It’s two weekends to Eroticon so it is time to start planning and getting organised. So, lower down here is my “Meet and Greet” post. Before writing it, I needed to do some thinking about how I feel and what I need for Eroticon. This will be my third Eroticon. I went in 2015 and 2016. I missed last year due to other commitments. I have mixed feelings about this year. I am looking forward to the event and to meeting up with some wonderful people. I am also feeling a little out of place. From the outside, it feels as though last year was a very important one which gave a huge impetus to the community and cemented the place of several amazing people. I feel like an outsider again because I haven’t made it into the web of these people. I have not blogged much this year and I am less active on social media. I currently feel like an outsider again.
In order to deal with this, I need to prepare. So, working out what to wear is important. If I feel good, a lot of those outsider feelings can be squished away.
I’ve got this far with what to wear…
Meet and Greet
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What are you most looking forward to about Eroticon 2018?
I’m looking forward to catching up with people I adore, seeing people that I know online and hopefully talking to people who I have seen but not managed to speak to before. I enjoy the sessions but as I have no intention of monetizing my blog, some are not the best for me to attend. My weekend will be a contrary combination of passionate excitement and socialising, thrilled fangirling, and quiet wall-flowering. If you see me, please say hello.
We are creating a play list of songs for the Friday Night Meet and Greet. Nominate one song that you would like us to add to the play list and tell us why you picked that song
Ever since I have read the questions, I have hated the idea of this one. I have always been an outlier when it comes to music and most times, there is an element of eye-rolling when I talk about it. That combined with rarely listening to music that I choose makes this a hard question. I am more than happy for this to be left off the playlist. My current favourite is Sound of Silence by Disturbed. I’ve been having a rough year with mental health and this version reaches me in ways that other things don’t. The alternative would be Queen, Fat Bottomed Girls because I am definitely one of them and I can rock your world.
What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a kid?
I don’t remember dreaming of a career but I don’t remember huge aspects of my childhood – that’s its own topic and not for this post. I assumed from an early age that I would go into education and twenty five years of a career in it later, I was right.
Weirdest place you’ve ever gotten up to mischief (define ‘mischief’ however you like…)
I don’t know what counts as weird really. Maybe a quick one in the boiler room where I worked at the time instead of going for a tea break.
Tell us two truths and a lie about yourself
I have spoken to a room of about 150 people about sex.
I didn’t lose at wrestling with three men (at the same time) including one from the RAF regiment.
I have skied naked.
Complete the sentence: I want..
to not be exhausted.
Great outfir! 🙂
What an exquisite image! I think my planned clothes may be a little over dressed compared to you. I’m looking forward to meeting you in two weeks, and I know you will not be the only person there who feels like an outsider!
Missy x
I love the shoes and they look like a great start. I have never been to Eroticon and don’t really ‘know’ anyone going so I really am an outsider. Now I am worrying about what to wear too so will need to give it a think as I have no idea what to expect. So far everyone has said it is really friendly so I am hoping that I lose my newbie nerves really quickly. I will definitely notice you in that outfit so I will be sure to try to overcome my shyness and say hello 🙂
Fabulous! I love the shows and the hint of toe cleavage. Lovely rope too.
Sound of Silence is one of my favorite songs. There are several versions I listen to, and though it’s technically all the same song, its impact is so different with each artist that which version ‘speaks’ to me depends largely on my headspace at the time.
I love this photo. It’s simple, sexy, elegant, playful… So many things at once! Fantastic shot, and fantastic shoes! 🙂
The feeling of being an outsider is one I share, but if I can look even half as good as you I’m sure it’ll be OK.
O x
A photo of sheer beauty.
I absolutely love those shoes! Great colors and strappiness! I love how your feet come together for the photo.
Your image is absolutely gorgeous!
And believe me, I will come find you and hug you over and over and over again! You are as much part of this community as any newcomer or any of the ‘old hands’. I hope after Eroticon you feel you belong again.
Rebel xox
I love the shoes and will look out for you and them at Eroticon xx
Ah those outsider feelings! I know them too. I hope that once you are there things fall into place for you.
All kinds of yes for this photo!
My first Eroticon, but this community seems so welcoming, I’m sure your concerns will come to nothing.
Those shoes are fab x
I will keep an out for your beautiful shoes! I’m going to be wall flowering the whole time probably though as I have severe social anxiety. I’m sure your fears will be put to rest when you get there and see all the bloggers you’ve met in previous years 🙂
Aurora x
I’m really sad that you feel like an outsider. I hope this year’s Eroticon helps you feel part of things. It’ll be lovely to meet you
I simply LOVE those shoes . . . so you have certainly started off with “what to wear” on the right foot!
Enjoy !!!
Xxx – K
Those shoes are glorious!
I really am looking forward to seeing you at Eroticon and I hope that once you get there you fall into the swing of things and your worries fade away.
Mollyx
Lovely shoes. At first glance I thought your ankles were also roped together, so I was wondering how you were going to walk about! Heh. I’m sure you’ll find you fit just right on in, but if you need a friendly face, Me and hubs will be on the book stall. Big smiles and a warm welcome promised to all who pass by 🙂
Definitely dressed up enough for me… 😉
So long as it wasn’t too chilly waiting there.
KW
I can’t remember if I said this on twitter or not, but I often feel the same about music – my choices are often laughed at or people go ‘what why the hell would you like that’ but I’m making the playlist now, and that Disturbed song is really moving. On the list, as it fat bottomed girls which is also amazing =) x
When I fell down my musical rabbit hole last night looking for music choices, Disturbed were up there for me as well. I just love the power in his voice. My first year was last year and despite being an utter newbie on the scene and not even having read many blogs (being sent was a gift from my husband) everyone was lovely and welcoming and from a quick look at the meet and greets and from what I learnt last year… at least 50% of the people in the room have social anxiety and are hugging the walls in the desperate hope they’ll be absorbed… including me. Whilst your busy blending in, someone else comes and hides beside you and suddenly you have a friend. Will watch out for the shoes x
I’m so looking forward to meeting you at last! And I’ve got about as far as deciding shoes too but mine aren’t as gorgeous as yours.
As for your song choice I think yours is brilliant, it’s one of my all time favourites.