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From Online To Real Life
By Marisa | June 8, 2007
My kids don’t get it. My husband doesn’t get it. That doesn’t matter, though. My friends get it. My online friends who become my real life friends understand perfectly. We’re friends long before we actually see each other face to face. The cyber hugs we send each other are as real as the ones we share when we finally meet. You see, we touch each other’s hearts with our words; we open up to each other and share more than we do with most people we see every day. We connect. And we care.
This past week, Deb ventured out once again, from state to state, to turn her online friends into Real Life friends. I was blessed to be one of those friends. She made it here right around 3pm, just as she’d planned. We sat around my kitchen counter with Tammie and BJ from next door, eating Italian sausage sandwiches and talking about blogging, roller coasters, skin care and just about anything else that came up.
It’s interesting, even though I’m almost a decade older than Deb, I always felt like she was older because she’s so wise. She’s usually the voice of reason, her gentle words nudging me in the right direction. But in Real Life, Deb is young and bubbly. She has a beautiful smile and the happiest, lightest aura. She literally brightened my house when she walked in.
I’m also pleased to say that everyone in my family was on their best behavior for Deb. Maggie and Boomer did not fight and Kendyll did not climb on and fall from any furniture. Even Belle got a bath just so she could be part of the welcoming committee when Deb got here. Yessiree, Deb got to see this family at their very best. (If only I could get them to stay that way!)
Deb is in Cambridge, Ohio tonight, resting up for the last leg of her trip back to New Jersey. She may stop here for a quick bathroom break if she has time. That would be such a wonderful added treat. Either way, I’m so happy that Deb came through this way for her trip and I’m grateful for her friendship.
You know, my family may not have understood the friendships we’ve formed online or the sense of community and caring we have, but I think that after meeting Deb, they’re starting to get it. Finally.
[tags]Friends, Real Life Meetups[/tags]
Topics: Blogging |
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I’m so glad you two got to meet!
Can’t wait to meet you in November! Keep your fingers crossed that nothing gets in the way.
I love this picture of you two!! I’m glad you guys had such a great time
Thanks, Jenn. We had a great time, just too short!
i came to your blog view ppp blog.
congratulation for being a featured blogger.
you’re definitely worth it
That is a great story! Thanks for sharing.
I loved what you wrote.
Thank you for your kind words, and I’m so happy we met in person. I’m about to write about the experience too. I loved it! I loved meeting you, and I just adored you even more in person.
Looks like you had a good time. I enjoyed Deb’s visit to me as well. She’s a lot of fun.