Here on the east coast we are preparing for snow. As long as we don’t get ice instead, we hope to have a weekend filled with lots of this:
In random news, you can now subscribe to Chatting at the Sky through email, which means you will receive new posts in your inbox. Simply click subscribe at the top of the page and it will give you this screen:
For all this time, I’ve had that option turned off and didn’t realize it. Ooops. (Thanks, Dawn, for letting me know that!)
Speaking of BlissDom (weren’t we?), I’m going. As I’m busy not packing, I’m thinking about how I keep my clothes for 37 years and I still have shoes from college and I don’t know how to shop for the right stuff and I’m a terrible accesorizer. So I’m just gonna go with it. Sound good?
I look forward to helping lead two sessions, one on photography and one on writing - my two favorite subjects. Mostly, I look forward to finally meeting some of my favorite writer girls. I’m going to try to make a concerted effort to lean to the left of my Meyers Briggs results and embody the part of me that is an extrovert. She doesn’t come out often, but she really is in there.
Keep the camera at your eye. *wink* I too am not an extrovert in those situations. But I remember you being so friendly last year. Especially when you found the chocolate bowl.
Enjoy every minute of it…but, give yourself permission to go to your room, rest, pray, take a bath, and breathe in silence so that you can recharge.
I’m a major introvert too. I like to socialize but then I need to space and time to be quiet. Should be interesting. Funny, your clothes are older than you
Can’t wait to meet you and be introverts together over coffee.
Don’t be afraid to do something that feels just a little bit risky. I like to head for the people in the room that look like they’re having the most fun – usually they’re nice enough to let you join in! I’ve made some great friends that way.
Snow! Lucky duck. I think we’ll be stuck with freezing rain which means the possibility of power outages which in turn means no heat and lots of darkness. Bleh. Amazing how much living just 2 hours south can drastically change the weather experience one has…
Girl! I know how you feel. I am naturally introverted too, and I have to make myself get out and socialize. Once I get to the socializing part, I’m fine…it’s the getting there that’s the hardest! I think getting past the small talk phase as quickly as possible helps…I got a new camera for Christmas! I may be calling you soon to see if we can meet up for lunch or something! I would love some photography advice and tips!
Oh…you know the answer to that. Just be yourself! You’ll have a blast!
Oh, just pick out a couple safe looking people amongst the crowd and decide that is who you are going to get to know better. Then find a commonality with them and go from there.
You could always find the most extroverted person in the crowd and just go to them…you’ll never have to worry about the conversation going dry! Most extroverts love introverts b/c they will listen to everything they have to say!
yayyy… can’t wait to meet you! :]
Carefully scouring these comments for tips, too! I am an introvert and casual group gatherings are my nemesis! I would rather sit down for a chat with a cup of tea and one close friend. Ironically, I can stand in front of a crowd and present or teach, just fine. Small talk… not so much! Have a great time. Everyone will LOVE you!!! Blessings!!
I’m the same way. I have to force myself to put myself out there. I’m a small group kind of gal. Lots of people can be very stressful. At least I’ll know some of you all this time!
Smile often. Compliment often (your hair/skirt/purse is adorable). Be a good listener. Ask questions and watch how people open up (they really do want someone to be genuinely interested in who they are and what they do). That’s all there is to it. You’ll leave with an abundance of new friends.
y’all are so cute. I promise I’m not anti-social…just a tad overwhelmed in crowds. But I like people, I really do!
Oh fun. Have a blast at Blissdom! It’ll be fun to catch up on all the Blissdom posts after the fact!
As a military wife who has found herself in new groups of people more times than I can count, I really have one main tip: Ask others questions about where they are from, how many kids they have, etc. These almost always springboard into a more substantial conversation, like sharing common interests. Then you are just chatting with a friend and having fun! You may already know this stuff, however!
Just my 2 cents worth (or 1 cent worth)!
On a whole separate note, Gussy’s pic above here is stinkin’ cute!
i love that photo. i’m going to try to be an extrovert too. if we get sick of it we can hide together.
Oh I do love you Emily. The clothes thing – ditto. The extrovert thing – yes, yes. And I’m a grandmother!!
I can’t wait to catch up at Blissdom. And I think we all are wondering what in the heck can go with that one pair of black pants that still fits- right?
Maybe it’s just me…
Here’s hoping for lots of fluffy white snow this weekend!
We are kindred spirits. I added “Mary Poppins” boots to my accessories this season. Their black-not drawing too much attention-but the buttons and ruffle up the side can’t help but get noticed. They make me feel like an extrovert. Well. sort of!
At least my feet are comfortable in crowds!
you are a riot!
is there ever a nonlaughing, serious, dead moment when you & your hysterical sis are together?
be safe this weekend!
Amazing how you can keep your clothes for a longer time than you’ve even been alive! And now worries, I’ll bring enough accessories for all of Blissdom.
Honey, just put on a scarf. Scarves make everything else you wear look hip. Target has *great* scarves.
Enjoy your time at BlissDom and I pray you are able to get all that you need prepared in time to be able to breathe and live it all up!
Bina
Oh Emily,
I wish I was going!
Love,
Amy
It sounds like you will all have such fun at Blissdom! Someday I will have to venture out of my shell and attend one of those! Can’t wait to hear how everything goes! I’m sure you will be a wonderful speaker. It is easy talking about something you love. . .
Emily,
What an exciting time for you to go to Blissdom! Right after signing your contract. Sounds like I am a lot like you…I am social…but get overwhelmed in large crowds. I think you will have a great time and last time I checked…we all love you because of who you are…not because of what you wear!
Can’t wait to see Blissdom from your view!
Emily-
Congratulations on your book contracts! How wonderful!!!
I’d love to catch up soon!