Pajama Therapy
If you have followed my blog here at Vox, you will know I have serious issues with wearing pajamas in public. What could possibly be more traumatic to me (other than scary clowns) but a reception that I am looking forward to attending where the theme is pajamas. Ack!
In a few days I am heading to Las Vegas to attend BlogWorld and New Media Expo. Thursday night is the opening night reception and 2007 Weblog awards. I was really excited about this networking opportunity until I got the email stating the theme:
“Don’t forget your PJ’s: BlogWorld’s Opening Reception at the Hard Rock will be the World’s Largest Pajama Party!“
Say it ain’t so!
The sponsor of the reception is PajamasMedia, but seriously, they don’t actually expect people to attend in their pajamas, do they?!
I went shopping Friday afternoon over my lunch break to find public appropriate PJs, which, let me tell you, wasn’t the easiest job. Pajama fabric is thin because you typically wear them in bed, not to a party. After almost an hour of pacing through the clothing racks, I settled on some that weren’t see through and weren’t racy, but I still don’t think I will be able to wear them out of a hotel room.
I would like to think wearing PJs to a themed party would be like therapy for me and my pajamas in public revulsion, but perhaps I am not ready to move beyond the first step of intending to wear them out. 
Comment posted by Dave
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
[this is good]
Don’t worry, it’s going to be fun!
Comment posted by Eol Ruin
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
You have my best wishes. Wearing PJ’s in public IS ridiculous.What shoes do you wear with them ? Slippers ?
Comment posted by Red Mosquito
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
Sounds like an interesting event, I’m sure someone will post pictures online and I bet you’ll look great and have a fun time.
Comment posted by Jake
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
Yeah, I hear ya. I’m not sure whether to rush out and try to pick up something Hugh-like or just say “screw it”.Jakecommunityguy.com
Comment posted by Linuxchic
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
I think I will go in my standard attire. If the themed attire is going to make me this uncomfortable then I will wind up being uncomfortable all evening and what fun would that be?
Comment posted by Dave
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
My funny slippers are going to look much cooler than your street shoes..I’m just sayin’. :)Have fun at the show, and see everyone on Thurs night! Best,Dave CynkinCMO, Sleep Deprivationist
Comment posted by Jake
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
OK, I’ve gotten sucked in. I’ll be sportin some goofy ass slippers and rockin some plaid PJ bottoms. Yeah!
Comment posted by Linuxchic
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
HAHA! Awesome! I just don’t know if I am brave enough. Haven’t completely ruled it out yet though…
Comment posted by Dave
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
You can do it!…Be brave for a day! :)I was over at “The Joint” at Hard Rock today, checking out the video screens and finalizing some details. This club rocks, it’s going to be very fun.I’ll be in the plaid PJ pants, Padres t-shirt and funny slippers (won’t tell what they are, you’ll have to see for yourself). :DI was originally planning on superhero PJ’s but couldn’t find any with pockets (nowhere to put a cell phone, argh!)…See all of you there.Dave CynkinCMO, Sleep Deprivationist & Thrill SeekerBlogWorld & New Media Expo
Comment posted by dewitte
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
You could always go flannel or sweat suit. You can’t go wrong with that (and it will be warm).
Comment posted by Dave
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
I’d imagine the club will not be chilly. There will be a live band, people dancing, etc.
Comment posted by Linuxchic
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
Dave, nice slippers last night. I guess I wasn’t the only one not
wearing pajamas. It was a great party though. Nice to meet people
without business expectations involved.
Comment posted by Dave
at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM
Hey, just glad to meet everyone, even if you weren’t wearing funny slippers. 
Best,
Dave