I feel like I am going to puke

[Muddled]

I'm going to a conference today and I am expected to network. I really really REALLY hate this shit. It makes me want to crawl into a hole.

Can you send me some kind of normal perky delightful interesting person vibes today? Or something of the sort.

I really appreciate it.

[geekgirl]

Is your flask full?

And lots of good luck. I always hated that crap, too.

[Deleted]

I completely understand this feeling. Networking is like the corporate version of hazing. It's awkward, uncomfortable, and often times humiliating and terrifying.

I'm sending you many many vibes.

[Muddled]

lol. Thanks, Geek.

[smock]

I hate networking, too. It's so awkward, and I have a terrible time thinking of questions to ask people! My advice is to just pretend you know what you're doing, and hopefully it will be over soon!

[Deleted]

I hate doing that as well and I'm required to do it frequently for my job.

[Deleted]

Not that the last post made you feel better - good luck! Treat yourself to something good afterwards as a reward, that's what I try and do.

[broc]

POAS.

[sailorette]

Network always feels like I'd imagine speed dating. *shudder*

[smock]

May 18, 2012 7:34:58 GMT -5 broc said:

POAS.

Can I change my answer to this?

[esdreturns]

LOL broc, that was my first thought too. I'm disappointed this was about networking.

[BettyBookWorm]

:heart: You can do it! Coffee and confidence!

[BettyBookWorm]

May 18, 2012 7:34:58 GMT -5 broc said:

POAS.

Oh yes, POAS too. ;D

[Deleted]

Tequila....drink some!

[beebeeeater]

May 18, 2012 7:19:45 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I'm going to a conference today and I am expected to network. I really really REALLY hate this shit. It makes me want to crawl into a hole.

Can you send me some kind of normal perky delightful interesting person vibes today? Or something of the sort.

I really appreciate it.

You are already all of these things! You don't need vibes, you just need to take a deep breath. Close your eyes and think of mojitos! You are awesome and these people are going to be so glad they got to meet you.

[Muddled]

Grrrrrr to all you POAS people. If I need to POAS, I will tell you. I promise.

Since you wondered ALL weekend if I made it through the day without puking, I will tell you. I did. Barely. I started off slow, but I think I actually made a new friend. How crazy is that?!

Follow-up email time.

[Muddled]

May 18, 2012 8:32:10 GMT -5 beebeeeater said:

You are already all of these things! You don't need vibes, you just need to take a deep breath. Close your eyes and think of mojitos! You are awesome and these people are going to be so glad they got to meet you.

You just gave me the warm fuzzies. THank you.