I'm just going to throw something out here for comment and hopefully the cheese will not be standing alone on this one (an unlikely enough scenerio in Wisconsin after all).
When I first signed up for this trip I was so excited. I was going to get to meet a few Tally gals from Wisconsin, and hang with my two favorite scrapbook buddies from here in Minnesota. Within days suddenly a full house of Tally gals were going, and eventually it was the entire permanent staff at Tally as well. Over the past weeks, as the trip has gotten closer, I've gotten more and more nervous. I feel loved and liked at TallyScrapper.com, I feel like I fit in.
But as this trip draws near I find myself thinking things like, "What am I going to wear?" and "What if they don't like me in person?" I find myself wondering all kinds of goofy things that show an insecurity that I've not felt in many years.
Now, I had a successful visit meeting Tally gals out in the Northeast, and you'd think that would help build my confidence. But in fact this trip has been so built up in my mind that I find myself thinking like a hormonal preteen, wondering if I'll fit in at church camp.
So, I just wanted to throw that out there...when I arrive, I will most likely be very self-conscious and nervous. I want you all to like me and for everyone to have a fabulous time...but I do know that the internet and the real world are two different places.
If you were feeling similarily, I just wanted you to know you are not alone.
Nervousness aside, I still can hardly wait!
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No need to be nervous! Its going to be a fun weekend with lots of chatting, scrapping, food, etc. If it makes you feel better, I'll wear my ridiculous Santa hat...no one can take me too seriously with that on my head.
I'm not really super nervous, BUT I'm also not expecting to hit it off with every single gal either... I don't expect to have friction, but I think it's natural to gravitate. I wouldn't worry TOO much. We already know each other to SOME extent. I can't imagine anyone is THAT totally different IRL than they are on Tally. We've all been there long enough have gotten at least PEEKS of the REAL women that we are!
All I can say is just be yourself....Its about meeting some other women who all have a common love of scrapbooking and the rest is all details. Some people click more than others and some people might seem be different than what you might think but if you are just yourself...we get to know you and not the fingers that do the typing. We are going to have a wonderful time with lots of women just enjoying each other's company! Relax - its all good!
I know I'm having a ball whether you guys like me or not! Ha! I'm having fun and I think everything will be fine...we're going to scrap..how can there not be a good vibe?
Ah, don't stress! We're going to have fun. You can't do that to yourself because this is supposed to be our time *away* from stress! BUT- I relate to being a little overwhelmed by a big group of people. Having stayed at this house before, I can tell you that what's good about this retreat house is that there are TWO crop rooms, TWO family rooms and even an extra half kitchen. Two levels. So I don't think you will feel too overwhelmed by the size of the group. It'll work out!
Just so you all know I'm a crazy crack monkey!!
Just kidding!!!
I actually get quiet around new people and then when I warm up to them I get goofy so Thurs night I will probably be quiet and then Fri watch out! GAME ON!!
Well Minda, I already warned everyone I was not going to stalk Johnny Depp and I wasn't planning to sample the Wisconsin Dells nightlife.(Done that before.) I suspect you might be in with me on both of those choices.
I may break out the make-up just to impress everyone (hah!), but it will be jeans and cozy shirts all weekend for me.
your getting out of your pj's...i don't know that I'll even get dressed but I will put on a bra!
Minda everyone gets nervous a little bit...but wow, I have to say that I am more comfortable in a room full of Scrapping women than anywhere in the world. Plus it is so dang fun to see what people are like IRL...almost never what you expect but always so fun! I have found that usually the most chatty online tend to be the shyest and quietest IRL but always nurturing and supportive. We will have so much fun...we will only resort to school girl antics after a few too many margaritas...hehehehehe. ;)
Minda you are not alone. I am kinda nervous about the trip myself. Wondering if my tally friends will like me. I am really very quite and reserved in person. I like the internet because it gives me a little bit more guts to say things with out wonder if anyone else found it fun or offensive or down right silly. I don't necessarly have to see the faces of the people who are reading my messages but in person you can sometimes see what people are thinking or not thinking. DH says this trip will be good for me. One to be seperated from my kids and him or a while and realize that the world didn't end and two to get over my social anxiety. That said I am really excited to meet everyone.
Omg, I really hope I'm able to come meet you all! And I agree that I probably won't "click" with everyone, but I know I'll like you all...I like everybody at first, lol! I'm not into the bar/clubbing scene at all (uh, except to steal some coasters), so would probably be one of those who stayed behind if there was a "night-life" outing.
I'll let you in on one of my huge insecurities....I have cold, clammy hands almost all the time, and I HATE that. But I'm gonna put it out there and hope you'll all still like me! Oh yeah, now I HAVE to come....better go shave my legs, lol!
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