Sounds like you found the "talking to strangers" bit as difficult
I did, you saw someone's name tag, recognised the name.. but then stopped yourself approaching them. It was a case of knowing the names, but not knowing the person. This was November 2018 and I had been here just 6 months.
I think things are different now. The crypto winter hit, many left and those that stayed are more tightly knit than before. The next one will be easier.
Is there a good chance that you will be going to Steemfest 4 do you think @slobberchops?
There is..., @goblinknackers is also going (or so he says).
Oh, good grief.
That's the 'clean' version.. you should have seen the first iteration!
Aw. that makes me want to go even more or you're both going! 😁
SteemFest is not something to miss. I just wish I had become more involved last time.