Oh My! Handmade Goodness Weekly ChatWe are a community of creatives who visit every Thurs from 1-2EST to chat handmade life, business & creativity and more. Empowering, honest, supportive & full of ideas, our chats leave us feeling ready to take on the world! Join us & make new friends Twitter hashtag:#omhg Moderators Oh My! Handmade Goodness is a community of independent creatives, artisans, designers, & industry experts sharing daily what we know & love. Cultivating on & offscreen communities with Rena TomWe chatted with the wonderful Rena Tom about the importance of cultivating offline communities & barriers/solutions to taking the online offscreen. Thursday, June 28, 2012 10:00 AM EST Participants(click on a participant image to filter tweets from that person)  1053
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Sign in using your Twitter account to save your favorite tweets from this chat.   My alarm on my phone went off to remind me about #omhg & I just danced around in my chair. So excited! Hi everyone! :Ddesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:00 PM EST Party time, excellent! We're chatting with co-host @Rena_Tom about cultivating community on & offline, hooray! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:00 PM EST Hi everyone #omhg Think I've actually got time to chat today! :)embergrass at 06/28/2012 01:00 PM EST Love it! Hi Nikki:) RT @designcoyote: My alarm on my phone went off to remind me about #omhg & I just danced around in my chair. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:01 PM EST @nisseworks Hi Stacey! Big trans-Canada hugs, did the week perk up for you? #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:02 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yes! I'm taking it easy, things have evened out. And sun! Lots of sun :) #omhgnisseworks at 06/28/2012 01:03 PM EST Two weeks in a row I'm here? Say it isn't so?! Hey everyone! #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:01 PM EST We're so happy to have! Thank you for visiting/sharing with us:) RT @rena_tom: Ok Im ready! Happy to be here :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:01 PM EST Heads up, followers - lots o'good tweets in the next hour... it's #omhg chat time :)nisseworks at 06/28/2012 01:01 PM EST Yay! Thursday & I'm refreshed, relaxed + ready to go ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:02 PM EST @thelanguidlion Hi Geri! Missed your presence & sparkly tweets but so glad you had a great vacation #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:03 PM EST @thelanguidlion Me too! I've been waiting for Thursday all week. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:05 PM EST @designcoyote Hi Nikki - hope you're feeling better ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:08 PM EST The universe conspires! And lucky for us:) RT @ThreeBySea: Two weeks in a row Im here? Say it isnt so?! Hey everyone! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:02 PM EST RT @nisseworks: Heads up, followers - lots ogood tweets in the next hour... its #omhg chat time :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:02 PM EST @PatternedApp Awesome! Welcome! Can I have a name for you-I love knowing everyone's name:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:04 PM EST @PatternedApp Ah perfect, hi Rebecca! Thank you for joining us:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Hi Jess! Can't believe this year is half over (in 2 days or so). #omhgMarisaEdghill at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST @MarisaEdghill Yes! So fast! I can't believe the week is almost over already. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST I'm just going to jump in here. Let's talk about how to find the people who will prop you up and not bring you down. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:04 PM EST @rena_tom i like aligning myself with innovative, open minded, nice folks #omhgTrashN2Tees at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST @rena_tom I'm not great at finding those people, but I do know a common interest often helps (for me usually music, crafts, similar) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:07 PM EST @rena_tom Lately, I've been surrounding myself with people like that, thanks to #omhg, local events, & joining @WhenIGroUpCoach's clubhouse!designcoyote at 06/28/2012 01:07 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Lets talk about how to find the people who will prop you up + not bring you down.<--- Your RIGHT people ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:07 PM EST Me too! RT @embergrass: @ohmyhandmade I've been missing you guys! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:04 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Im just going to jump in here. Lets talk about how to find the people who will prop you up and not bring you down. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:04 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I think it starts with knowing yourself. How else can someone know how to prop you up? #omhg #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:08 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Im just going to jump in here. Lets talk about how to find the people who will prop you up and not bring you down. #omhgnisseworks at 06/28/2012 01:05 PM EST Community-themed #OMHG chat is timely. After many talks w/ @tiffanycmoore & @operationnice at #HOWlive last week, this is heavy on my mind.maggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:05 PM EST @maggiesayswhat What an awesome group of people! Did you meet up with the lovely @DyanaValentine too? #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: Party time, excellent! We're chatting with co-host @Rena_Tom about cultivating community on & offline, hooray! #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST RT @nisseworks: Heads up, followers - lots ogood tweets in the next hour... its #omhg chat time :) #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:06 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: @rena_tom i like aligning myself with innovative, open minded, nice folks #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:07 PM EST Where/how do you find the people that lift you up & make you want to build community with them? #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:08 PM EST I'd love to discuss finding better support systems, outside of friends and family. Especially for introverts like me! #omhgBibo_Designs at 06/28/2012 01:08 PM EST Hello all, can I play too even though I'm not a crafter? #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:08 PM EST The people who prop me up tend be the online ones in terms of work. My offline cheerleaders are great, but hard to talk shop with. #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:08 PM EST RT @Bibo_Designs: Id love to discuss finding better support systems, outside of friends and family.Especially for introverts like me! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:09 PM EST DITTO RT @maggiesayswhat Online communities are great & inspiring. Pulling that offline: necessary & difficult. Emphasis on necessary! #omhgtiffanycmoore at 06/28/2012 01:09 PM EST I join online communities like #omhg and local communities like #sfetsy - helps to get started with meeting peopleembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:09 PM EST RT @rena_tom: I'm just going to jump in here. Let's talk about how to find the people who will prop you up and not bring you down. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST RT @maggiesayswhat: Online communities are great and inspiring, but pulling that offline is necessary &difficult.Emphasis on necessary #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST Yes! RT@ThreeBySea The people who prop me up tend be online in terms of wk. My offline cheerleaders are gr8, but hard to talk shop w/. #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST Used to think it was hard to find a great community, but now I'm finding lots of them. Is there such a thing as too much community? #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST Setting the culture on your own site seems to draw in the right people - how you talk to people, who your biz serves, what you love. #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST Sometimes it's easier to start building a community online than in-person, but in-person meetings can "spark" in a very different way. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST @maggiesayswhat What have you found difficult about pulling the online, offline? I agree both forms are vital! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST @thelanguidlion I am feeling much better! Not 100% yet, but definitely getting there. :) Thanks Geri! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST YES! RT @anile: @rena_tom For me, connecting w/ a true community is a slow grow op. Like Twitter, etc. Takes time, but worth the wait. #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST nurtured, water & weed. RT @anile: @rena_tom For me Takes time, but worth the wait. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST I've been realizing my need to 'put myself out there' more to connect the amazing off- and on-line communities in my life. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:10 PM EST @InkandDirt They have seriously become my favorite day of the week. :D #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST I believe you can create and connect to a great community when you start with being positive and joyful yourself. #omhg #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST Agreed RT @kittyscuriosity: Being yourself & open from Moment One seems to help guide the right people to you #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST @rena_tom I love meeting people I've met online face-to-face! It's definitely a different experience #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST Hi everyone! So gald to finally be able to attend today and so excited to be talking about community and positive support! #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST RT @clareyuille: Setting the culture on your site seems to draw in the right people, how you talk, who your biz serves, what you love. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST RT @PatternedApp: @ohmyhandmade I think it starts with knowing yourself. How else can someone know how to prop you up? #omhg #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:11 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Sometimes it's easier to start building a community online, but in-person meetings can "spark" in a very different way. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST @seolsearchkaty I agree, enthusiasm and honesty will get you very far. People *want* to help if you let them in. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST Yeh I agree RT @kittyscuriosity: Being yourself & open from Moment One seems to help guide the right people to you #Omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST @rena_tom agreed - in person is super important as well. Need both. Just did a workshop and the in-person connections were amazing! #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST I love our etsy street team ! RT @embergrass: online communities like #omhg and local communities like #sfetsy #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST RT @seolsearchkaty: I believe you can create & connect to a great community when you start with being positive & joyful yourself. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST RT @maggiesayswhat: realizing my need to put myself out there more to connect the amazing off- and on-line communities in my life. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST My goal for this last 6 months is to connect more offline. Finding the rt people is hard though! #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST My problem with offline vs online? I can't backtrack well in-person. Typing gives me the space I need to form coherent thoughts. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST YES! RT @rena_tom: I agree, enthusiasm and honesty will get you very far. People *want* to help if you let them in. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST The great thing about online community is finding ppl who love what you love - which is hard(er) in real life #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:12 PM EST Mostly that says to me I need to practice more and learn how to be at ease with my awkward self. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @seolsearchkaty: I believe you can create and connect to a great community when you start with being positive and joyful yourself. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST Me too! RT @kittyscuriosity: My problem with offline vs online? Typing gives me the space I need to form coherent thoughts. #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST @ohmyhandmade motherhood's been tough but great testing ground for who the best people are to have around you, tired & emotional! #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST @storyofmum it is so true! Motherhood can definitely change the dynamics of friendships & the communities you seek out #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST @ohmyhandmade quick shortcut to lasting & open friendships: debating how to go to the loo after labour! ;) #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST Woot! RT@manusmade Hi everyone! So gald to be able to attend today and so excited to be talking about community and positive support! #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST @rena_tom #omhg. You can start by clearing away people who have a negative outlook - this makes space in your schedule for positive friendsCaroline_ID at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST YES! RT @rena_tom: @seolsearchkaty I agree, enthusiasm and honesty will get you very far. People *want* to help if you let them in. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @seolsearchkaty: The great thing about online community is finding ppl who love what you love - which is hard(er) in real life #omhgMarisaEdghill at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST @ohmyhandmade it's the I person I ave problems with.. I can be sparkly online but in person I feel monster like! #dazzleOnTheInside #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST Agreed! RT @kittyscuriosity: My prob with offline vs online? Typing gives me the space I need to form coherent thoughts. #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST So true! Great advice! RT @rena_tom: enthusiasm & honesty will get you very far. People *want* to help if you let them in. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: YES! RT @rena_tom: I agree, enthusiasm and honesty will get you very far. People *want* to help if you let them in. #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST I love online community for support building, but in-person takes that connection to much higher levels #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:13 PM EST I come from the opposite having done in person community building for a decade-wasn't sure I cld transfer my work online! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST @kittyscuriosity just meet up with people you already typed with and then it's less awkward cos you already know them #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST I think that it's important to ask, too. I sort-of proposed to one of my new f2f friends. I said, "We need to hang out more." She bit. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST True RT @manusmade: I love online community for support building, but in-person takes that connection to much higher levels #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I would say you've been pretty successful at it. ;) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST think you can set out your stall offline too, being happy helps. At uni I knew hardly anyone, at drama school making friends was easy! #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Thanks, Jess - it was awesome... + we've hit the ground running w/the chat already ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST RT @Caroline_ID: start by clearing away people who have a negative outlook - this makes space in your schedule for positive friends #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST @stephdouglas Hi Steph - hope your sunny weather is holding out ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST I've taken time to explore outside of my usual areas of interest which yields more (and more complex) connections. It helps! #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST And hugs! RT @manusmade: I love online community for support building, but in-person takes that connection to much higher levels #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Honestly, I feel awkward meeting online connections in person. Will we have a connection in person? Silly thought? Yes! #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:14 PM EST I have also found meeting my online friends in real time is the most affirming thing of all time. Like coming home. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST @Caroline_ID #omhg This can be a bit tricky - you don't want to end up just surrounded by "YES men" Often its motivations that matter #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: nurtured, water & weed. RT @anile: @rena_tom For me Takes time, but worth the wait. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST @maggiesayswhat Definitely not a silly thought - it may be rare, but it does happen. I have that fear too. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST I think we have to cut ourselves slack offline. Ur the same awesome person both places if u aren't judging yourself. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST @justShauntelle #omhg Agreed. WE are our own worst critics, esp. offline #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST Same ;-) RT@tickleandsmash ... I can be sparkly online but in person I feel monster like! #dazzleOnTheInside #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST So true! RT @rena_tom @seolsearchkaty I agree, enthusiasm and honesty will get you very far. People *want* to help if you let them in. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:15 PM EST RT @justShauntelle: I think we have to cut ourselves slack offline. Ur same awesome person both places if u arent judging yourself. #omhgnisseworks at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST niches offer valuable space for connections, whether its skills, services, leisure, belief etc #omhgTrashN2Tees at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST Amen! RT @justShauntelle: we have to cut ourselves slack offline. Ur the same awesome person both places if u arent judging yourself. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: niches offer valuable space for connections, whether its skills, services, leisure, belief etc #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST So true! RT @justShauntelle: cut ourselves slack offline. Ur the same awesome person both places if u arent judging yourself #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST I agree. RT @rena_tom: I've taken time to explore outside of my usual areas of interest which yields more connections. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST Speaking of community, hi mama! RT @stephdouglas: I almost made it on time- Hi everyone #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST I crave connection and a support system, but don't know what people to looke for. I've tried many orgs and groups. #omhgplcpeggy at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST @plcpeggy I look for a place that I feel safe & comfortable in. A place I can come to & it feels like I'm coming home to friends. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @TrashN2Tees: niches offer valuable space for connections, whether its skills, services, leisure, belief etc #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:16 PM EST Honestly I am an introvert but I am genuinely interested in people, so I like to find out what they are into... #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST @kittyscuriosity @rena_tom yes me too, listening & asking questions is good way to build rels as long as also able to speak up &share #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST Yes! RT @justShauntelle: I think we have to cut ourselves slack offline. Ur the same awesome person both places. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST Network over passions! RT @TrashN2Tees: niches offer valuable space for connections, whether its skills, services, leisure, belief etc #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST But I do think the fear of "will there be a real connection in real life" is part of the reason some folks balk at meeting. #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST Is it bad that i spring kids from preschool a few minutes early to make this chat? Hardly. :) #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST @blah_cubed or that I'm cuddling one to distract her so I can tweet while other pretends to be an octonaut in the bath? No #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST ...and then I stop thinking about how awkward I might be feeling. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST RT @plcpeggy: I crave connection and a support system, but dont know what people to looke for. Ive tried many orgs and groups. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST Uh oh, should I be scared??! ;) RT @thelanguidlion I can be sparkly online but in person I feel monster like! #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:17 PM EST @blah_cubed @manusmade @thelanguidlion I'm extremely shy in person but warm up fast. Online, I'm way better at making friends faster. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST @blah_cubed Ha ha ha... me too! Still not convinced about the awkwardness going away, though ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST @thelanguidlion It absolutely does-which I shall prove to you in person when I come to your town & we make everything awesome:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST @plcpeggy Welcome to our friendly community Peggy maybe you can find some of what you are seeking here:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST @ThreeBySea I like to meet up with extroverted, chatty people cos then I know there won't be awkward silences :) #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Honestly I am an introvert but I am genuinely interested in people, so I like to find out what they are into... #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST @ThreeBySea That's my fear, along with "will I be cool or awkward this time?" #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST RT @rena_tom: ...and then I stop thinking about how awkward I might be feeling. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST @anile Food makes everything less anxiety-inducing -- you can always do something instead of just standing around! Also, mm, cupcakes. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST @kittyscuriosity haha yes exactly! We can always talk about the food ;) #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST So true ;-) RT @TrashN2Tees: niches offer valuable space for connections, whether its skills, services, leisure, belief etc #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Oh, soul sister, it WILL happen someday!! #omhg Some people's awesomeness just oozes through the screen! #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST By going outside my niche, I'm making amazing connections that are helping me connect better with ppl on all levels.Thank Jess! #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST I am one of the most extroverted people I know-but I have had to force myself into it through panic most times until it felt safe #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:18 PM EST @rena_tom Yes! Being really interested in THEM helps ease the process so much. #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST @ThreeBySea I know I get really anxious over it too. Usually it's about what if they don't like ME rather than the other way around. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST yes, me too! RT @rena_tom Honestly I am an introvert but I am genuinely interested in people, so I like to find out what they are into #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST I've had the experience of randomly meeting twitter-only friends offline & it's been great each time. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST @justShauntelle I've been having that experience a lot lately and it has been so wonderful! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST I think if ur worried about meeting face-to-face create a structure/reason to meet/things to discuss/agenda to remove the awkwardness #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST @rena_tom That's a good point. I am also introverted, but interested. I do best when getting others to talk about themselves. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST @ohmyhandmade my problem is perhaps more about finding time to nurture the friendships I want to keep & grow #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST @ThreeBySea Oh, definitely. I'm a ball of nerves when meeting people for the first time. 10-15 mins in, I'm much more open. #omhgnisseworks at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST RT @designcoyote:I look for a place that I feel safe & comfortable in. A place I can come to & it feels like Im coming home to friends #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST Hanging out here = success! RT@plcpeggy: I crave connection + support system, but dont know what people to look for. #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST Offline communities might serve a purpose (like business) or be just for fun (go to lunch, get out of the house), both valuable. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:19 PM EST @rena_tom It's really great to connect with folks who don't love or do exactly what you do. Adds a healthy perspective. #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST @rena_tom Yes! Being able to just *talk* IRL, sort ideas out, share plans... great value. Everyone needs some downtime like that. #omhgnisseworks at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST @anile great point anile, good to know ppl who aren't exactly like you ;) #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST RT @embergrass: I think if ur worried about meeting face-to-face create a structure/reason to meet to remove the awkwardness #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST @manusmade @thelanguidlion I'm for more extroverted online. In person I seem stand-off ish at first. Thankfully it gets less awkward. #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST @ohmyhandmade yah! get a group, get some food, accept that it may be awkward at first, and just do it :) #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @embergrass: if worried about meeting face-to-face create a structure/reason to meet/things to discuss to remove the awkwardness #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @embergrass Yes! I find that if I go to an event that has an agenda, rather than a free-form thing, I'm much better. #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST Absolutely! Call the mtg! RT @embergrass: if ur worried about meeting f2f create a structure/reason to meet/things to discuss/agenda #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST This is key RT @rena_tom Honestly I am an introvert but I am genuinely interested in people, so I like to find out what they are into #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST Perhaps anonymity is to online, what alcohol is to offline. Both make us feel more relaxed. #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST @seolsearchkaty It might be that online people are first interested in what you say with out judgement of who you are-grows from there #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST Nice to know I'm not the only introverted crafter who's scared of meeting new people in-person! ;) Now let's all get past it! #omhgBibo_Designs at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST @Bibo_Designs I think if we all had an #omhg meetup, we'd all end up getting over our fears REALLY fast. :) We are an awesome comm! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST RT @justShauntelle: Ive had the experience of randomly meeting twitter-only friends offline & its been great each time. Me too! #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Offline communities might serve a purpose (like business) or be just for fun (go to lunch, get out of the house) #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:20 PM EST I think it's also okay to realize everyone isn't meant to be your BEST friend. Casual connections are ok too. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST I started an artists group in my town last summer. There are 16 of us now, in all different media, and it's been fantastic. #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST @abbyglassenberg that sounds wonderful. how did you start the group, with some existing friends, posting notices, etc? #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST @abbyglassenberg That's so awesome! :D I would love to have a close knit group like that in Austin. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST Of course finding a group with a great moderator helps smooth things 100%! The role of community manager is so important. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST Nearly always worth it RT @anile: yah! get a group, get some food, accept that it may be awkward at first, and just do it :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST @thepetitcadeau Hi Alison! People are making your cupcakes! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST Diversity! RT @anile: Its really great to connect with folks who dont love or do exactly what you do. Adds a healthy perspective. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:21 PM EST @rena_tom Offline communities definitely give me the much needed 'shut the laptop and get out of the house' time! #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST I struggle with that as I prefer fewer, closer relationships offline RT @justShauntelle: Casual connections are ok too. #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST Yes. RT @justShauntelle: I think its also okay to realize everyone isnt meant to be your BEST friend. Casual connections are ok too. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST So true!! RT @seolsearchkaty: Perhaps anonymity is to online, what alcohol is to offline. Both make us feel more relaxed. #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST @InkandDirt Haha, alcohol, yes. Or knitting :) I find if I have something "to do" I feel better about just listening in sometimes. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST RT @blah_cubed: @rena_tom Offline communities definitely give me the much needed shut the laptop and get out of the house time! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Of course finding a group with a great moderator helps smooth things 100%! The role of community manager is so important #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'm looking at you Jess :) You rock! RT @rena_tom The role of community manager is so important #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST RT @Bibo_Designs I think if we all had an #omhg meetup, we'd all end up getting over our fears REALLY fast. :) We are an awesome comm!justShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:22 PM EST We created a display together in a vacant storefront window in town, hosted a printmaking workshop, and did a supplies swap. Awesome! #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST @abbyglassenberg That is so fantastic Abby!!! Would love to hear more about it #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST How awesome would that be!? RT @designcoyote: think if wehad an #omhg meetup, we'd all end up getting over our fears REALLY fast. :) #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST Yes! RT @designcoyote: @Bibo_Designs I think if we all had an #omhg meetup, wed all end up getting over our fears REALLY fast. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST True. RT @stephdouglas: It might be that online people are first interested in what you say without judgement of who you are #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST Honestly, I'm more judge-y on the "will I like them" end b/c of bad encounters I've had in my life. #ConfessionsOfAFormerExtrovert #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST @ThreeBySea Ha! Me too. Always more worried if I'll like them #omhg #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST @ThreeBySea Just set short parameters for the visit-if it is only an hour you'll have time to assess (& get the heck out if needed) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST RT@rena_tom: Of course finding a group with a great moderator helps smooth things 100%! The role of community manager is so important. #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST Ha! Think you're right! RT @seolsearchkaty Perhaps anonymity is to online, what alcohol is to offline. Both make us feel more relaxed. #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:23 PM EST As a mom with three kids, finding the TIME to meet others is often a big problem. I feel guilty leaving the family. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST @justShauntelle It seems that the online world helps us mentally get out of the house more often when we're stuck here #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST @justShauntelle I have 2 little ones. For me, getting out makes me better for them. I'm far less cranky afterward. :) #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST I'm working to be less judge-y, both with myself and with others, & online community is acutally helping w/ that. #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST So true! RT @stephdouglas: It might be that online people are first interested in what you say with out judgement of who you are. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST As someone who works from home, it takes effort to make those connections. I totally want to-it just gets pushed to bottom of list. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST @maggiesayswhat I hear ya. It was way easier to meet awesome people when working in town. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST Very few of the women in my artists group are connected to an online art community. I did a workshop for them about it. #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST Sweet! Makes me really happy!!! RT @ohmyhandmade Hi Alison! People are making your cupcakes! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST Knowing you ladies has given me the confidence to build online connections I didn't have before. Learning from how you interact! #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST It will happen! Austin? RT @designcoyote: think if wehad an #omhg meetup, wed all end up getting over our fears REALLY fast. :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'd probably make the drive if it were in Austin :D #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yes Austin! :D Not sure it's the most central venue, but we have such an awesome city I know everyone would love it. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST RT @stephdouglas: It might be that online people are first interested in what you say with out judgement of who you are. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST We're just about to start a bookclub for our customers - first book suggestion is 50 shades of grey. Maybe we'll work up to that :) #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST RT@InkandDirt So true!! RT@seolsearchkaty: Perhaps anonymity is to online, what alcohol is to offline. Both make us feel more relaxed. #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:24 PM EST Having said that, it's definitely a priority and I know there's tons of interesting folks out there who I'm eager to meet "for realz" #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST I thought for a long time there were no artists in my conservative town. But there are, of course, and it's been great to find them! #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST I run mums' 'make dates' where we get together to chat, with something creative to do to distract us if get shy, wine & chocs: works! #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST RT @anile: @ohmyhandmade Im looking at you Jess :) You rock! RT @rena_tom The role of community manager is so important #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:25 PM EST Ohohoh! I just lived that! I know exactly how you feel RT @justShauntelle: I feel guilty leaving the family. #omhgTrashN2Tees at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST As introverted as I am I volunteered my time w/groups + have found it rewarding + I have gained life long friends #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @stephdouglas It's funny, because the internet works both ways on that front. But mostly, I agree. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST It's been a life saver for me, for sure! RT @seolsearchkaty It seems that the online world helps us mentally get out of the house #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST What I have been doing to get @MakeshiftSoc off the ground is lots of one-on-one meetings, then I know something about everyone... #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:26 PM EST Also seems that newbies have most enthusiasm, but I would like to find folks w/experience closer to mine, tho I love to help newbies. #omhgplcpeggy at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST @anile Blushing! Thank you Anile, this is one place my love of & interest in others people stories is always welcome (thank goodness) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST @smidgeboxdesign #omhg it started over dinner w/ a friend who is a potter. We looked on Etsy for people who lived nearby & went from there.abbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST ...and feel confident when I bring everyone together. I like being the matchmaker. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST Oh yes! RT @blah_cubed: I have 2 little ones. For me, getting out makes me better for them. Im far less cranky afterward. :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST I'm having my first meet-online-friend-in-person on Monday... via Skype, does that count?! @manusmade #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST Online: I remember how nervous I was the first time I joined this tweet-up. What if I say something dumb? Harder to mumble it away. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:27 PM EST @abbyglassenberg Nice! I've been needing a good space & I'm gearing up to just do it myself. Others out there might be into it too. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST @stephdouglas me too! Now I'm trying to move that over offline. If it scares me then I figure I must be going in the right direction:) #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST Lovely story! RT @abbyglassenberg: #omhg We looked on Etsy for people who lived nearby & went from there.embergrass at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST I love that role too! The connector RT @rena_tom: ...and feel confident when I bring everyone together. I like being the matchmaker. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST @abbyglassenberg oh that's a great idea to look on etsy. i just moved to a new city and am anxious to meet some local creatives #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST @clareyuille I think that's a book that may need the right kind of customers. ;) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST Absolutely! RT @thelanguidlion: Im having my first meet-online-friend-in-person on Monday... via Skype, does that count?! @manusmade #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST @seolsearchkaty @justshauntelle that's so true, in eve twitter is a real life line to a social community I miss #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:28 PM EST @abbyglassenberg i came from vancouver, where creative community is HUGE and easy to find/fit into, so i'm looking for something here! #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST And then you were awesome:) RT @borealmodern: Online: I remember how nervous I was the first time I joined this tweet-up. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST Mine are big, it's just guilt cause I work outside of the home too. RT @blah_cubed have 2 little ones getting out makes me better #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST Definitely! :) RT @thelanguidlion I'm having my first meet-online-friend-in-person on Monday... via Skype, does that count? @manusmade #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST RT @maggiesayswhat: Nice! Ive been needing a good space & Im gearing up to just do it myself. Others out there might be into it too. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST Offline: someone wrote about having agendas. Definitely helps. Move things along if it's not so great; hang out if it is great. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST @InkandDirt Yes! This is why I stop thinking & just go for it RT: If it scares me I figure I must be going in the right direction. #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST @smidgeboxdesign There is a big creative community in Victoria too-I am sure I could hook you up with some local connections:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:29 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @borealmodern People think I'm a little nuts, but I LOVE Twitter for stuff like this. So easy to find awesome people! #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @plcpeggy Some ladies in SF are starting Success Squads, might be more your ticket! See http://t.co/YBGyp9T8 #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST I am part of a few private facebook groups & I love love love them, esp Girls Guide to Wed Design. #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @abbyglassenberg Ooh local etsy groups! I hadn't thought of that. Thanks Abby! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST You are so cute :) xoxo RT @borealmodern how nervous I was the first time I joined this tweet-up. Harder to mumble it away. #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @designcoyote I know! Might scare loads of people off! Think we'll start elsewhere - looking forward to it though :) #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @smidgeboxdesign @abbyglassenberg using Etsy as a connector by looking up your town - awesome! Love that. #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @ohmyhandmade thanks ; ) It's the good facilitation. #seriously. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST Already thinking of joining a group here in my new town, but also wanting to skip it today because I'm scared! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @rena_tom @MakeshiftSoc Sounds like a great idea. Easier for introverts & makes for better connections. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST That's my philosophy too! RT @InkandDirt: If it scares me then I figure I must be going in the right direction:) #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @ohmyhandmade yes please! i know they're here, just need to find them :) one day maybe you can do the intros in person ;) #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @TrashN2Tees I like how you said you lived that-are you feeling better about taking space for yourself? #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST @clareyuille Then again, it might make for some REALLY interesting conversations! Lol! ;) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:30 PM EST Woops! Web Design! RT @seolsearchkaty: I am part of a few private facebook groups & I love them, esp Girls Guide to WeB Design. #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST Amanda rocks! RT @seolsearchkaty: I am part of a few private facebook groups & I love love love them, esp Girls Guide to Wed Design. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom I really miss that role from pre-kids :( Starting to grow again thru story of mum get togethers on/offline #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST That's a great idea! RT @abbyglassenberg We get together every other month the last Thurs. from 7pm-9:30. Not a huge commitment. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST RT @rena_tom: @plcpeggy Some ladies in SF are starting Success Squads, might be more your ticket! See http://t.co/y8Fvbl4v #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST @justShauntelle Got it. I still struggle w/getting off the computer in the evenings. I know I need to work, but the kids need me too. #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST My online craft community is more tailored to what I actually make b/c it pulls worldwide, whereas the in-person group is varied. #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST Yes, me too - I was a lurker for awhile ;) RT@borealmodern Online: I remember how nervous I was the first time I joined this tweet-up #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST @erinmharris I'm totally getting that now. Twitter is where my people hang out. #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST @kittyscuriosity Just think that you'll have us to tell the whole story to next week (& dont forget to breathe) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST I'm trying to do that more and more. trying! RT @InkandDirt: If it scares me then I figure I must be going in the right direction:) #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST last night talked on ph for hour with young man running for council today e-mail asking me to participate from young woman online1st #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:31 PM EST @smidgeboxdesign @abbyglassenberg I helped host an etsy craft meetup, which was great (but then I moved out of town!) #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST Hello! Hooray! I love you back (big!)RT @miss_modish: @ohmyhandmade hello! Im late! I love you :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST @designcoyote Another local business is providing wine - could be carnage! :) #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Good plan! :) I should really go, they are probably all lovely people. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST @seolsearchkaty Same here with the private FB groups. They've been extremely helpful and supportive. #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST RT @borealmodern: @erinmharris Im totally getting that now. Twitter is where my people hang out. #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST I found that making something together breaks the ice and creates bonds. #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:32 PM EST I love how conversations like this let you see that ppl you thought were extrovert are really just as scared as you! #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST Its true! RT @erinmharris: People think Im a little nuts, but I LOVE Twitter for stuff like this. So easy to find awesome people! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST @embergrass @inkanddirt yes! Wish it didn't have to be scary tho, would like some easier challenges sometimes... #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST I lurked for weeks before finally jumping in on #omhg. Was nervous I wouldn't be able to keep up. Now I just accept it & go w/ the flow. ;)designcoyote at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST Me too. new business requires lots of online work in the evenings. RT @blah_cubed Got it. I still struggle w/getting off the computer #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST That's a good idea for ice breaking! RT @abbyglassenberg: I found that making something together breaks the ice and creates bonds. #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST People want to love you, I promise. The more you reach out & are genuinely interested the easier 'getting out there' becomes #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST @clareyuille I think you'll learn things about your customers you never thought you'd know! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:33 PM EST RT @embergrass: I love how conversations like this let you see that ppl you thought were extrovert are really just as scared as you! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST Me too! RT @erinmharris: People think Im a little nuts, but I LOVE Twitter for stuff like this. So easy to find awesome people! #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: People want to love you. The more you reach out & are genuinely interested the easier 'getting out there' becomes #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST RT @abbyglassenberg: I found that making something together breaks the ice and creates bonds. #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST @borealmodern @erinmharris twitter feels like the one thing I miss about my old job- getting to chit-chat with awesome people! #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST @storyofmum the more I do the more I realise that *nothing* is ever easy, even things that sound easy! #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST RT @embergrass: I love how conversations like this let you see that ppl you thought were extrovert are really just as scared as you! #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST RT @embergrass: I love how conversations like this let you see that ppl you thought were extrovert are really just as scared as you! #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST @maggiesayswhat nice! do you think you'll start one in your new town? i want to try, have to get over my fear of being the "starter". #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST Oh oh oh! Be right back #omhg friends! UPS man just pulled up & is lugging a GIANT box to the door! Have no idea what it is.designcoyote at 06/28/2012 01:34 PM EST And now look!!! RT @designcoyote: lurked for weeks before finally jumping in on #omhg. Was nervous I wouldnt be able to keep up. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Amen!! Being genuine is kind of the most important thing. #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: People want to love u, I promise. The more u reach out & are genuinely interested the easier 'getting out there' #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST RT @miss_modish: twitter feels like the one thing I miss about my old job- getting to chit-chat with awesome people! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST So true RT @ohmyhandmade: People want to love you. The more you reach out & are interested the easier getting out there becomes #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: People want to love you. The more you reach out & are genuinely interested the easier getting out there becomes #omhgsmidgeboxdesign at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST Last June I went to a HelloEtsy event and a year later I'm on the leadership for the local etsy street team - Enthusiasm is catchy #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST @rena_tom @plcpeggy That sounds sorta like what I've been thinking about doing in Boston! I need a local brain trust, STAT. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST Exciting! RT @designcoyote: Oh oh oh! #omhg UPS man just pulled up & is lugging a GIANT box to the door! Have no idea what it is.embergrass at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST @embergrass that's true, I find stopping and doing nothing really hard! #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST @rena_tom I love that! We're still chatting about feeling confident/reaching out/where to connect #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:35 PM EST It is the foundation for it all! RT @anile: @ohmyhandmade Amen!! Being genuine is kind of the most important thing. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST @thelanguidlion so glad you stopped lurking! We'd never have "met"! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST LOL I totally read this as "yo' mama" at first RT @ohmyhandmade: @stephdouglas Go mama! #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I have to say that doing talks/workshops was terrifying but now I am pretty comfortable doing them! It took a year tho. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Yes! When you're doing your thing + loving it, there's less me + them. You realise we're all in it together, pretty much #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST A weekly gathering of creatives http://t.co/vmLrl3ai welcome! RT @LJMediaDesign: Loving your tweets ladies, what is #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST Amazing RT @tickleandsmash went to a HelloEtsy event a year later Im on the leadership for local etsy street team/Enthusiasm is catchy #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:36 PM EST I am generally not a social organizer, but forming an in-person artists group has been worth breaking out of my shell for. #omhgabbyglassenberg at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST Even if that means talking about what you are working on to one or two people over dinner, do it. Practice. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST @rena_tom it's so good to be terrified once in a while! At least, that's what I tell myself ;) But good things do come from that. #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST And that is the point of it all, beautiful RT: @thepetitcadeau @thelanguidlion so glad you stopped lurking! We'd never have "met"! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST Other than Tweetups like this, what ideas do you have to embrace Twitter so it's conversational & not just one sided blurts? #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Keep pushing myself 2 try diff things on twitter like communal doodle & it's scary, but people who dare join in are fab #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST @rena_tom @ohmyhandmade this makes me feel so much better! I've been wanting to give talks but don't have the nerve #omhg #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST Yes! RT @tickleandsmash went to a HelloEtsy event a year later Im on the leadership for local etsy street team/Enthusiasm is catchy #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:37 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: It is the foundation for it all! RT @anile: @ohmyhandmade Amen!! Being genuine is kind of the most important thing. #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @rena_tom 3 years as a teacher has got me over the fear of talking to groups but 1-on-1 meetings still scare me #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @stephdouglas @borealmodern I was at a conference last week; ended up meeting a few tweeps there I hadn't met before. So, awesome. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST RT @rena_tom: I have to say that doing talks/workshops was terrifying but now I am pretty comfortable doing them! It took a year tho. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @smidgeboxdesign I think I might! I used to be the starter/organizer type, then I lost my way for a bit. I'm finding it again. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @seolsearchkaty I try to make sure to reply directly to people, and keep a conversation going if possible. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @rena_tom @ohmyhandmade Found a group this week & based on 1 thing I said was invited to be guest speaker on podcast. Awesome & scary! #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST Maybe possibly have a chance to teach + I'm terrified! I'm an actor for goodness sake. Being me, not character=scary. This is helping! #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @rena_tom Me too!I've worked with 1000's of ppl but every time I have a gasp of "this time I'm really going to screw up"-every. time. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST RT @anile @rena_tom it's so good to be terrified once in a while! that's what I tell myself But good things do come from that. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:38 PM EST @rena_tom that's still what's scaring me at the moment- I'm not a natural speaker. It gets easier? I really want to do it deep down! #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST @embergrass Oh that's interesting, I think of a group as "more than 1 other person", haha. I'm very much a bookworm and shy. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST @miss_modish @borealmodern Yes! It's a giant cocktail party of smart people and interesting topics, where we all have nametags. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST @ohmyhandmade - I'm going to a local tweetup event tonight! Hope to meet some more creatives in my hometown! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST In the middle of #omhg the UPS man showed up with three big & heavy boxes! The pups want to know if it's for them. :) http://t.co/0bNOXfYMdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST Me too, my dear ;-) RT@thepetitcadeau so glad you stopped lurking! We'd never have "met"! #omhg #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST Nice work! online crashes into offline! RT @erinmharris: @stephdouglas @borealmodern I ended up meeting a few tweeps #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST @clareyuille teaching is still playing a character, trust me! :) #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:39 PM EST @embergrass oh that's interesting- I LOVE 1-on-1 meetings but get scared in front of groups! #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST @miss_modish It gets easier every time, especially if you are passionate about what you are talking about. For real it helps. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST RT @designcoyote: UPS man showed up with three big & heavy boxes! The pups want to know if its for them. :) http://t.co/WEx1nE3O #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST So grateful to @stephdouglas for introducing me to #omhg. Gotta be working, but gathering so. much. insight.Allisomething at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST RT @miss_modish: thats still whats scaring me at the moment- Im not a natural speaker. It gets easier?<it gets easier,you can so do it #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom That's definitely something I want to get better at. I'm good in groups, but up in front = nervous. #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST All week I've been listening to @Catherine_Just's Soulfull Summit about being Fearless & the main pt was feel it & do.it. anyway! #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @thelanguidlion @InkandDirt So happy I joined. #omhg makes my Thursdays the best. :)designcoyote at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST How cool! RT@thepetitcadeau @ohmyhandmade - Im going to a local tweetup event tonight! Hope to meet some creatives in my hometown! #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST @borealmodern @stephdouglas Yup! And not even local tweeps, so that was very cool. #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST Great! Come to Hali? RT @thepetitcadeau: Im going to a local tweetup event tonight! Hope to meet some more creatives in my hometown! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:40 PM EST RT @rena_tom: It gets easier every time, especially if you are passionate about what you are talking about. For real it helps. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST @rena_tom @ohmyhandmade But you worked through it, Rena and that's awesome. And now you inspire others. Not too shabby ;) #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST Practicing your elevator pitch before meeting new people helps. Think about your Twitter desc. Is that you? Can you say it out loud? #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: RT @miss_modish: still whats scaring me at the moment- Im not a natural speaker. I<it gets easier,you can so do it #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST Welcome!RT @Allisomething: So grateful to @stephdouglas for introducing me to #omhg.Gotta be working, but gathering so. much. insight. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST @rena_tom well I got that much going for me then :) I wish I could speak as easily as I write- practicing! #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST @embergrass I used to be a teacher too - but for tiny kids. I still get scared talking to adults. So much more judgment there. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:41 PM EST Yes it gets easier when you've done it once, cos once you've done it you tell yourself you know how - you've already done it! #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST @thelanguidlion @thepetitcadeau @ohmyhandmade DO IT! And put your Twitter name on your nametag. It helps. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'll be there at some point & we can meet! Big trip this year is NYC for the marathon! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Practicing your elevator pitch before meeting new people helps. Think about Twitter desc. Can you say it out loud? #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Practice your elevator pitch before meeting new people. Think about your Twitter desc.Is that you?Can u say it out loud? #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Practicing your elevator pitch before meeting new people helps. Think about your Twitter desc. Can you say it out loud? #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST @embergrass @maggiesayswhat @thelanguidlion It actually may in fact be for our dogs & cats. They're spoiled. :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST @designcoyote it's true i taught kids for a year then first talk to parents was soooo scary! #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:42 PM EST @designcoyote I taught little kids/teens etc too-there are a lot of helping/service ppl in our community, surprise surprise;) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST My brain (or perhaps my fingers) seem determined to tag this OMGH, as in Oh My God, Handmade! I have no idea why. #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST Introvert tip: when scared, I imagine my daughter is with me and I need to set a good example so she can be more extroverted. Works! #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST @ohmyhandmade People would look at me sideways if I introduced myself w/ Twitter profile in real life. Ha! #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST @embergrass Parents are intimidating! They want what's best for their kids so they WILL be judgmental. Thankfully, they were awesome. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Practicing your elevator pitch before meeting new people helps. your Twitter desc. Is that you? Can you say it out loud? #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST Public speaking does get easier-my tricks, wear long skirt to cover knocking knees, go slow, pause often, ppl think you're confident #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST I like @Skillshare and the "everyone's a teacher" movement. This is like Toastmasters for our generation. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST fabulous! wld love to hear about it RT@thepetitecadeau- Im going to a local tweetup event tonight! creatives in my hometown! #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST @designcoyote @embergrass every time I met a new group of kids I was always just as nervous as meeting big people:) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST @thepetitcadeau Of course, if you're the only one on Twitter, it doesn't. :) It's also a good thing to ask for on event regs. #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST Nice! RT @InkandDirt: Introvert tip: when scared, I imagine my daughter is with me and I need to set a good example. Works! #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:43 PM EST @ohmyhandmade People in awesome communities often have the open-minds of children. Which I love! :D #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST @erinmharris Ha! Are you using the chat room? It will add the hashtag for you http://t.co/qbnjzEum #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @ohmyhandmade @thelanguidlion So happy I joined. #omhg makes my Thursdays the best. :) #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST RT @InkandDirt: Introvert tip: when scared, I imagine my daughter is with me and I need to set a good example. Works! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST I've kinda bonded with my twitter name LOL.. I love her and hate her #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST @rena_tom @miss_modish I love this conversation! Trying to get caught up on my phone in the car... #omhg @ohmyhandmadeaeolidia at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST @erinmharris I always think that too, which is why I'm grateful that TweetChat auto-tags ;) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST RT @rena_tom: I like @Skillshare and the "everyone's a teacher" movement. This is like Toastmasters for our generation. #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST RT @stephdouglas: Public speaking tricks, wear long skirt to cover knocking knees, go slow, pause often, ppl think you're confident #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST That's why I changed mine! RT @blah_cubed People would look at me sideways if I introduced myself w/ Twitter profile in real life. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST @manusmade will share in my next e-mail! (wrote you last night btw!) #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:44 PM EST @stephdouglas Thanks Steph! Those are awesome tips - I spoke at a conference last week & could have used the long skirt advice. ;) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:45 PM EST @rena_tom @Skillshare I met someone from Skillshare in Brooklyn but they aren't open to Canadians (boo, hiss!) fabulous idea though #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:45 PM EST @InkandDirt oh that is good. If I had a kid w/me on plane I'd have no choice but to act not scared. Pretend you're protecting someone! #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:45 PM EST Love this! RT @InkandDirt: Introvert tip: when scared, I imagine my daughter is with me and I need to set a good example. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:45 PM EST Hi all. First time tweeter, long time reader. This is so encouraging. #Omhginkledpink at 06/28/2012 01:45 PM EST @abbyglassenberg @embergrass I used to be a teacher, too! #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @ohmyhandmade People in awesome communities often have the open-minds of children. Which I love! #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @aeolidia Hi Arianne! This has been a really fabulous and busy chat! Glad you could join us for a bit #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @inkledpink Welcome to our awesome community, Jennifer! :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST RT @anile: oh that is good. If I had a kid w/me on plane Id have no choice but to act not scared. Pretend youre protecting someone! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @kittyscuriosity @ohmyhandmade Apparently, I'm old-school - I open another browser tab with the hashtag search in it. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST RT@InkandDirt Introvert tip: when scared, I imagine my daughter is w/ me + I need to set an example so she can be more extroverted. #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST When I talk to people, I think or say "How can I help you?" And then that help comes back around, eventually, every time. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @rena_tom @Skillshare Yes - I totally dig their mission. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST How fabulous! A big warm welcome! RT @inkledpink: Hi all. First time tweeter, long time reader. This is so encouraging. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @stephdouglas I used to do that in school - dress the part & they'll think you know what you're talking about! ;) #omhgMarisaEdghill at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @justShauntelle My profile works for twitter. IRL I'm far less sarcastic when I introduce myself. #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:46 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Bleh! I'm sure it will arrive at some point, or there is something similar? #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @ohmyhandmade People in awesome communities often have the open-minds of children. Which I love! #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST @designcoyote You're welcome, lots of public speaking under belt and with long skirts #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST Look at how many of you are mentors despite your introvert selves #YouRock #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST @designcoyote I was always terrified of public speaking, and now I basically do it for a living. KNOWING your topic is important! #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST @anile Totally! I seek the most vulnerable/quiet/uncomfortable person & make them feel at ease, then I feel at ease & its all good #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST @abbyglassenberg @designcoyote @ohmyhandmade @ThreeBySea so many ex-teachers :) #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST Fake it til you make it! RT @MarisaEdghill: @stephdouglas dress the part & theyll think you know what youre talking about! ;) #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST @MarisaEdghill That's what I used to tell myself when I first entered corporate. If I dressed like them, I could fool them. ;) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:47 PM EST RT @tickleandsmash: Look at how many of you are mentors despite your introvert selves #YouRock #omhgborealmodern at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST @rena_tom Nothing that I have found-apparently a bunch of red tape has kept them from expanding here but I have hopes! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom @Skillshare Why? Canadians are awesome! :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST I can think of at least 8 more RT @embergrass: @abbyglassenberg @designcoyote @ohmyhandmade @ThreeBySea so many ex-teachers :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST RT @anile Totally! I seek the most vulnerable/quiet/uncomfortable person & make them feel at ease, then I feel at ease & its all good #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST @tickleandsmash funny thing is, mentoring doesn't scare me at all. Think it's cos I know I have something the other person values #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST Me too! totally made me wish I lived closer to you! RT @ThreeBySea: @blah_cubed I like your Twitter profile blurb ;-) #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST RT @thepetitcadeau:I was always terrified of public speaking, and now I basically do it for a living. KNOWING your topic is important! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST @thepetitcadeau Definitely! I do talks about WordPress & Twitter Strategies, which I can talk for days about. Oops, over time already? #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I find that could be a great tactic for anyone. Find the person who's worse off than you, help them, help yourself. #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST Fab & true RT@rena_tom: When I talk to people, I think/say "How can I help you?" That help comes back around, eventually, every time. #omhgstoryofmum at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST That is what I said RT @erinmharris: @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom @Skillshare Why? Canadians are awesome! :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:48 PM EST I wake up every morning so freaking thankful for everything:) RT @anile: @ohmyhandmade you have truly found your calling :) #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:49 PM EST You think there's something to that ex-teacher/creative type? #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:49 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: @anile I seek the most vulnerable/quiet/uncomfortable person & make them feel at ease, then I feel at ease #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:49 PM EST Helps us all! RT @anile: could be a great tactic for anyone. Find the person whos worse off than you, help them, help yourself. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST Turns the focus off you too so you can stop worrying RT@rena_tom: When I talk to people, I think/say "How can I help you?" #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST Ya they are!!! RT @erinmharris: @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom @Skillshare Why? Canadians are awesome! :) #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST RT @anile: @inkledpink hi! Youve come to the right place :) Welcome #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST @ohmyhandmade LOL Mind you, I say this as someone who's never been to Canada, but apparently collects Canadian friends. :) #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST @ThreeBySea That's interesting. Would love to do more research on that. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST Yes!! RT @anile: could be a great tactic for anyone. Find the person whos worse off than you, help them, help yourself. #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST RT @borealmodern: RT @tickleandsmash: Look at how many of you are mentors despite your introvert selves #YouRock #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST @ThreeBySea We all love sharing knowledge & learning from others. To make learning fun, teachers have to get creative. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:50 PM EST @anile Seems like it. I've taught one workshop so far. Went well but was so nervous. #Omhginkledpink at 06/28/2012 01:51 PM EST RT@embergrass Turns the focus off you too so you can stop worrying RT@rena_tom When I talk to people I think/say "How can I help you?" #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:51 PM EST We rock! RT @InkandDirt: Ya they are!!! RT @erinmharris: @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom @Skillshare Why? Canadians are awesome! :) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:51 PM EST RT@rena_tom: When I talk to people, I think/say "How can I help you?" That help comes back around, eventually, every time. #omhg #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:51 PM EST @rena_tom @ThreeBySea it is too big of a pattern to be coincidence a huge # of our community comes from education/helping/service #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:52 PM EST @inkledpink nervous is "good" - means you're learning something! Next time will be easier! :) #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:52 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Since we're talking community and regions (Cananda), anyone in North Carolina? #omhgblah_cubed at 06/28/2012 01:53 PM EST A thought: Both online and offline communities are great, and may have entirely different sets of people, and that's okay too. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:53 PM EST RT@embergrass Turns focus off you so you can stop worrying RT@rena_tom When I talk to people I think/say "How can I help you?" #omhg #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:53 PM EST What?! Where did the time go, that might have been the fastest chat of all! Big thanks to @rena_tom for visiting our community! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:53 PM EST RT @rena_tom: A thought: Both online and offline communities are great, & may have entirely different sets of people, &thats okay too. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Both online and offline communities are great, and may have entirely different sets of people, and thats okay too. #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST RT @blah_cubed: @ohmyhandmade Since were talking community and regions (Canada), anyone in North Carolina? #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST @rena_tom Offline and online can serve different purposes in your life. both good. #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST @thepetitcadeau I want to! A friend lives on Van Isle, but from Halifax - speaks highly of both. Friends in Toronto, want to see SSI. #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST @rena_tom @designcoyote @ohmyhandmade Can't help but wonder if lack of creative thinking in public educ. also ties in to all the exes. #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Thank you for having me here! That was fast...and fun. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:54 PM EST People want you to be comfortable speaking so they can be comfortable listening. They are rooting for you. Love that. #omhg #omhgColleenAttara at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST Love this RT @rena_tom: Online and offline communities are great, & may have entirely different sets of people, and that's OK too. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST @ohmyhandmade @rena_tom @ThreeBySea If you think about the definition of creativity, it makes sense. New ideas, interpretations. #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST Tru dat RT@rena_tom A thought: Both online + offline communities are gr8 + may have entirely different sets of people + thats ok too. #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST Instead of ending our chat by talking about what we're up to why don't we share where we are from/local groups we are a part of #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST @miss_modish like to equate "fear" with "good", at least in work sense. Not all the time, but it means I'm putting myself out there ;) #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST RT @ColleenAttara: People want you to be comfortable speaking so they can be comfortable listening.They are rooting for you.Love that. #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:55 PM EST @rena_tom Thanks so much for your provocative questions! Hopefully I'll take this as the kick I need to be with a group IRL. #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST @MoxieLisa Yay! But you are here at least to say goodbye! #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST RT @ThreeBySea If you think about the definition of creativity, it makes sense. New ideas, interpretations. #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST @JoyCharde Mwah! Big hugs to you for squeezing in to see us <3 #omhgohmyhandmade at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST RT @ColleenAttara: People want you to be comfortable speaking so they can be comfortable listening. They are rooting for you. #omhg #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST @ThreeBySea I'm a big fan of alternatives to public school systems. Not enough resources for teachers/too much structure. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST @rena_tom @ohmyhandmade thanks so much, nice to see you here Rena :) Great chat as always!! Love #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Kingston, Ontario, Canada | #OMHG / Local communities #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 01:56 PM EST Anyone else from Colorado? or perhaps Newcastle Australia - my other home town? #omhgseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST SO true! RT @ColleenAttara: People want you to be comfortable speaking so they can be comfortable listening. #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST RT @ohmyhandmade: @JoyCharde Mwah! Big hugs to you for squeezing in to see us <3 #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST Austin, TX! I'm part of this #omhg community & @WhenIGroUpCoach's Clubhouse. Offline, I'm getting more involved with @TheGirlsGuild. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST @maggiesayswhat & most creatives wanting to make & share in community-some artists like isolation but most thrive in supportive groups #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST I'm a member of the @sfetsy street team! http://t.co/ka7SC2zH We are 700+ Bay Area Member @etsy team #Omhgtickleandsmash at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST Exactly! RT @ColleenAttara: Discomfort+stretching+growth. #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:57 PM EST @anile yep totally! That's guided a lot of my biz. have some fears that are harder to break thru than others, but workin on 'em! #omhgmiss_modish at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST RT @embergrass: SO true! RT @ColleenAttara: People want you to be comfortable speaking so they can be comfortable listening. #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST Kicked out! Silly Twitter limits, I'll wrap up with this account #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Will have to definitely read up the transcript... Looks like it was a great one (like always) :) xo! #omhgJoyCharde at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST RT @tickleandsmash: I'm a member of the @sfetsy street team! http://t.co/ka7SC2zH We are 700+ Bay Area Member @etsy team #Omhgkatyatch at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I live in Hudson QC, have a few biz buds here, a few in Mtl, skype with other biz ladies, + love Twitter for the rest :) #omhganile at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST Waving to you from San Francisco! Planning a fun evening event for August (I think) for you to practice your offline skills. #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Toronto, Canada. Offline working on it. Online started here at #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST I live in San Francisco and I'm a member of the #sfetsy team too :) #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST I'm in Boston, and I'm a graphic designer - I do stuff with the AIGA and I'm a Guild member. No crafty associations (yet). #OMHGerinmharris at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST I am from Yardley, Pa and I am an active member & past board member of the Artists of Yardley. So much talent to be inspired by. #omhg #omhgColleenAttara at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST Just moved to Grand Prairie (Dallas-Ft Worth area) in Texas. Love to meet up with the Austin folks sometime! #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST @ohmyhandmade Still feeling new to the San Jose, CA area, seeking volunteer opportunities & creative 'gang'. Thanks for a great chat! #omhgmaggiesayswhat at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST I am (proudly) from "the edge of the world" Newfoundland & Labrador - Canada's most Eastern Province #omhgthepetitcadeau at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST @rena_tom So glad you were here today-I hope we get the chance again & some day the opp. to visit & build community in real time #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 01:58 PM EST I'm in Biggar, rural South Lanarkshire, Scotland - check us on the map. Love our community of customers + friends http://t.co/KHmcTDTO #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST Also created a sketch group with some friends & we meet once a month. :) It rocks. Looking for more opportunities like that! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST RT @rena_tom: Waving to you from San Francisco! Planning a fun event for August (I think) for you to practice your offline skills. #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST Halifax with Jess varied groups from diversity to writing and of course omhg #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST I'm in Atlanta, GA, if anyone ever wants to meetup! Promise I won't bite. :) #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST If you're in Austin, you are totally welcome to come to our sketch group. We don't have a name yet, but we rock! :D #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST In Ottawa, Ontario, love my local in person peeps, also new neighbouring online friends. Part of several online biz/craft communities #omhgmanusmade at 06/28/2012 01:59 PM EST I'm in Halifax for a month or so & then moving to Lunenburg & coming soon to bring #OMHGlive to a town near you (I hope!) #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST really enjoyed listening in - next time maybe I'll act on your words of wisdom and dive in :) #omhgGatski at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST @thepetitcadeau I have always wanted to go to Newfoundland! My fave band of all time Great Big Sea is from there. #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST Oh, and I'm interested in so much stuff, if u like food, photography, budget design, art, books, we'll have plenty to connect about! #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST @clareyuille I lived in Edinburgh for 6 years with my husband ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST @OMHGchat Thanks! Please visit and teach; I'm just going to pick a date and schedule you in, then you have to :) #omhgrena_tom at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST @kittyscuriosity Yay Texas! Next time you're in Austin, let me know! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST @Gatski Kate you would be such a welcome presence here, I hope very much that you join in next time:) #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST YES! RT @anile @miss_modish equate "fear" with "good", [..] in work sense. Not all the time, but it means I'm putting myself out there #omhgDotandLil at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST RT @Gatski: really enjoyed listening in - next time maybe Ill act on your words of wisdom and dive in :) It's a safe space to dive! #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 02:00 PM EST @designcoyote Fun! We're looking into doing something for illustrators, etc. here in my neck of the woods (Albany/Troy, NY) #omhgJoyCharde at 06/28/2012 02:01 PM EST @thelanguidlion just up the road! Edinburgh is so beautiful :) #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 02:01 PM EST @justShauntelle We have lots of Atlanta folks around & 3 contributors from Atlanta-would love to come down there! #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:01 PM EST @designcoyote Will do! Would love to meet you in person :) #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 02:01 PM EST @designcoyote I've always wanted to Newfoundland and haven't yet. Have friends there. #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 02:01 PM EST @Gatski Come on in next time, the water's fine (and we won't bite, promise). #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 02:02 PM EST @rena_tom Its a date! I'll clear my life for SF any day & would love to support all the awesome you are creating #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:02 PM EST This was an awesome chat! Glad I stopped in, but lunch is about over... thanks for being so welcoming! #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 02:02 PM EST @OMHGchat @stephdouglas thanks so much! I am so slow to warm up but I'll get there. taking all this advice to heart. :) #omhgGatski at 06/28/2012 02:02 PM EST Someone had a great idea for an OMHG map-I am inspired to go look into that right now, any suggestions on apps/programs? #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:02 PM EST @OMHGchat Oh, if you come down here please look me up! I'll be happy to feed you! :) (Food = love in the south!) #omhgjustShauntelle at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST Thanks all for a great first chat! I was a little nervous :) #omhgPatternedApp at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST @stephdouglas @thepetitcadeau I will definitely be visiting there one day. It looks absolutely beautiful. It's on my bucket list! :) #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST @JoyCharde dang....would love to see the illustrations from a group with you in it! #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST I'm in FLorida, along the gulf coast, near Clearwater/Tampa. #omhgThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST I've been meeting lots of Austin folks! @palomasnest RT @kittyscuriosity: @designcoyote Will do! Would love to meet you in person :) #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST Thanks so much for the chat, @ohmyhandmade + @rena_tom - awesome, as always ;-) #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 02:03 PM EST RT@OMHGchat: Someone had a great idea for an OMHG map-I am inspired to go look into that right now, any suggestions on apps/programs? #omhgthelanguidlion at 06/28/2012 02:04 PM EST @OMHGchat @palomasnest @kittyscuriosity We are a fun (and weird!) bunch! Go Austin! #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 02:04 PM EST Time for me to go get ready for another viewing & back to my mad mad life but I'll be seeing you next Thursday & in the comments! #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:04 PM EST Well that was fun! #omhg @ Colomark Media http://t.co/hmfj0LNzseolsearchkaty at 06/28/2012 02:04 PM EST @InkandDirt Aww! You are too kind! We'll see how it goes... we're still in the super early planning stages :) #omhgJoyCharde at 06/28/2012 02:04 PM EST Yum! Here too!RT @justShauntelle: Oh, if you come down here please look me up! Ill be happy to feed you!:)(Food = love in the south!) #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST By all, have an amazing day and great weekend-till next week #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST @OMHGchat good luck with all the craziness Jess!! Sending sell juju your way :) xox #omhganile at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST thanks for the chat everyone, so nice to see you again. Thanks Jess, thanks Rena! :) #omhgclareyuille at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST That reminds me, before I go-keep your eyes on OMHG tomorrow for a super special call for recipe submissions,I'll be needing you all! #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST @clareyuille I visited Scotland for the first time last fall. Beautiful. Hoping to be back this fall too. #Omhginkledpink at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST RT @anile: @OMHGchat good luck with all the craziness Jess!! Sending sell juju your way :) xox #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 02:05 PM EST Thank you all for a wonderful Thursday! I love my #omhg friends, new and old. You guys are my uplifting support group. <3designcoyote at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST @OMHGchat If you find one, do share! I've been wanting a customer map for ages! #omhgMarisaEdghill at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST Would a shared google map work? Each person could add their own pin RT @OMHGchat: #OMHG map- any suggestions on apps/programs? #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST @OMHGchat Ooooh is this what I think it is? cc @stephdouglas. If so - so excited! :D #omhgdesigncoyote at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST @ohmyhandmade I'm in Cornwall, UK, are there many other UK bods in the #omhg community?storyofmum at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST RT @OMHGchat: keep your eyes on OMHG tomorrow for a super special call for recipe submissions,Ill be needing you all! #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST @JoyCharde Hugs back at you! Love you! And so happy we got to visit in real life, lets make it a longer visit next time <3 #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST Hugs everyone, it was too short this week (as always)! <3 #omhgkittyscuriosity at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST Wow! Thank you all for this amazing glimpse at true community. #omhgColleenAttara at 06/28/2012 02:06 PM EST @embergrass That is an awesome solution-will check it out after the viewing #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:07 PM EST @ThreeBySea I'm in Orlando. How'd you make out with all the rain?
#Omhginkledpink at 06/28/2012 02:07 PM EST RT @designcoyote: @OMHGchat Ooooh is this what I think it is? cc @stephdouglas. If so - so excited! :D Yes it is!! #omhgstephdouglas at 06/28/2012 02:07 PM EST @designcoyote it is! going to be fantabulous & all thanks to this crew for the ideas (and mamasita @stephdouglas of course) #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:07 PM EST @storyofmum I'm British but I left the UK nearly 3 years ago. I know there are a few others from UK #omhgembergrass at 06/28/2012 02:07 PM EST RT @designcoyote: Thank you all for a wonderful Thursday! I love my #omhg friends, new and old.You guys are my uplifting support group #omhgInkandDirt at 06/28/2012 02:07 PM EST Thank YOU for joining it-visit again!!! RT @ColleenAttara: Wow! Thank you all for this amazing glimpse at true community. #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:08 PM EST @OMHGchat I know, it was beyond awesome! We must do it again - a longer visit with lots of tacos/flautas! (and probably beer) #omhgJoyCharde at 06/28/2012 02:08 PM EST @MarisaEdghill I definitely will! Hugs to you-feel like I missed chatting with you today it was so busy #omhgOMHGchat at 06/28/2012 02:08 PM EST RT @rena_tom: I'm just going to jump in here. Let's talk about how to find the people who will prop you up and not bring you down. #omhgkellylynnwaters at 06/28/2012 02:09 PM EST @OMHGchat My eyes were with you all but my hands were busy - a day full of packaging & inventory for me! Hugs & good house luck! <3 #omhgMarisaEdghill at 06/28/2012 02:09 PM EST Later #OMHG-ators! Hope you all have a great day! Thanks to @OMHGChat/@OhMyHandmade & @rena_tom for the chat!ThreeBySea at 06/28/2012 02:11 PM EST @MarisaEdghill Sounds like a fun and busy day! Hugs! Ok, I'm gone for real! #omhgJoyCharde at 06/28/2012 02:11 PM EST RT @stephdouglas: Halifax with Jess varied groups from diversity to writing and of course omhg #omhghalifaxtweeters at 06/28/2012 02:16 PM EST Sign in using your Twitter account to save your favorite tweets from this chat. |
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