I went to Chicago with expectations (my fault) as a newbie I thought it would be different... more sociable. Before I went I tried to figure out what people would be like based on their blogs and photos and then when I meet that person face to face I was often surprised at how wrong I was.... Im sure it went the other way too.
However I was blessed to have a wonderful roommate Jennxaz and meet some truly AWESOME ladies (you know who you are) who I plan to keep in touch with. I find it incredible that this piece of plastic brings so many different lives together sharing in this very similar journey.
I have found a new path to follow and I feel stronger now. I am excited to see what experiences that will bring.
Oh, you had a blast. You got to meet me, right? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sad I didn't get to say bye! I had to run to the ticket counter and check my bag, and I didn't even compute that you had to board an international flight. Sorry!
HA! I was so calm about getting to the airport later... I almost missed my flight...
DeleteSofie, I'm sorry you didn't have all of your expectations met. There is so little time and even though we are planners, we are also friends who only get to see each other this one weekend a year. I feel like I spent a moment with everyone, and I learned the very first year that sometimes that's the best you can do. Some people are not as talkative as others. Some just stare at you when you walk up to them. Sorry we all can't be besties! lol Glad you had fun with your new friends though. That's really what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jen - I get it - I just had to write about my experience honestly - thats just how I blog... You did make an effort and I appreciate it.
DeleteI had a blast getting to know you better...we did meet more wonderful ladies than not. I don't want the not to taint your thought of the trip!
ReplyDeleteNot Tainted - Life is too short to be tainted... So blessed to have met you in person!!!
DeleteYou are such a funny funny girl! I loved getting to know you better and you made me giggle non-stop!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will come to AZ to visit your AZ girls.. we have lots of PUB CHEESE here!! I feel like I'm talking with a little bit of a canadian accent these days.. and saying the F word ALOT!!!
xo
Love Ya Long Arm!!!
DeleteYou were one of the ones I loved meeting!!! I know I wasn't very outgoing or anything like my blog (I was pretty quiet the whole trip) but you did make me feel more comfortable than others. I just wish I didn't have this stupid ass social anxiety!!! So instead of shitting my pants in the corner I should have been out there more. Oh well! Another time!
ReplyDeleteIt really was great meeting you and talking to you and I can't wait to meet each other again!!! Maybe I'll come up there, eh?! lol
You did awesome coming out of your shell and were lovely to hang out with - I like quiet & no one even smelled the poop in your pants - well maybe a little but we all promised not to say anything -LOL ;P You are welcome up here anytime eh!
DeleteSofie,
ReplyDeleteIt will take everything I have to say this and I cringe at the thought of putting it down in writing.....
But who fucking cares! bahahaha....
Bear with me, it's going to take me a minute to compose myself as I honestly don't think I've ever typed that word before! lol
On a serious note, you are a delight. You made me laugh and what you see is what you get! And that is probably why you have the thoughts you do. :)
I love you my canadian friend!
Sandra
Its like freaky Friday where we've switched bodies - Now you can swear like a 'fucken' Canadian and I will be sweet/mean and end it with "Bless her heart!"
DeleteI heard wonderful things about you.... Perhaps you should come out to AZ :)
ReplyDeleteIts in the works... it will take several months to get over the flying from this trip and I would like to come when its cold there or what we call summer.lol
DeleteThis Georgia peach is coming to Arizona one day!
DeleteI'm so glad it's had a positive impact on you and you've got such good friends as a result. xx
ReplyDeleteThere's always room for you if you make your way across the pond!
DeleteI absolutely adored you and that awesome Canadian accent! You are so precious!
ReplyDeleteIve got to say I didn't think we'd have anything in common - you look like a wild child in your blog pics. You were my most favourite surprise and I love that life works like that - I am so happy to have you in my life... You are a giant bundle of love in a tiny Southern package!!! XX
DeleteYou mean f..ing...is an accent! rofl
DeleteSoftie, you were one of my faves this year. I'm so glad we got to have breakfast and hang out! You better call me if you're ever in my 'hood! :)
ReplyDeleteYou & your group of crazy chicks were such a blast. Im sure we will meet again... Ive always wanted to go to the 'hood' ;P LOL
DeleteYour experience echo'd what I've heard before about Chicago but I'm glad you made some good friends and am so happy you're an honorary AZ Lady!!! :)
ReplyDeleteGo Diamondbacks!!!
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