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Going to the Meet-Up and we’re gonna get married?
Going to the Meet-Up and we’re gonna get married? Ok those aren’t the<b> lyrics </font></b>to Chapel of Love ... and I’m not for a serious relationship at this time, given that I’m recently coming out of one. But, I am open to developing a friendship and explore the possibilities that may flow from it. This weekend I’m going to my first Meet and Greet for AF.F members in my local chat room. There seems to be a great deal of excitement from fellow chatters, that this meet-up is happening. I think there’s a lot of COVID fatigue and pent-up desire to get out and meet others again. For me, two emotions are front and center in my heart and mind: Excitement and Dread. I am very much forward to meeting the people I’ve been chatting with for the past month and seeing if there is real connection between us. At the same time, I’m dreading getting out of my comfort zone and shyness and having full-on conversations with relative strangers. When you’re hiding behind a computer screen and an anonymous handle, it’s easy to be brave, bold and brazen; but in person it becomes real … communication becomes 3-Dimensional and more. Body language, facial expressions, subtext will reveal the true you. My fellow chatters will have a window into my soul and I theirs. Will the person in real life match my musings of the on-line persona I’ve come to know? I’ve tried to be authentic in the chat room … I assume most everyone else has been too….if they have not, I’m sure their deception will ring through in person. Who will be there? Ms. Right? Ms. Right now? Will the event live up to my expectations, surpass them? I hope. The countdown begins 3, 2, 1 …. Tell me about the first Meet-Up you attended or chose not to attend. What were the highs, the lows, the regrets that you had? What tips and tricks made the event successful for you? What pitfalls did you encounter that I should avoid? Comment in the text box below. Inquiring minds to know. If you wish to contact me, I've setup a private Mailbox Private message Area WHAT39S IN THE VAULT STAYS IN THE VAULT in my Blog. CarpeJamie Check out my Blog CarpeJamie |
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Even though I haven't met people in person. I have chatted with them about many things over the past month. I think the past conversations we've had will enable a starting off point for in-person conversation. Good luck to all who take the chance to attend their first Meet-Up. If you wish to contact me, I've setup a private Mailbox Private message Area WHAT39S IN THE VAULT STAYS IN THE VAULT in my Blog. CarpeJamie Check out my Blog CarpeJamie
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Lucky you, no meet ups here. I attended on years ago, organizers and attendees were friendly and welcoming. Yes I was a bit nervous, had a good time. Was hoping to attend more, group fizzled out and then Pandemic. Maybe one day they will start up again.
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I've never done a chat-up or a meet-up but I hope it's a good one for you.
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Having been to meetups organized by discussion groups and forum pages ( not from here - sadly there is no active local "community" of AFFers) one thing I noticed is that it's difficult to be friendly with everyone at the same time. Clusters form so that you miss out on talking to all the people you had planned to do so with.
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My advice… 1. The standard be your authentic self 2. Have condoms. 😉
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Thanks for the information
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