Next weekend I’m going along to my first blogger meet up. I’m super excited, I thought such things were reserved for a) city bloggers, and b) bigger bloggers than me! But a few weeks ago I caught sight of the #EssexBloggers hashtag on Twitter, and after a bit of investigating, I found that Katrina from Carousel Diaries was arranging a meet up.
Since then I’ve been tweeting some of the other bloggers that are going, and I’m looking forward to meeting them all. Terri-Jane of {twoninethree} has been a blogger friend for a while now, and she’s going along, so it will be great to meet her in person after a lot of chatting on Twitter!
As I said, I am very excited, but I am also rather apprehensive. I have a few worries:
- I’m rather shy. It’s so easy to click the reply button on Twitter, and get into a conversation about blogging, or books, or films, but when it comes to face-to-face, I have more difficulty. I hope that I don’t find myself listening to everyone else talking, wishing I could join in but finding it impossible!
- What to wear! I have already seen a couple of tweets from other people wondering about what to wear, and I’m having similar worries! I am not a fashion blogger, nor do I consider myself to be particularly fashion-conscious. I just wear what I like, and I am not sure that I am ever particularly on-trend.
- I don’t have all the fancy blogger accessories; no iPhone, no iPad, no DSLR. I am more than happy with what I do have, but I don’t want people to think I’m a blogging intruder!
By no means do I wish to do the other Essex Bloggers a disservice with this; I am sure that they are all lovely ladies who won’t look down their nose at me at all. These are just some of my silly insecurities!
So, bloggers, have you ever been to a blogger event? Were you nervous? Tell me your stories!
Take a deep breath and just enjoy yourself. Others are probably feeling a little nervous, too.
I’d like to meet up with some Twitter friends.
I think everyone is nervous, and I think it’s everyone’s first time at meeting up with other bloggers, so you’re right, we’re all in the same boat!
I share your fears and I’ve signed myself up to organise the event haha. Like you I’m very shy around new people but everyone seems lovely so hopefully it will be fine!
Don’t stress about what to wear too much, you’ll feel more confident wearing what YOU want. You will look lovely regardless! xx
I’m so impressed that you have managed to organise the event – I don’t know if I’d be able to! But you’re right, everyone does seem lovely so I’m sure we’ll be fine!
Less than a week to go – eep!
Omg hon I feel same!! I am excited but nervous…. I too am shy and worried!!
My blogger technology consists of a laptop and my samsung note so dont worry about the technology side either!! I defo dont have a flash camera and dont even know what a DSLR is!!!
I will be really anxious but am so looking forward to meeting others with the same shared interest in blogging – and I am looking forward to meeting new people!!!
Xx
I’ve had a lot of comments and tweets to say that everyone is nervous too, so I’m glad I’m not the only one! I’m sure we’ll be fine once we actually get there and get chatting!
Ooh this sounds like a wonderful event…you’ll have a great time! I’ve never met another blogger in person but I’d love to!
I know, I can’t wait. I’ll be blogging about it afterwards to let everyone know how I got on!
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