I guess it all depends on what you're willing to do and how much you're willing to invest. you can't get the rewards you seek if you're not willing to invest, in my opinion. But this seems to be people's attitude on anything. WE all want to be loved, appreciated, paid well etc but not run the risk of losing, of being disappointed, of wasting time and suffering.
It's a price you have to pay.

Oww, I'm sad too. SF was mindblowing. Sorry to hear you're feeling sick, but yes, I imagine the lack of sleep that was essentially Steemfest is very much a culprit.

When is the next meetup? :D

I have no idea, but soon! It must be. Seriously, I know there are country-based meetups, but after this, there should be continent based ones as well. Just set a time and place that's okay for everyone and go. As @blewitt was saying, this feels so much like family now. <3