SCBWI or Bust
We are on a countdown here, people. Seven days until SCBWI in LA. For the last year, I’ve made numerous friends in the online world through Twitter and the AW forums. Sometimes I feel like my entire life is happening online. I’ve had way too many awkward moments when I was telling a co-worker/sister/IRL friend “Well, Kate said this…” and then “Dawn said this…” after which my co-worker/sister/IRL friend says “Who are these people you’re talking about?” And then I hang my head in shame because I feel like I’m a ten-year-old who’s just admitted to having imaginary friends. Or being a closet World of Warcraft/Dungeons & Dragons player. Completely geektastic.
But all of that is changing. I’ve met Dawn in person, thank you. And we had drinks with Kirsten. And now, on Thursday, July 29, there are 20+ of us meeting at the SCBWI National Conference.
And I pray that the awkward greetings pass quickly. That the people I’ve had deep and meaningful conversations (frequently about RPatz’s sparkly manchest or my mad Photoshop skills), when confronted by my utter silliness and snarky idea of humor, will like me just as much in person. Kate and I have joked about this a number of times, but I’m not sure if she knows I’m 89.9% serious. It’s so much easier to be myself online. In person, I can be kind of like a cat – quick to love you if we hit it off and standoffish if I think you might step on my tail. Which is an odd comparison because I think cats are evil and frequently share how they will eat you if you die alone. True story.
Proof cats are EVIL
Are any of you nervous about meeting in person?
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6 Responses to "SCBWI or Bust"
on July 22, 2010 | to this post
I’ll be the one screaming and jumping on people. INITIAL AWKWARDNESS OBLITERATED.
on July 22, 2010 | to this post
Well, I kind of jump and dance around a lot (I’m sort of hyper and, um, seem to have a high tolerance for public goofery) so I hope I don’t inadvertently stomp on your tail, lol. Especially since we’re roomies.
YAY, IT’S ALMOST HERE! What the heck is everyone bringing to wear?????
on July 22, 2010 | to this post
P.S. On the plus side–my online persona gives you guys NO REASON to expect me to be all serious and profound, right? RIGHT?
on July 22, 2010 | to this post
Deb: I expect you to be very serious and profound. I will cry if you aren’t
That kitten is both terrifying and adorable.
I CANT WAIT TO MEET YOU ALL <3
on July 22, 2010 | to this post
Surely one of us will be un-awkward enough to smooth things over for the rest of us weirdos.
on July 24, 2010 | to this post
I’m pretty calm in person. I’ll try to keep Deb from tackling you too hard. Hee.