It happens all the time. It happened Friday, hi Sally! People run into me in the shops or just loitering about somewhere else and they think to themselves, hmm that looks like Suger maybe I should go say hi. Then they don’t. This post is pretty simple, I’m asking you to stop doing that if you would please. Ok weirdo? Haha.
Liv always says, and yes we plan to get t-shirts made, that we are just jerks with a keyboard. There’s nothing very special about us all. I understand that walking up to someone and saying “is that you?” is confronting because you don’t want to sound like you’re nuts. But just so you know, looking at me sideways for about 20 minutes is way more nuts looking.
I know this post sounds like the humblebrag of all humblebrags. Seriously, I just reread it and I’m like omg, really? Are you going to post this, it’s all “oh my goodness, people just get all blog star struck when they see me, blah, hair flicks, etc. I can’t help it if I’m awesome”. But it’s not a humblebrag I promise and even if it sounds very much like it is, it’s not. I get this all the time and it’s time we all let it go.
With ProBlogger coming up, I want to make sure you know that it’s ok to say hi when you see me. It’s very cool actually and unless you interrupt me on my way to the loo or the lunch tables, I’ll absolutely be up for a chat. Of course I’m going to be happy that you took the time to say hello. that said though, I want to set a couple of ground rules. Just for fun, ok?
When is it ok to say hello? Pretty much anywhere, anytime with the following exceptions. Funerals, always wait until the wake. Similarly, don’t yell oh hi Suger at someone’s wedding, it IS their day after all. And please don’t interrupt me making out with my husband or follow me to the bathroom. Wait outside like a normal person and pounce while my hands are still damp from washing them. That damp hands thing refers to the bathroom, not making out. FYI.
So you’d like to Instagram us hanging out? Firstly, that’ll cost you $5. I take cash or paypal. If it’s photo time, you had better prepare yourself to be directed just like I would my hubby for the blog photos. We will move toward the light, adjust the height and distance of the photo taking device and I’ll, of course, recommend a filter. You can ignore my choice and call me a diva later if you like, that’s fine with me.
You spot me and I’m talking, then what? Please wait until I’m finished to say hello. Or find a way to distract me so you can slip into the conversation. Something along the lines of Travis in Clueless at the Val party would work. That was pretty impressive, I’m happy to stop what I’m doing for that.
You’re furiously taking notes, what’s next? Most of all know I’m trying to be funny and there are no rules. Snort. You should know me by now. Come and say hello, use the manners your mother gave you and we’ll be fine. I’m not scary, I am rather tall and large in real life and usually in heels so I’m a wee bit intimidating, I guess. But mostly prepare yourself for the over-sharing, fast talking, awkward that IS me, okay?
I’ll see you around.
Which will be a nice change because the lurking in the background thing usually means I don’t get to meet anyone… They just look at me strangely from a distance which leaves me wondering if my skirt is tucked in my knickers or I have kale in my teeth. So let’s do this thing, ok?
Hi! I’m Suger and I’m the Chief Blogger here. I make stuff for the internet. Which means I take photos, build websites, write copy and create social media plans for people. This is my blog where I share my life and the things that interest me. It’s been living its best life on the interwebs since 2009.
Haha love this! Gave me a laugh, thanks!
I’m glad. PHEW! it certainly had the potential to make me like like SUCH a tosser. HA.
I think I was in the bar at the same table as you last year one night at ProBlogger…only I have a feeling there was no chance to say hi cos everyone was talking so much haha.
I can imagine it was exactly like that. No chance to get a word in edgewise. Haha. Better luck this year. 😛
Haha get off your high horse Suger
Mate, believe me I know, I feel like I should eyeroll to. But it’s the only way I could think so that would make light of what makes people awkward. So suffer man, my giant head is giant. 😛
Haha don’t I know it, just kidding! Can’t wait to see you on the weekend btw
I met you at Problogger last year, I’m afraid I may have been a wee bit weirdo shy at first. Ah well, was good to meet you and Danimezza, since I’m such an avid reader of your blogs (even if I was a little weirdo stalker-ish, ’twas all a little intimidating!).
Want to know a secret? I never remember anyone else as weird, I’m too busy going over my own weirdness in my head. Haha. So you were GREAT! Now you’ve done it would you say the actual action was intimidating or just thinking about doing it? I like to think people relax once they actually talk to me.
Oh you are a classic. I intend on distracting you with something shiny. Look Suger over there something shiny! Jokes aside I can’t wait to see you it’s been ages, well a year in fact since the end of last years ProBlogger when we had coffee. I haven’t had any of these moments with lurkers yet. But it is so funny some of the bloggers who have said their excited to me with ProBlogger coming up and these are bloggers with influence. So I guess that should make the whole nervous to say hi to anyone thing null and void huh? Not that I’m nervous, heck I was pretty brazen starting up a friendship with you.
Well shiny works too, you know that. I can’t believe we let it go a whole year! What a fail. After this reunion we really must try harder. Let’s pinky promise or something. Haha. Actually I have the Thursday off entirely now, maybe we could squeeze in lunch before the festivities start?
For sure let’s pinky promise and spit sisters it. Ok maybe not the spit sisters thing that’s gross, and we’re ladies. Let’s definitely try for a lunch on the Thursday as I’m unlikely to make any pre-festivities on Thursday night in lieu of banking up some quality time Thursday night with kids since I won’t be around much that weekend being at ProBlogger (I’ll be partying Friday night though of course)…..and it’s a long weekend here ProBlogger weekend for the show. So yes Thursday lunch super idea.
If a situation such as you have described, do people actually call you “Suger” and not Melissa?
Either is fine. People call me both or either or hey you. 😉
This post is perfect! I’ve had the sideways looks a few times and think its adorable when someone comes up and is like “excuse me, are you…/ do you have a blog”.
Also, i’m saving up my $5 notes for next time I see you, best get your photo face ready! 😛
Thanks Nat. Haha. Blogging is the strangest thing. I’ll look forward to our chance to instagram. 😉
Reading this was as good as the title promised 😉 Have fun at Problogger Suger … and do write about anything exciting that happens there… including how many photos are taken of you with one of your admirers (!)… Noela
Well THAT I’m glad to hear. Haha. Thank you. I’m sure I will. I love the ProBlogger conference. Always lots of great stuff to learn and bring back home.
I’ll be sure to come and say hello at ProBlogger. Hugs are okay right?
Of course! I’m so glad you’ll be there. YAY.