So my compilation of IRL meetings with online friends has increased by two, all in the span of about 24 hours.
I went to Austin yesterday to visit Suzanne again. She really wanted me to come visit on Friday, but I couldn't make it, so I went yesterday. (If nothing else, I had to get a camera and flash that I had left at her place.) So, on my way in, I figured I'd see about dropping in on my favorite Catholic virgin. Lo and behold, she just happened to be working at the unique and inexpensive coffee house where she is employed. We had a nice little chat for just a few minutes (which, now that I think about it, pretty much describes the AOL chats we've had up to now...)
Today, after leaving Austin, I stopped of in San Marcos to meet another online buddy. Funny thing was, we ended up meeting in a McDonald's parking lot, since she had a pressing engagment. So our meeting was just as brief (if not more so) than the one with Teri yesterday.
I tell you, since my first time doing this back in the summer of 1996, I always seem to be surprised at what happens when I meet someone from cyberspace in the flesh. Some meetings have really deepened friendships (Exhibit A: Amy). Others, I've met once, and never seen them again. (This has happened more than a few times.) But the surroundings have always been interesting. A storefront non-denominational church (leading to a pool hall). A mall restaurant (leading to carrying bags during a shopping spree). A children's clothing store, in front of the Texas Union, on the Drag... all the locales have been different. The results have been different, but I've enjoyed them all. I've found that I really do enjoy meeting new people. I know what you're thinking... "Who doesn't?"
But these meetings always seem to hold an element of surprise. Take my meeting with Teri. She was really pleasant, a lot more than I thought (only because the StorTrooper on her blog looks so pissed off). But she was really nice. A little worried at first when I asked if she was indeed Teri (not that I could blame her). If this meeting leads to hanging out over coffee-based drinks, great. If not, I'm fine with that too.
Speaking of meeting new people, tomorrow is my big first day at News 9 San Antonio. I have a strong feeling that I'll end up being one of the youngest people there, but we shall see. I'm real excited, nervous, etc. I'll definitely let everyone (read: all 3 people who still read this thing) how it goes.
One last thing. A real cool blog of note. Back in December, I made a mention of a certain blog titled More Than Donuts. The creator's new blog, Inside The Donut is really good. I love the way she writes so personally and eloquently (as opposed to the unpoetic rambling of this blog...) I guess donuts really are good for the body, as well as the mind.
I went to Austin yesterday to visit Suzanne again. She really wanted me to come visit on Friday, but I couldn't make it, so I went yesterday. (If nothing else, I had to get a camera and flash that I had left at her place.) So, on my way in, I figured I'd see about dropping in on my favorite Catholic virgin. Lo and behold, she just happened to be working at the unique and inexpensive coffee house where she is employed. We had a nice little chat for just a few minutes (which, now that I think about it, pretty much describes the AOL chats we've had up to now...)
Today, after leaving Austin, I stopped of in San Marcos to meet another online buddy. Funny thing was, we ended up meeting in a McDonald's parking lot, since she had a pressing engagment. So our meeting was just as brief (if not more so) than the one with Teri yesterday.
I tell you, since my first time doing this back in the summer of 1996, I always seem to be surprised at what happens when I meet someone from cyberspace in the flesh. Some meetings have really deepened friendships (Exhibit A: Amy). Others, I've met once, and never seen them again. (This has happened more than a few times.) But the surroundings have always been interesting. A storefront non-denominational church (leading to a pool hall). A mall restaurant (leading to carrying bags during a shopping spree). A children's clothing store, in front of the Texas Union, on the Drag... all the locales have been different. The results have been different, but I've enjoyed them all. I've found that I really do enjoy meeting new people. I know what you're thinking... "Who doesn't?"
But these meetings always seem to hold an element of surprise. Take my meeting with Teri. She was really pleasant, a lot more than I thought (only because the StorTrooper on her blog looks so pissed off). But she was really nice. A little worried at first when I asked if she was indeed Teri (not that I could blame her). If this meeting leads to hanging out over coffee-based drinks, great. If not, I'm fine with that too.
Speaking of meeting new people, tomorrow is my big first day at News 9 San Antonio. I have a strong feeling that I'll end up being one of the youngest people there, but we shall see. I'm real excited, nervous, etc. I'll definitely let everyone (read: all 3 people who still read this thing) how it goes.
One last thing. A real cool blog of note. Back in December, I made a mention of a certain blog titled More Than Donuts. The creator's new blog, Inside The Donut is really good. I love the way she writes so personally and eloquently (as opposed to the unpoetic rambling of this blog...) I guess donuts really are good for the body, as well as the mind.
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