I am in the process of booking a flight to L.A. for the most thrilling blogger meet-up ever. People I have known for years, but never met in person, people I love, flying in from--literally--all over the world (okay, one of us anyway).
The catch is that I am an extremely nervous girl. I mean, prone-to-level-10-panic-attacks nervous. I've not flown alone since I was in my early 20s, daring myself to take a journey to Jerusalem to live and study. Leaving Sarge. Stop-over in England for three days of solo meanderings. I was nervous the whole time, but it was worth it, oh so very worth it. It is a challenge for me to do this again; even the planning is making me breathe a little faster.
It's not the flying so much as it is the being away from home. And I know many many people who do it all the time, carefree. Alas, I'm not one of them.
But it's good to keep challenging one's self, isn't it? To keep the blood flowing, the heart beating?
33 comments:
OOoooo!! Leah's Big Adventure! How exciting!!! Yes, a challenge is always good. Keeps you on your toes. Just remember that this is a fun trip... and that any nervousness will just be your excitement coming to the surface.
I envy you this kind of trip... I would do it in a heartbeat with a few certain somebodies across the pond. I hope you have a blast, Leah!
nice...sounds like you are in for some fun...i am sure they will be fine in your absence...
Not that you're *old* -- you're not -- but it has been a bit and I'd say it was time for an adventure. I've had three blog meet-ups so far and they were all great, great experiences.
UB, we should have a spring meet-up!
It just occurred that if I'm travelling 3000 miles I could travel into Manhattan one of these months!
Sounds like fun! I tend to think most things of value are accompanied by some form of discomfort, so face those nerves and enjoy.
Wow. I hope you have a great time. It's always good to spread your wings.
I'm a nervous air traveller but hey, you get to have a bloggy meet up which is something to look forward to. You're the second blogger I've heard of doing this. Have fun.
I'd recognise you anywhere hen, but it's probably best if you carry a bouquet of flowers and we meet under the clock at Union Station (wherever the hell that is) just in case.
I'm not at all nervous about flying, even long haul to Oz. But I don't like travelling on my own, I get very self-conscious. Meeting other bloggers is always fun. The trouble is most of my blogmates are in obscure corners of the States. You're probably the most accessible. The next time I'm in NYC I must get to Brooklyn....
I. Cannot. Wait.
I recognise that feeling and I promise you - you will have a ball!
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You will have a ball!
I met up with two bloggers a while back, one local and the other from your side of the pond (though originally from here). It was a great night (so I'm told!) :¬)
xxx
Oooh... How Excitement! I'll be eagerly awaiting a field trip report.
Have lots of fun... It must be great to meet up with blogger's that you have communed with for years... Well it must... really...
Ps.. Will there be Postcards?:)
wow! the whole coconut krewe is in LA, sugar! have a blast out in cali1 ;~D xoxoxox
goin back to cali back in the day!
i've been thinking of a post on this....
you do it better!
i'm nervous as all get out too but you only live once, right?
it's gonna be a blast!!!!
Looking forward to your post on this.
Wow! This is exciting news! You will have a wonderful time! Wish you were coming to my little neck of the woods.
MIss P, I would love LOVE to get that particular gang together, wouldn't that be a-ma-zing?!
Brian, they will be fine...but will I?...
UB, responded above but actually will email you when I've got a chance because we most definitely should hang out!
Hunter, those are truly words to live by, and I think you're right.
Kiki, my wings need a little dusting off and shaking out and then I'm ready!
Baino, it is definitely a thrilling prospect. I'm okay with the air travel part...I think...
Jimmy, I will be carrying an armful of hyacinths. Any Union Station will do.
Nick, anytime! I honestly think we would have a fabulous meet-up! Brooklyn awaits!
Megan, it is the highlight of my year.
Pat, I'm counting on it!
Stew, I'm waiting for the day when I meet up with you!!!
Princess, I promise a postcard!
Sav, thank you for that! Cali here I come (well, in June!)!
Kylie, we can group-blog!!!
MJ, I most certainly will do so...
Tess, what I wouldn't give to visit Willow Manor!
Okay, it's a deal. I must start planning for another bite of the Big Apple.
Oooh, ooh, ooh. How exciting! I am so looking forward to hear so many stories from this adventure!
Fly in, do the job, fly out, no big deal ...
Rima, it is isn't it?
Mago, you are seriously one of the bloggers I MOST want to meet. Is it the aura of mystery? The kindness? The intellect? Or all of those...
It's the imagination, dear Leah :)
had one meet up, but only because i was in the area...have a ton of fun
I have found that Dramamine works beautifully to calm my nerves on an airplane. It helps the ear dizzies too. I wish I were going, but I do have to work. Take lots of pictures for me!
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