It’s WordCamp SA this weekend! Nah, I didn’t register – I wasn’t sure what was happening with Son#1 and all that. I’m still not 100% clear, but I do know that it’s their dad’s weekend this weekend, so I am officially off duty for 2 days =) Yeeehaaa!
So a couple of nights ago, I hear about a pre-WordCamp SA social meetup happening in Cape Town tomorrow night, involving drinks and a whole bunch of people I’ve “met” through this blog and through Twitter.
I’m thinking: “Hmmmmm … I’m free, I want to meet some new folk, why the hell not?”
I take the plunge and decide to let them all know I’m going too. I’m all: “YEAH BABY!!! I finally get to meet my Tweeple!!!”
And now?
Now I’m thinking: “Bloody hell woman, what are you DOING????!!!”
I mean, this is like nothing I’ve ever done before! Believe it or not, I have NEVER EVER been out on my own in my entire life!!
*minor freak out*
I’ve never met these people … mmk, apart from Cluckhoff and Max (very briefly!) … and I sooooo don’t do the mingling and small talk thang. YIKES! I’m getting some seriously cold feet here.
It’s going to take every last scrap of courage I can muster to get my ass to the meetup! But I REALLY want to do it, I really want to go along and meet all these amazing people who keep me company every day, all these brilliant minds that contribute to the success of the www in South Africa. I’m not kidding – these people are awesomely good at what they do!
Hoo boy … guys, if you’re going along tomorrow night, please keep an eye on the door for a chick looking around nervously and shaking in her stilettos!
*I can do this … I hope*
I’m so glad you decided to come, I must admit, the first time is always the hardest, meeting people you’ve spoken to daily without an idea of what they’re like in real life is somewhat disheartening. Glad to hear that you had a stunner of a time though 🙂
Eish … there WERE lots of photos happening, Paul … I’m sure they’ll crop up somewhere or another soon.
EEEEEK I am so NOT photogenic 🙁
Could someone make sure there are lots of photos!
@Glugster … sheesh, I had no idea you guys were gonna be this bossy hey? Hahaha 🙂
Mmk, I’m going, I’m going …. GULP!
Just do it. By order. G
You won’t regret it.
@esvl … Hey dude 🙂 No, it’s not invites only – the more the merrier!!
I’ll DM you the details.
I looked as well. Cant find this event anywhere. Unless its a invites only thing.
@Mom … ummm, no, that’s ok thanks LOL!
Want me to lock up behind you, one foot on your pretty derrier? =)
@Cluckhoff Yayness!! First up though, vodka orange 😀
I’ll be there, moenie worry nie … I ain’t gonna get my ass kicked wahaha … and I sure need a *stomp stomp stomp* dammit!
If you don’t come I will kick your ass. Besides, I’m there to hold your hand and feed you stiff tequilas! Please please please come! It won’t be a stomp stomp without you 🙂
@BigFriendly LOL!!!
And yeah, lurking is one thing I CAN do hahaha 😀
Come on Sue. It will be fun. You’ll be amongst your peers. It’s a chance to meet people who are influencing our industry. Even if you (and I) just lurk in the background, the talks will be good stuff.
Remember I’m 6’4″ so you can hide behind me every time a camera points your way, the fact that I’m a beanpole may be a problem.
@Ches … totally shitting myself LOL!! But yeah, gotta do it 😀
@Cath … yes maa’m hee hee (you’ll hold my twitter hand???)
*sigh* nearly 38 years old and I’ve never been out on my own … yusseeee …
youre going. even if i have to send a chaperone to make you go X
Ha ha, do you think CPT could handle Ches running amouk for another weekend?
To be honest, I’d also be shitting myself, don’t know why, I just would…
…but you should do it, if you want to and feel it would be fun…
OMG!!!
I’ve just realised that there will *probably* be cameras and people taking photos and stuff!!! AAAARGH!!!!!
@Justin FABULOUS!!!
@Dad I’m going to … if nothing else, yes. If I need to spend all day pulling myself towards myself, I’m going 🙂
@Ches YEAH BABY!!! (Pity you aren’t in CPT this weekend hey?)
@SheBee … me too!! You can hold my hand on Twitter – this is huge for me, I’ll probably be live tweeting it wahaha!
@SaulK – that’s comforting, thanks 🙂 Yeah, will probably be sticking very close to Twitter hee hee
@BigFriendly – Yessir!! 😀 And I’ve just sent you a FB invite … Awww, I didn’t know you were going on Saturday, but I’ve just spotted your name on the attendee list …
@Tyler Hey hey!!! Welcome 🙂 Ummmmmmm, I dunno??? But I’ll definitely see you tomorrow!
So, see you at WordCamp then! 😉
Just do it!!
What is the meetup about tomorrow night? I can’t find anything about it. I’ll try and come and keep you company if it’s close at hand.
I’m attending the WordCamp thing.
I felt the same way when I went to the 27 Dinner a few weeks ago and it really wasn’t bad at all. Most people aren’t quite the same offlne as they are online (much nerdier :P) but they are all friendly and you always have Twitter to fall back on!
awwwwwwwwwww! I wish I was there to meet the guys and gals with you! I’d hold your hand and everything!
Do it, DO IT!!!
If you do nothing else tomorrow just please go. It is always a bit scary the first time you do something like this but you will get over it and it will be so much easier the next time.
I’m going tomorrow night and I’m in CPT for the weekend so I’m looking forward to meeting you. Don’t chicken out!!!!