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July 27, 2007

opening session / opening anxiety

Well, here we are. I am feeling completely overwhelmed. So many people. So many people that know about me. I don't know about them.

This is an interesting place to be. The ultimate in facing the reality of my shared personal experience.

I know you. You're the one that tried to commit suicide three weeks ago. Step away.


Posted by Jess at 07:20 AM Permalink

Comments (9)

Some people will do that, it's true. What happened will be too scary or involved for them to embrace or get near.

I think SO many will be grateful that you are there to put their arms around.

Mixed bag of hurt and blessings-just like life.

christle

Hang in there, have fun and stay close to your friends!

No luggage, really!?!

reverse mortgage business

Someday, someday, someday... I hope I can afford to come. Then it would be step in for a hug.

Hey!
I didn't step away - that party was too damn loud.

See you later?

I have 3 questions-in -one and 1 thought.

First the thought: If I saw you I would hug you really tight, not run. And then we would go buy cute shoes. Maybe you could teach me to love heals.

Question: Will you be my Blogher info guide? I have many other questions, like -
Do people at Blogher take Craft Bloggers seriously, and if so are there any events for them?
And is Dooce going to be there this year?
Ok, thats all. Have fun and don't worry too much!

melissaS

I think it's a really hard event for most people who aren't terribly type a social. It was very hard for me last year. It seems like last year was hard for you too. Hang in there, take good care of yourself, don't let it all get to you too much. Just ride with the people you know and love and let the others go.

I think melissaS just gave The Best Advice for BlogHer. I felt completely overwhelmed last year. Here's hoping you get to spend tons of time and have loads of fun with the people you really care about!

If it makes you feel better, not a single person I talked to about you made any mention of it. I meant to introduce myself and say hello, but it was crazy--as you know! But rest assured that some of us were less avoidant than just plain overwhelmed, just like you. :) I wish we had gotten a chance to talk.