Meeting My Fellow Stalkers ...

Last Saturday night, I drove up to Roswell to attend a party for stalkers. Really, it was a blog party ... or a social gathering for bloggers. This is the part where I feel a little weird--you know, admitting that I meet online strangers IRL. The thing is, I am no stranger to making friends via the Internet. I have been to several "meet ups" or "get-togethers" of random people I have met online. I usually feel awkward doing so, and for some reason tend to be shy and not myself. But in the end, I am usually glad I went.


We had name tags and everything!

Such was the case last weekend. Several weeks ago, Heather posted on her blog that she was organizing a blog party here in the metro area. I was very intrigued and interested in attending. The date worked out with our calendar, so I made the proper arrangements and was looking forward to it! Then, that evening, I told Tanna that maybe I wouldn't go. I was going to chicken out! (Can you believe it?) He talked me into going, and I am glad he did. It was a lot of fun!


Me & Angela (aka "Terrible Speller")

I met so many fun folks, and saw a few friends, too. Angela--the wife of a former colleague and office neighbor--was there, as were Adam and Kristy, a couple of Tanna's friends from Georgia Tech. I got to meet so many cool blogging peeps--some of which traveled all the way across the country to be there!


Kristy & Adam

Turns out, the party was the brainchild of Soliloquy and was organized by Heather (aka "Whittaker Woman") and Stephanie (aka "Desperate Housewife"). Stephanie put a lot of work into getting a TON of door prizes--you should have seen them all! I actually won the first one, a beautiful candle from Kandles by Kate. I'll have to take a photo of it--it's a khaki-ish color, and it has the word "Faith" written across it. It is so pretty. I'm not really a candle person because I am very afraid of fire (and even more so after I had to escape a burning building last year), but I love it. The sentiment is very special to me, too. So be sure to check out Kate's Kandles--what great gift ideas! (Of course, I just love her name, too.)


I had a cookie for dessert, the chocolate-chip variety. Deeeee-lish!

The party was at The Fickle Pickle, which I recommend. The service was excellent, and the food was good. I did have to order a separate meal (despite having paid my share for the party food), but when you are a weird eater like I am, you get used to not eating at functions like these. I was quite hungry the other day, so I didn't mind paying extra for something I could eat. :o) It was worth it, too. And our restaurant party hostess went out of her way to accommodate me, which was very much appreciated.

Anyway, I enjoyed the evening. I just wish I'd had more time to chat with everyone--but I look forward to following more blogs!

THANKS for all the hard work, ladies! The blog party was a success, and now I need to add a bunch of new links. :o) Let's do it again, party peeps!


Group Shot by Daley Hake


See? There he is!


Me & Kristy


Angela and I did this face-squish/cheerleader photo just for her DH, Eric. He just *loves* photos like this.


Attendees got one of Carlos Whittaker's Christmas CDs. It's great--thank you!!



It was a pleasure to meet everyone!