Yes! I feel the same way about cons--they always sound like so much fun, but I'm such an introvert that big meetings like that turn out to be more stressful than anything, and I end up not enjoying myself.
However! I would love it if you could go, and I think that your plan to work your way up to that with smaller groups is a really great idea. My monthly slashers' brunch has done wonders for my self-confidence, and it sounds like you're meeting more slasher folks in RL. It can make such a difference, I think -- having the freedom to talk about the things that really interest you as a fan is so different than most RL situations, where you really can't just bring Bradley and Colin's eyefucking into the dinner conversation.
I promise, the next time I'm in the UK I am taking you up on the Hotel Muppet offer. You're such an amazing presence in my virtual world, and I would really love to meet you in person! *hugs lots*
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However! I would love it if you could go, and I think that your plan to work your way up to that with smaller groups is a really great idea. My monthly slashers' brunch has done wonders for my self-confidence, and it sounds like you're meeting more slasher folks in RL. It can make such a difference, I think -- having the freedom to talk about the things that really interest you as a fan is so different than most RL situations, where you really can't just bring Bradley and Colin's eyefucking into the dinner conversation.
I promise, the next time I'm in the UK I am taking you up on the Hotel Muppet offer. You're such an amazing presence in my virtual world, and I would really love to meet you in person! *hugs lots*