wish you were here

I love my internet friends. I wish I lived next door to all of you. Festivals and conferences are one way to stay connected offline. But  they’re also nerve-wracking trips outside of our comfort zones.

The first time I attended XOXO Fest in Portland, I stood alone with my drink, frozen with anxiety, unable to make the first move. And then a kind soul said hello to me.

This zine is my hello to you, my best tips for enjoying online communities IRL.

(Print this mini-zine full-page, then follow these instructions for how to fold and cut: http://www.makingbooks.com/hotdog.shtml)