Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
If you’d told me five years ago that I’d spend a holiday with a family that I’d essentially met online, I would’ve scoffed at you. I mean, not that there is anything wrong with meeting people over the internet–I’ve done it several times now! But five years ago, the idea was foreign to me and something I couldn’t fathom doing.
So yes. My Thanksgiving was spent with a lovely family who opened their home to us. I’d met only one of the adults there in person one time before today–the lovely hostess and chief chef of the dinner, KC of Where’s My Cape? I think she heard my whining about what to do for Thanksgiving and took pity on me, as did Jodi of Jodifur (thanks Jodi–we’re sorry we couldn’t make it with you).
KC and her family were so welcoming to us. My family and I joined eight adults and two children. Her daughter Jolie and Cupcake hit it off. Her baby JL was adorable (and big!). It was a warm time of chatting, getting to know each other better, and of course, dining together!
Jim wrote today over at DC Metro Moms about how the internet has made our world a bit smaller. I know that I have “met” many people online, people that I would not otherwise get to know. I may never get to see these people’s faces in real life, but this does not diminish the friendships made. I’ve followed bloggers who have gone through major life changes, both good and bad. I can’t not feel something for those who have written from their hearts, who have given their time and energy online to share their lives with me (and others). I can only hope to do the same for those who are reading along here.
On the other hand…I have been lucky to meet bloggers in real life (like tonight!), both because of my personal journal and through DC Metro Moms. How lucky am I to have the opportunity to meet different people, whose lives are not always similar to mine! Yet, we have somehow intersected because of this thing called the internet. So if I get the opportunity to get together with any of you in real life, I’d love to.
We’re so glad you could join us – it really makes the holiday all the better to share it with others. Plus, those mashed potatoes were divine! (and many thanks to jodifur and her recipe!)
I told JP last night that I was sorry, but I wanted to marry that turkey. He understood. (this may become the subject of a post in the near future.)
It was great meeting your whole family!
It is wierd isn’t it? I used to pick on my husband for meeting geeks online and then in RT if they were in town.
And speaking of, do you still want to get together this weekend? We’re wide open except Saturday late afternoon.
Isn’t it amazing. My online community has changed my life radically. I bet you had fun at KC’s. You were only a couple of blocks from me! I hope it was good!
Glad you had a nice time!