Oh, so excited now! I didn't realize you were coming, too, I'd love to get to know you in person.
But don't you dare talking about failure with regards to the cons!!! You tried, and it was not to be. You should feel proud of yourself for having the courage to try rather than feeling guilty about it not happening this time. I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that.
I guess going to the con when you are feeling less involved can be a good thing. If things go well you will be pleasantly surprised, and if it doesn't meet your expectations you will feel less aggrieved by it. Well, at least that's what I'm telling myself.
Yup, I'm more excited now too! Can't wait to meet you!
Thanks so much for the 'no guilt' message--that means a lot to me as I have an immense guilt complex about this, as well as personal sadness because I was invested in it. But maybe at some future time! Who knows?
Yes, I learnt the perils of being overinvested last year, and I'm sure it would have been tonnes worse if I'd actually attended. I feel pretty detached from the current flailing around--the detachment is good for my mental health. However, I was really under-excited about going until recently, but just lately I've quite perked up about it. Having low expectations, but a few things that I think will be cool (specific panels, one or two people who I get along with) has made me think it will be alright! And I feel better already knowing you'll be there. Another non-US-er!
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Date: 2010-07-04 08:55 pm (UTC)But don't you dare talking about failure with regards to the cons!!! You tried, and it was not to be. You should feel proud of yourself for having the courage to try rather than feeling guilty about it not happening this time. I wouldn't even know where to start with something like that.
I guess going to the con when you are feeling less involved can be a good thing. If things go well you will be pleasantly surprised, and if it doesn't meet your expectations you will feel less aggrieved by it. Well, at least that's what I'm telling myself.
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Date: 2010-07-05 03:34 am (UTC)Thanks so much for the 'no guilt' message--that means a lot to me as I have an immense guilt complex about this, as well as personal sadness because I was invested in it. But maybe at some future time! Who knows?
Yes, I learnt the perils of being overinvested last year, and I'm sure it would have been tonnes worse if I'd actually attended. I feel pretty detached from the current flailing around--the detachment is good for my mental health. However, I was really under-excited about going until recently, but just lately I've quite perked up about it. Having low expectations, but a few things that I think will be cool (specific panels, one or two people who I get along with) has made me think it will be alright! And I feel better already knowing you'll be there. Another non-US-er!