This year was supposed to be the first year, out of the 7 years it has been around (counting this year’s), that I would have attended BlizzCon in person. The first time I would have had an opportunity to meet a number of my friends from WoW, Twitter, and the podcasting community, some of which I’ve known for several years. But none of that is happening.
Today is November 6, 2013. BlizzCon this year is taking place on November 8-9 in Anaheim, CA. But I’m sure most of you know that already. Twitter, Facecbook, Tumblr, and pretty much anywhere else you might run into WoW players (and the other hordes of Blizzard Entertainment gamers) has been flooded with an excited buzz, as people finalize their plans to head to California for the event. Even as I type this, a lot of people are on planes, or already nestled into their hotel rooms. Some people have even met up with other fellow convention goers. I’m not there.
I’m not even entirely sure why i’m writing this. I have no point to make, except for the fact that I’m miserable that my friends are there having a good time. At BlizzCon. I was supposed to go this year. I had the money. I had it all planned. I was excited.
But as the majority of you know, life never goes the way I want it to.
So, I’ve decided to take a temporary blackout from Twitter, just until everyone is back home, behind their computers. I want to avoid the pictures, the chatter, the videos, as much as possible. Really, I just want to keep my heart from breaking any more than it already has.
Am I being selfish? I’m not sure. I don’t care.
I’m not even sure if any of you care.
Despite my insane jealousy, I do hope you all have fun. I know many of you plan to attend the meetups, and I hope you make memories that you will never forget.
Have safe trips, have fun.
Jan