Jodi-like Jean and Lorrayne said, it's a bit more relaxing the second and third time thru. I STILL AM NERVOUS, but my focus was a bit different.
The first time around, I knew not one person....I just met Jean on that Friday when I picked her up at the airport, and then I think we clung to each other for support. Yeah, a bit of a wall flower...but NOT ANYMORE! My focus then (the 1st time) was on EVERYTHING....meeting Cathe and Crew, getting photos with them and their autographs, meeting 103 other Rters, etc. But the second time, I didn't feel the 'pressure' or the 'need' to be first in line to meet and chat with Cathe and crew. Yes....I did chat with them (Cathe actually recognized me, as did Nancy from Customer Service) and I did get my photos with them....but I was so much more relaxed and was able to focus on all my Cyber Friends and getting to know them.
This time, I have a whole LIST of ladies (and gents) that I WILL meet....Jerry, and Shelley, to name just 2!
I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for all of us that are going this year. First timers AND Repeaters!
Gayle