I Met L!

Yes, that's right, people! The one and only, Lorelei came to meet me at my bead shop! As some of you may know, L is currently on vacation with her husband. It just so happened, they ended up booking their little getaway just miles from where I live and work! When I found out where they were traveling to, I was amazed at how close they would be, to my hometown of Amesbury, MA. I decided to contact her and let her know and see if she would be interested in meeting. After all, when might there be another opportunity like this to meet an online friend that lives far away? I had to seize it! Luckily, L agreed it would be fun to meet!

We made arrangements and so today, on their drive up to N.H. where they are staying, L and Joe made a pit stop in Amesbury, MA. to meet me at The Riverwalk Bead Shop & Gallery, where I work! What could be a better pit stop for L than a bead shop, I ask you?! None, I tell you! Poor Joe, he was in for a loooong wait!!!

I saw them driving into the parking lot. Gah! She was here! It felt a little surreal meeting her in person, but it felt really natural, like seeing an old friend, since we have gotten to know each other so well online. Before going into the bead shop, I showed them around town a little. We grabbed some lunch at Flat Bread Pizza, the best place in town! L and Joe treated! Thanks, for the pizza, guys!!! After that, we strolled up and down the Powow River that runs through the center of town, then it was on to the bead shop!

We dropped Joe, armed with the laptop, off at the coffee shop right next door. Hope Joe was OK with some coffee and WIFI for a while! I was so excited for L to see my bead shop and to show her around. We looked at beads and talked about beads, jewelry, etsy, magazines, and blogging, of course! The time went by way to fast. It was so nice meeting L in person and connecting with her. I got to see the real person behind the blog. Now, I can say I know her. She has such a softness to her personality. She is very sweet, friendly, and easy to talk to. The conversation flowed naturally the whole time and we chatted about everything. I had a great time with her AND Joe. I really appreciate them both for taking the time to meet me and visit for a while. I hope to get the opportunity to hang out again sometime.