
There was time, not so long ago, when we were warned: NEVER MEET ANYONE FROM THE INTERNET.
Please enjoy this delightful thread of just how many excellent folks I’ve met from Twitter.
In no particular order...
Firstly, me + @v_m_phil insisted we must BOTH wear our “Toronto vs. Everybody” shirts on our initial meeting about 4 years ago. NERDS.
I wore my Boston Red Sox hat to a Jays/Red Sox game *just* to annoy here.
Last year, I attended her wedding.
Love you, V.
I wore my Boston Red Sox hat to a Jays/Red Sox game *just* to annoy here.
Last year, I attended her wedding.
Love you, V.
NEXT: The stupendous, formidable, absolute gem @AbeGoldfarb and I have hung out in both NYC + Toronto over the years.
Stellar human, electric performer, all around cool dude.
Stellar human, electric performer, all around cool dude.
NEXT: I’ve had the pleasure of hanging with @MyHarmReduction three times on my travels to NYC.
Always hospitable, always kind, always great conversation.
Always hospitable, always kind, always great conversation.
NEXT: Got to hang with @Karnythia on a trip to Chicago a few years ago.
We had a great convo about the differences in racism in the States versus Canada. And, as requested, took me to a dive bar w/ beer - my fave environment!
We had a great convo about the differences in racism in the States versus Canada. And, as requested, took me to a dive bar w/ beer - my fave environment!
NEXT: Me and @LR279 had a lovely night chatting like old friends after a few years of being mutuals.
Food + drinks at Nirvana here in Toronto.
Food + drinks at Nirvana here in Toronto.
NEXT: The lovely and hospitable @red3blog who gave me a tour around Harvard in Boston.
Thank you for your kindness!
Thank you for your kindness!
NEXT: @gembarrett doesn’t really like having her picture posted so instead I will post a pic of one of our fav pastimes: craft beer!
Gemma and I met IRL, here in Toronto, on my birthday in 2017 and now she’s one of my besties.
Gemma and I met IRL, here in Toronto, on my birthday in 2017 and now she’s one of my besties.

NEXT: Had the pleasure of going for a pint at Sweaty Betty’s here in Toronto with @anne_theriault.
We chatted Twitter, feminism, racism, etc.
The absolute weird thing is this: I know the *exact* date of our meeting (Wed Oct 26th, 2016) b/c it was two days before my Dad died.
We chatted Twitter, feminism, racism, etc.
The absolute weird thing is this: I know the *exact* date of our meeting (Wed Oct 26th, 2016) b/c it was two days before my Dad died.
NEXT: I’ve had the opportunity to hang w/ @Blackamazon in both NYC (with @alexachula + @jazzagold) and in Toronto - pictured here.
Always good times with Sydette!
Always good times with Sydette!
NEXT: The super rad @DecolonialBlack - we’ve hung out in Buffalo + a few times in Toronto! (And once with @AdityaHarchand!)
The convos are ALWAYS top notch; y’all already know we’re talking about race + racism. LOL! And about his hilarious daughter.
Until next time, William!
The convos are ALWAYS top notch; y’all already know we’re talking about race + racism. LOL! And about his hilarious daughter.
Until next time, William!
NEXT: Me and @riotheatherrr have been mutuals for years + she’s awesome, in general.
We met when I was in Seattle over Christmas holidays in 2016. My beloved Dad just died two months prior. That time was a bit of a blur; I wish I remembered it better.
I’m sorry, Heather.
We met when I was in Seattle over Christmas holidays in 2016. My beloved Dad just died two months prior. That time was a bit of a blur; I wish I remembered it better.
I’m sorry, Heather.

NEXT: I also got to meet @jiaalin during that same trip to Seattle.
What a gem of a human.

We spent NYE 2016 together in my hotel room, along with her partner; it was perfection + exactly what I needed just two months after my beloved father died suddenly.
What a gem of a human.


We spent NYE 2016 together in my hotel room, along with her partner; it was perfection + exactly what I needed just two months after my beloved father died suddenly.
NEXT: I also got to meet the awesome @tealscorpion. We are LONGTIME mutuals. 
We went to Snoqualmie Falls w/ @jiaalin + went to a @TheBlackTones show w/ @riotheatherrr - and, of course, Starbucks! Duh!

We went to Snoqualmie Falls w/ @jiaalin + went to a @TheBlackTones show w/ @riotheatherrr - and, of course, Starbucks! Duh!
NEXT: I’ve met @Hood_Biologist a couple of times - once in Buffalo and once in Chicago.
He’s so cool, funny, and smart. We obviously talked about race + racism (OBVI!) and I hope we’ll get to hang again soon.
He’s so cool, funny, and smart. We obviously talked about race + racism (OBVI!) and I hope we’ll get to hang again soon.
NEXT: I’ve “met” @thecinemadoctor twice - our first hang was a Skype call maybe 5 or 6 yrs ago? And then we met IRL here in Toronto whilst he was presenting at a conference.
Drew is a cool dude and I look forward to hanging again, bud! Hotel desert! *chef’s kiss*
Drew is a cool dude and I look forward to hanging again, bud! Hotel desert! *chef’s kiss*
NEXT: OMG! @ztsamudzi and I met when she was in Toronto and she’s the cutest + sweetest!
I cannot remember the year but it was her 25th birthday (like, actually) and we danced.
I hope we’ll hang again soon!
I cannot remember the year but it was her 25th birthday (like, actually) and we danced.
I hope we’ll hang again soon!
NEXT: Had sushi and perused a used bookstore with @jusmunkaur 2 or 3 years ago here in Toronto.
She had the cutest Polaroid camera - look at how cute we are!
Let me know when you’re back. :)
She had the cutest Polaroid camera - look at how cute we are!
Let me know when you’re back. :)
NEXT: Ah! Had Korean food with @bad_dominicana when she was in Toronto for work! This is us on Yonge Street.
She’s so sweet and nice.
Hope to meet you again, friend.
She’s so sweet and nice.

NEXT: Got to hang with @thetrudz in Miami (she took the train in to hang). This is summer of 2016.
We had Italian food and hung out by the waterfront whilst I got eaten alive by mosquitoes! LOL! Longtime mutuals, me and Trudy. (She’s just as pretty IRL!)
We had Italian food and hung out by the waterfront whilst I got eaten alive by mosquitoes! LOL! Longtime mutuals, me and Trudy. (She’s just as pretty IRL!)
NEXT: I’ve also met @CasualCognition from Twitter. I have one picture of us but I know she doesn’t like posting her face online so...
Last time I saw her was my 40th birthday which now feels like it was in the Paleozoic Era. LOL!
Last time I saw her was my 40th birthday which now feels like it was in the Paleozoic Era. LOL!
NEXT: I’ve met @sophiaphotos IRL, too, but I don’t think I have a selfie of us!
Soph and I met here in Toronto *years* ago, had tea, and made photographs.
Hope we might cross paths again one day but she’s out west so I don’t know!
Soph and I met here in Toronto *years* ago, had tea, and made photographs.
Hope we might cross paths again one day but she’s out west so I don’t know!
NEXT: I got to meet @radha_sophia when she saw I was going to be in Cardiff, Wales summer of 2019.
We met in Swansea + drove to The Mumbles (beach) + then back to Swansea for a cream tea.
Hospitality, off the charts! Gutted we didn’t get to hang this past summer.
We met in Swansea + drove to The Mumbles (beach) + then back to Swansea for a cream tea.
Hospitality, off the charts! Gutted we didn’t get to hang this past summer.
I’m sure I’ve missed some Tweetups! If I did, my bad!
Anyway, meeting friends from online IRL is super rad.
That’s it.
Anyway, meeting friends from online IRL is super rad.
That’s it.
NEXT: I just saw @daibyday favourite the first post in this thread and instantly felt guilty that I’d forgotten her!
GAH!
We had delicious, gourmet burgers here in Toronto a few years ago now! Until next time!
GAH!
We had delicious, gourmet burgers here in Toronto a few years ago now! Until next time!

I NEED EVERYONE TO KNOW THIS THREAD TOOK AN HOUR AND A HALF TO WRITE (and that doesn’t count the hour it took to scroll through 20,000 photos - yes, seriously).
NEXT: The incredible @DrJodiHall and @CWChapter2!!!
I don’t have selfies of us but let me tell you this: These two women are two of the kindest and most generous-of-spirit people I’ve ever met.
My heart grows whenever I think of them.
Can’t wait to see each other again!
I don’t have selfies of us but let me tell you this: These two women are two of the kindest and most generous-of-spirit people I’ve ever met.
My heart grows whenever I think of them.
