Read on TwitterThere 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.
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Gemma and I met IRL, here in Toronto, on my birthday in 2017 and now she’s one of my besties.
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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.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😔" title="Nachdenkliches Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Nachdenkliches Gesicht">
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.
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NEXT: I also got to meet @jiaalin during that same trip to Seattle.
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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.
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NEXT: I also got to meet the awesome @tealscorpion. We are LONGTIME mutuals. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💜" title="Violettes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Violettes Herz">
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!
We went to Snoqualmie Falls w/ @jiaalin + went to a @TheBlackTones show w/ @riotheatherrr - and, of course, Starbucks! Duh!" title="NEXT: I also got to meet the awesome @tealscorpion. We are LONGTIME mutuals. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💜" title="Violettes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Violettes Herz">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!" title="NEXT: I also got to meet the awesome @tealscorpion. We are LONGTIME mutuals. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💜" title="Violettes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Violettes Herz">We went to Snoqualmie Falls w/ @jiaalin + went to a @TheBlackTones show w/ @riotheatherrr - and, of course, Starbucks! Duh!">
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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.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💜" title="Violettes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Violettes Herz"> Hope to meet you again, friend.
She’s so sweet and nice.
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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!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🍔" title="Hamburger" aria-label="Emoji: Hamburger">
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.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤍" title="Weißes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Weißes Herz"> 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.
