Even before I was 100% sure I was headed to Catalyst this week, I was emailing Amanda about a possible meet-up. I’ve been a “fan” of Amanda for quite some time. Probably before she even knew I existed. But for some reason she was always one of those bloggers I connected with. I felt like we were just “the same”. Yes, many differences but just one of those people I wanted to be friends with in real life. Through Amanda I “met” her childhood friend and blogger Mandi and knew she and I, too, would hit it off.
Well tonight I got to meet those two wonderful ladies. They picked me up at my hotel and took me to a local French bakery for some yummy dessert. Yes, I know it’s kind of a scary thing that I had two practical strangers pick me up and drive off with me in a strange town. But it’s certainly not the first time I’ve taken that kind of risk and every time it’s paid off. I love my bloggy friends! And once again, it paid off in leaps and bounds.
We talked for a solid 3 hours about everything from Francis Chan to Justin Timberlake and just as I expected they are every bit as lovely as they seemed. I had a BLAST talking blogging and social media with them. I’m so grateful they were willing to take that risk with me. What a way to start my Catalyst experience!
Yay! Look at you speedy blogger! I’m SO glad we got to meet!
oh amanda recently posted…One Day This Will Be a Retro Photo
ps–I forgot to say, I told Mandi the same thing on the way over to meet you—I felt like you and I were just similar! So, we HAD to be friends! 🙂
oh amanda recently posted…One Day This Will Be a Retro Photo
I’m glad it wasn’t just me 🙂 <3
And you forgot to mention that you had your husband text in if he hadn’t heard from you:) I am SO incredibly glad we met up!! I think we could have chatted for hours!! Already looking forward to the next meet-up. You have a wonderful heart Amy & you are just as beautiful on the outside!
Mandi, aw, thank you so much. And the same right back to you!
I agree with Mandi and Amanda…you have a wonderful heart and I’m not a bit surprised that you put your trust in “strangers” and met up. It was almost exactly two years ago that you and your beautiful family invited 4 strangers into your home. There was shoe shopping, a wonderful dinner and snuggling up with Robert Munsch books. I will be forever grateful to your wonderful heart and willingness to take a chance on people that are outside your “real-life”. xoxo
Carolyn, always glad 100 times over we got to meet!
I want in on that next meet up 🙂