As I mentioned in yesterdays post where I linked up to Mama Kat’s Writers Workshop I am at it again today!
This is a long over due post! We are talking over a month overdue!
Here was the prompt:
1.) Write about a time you were forced to step out of your comfort zone.
First thought, May’s GLO Party
Really looked forward to it.
My first social media event.
Got business cards to hand out.
I posted about the new outfit I got to wear.
I nervously walked in, early.
Was greeted by friendly faces.
Found a quiet table, alone.
Made my way, slowly, to the sponsor tables.
Briefly spoke with a couple people.
Found another quiet corner, alone.
I sat & tweeted.
I noticed someone I had hoped to connect with.
She was at the other end of the bench I was sitting on.
I didn’t approach her.
I got a tweet from her asking if I was wearing my shoes.
Everyone who recognized me, recognized the shoes from my post.
The shoes were in my purse, blisters.
I replied I was sitting on her bench.
She yelled at me to slide over & join her.
We chatted.
Others joined.
Everyone was wonderfully delightful.
I was still feeling out of place.
I stuck it out.
Even if I felt like crying.
Cecily shared one of her prizes she won with others.
Including me!
At the end my Hubby was waiting outside the doors for me.
With Krispy Kreme!
Scared, nervous & alone; I survived.
I didn’t mingle & connect like I had hoped.
I did step outside my box, my comfort zone.
Will I do it again? Yes.
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I would probably be the SAME way. I am really out going and lovely when I FIRST meet someone. But after talking to them on the web THEN meeting them. So. Much. More. Nerve. Racking!
It is the whole “What if I’m not who they thought I was?” “What if they don’t like who I really am?” “What if they were only pretending to like me on line and they don’t really like me in real life?” Scary!!
I went back and checked out the outfit and it was awesome. I think just wearing the shoes would make me feel ready to conquer the world…until I got blisters and then they would have ended up in my bag also or dangling from my finger tips. Plus Krispy Kremes are worth going through some discomfort
hi from mk’s
Thank you on the compliment about my outfit. The shoes are amazing, they just hurt my feet! Wearing them for the walk from the train to the site was probably not a good idea! Next time they stay in my bag until I get to location!!
Love me some Krispy Kreme!
omgosh, girl! i totally feel ya! i often sit alone, even though i’m great at conversation. ugh. i just don’t like the feeling of rejection and am afraid others won’t want “me” to be in their groups or conversations. it’s scary out there. thanks for sharing with us all.
I’m glad to know it isn’t just me who can feel this way.
So glad you joined us! It can be scary at first, but the more you attend the more friendly faces you see. So glad you stuck it out! You looked fab and it was great meeting you. Oh BTW I changed my twitter handle {I am throwing everyone off} – it’s @TinaSeitzinger. Hope to see you again!
I absolutely want to come out again!
I corrected your twitter handle in my post
Good for you for stepping out there! Totally worth it, right?
I absolutely plan to do it again! I had hoped to go to BlogHer12 in August, that just can’t happen at this point unless some magical fairy pays my way for ticket & hotel. There will be more experiences!
Taking little steps over time will all add together to accomplish a lot! It sounds like you got off to a good start on the journey!
I do a lot of things in baby steps. I can see in my head how I want things to be, just not so easy to jump right in.
You are brave! I would be totally out of my comfort zone going to an event by myself for the first time. I believe in the buddy system
Stopping by from SITS Sharefest!
The one person I had ever even spoke to on the phone was unable to attend. I had wanted her to be my lifeline. LOL
Good for you. My mentor once told me to always attend networking events along. You meet so many more people that way. I don’t know. At a recent event it seemed much easier to mingle as a duo after my friend arrived than alone. I think the trick is to not sit in the back talking only to your friend for the entire event.
Also, I joined a networking challenge this year. I have signed up to attend two events each month. Before every event as I pull into the parking lot I have a sudden urge to turn around and go home. So far every event has been a positive experience and I’ve been glad I’ve gone in.
Two events a month sounds fun, and scary. I don’t think I could find that many events close enough to me that I could manage to attend. Perhaps I will put more effort into seeking some out.
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