Having Second Thoughts About Discon 2

[perfectmatch300]

Emma, we're just a bunch of your friends that you haven't met in person yet! I really do hope to see you at DIS-CON!

 

[luvdsny]

I think a 'singles meet' is always a great idea! I wasn't able to attend Taryn's meet last year, but from what I can tell....it was a huge success! Maybe Karen and Emma can team up together and put together a couple singles meets right before the convention starts. If you guys need any help, ask Taryn. No, I'm kidding...sorry Taryn. If you need any help, I'd be happy to.

Just reading this thread is giving me the 'warm and fuzzies'....I hope Emma can feel them too....waaay across our little pond.

 

[Taryn]

It's okay Tia!

I've already offered my help!

 

[DixieDreamer]

Oh you just have to come Emma. I am going as a solo - never met anyone other than Barb and her DH - and I need lots of folks like you there to pal around with. I figure there are so many people, so many planned formal and informal activities... that I couldn't be alone or left with nothing to do - unless I really WORKED at it! LOL! I started to get cold feet about going about a week ago... feeling selfish for going (yet again) this year without my family and spending quite a bit of extra money to do so. But, I talked myself back into going. Hope you do too.

 

[dalepool]

Oh Please come to Dis-Con II........Like you ,this is my first convention visit. I, toooooooo, am very scared. The idea that others were newbies to helped me to finally make the choice to register. I remember when you posted that you were going to attend ---I also remember being just a tad bit glad someone else would be a first timer just like me. Please do reconsider, If for no other reason than the fact I wouldn't be the only newbie. By the way I know how you feel.....last year I was going to attend but got a little scared and decided to stay home. I actually worried about just traveling alone. Remember this is coming from a Bail Agent ( yes I arrest bail jumpers and return them to the proper courts). Problem was meeting a group of new people. Would they like me? Would I like them? Would I spend all this money and not have a great time? Well this year I decided....I'm going to go and even if I don't meet a new friend---I like me and will just enjoy myself. Not sure of your age but I'm 50, not thin ( just hate to say over weight) But I love WDW and can not think of a better vacation. Please rethink and if you start to get cold feet get a bucket of warm water and just dip the big toe I'm sure the rest of the foot woll shortly follow. PattyN

 

[Dan Murphy]

Emma, I am looking forward to helping make you comfortable, you just can't disappoint me, LOL. I love talking with anyone, especially some who are having maybe a tough time. It works, trust me. Tell me we will meet.


Hugs,

Dan

 

[Pixie Power!]

Thank you so much for your kind replies, emails and Pm's that I woke upto this morning. I really hope everyone understands that i didnt post this thread to get an ego boost from all the 'We love Emma' replies. Right now Im just blown away!!

I was trying to think what has really made me feel this way, and I cant pin point one thing. Yes Im scared of travelling on my own, yes Im scared of not fitting in, but most if all i think im scared of making new friends for life that i will never see again once the week is over. I know that i will not be able to attend DISCON3 as it took alot for my DH to agree to this trip, & i know that it seems childish as things dont last forever, im just really confused right now.

As for the things that have upset me, i think i may have read into things too much or read things the wrong way - Im sorry.

I think I may take some time away from the Dis for a while and make my decision then.

Im sorry that I have caused all this fuss, i really didnt mean to, maybe I shouldnt of posted this in the first place.

{{{Hugs}}}

Emma

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Emma

I've PM'd you - I too know how you feel being a newbie travelling all that way on my own but I figured if Emma can do it then so can I - strength in numbers hey?

 

[figmentvi]

Emma:

I know how you feel about making new friends, becoming close and then never seeing them again. It's a little intimidating.

I live on an island where people come and go very often. I've met some wonderful people, became friends and then they moved on. For a short time, I stopped extending my friendship because the new friends would only be here for a short time. Then I realized to not meet new people, hear their stories and share some wonderful moments (even if only briefly) was much more painful than saying goodbye. Life is too short to not have those shining memories.

I'll be a newbie at DISCON II as well. I've only met Glo and BelleMom in person. But it would be my distinct pleasure to meet you and join you in a few days of laughs, love, hugs and tears.

Linda

 

[OkieDisney]

Emma, I am VERY glad that you posted. You pushed me over the edge to do something about a newbie mini meet! NEVER be afraid to tell these folks how you feel.

I just wanted to add a few points.

It is DEFINITELY easy to get hurt here reading posts. Sometimes people just don't "see" what their posts say. Sometimes I have been SO mad/hurt!!!!!

You are definitely right about not seeing people again. That is the tough part. Do you see how much the people from last year are ADDICTED to each other? One reason I think I am willing to risk the chance of going, but never being able to see people again is that I REALLY love Disney World. It will be awesome to experience it with others that REALLY love it as well.

I am hoping that you will be there to make my experience that much more special, and so that I can make your experience special as well!!!!!!

Take care!

Karen

 

[iluvdisney]

Emma, I know how you feel - I was very scared last year - not knowing what to expect - but I must tell you and I can't say it enough - these are some of the friendliest and nicest people that I have ever met. It took me a while to come out of my shell but they sure make you feel so comfortable to be around them - I didn't participate in everything but when I was around the other DISers - I sure had a big smile on my face. I dragged my sis along knowing that I would have her to hang out with if it didn't work out as well as I thought it should - and she had a blast as well. So... it's up to you - but I don't think that you would regret it.

 

[helenabear]

Trust me Emma, I know how you feel. I will be going to DISCon for the first time and I will be going alone. What peole don't see in my a lot of the time is that I can be extremely shy and I am very selfconcious about who I am and how I come across. I can't tell you the number of times I have almost backed out... and it is still easy for me to since my air fare was free (frequent flier miles) and I have not put a deposit down on anything that I can't get back (except I do have my MVMCP ticket already). Truly this is one of the scariest things I could do. Compared to DIS meets this is so much harder because I will be there for so much longer, so much money will go into this and I am so far away from home and all I am comforted by. So I can't really be the best to tell you not to back out of this, but I can say I have been planning on going since February and I am still going (as of right now provided my finances hold).

 

[Pixie Power!]

I just want to thank you all for the kind replies, emails and PM's that i have been sent since i posted this. My head is in the clouds right now. I was getting the feeling that I was alone, slightly isolated, how wrong was I?? Ive never felt more wanted, welcome and loved in my life.

My DH doesnt really understand why i spend so much of my time here and also that i wanted to travel on my own to Discon, i think that if l print this thread off and he will understand.

I was saying that I wasnt going to attend Discon, now I know that I have to attend, as i dont want to let down all the friends for life that I have made here.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Love

Emma

 

[Dan Murphy]

Originally posted by Pixie Power!
....now I know that I have to attend....Love

Emma

 

[bashful64]

I am so glad to see you post that you are still coming Emma!

 

[dalepool]

YOU GO GIRL........What a difference a day makes. I'll see you in Dec. I can hardly hold back my excitement on getting to meet everyone. Dis-Con II here we come......PattyN

 

[Sandra B.]

Emma, I'm so glad you decided to come!!!!
I'm sure you won't regret it!!

 

[figmentvi]

WHOO HOOO... EMMA'S COMING, EMMA'S COMING

 

[disneycub]

I'm really thrilled you've decided to come, Emma! You'll have the most wonderful, bestest time!!

 

[Barb]

Good for you, Emma!! I'm so glad you've decided to come!! We will have the best time!!