We’re super excited about our event tonight! Thanks to everyone who responded--and a special thanks to those who cancelled on time so we could give your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Registration for the event is closed, but don't worry—we’re planning another one as I type this. (Details TK soon, I promise!)

But I just wanted to say this, because of one the NY Edsters brought it up recently: Coming to an event alone is hard.

Walking into any room full of strangers is hard--but it's especially hard at a networking event, where you know you’re supposed to mingle and chat. Even really outgoing people can find that tough.

But sometimes you have to do it. Maybe you just moved here; or maybe all your friends are accountants. And it's OK if they are. You'll be really thrilled about that around tax time.

However, we really do try to make the events as friendly, casual and comfortable as possible--whether you come with three friends or by yourself. I'm always there a little early, so if you feel weird, you can come 10 minutes before the event starts and hang out with me. I may make you help set up signs or nametags. But I'll ask nicely.

And we try to keep an eye out for the people who come by themselves. I respect that, and I know it's sometimes awkward. So I try to introduce those people around a bit more, get them talking with someone I know they may have something in common with.

The bottom line: If you come by yourself, you won't leave without knowing at least a couple of people.

And then--through the miracle of the Internet--you can contact them (or anyone else) on our message board.

Ask for job advice. Suggest getting coffee and talking about the local media market. Or just try to find a friend who, like you, enjoys yoga. The boards are there; and they're yours to use.

So don't sweat it if you’re coming alone tonight, or if you come alone to the next event. We'll do our best to make you feel at ease--that's why we're here. =)