If I've talked to someone enough, I'd find it really hard to be scared of them. Scared of the impression I was going to make, sure, but not of the people I was going to meet. :)

Yeah! If you're passing through, I'd love to meet up! Let me know if you are.

I tend to miss exhibitions, too. It's very annoying, because I remember months later, and realise that I might not get another chance to see whatever-it-is. I'm a big fan of going to see things - theatre, art exhibitions, etc. There's something magic about things that are a one-off opportunity.