1:12 pm
YAY. That’s what I take away from these things every time: WOW there are a lot of other women out there who cross my circles in a Venn diagram of personality.
And BOY is it nice to have a few drinks and adventures with them.
August 16th, 2010 @ 1:28 pm
Exactly. That’s exactly how I feel!
Also, I love Venn diagrams!