Have any of you ever done that? Have you ever wondered how a person you've only met online would be like had you met that person?
Sometimes, I get the feeling that I know some of you so well that I can actually have a pretty good handle on what you are like in real life.
Well, the other day I got to test that theory of mine. I met a long time bloggy friend. It made so much sense, we both live in TO, we both like writing, we both seemed like reasonable sensible people, we both like the occasional drink ...
I can't lie. I had the normal fears and hesitations before the meeting took place. Will she turn out to be a total kook? Will she think I'm one? You know, all the regular stuff.
We met for 5 o'clock drinks. I love 5 o'clock drinks. And I'm glad to say I had the best time! It was so much fun. We got to know each other, even basic stuff such marital status and what not and we talked 'writing' and it was a blast.
I think that other than me staring at her amazing eyes occasionally and making her feel uncomfortable perhaps, it went well. To my defense, anyone would get lost in those eyes.
But hey, I had my first real blind "online friend" date and I think I came pretty close to what I thought she would be like.
Naturally, there were many surprises, and they were good. Besides, it would have been quite boring if there weren't any. I mean, who wants to know everything about another person within five minutes of meeting them, right? It will be fun to get to know her.
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22 comments:
Wow! I'm jealous. sounded like alot of fun. maybe we'll all meet someday - big ole blog convention. :D
I've always wanted to do this. Great for you guys!
What a cool experience! I have a couple good friends who became good friends and fell in love online about ten years ago, so I certainly know that good friendships can begin online. :)
I did the same thing! And, the blog friend I met also had these incredible eyes I got lost in. Perhaps we met the same friend? :)
Haven't meet anyone yet. I would have the same fears. What if a face to face meeting ruins a perfectly good blog relationship? Still, I would take the chance. Life is too short not to enrich a potential relationship. So glad your experience was a good one Melly.
rdl, that would fabulous! We just need an in-between area. I wish you were closer :)
Jennifer, wow. That's fantastic. If I'm ever in Chicago I'd be sure to tell you!
Charlotte, a different continent would indeed pose a problem. I know exactly what you mean by having an image of online friends. I do too.
Flood, are you around TO or Ottawa? I have great blog friends in both areas. Go for it!
Jlb, now that is definitely cool, althogh not the only couple I know to have met online.
Nienke, no! Really??? Well... then maybe we met the same friend ;)
Trée, I know. I was afraid too it might ruin a "perfectly good blog relationship." But, as you said, life's too short!
Eric, that's awesome. Would you say gamers might be more open about it perhaps?
Yes, I do know about the NaNo stuff (indeed I think that's when we met), but almost each time the TO chapter met, I was away. Go figure!
Now, how did I have an inkling of who you were talking about?
Back in the early 90s, I belonged to an adult bulletin board system (but I was clear to people I met there that I wasn't there for THOSE adult activities --because that was an option), and I met at least two people from there. Both were fine folks. One I corresponded with for a couple years afterwards; the other I lost track of soon after I left the Baltimore area.
I would say that, with appropriate care, meeting on-line friends can be a very positive experience.
Still have a drink waiting for you at the top of the Hancock, Melly.
I've now met 3 online friends in person -- went to conferences with two and only had the best fun.
I think the kinds of things that we talk about online make it easier to meet up face to face.
Sounds like an adventure...
I've met a few online friends in person, haven't been disappointed yet. Obviously you have to be careful and all that, but I'd definitely recommend it.
Glad you a nice time.
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I would like to meet all of my blogger friends at a big party! That would be a lot of fun. It would be like a huge blogger summit with lots of drinks, lol.
I've never met any of my online friends, but my husband has made some great friends from his Corvette forum.
I've met several people in person that I first met on-line. It was always an interesting experience. Only once have I been deeply disappointed but that was because the image I had formed in my mind was so completely different than real life.
I've only met 2 online friends in my life. The first one become my best friend. The second one become my husband :-)
No wonder I love internet! *lol*
Jean, I wonder if you do know...
What an interesting story, though. Wow!
Eric, it sounds almost like you're describing our "support group" around the web. You're so lucky to have found the gamers and the writers. I wonder if most groups are like that. I say, probably yes, because most people are like that.
Liz, I was thinking of you on my way to my meeting bcause we often said we'd meet. What can I say? Geography!
You're probably right, it does probably make it easier for us to meet.
Edie, not such an adventure, but I like to always spice up my life you know ;)
Julia, I'm glad too. Thanks :)
Fred, drinks are a must! :)
Wouldn't that be wonderful if we could arrange that?
Deborah, so did mine with his audio forum :)
Susan, did that affect your online relationship then?
Mrs Lifecruiser, no wonder indeed :)
Great, glad your meeting went well.
I have met several online friends I would love to meet.
Who Knows, someday...
I've met a great friend online. Alyson Hannigan's dad - I kid you not!
We've been great friends now for about three years and met up in person twice (once at his house, once at mine) but we talk every week.
And yeah, we met because of his daughter.
Sounds like a wonderful experience! It's definitely something I'd like to do someday.
Leo, someday... :)
OMG, Paul, you know Willow's dad?
Does he ever tell you anything about her??
Jason, most reccommended!
I've met lots of my online friends. In fact, a group of us used to meet up regularly. I even met my partner online (through a writers' site).
Glad your meet went well :-)
Sharon, that's so cool. Now you're the third person I know who has met their partner online. Really cool!
This is exactly what I'm doing! I'm meeting a friend of mine, from a chatsite, not from a blog. I am really very nervous and so is she. I'm not sure what will happen and if we will actually have time to talk properly. She's coming to where I'm from with a tour group and she hopes she'll have some time to wander round my town. So we will see each other, hug for the first time! I'm so very nervous. I've known her 2 years, so I'm not worried about her being a weirdo or anything. But yea, I dunno :|
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