I’m officially freaking out for DPCon13.
Hard.
I’ve been working like mad woman; getting washing done, organising uniforms, lifts and lunches. I’ve cleared out the toy area and I’ve packed away everything humanly possibly. Tomorrow I’ll head into work and probably work like a mofo there too, preparing my classes and leaving lessons for the next two days.
The over-organising is a nervous reaction.
I’m scratching at my neck too – I think I’ve developed anxiety hives…
Hard.
I’m not the type of person who deals well with meeting people for the first time. I’m awesome in front of my classes at school but with other adults, I can lose it. I’m not an introvert but for reasons unbeknownst to me, I become a tongue-tied mess – especially in situations like this.
I’m officially freaking out for DPCon13,mainly because I blog anonymously, which you can read about here . I seem to also have this underlying identity issue happening… Gah! I’m still working it all out…
And in all the panic, I completely forgot to organise cards. Idiot.
But before this becomes an even MORE purposeless post, I’ll stop.
I’ll get myself over it somehow.
So if you spot a blotchy brunette scratching away in the corner, please say hi.
She’ll probably hand you some dodgy excuse for a business card and blurt out something that sounds wrong. Be patient, just quietly, she’s already shitting bricks…
Are you, or were you a nervous newbie?
Posting for this week’s #IBOT
Robo X
March 18th, 2013 at 20:51
try to relax and have a fantastic time! I’m reading LOTS of bloggers in the same position – feeling nervous about meeting people for the first time. So just remember everyone is going through the same thing and feeling pretty much the same way! ENJOY! Learn heaps and if you’re struggling, fake it til you make it! my personal motto! 😉 -Aroha (#teamIBOT)
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Thanks for the support. I will fake it a little but far out man I’m SO nervous….
March 18th, 2013 at 20:51
Good luck.. but you’ll be fine!
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Robo you will rock it! I sympathise though because I’m the same – great on paper, fine with people I know, but a sctratchy mess with strangers. You’ve developed a great blog that is one of my favourites – and from all the comments I read on your posts I know I’m not the only one who thinks so. And you’re ging to learn lotsof awesome new tips and tricks that will help you make it even better.
Now get out there and represent all us newbies who weren’t able to attend… 🙂
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Deep breathing & lots of chocolate! You’ll be fine & no doubt have a ball!! Enjoy your time away & remember, getting out of your comfort zone can be the best feeling in the world when it’s all said & done.
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I have a stash in my car…. :)))
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Oh, but just quietly….I’D BE SHITTING MYSELF!!!!!!! So go you!! xx
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Ya hey! Glad you agree! 🙂
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I’m sure you will be fine!! So many others are in the same position as you. I was nervous for my first bloggy meet up, but I had no reason to be. You’ll be in the corner with everyone else! haha
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I’m not going, but I guarantee you will be FINE. It will all be just fine. Breathe.
xx
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Here’s hoping….
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
You are going to have the best time and I’m feeling more than a little jealous. I cant be there so I am relying on you to blog all about it. ;-0
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Why? I thought you were going?
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I am a nervous newbie for sure! Keep an eye out for me and I’ll keep an eye out for you and we can shit bricks together! Lol!
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I met you at the Kiribilli drinks…. I’ll keep an eye out 🙂
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I gotta say for someone who blogs so anonymously I’m totally blown away you are heading to DPCon and my journo brain is asking why? So why?
Also – Have a ball and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do, so therefore OPEN SLATHER 🙂 Em xxx
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
Bwah!!!I’m a life long learner is why. I just wanna get my head around flogging to see if it’s for moi…. Open slather…. Girl we need to meet!!
March 19th, 2013 at 20:51
I felt like this at my first blogging conference last year! If I were coming to DPCON13 I’d organise to meet you and say hi. Hope you have a fantastic time!
March 20th, 2013 at 20:51
Have an awesome time! It sounds like so much fun xx
March 21st, 2013 at 20:51
I’m sure, despite all this, that you had a GREAT time!
March 22nd, 2013 at 20:51
Oh boy. I hope this all turned out well. I imagine that even as you wrote this you were quietly confident that the nerves weren’t that necessary. I continually experience anticipation that is worse that the event.
That “not an introvert” statement could be revisited… I understand there’s a continuum between introversion and extroversion, and you know big masses of grown-ups may just tilt your internal scales.
My first visit here (via #FYBF) and I enjoyed the trip (especially that anonymous blogging post). Take care.
March 22nd, 2013 at 20:51
You may be right…
Thank you.
Did you link up with FYBF? I couldn’t find you.
March 22nd, 2013 at 20:51
Was it awesome? I hope so!
March 22nd, 2013 at 20:51
Yes. On every level. X
March 25th, 2013 at 20:51
Beyond.
March 24th, 2013 at 20:51
Hi, You were fine at DPCON13! I didn’t see any hives… It was wonderful to meet you. I am now off to check out your blog properly.
March 25th, 2013 at 20:51
I was hivey… Believe me!