Tweeting and meeting....

Eleven years ago, as part of an online community, I had no qualms going along to meet ups with tens of people I knew only by avatar. Looking back, meeting up with people I didn’t know was a bit silly but I am also glad I did.

I met some wonderful people because of it, some of which I dated, two of which I lived with and one was even bridesmaid at my wedding! Despite the fact we have since moved all over the country, I remain in contact with a lot of these people and know when we meet again, it will be like nothing has changed and time has stood still.

Why then, when I recently agreed to meet more people from Twitter, did I suddenly get nervous? Age and numerous life events have done something to my self confidence and I don’t like it!

I have met a few lovely people from Twitter already but these bigger meets left me feeling nervous before I had even started! Would they like me? Would I live up to their expectations or be a big disappointment? ‘Whirlwind’ as I used to be known, had well and truly lost her whirl!

I decided in the end to be brave, face up to these unfamiliar fears and try and extend my circle of friends. I have now been to both a local and a London ‘Tweet Up’ and have met some truly wonderful people from all walks of life.

Years ago we would never have met and now down to the wonders of technology, anything is possible. Most people have been exactly the same in real life as their ‘alter egos’ and I am glad I took the opportunity to meet them face to face.

Now I just need to find myself a decent man – although rather than looking for Mr Right, I am all for Mr Right Now!!! ;-)