What Fay and Laura said. I think this might be one of those things where trying to fix it will only make it worse.
Mal: There's plenty orders of mine that she didn't obey. Wash: Name one! Mal: She married you!
'War Stories'
F2F 3: Who's Bringing the Guacamole?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: San Francisco, May 19-21, 2006! Everything else, go here! Swag!
Lee - May 07, 2006 8:02:44 am PDT #9357 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Pix - May 07, 2006 8:04:14 am PDT #9358 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Yep. I think the thing that is most helpful has already been taken care of--having the Prom in a space where people can run away and recharge from time to time. That's the beauty of Prom in the hotel.
Deb, you've done a phenomenal job. I am so excited for this F2F!
deborah grabien - May 07, 2006 8:04:15 am PDT #9359 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Perkins, yep. Unpressured.
And I'm trying to email Deena and getting a bounceback. I need a new email for her. Anyone? It's a time sensitive thing and I need it soonish.
Pix - May 07, 2006 8:04:24 am PDT #9360 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Didn't need to be said twice.
Um...how 'bout them corsets?
SailAweigh - May 07, 2006 8:05:46 am PDT #9361 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Lots and lots of people without a quiet break can be exhausting.
This. I can be shy with a room of complete strangers and I'm glad I've already met many of the Buffistas to help ease my way into a larger crowd of them, but it's just that I'm like a two-year-old and get cranky with too much overstimulation after a while. I like being in the thick of things in the beginning, but I will eventually find a quite corner to sit in to let the brain calm down a little.
Amy - May 07, 2006 8:06:35 am PDT #9362 of 10001
Because books.
I can walk into a room of complete strangers and not be shy at all -- but I mean "complete," such as when I went to my first RWA chapter meeting up here. No knowledge of anyone, no expectations on either side.
F2F is a little nervous-making for me. I'm always afraid anyone who thinks I'm likeable online will be disappointed in person, because I think I'm better at writing (posting) than I am in person. But at the same time, I figure by the time Prom rolls around, I'll have met enough people individually, in small groups, that I'll be fine. And as a smoker, one of my best excuses when I need a minute away from the noise and large-groupiness of it all will be to sneak out by the pool and pollute my lungs grab a cig.
deborah grabien - May 07, 2006 8:08:51 am PDT #9363 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
(found Deena's newest email address. Stoopid me not updating yahoo address book....)
Lee - May 07, 2006 8:08:56 am PDT #9364 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Deb, I'll send you Deena's new address.
Never mind.
DavidS - May 07, 2006 8:11:06 am PDT #9365 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
As Laura notes, many Buffistas get overwhelmed by crowds and it's very common for folks to get away from the humans as needed.
Deb, are you familiar with this Nicky site? Some useful notes on his sessions.
tommyrot - May 07, 2006 8:15:35 am PDT #9366 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I was feeling really shy at the first F2F for the first day or something. I sort of compensated by taking lots of pictures. I also took a lot of pictures of Buffista shoes....