BlogHer – it’s happening.
Posted on | July 26, 2010 | 25 Comments
i know. everyone is doing a “zomg it’s almost BlogHer” post. but it’s my first year and the reason i’m going is YOU so here i am to properly freak out about it. a week from this thursday i will board a plane (sufficiently drugged up, because flying and me are not bff’s) and travel to the big apple, where i know no one (ok maybe my cousin and a friend from high school, but otherwise NO ONE), but will be fully expected to act like i’m not scared or nervous or busting out of my pants from excitement.
but i am scared, nervous and busting out of my pants from excitement.
it’s been months and months since many of my readers made this totally insane bloggy dream of mine a reality. i had time to prepare. it was so far away. but now? now it’s here and my mind is overflowing with thoughts and feelings and visions of doing something so embarrassing that i will be forced to ban myself from ever going again. i get a little fluttery/harfy in my stomach at the thought of meeting people i’ve been inter-friends with for ages.
the good news is, my excitement for the event waaay outweighs those thoughts. i am going to room with 3 amazingly talented and funny and gorgeous women whom i LOVE (mae, jill and beth anne). i’m going to meet ladies whose blogs make my days brighter (like suzanne, jenna, morgan and allison). i will meet my twitter bff’s angie, kristy and of course the elusive NEXT MARTHA. and of course my bloggy heros like aunt becky and jenny (hopefully this part plays out like this BECAUSE NARWHALS).
i’ve been prepping for the conference by reading some BlogHer posts that offer insightful tips on how not to be a douche and get mugged, like this one from Mom 101 (please look at the purple chart – it kills me) and how not to be surprised if no one knows who the hell i am from Scary Mommy (not that i thought anyone would anywho). my business cards (if that is what you call them) are ready to go, and i have a list a mile long of what to pack. my travel size toiletries are purchased, heels broken in and party pants prepared.
it still doesn’t seem at all real. in fact it probably won’t until i’m in my hotel room looking at 3 ladies i adore and cheers-ing to our first year at BlogHer. then i will pinch myself, hard, and go hit the ground running. learn, meet, hug, make new friends i don’t even know yet. this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and i’m not going to let a little thing like fear hold me back. the wine should also help.
i want to thank everyone who made this freaking out possible: auntie and uncle bobby, hilary, susan, eliza, morgan, mya, katie and kevin, trina, kenny, kerri, gina, angela and mel, jen, krista, emily brandt, sarah, jasmine, jody and aliya. there really are NO WORDS. you guys are amazing and make my heart parts seriously sing. thank you from the bottom of my nerdy heart.
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proudly sporting my super mama cape since 2008. i like to craft, eat noodles, tweet like mad, and long for more time with my handsome husband. i'm simply trying to navigate through the early years and come out on the other side with a kid who doesn't repeat words i use in the car. wish me luck.
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July 26th, 2010 @ 10:54 pm
I would love to meet you. You probably don't even know I exist. I feel creepy admitting that. I promise I'm not creepy. Really…
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Miss Britt Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
What she said!
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teammandy Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
you ladies are both nuts! i can't wait to meet you both! like i said, party pants are prepared.
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teammandy Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
you ladies are both nuts! i can't wait to meet you both! like i said, party pants are prepared.
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Miss Britt Reply:
July 26th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
What she said!
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July 26th, 2010 @ 11:02 pm
How cool is that?? You're actually getting to celebrate what you love to do with a bunch of other people who love the same thing!! Please go for me too! Not in the, Josh is another Mommy Blogger who can't go sort of way….more of a here's another blogger that hopes he gets more than just his mom reading his blog and so maybe one day he'll have a reason to actually show up. Congrats for coming this far. You have a great blog and people are going to want to meet you. They should be nervous to meet you! Oh and drink a lot of wine! :=D
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July 26th, 2010 @ 11:02 pm
Hells yeah. I can't even say anything else because I am too excited/vomiting.
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July 26th, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
I haven't gotten ANYTHING ready yet! WTF am I waiting for??? I have no idea what I'll wear, or what I'll pack. I'm still afraid of standing in the lobby alone waiting for my roommates to get there…looking like a loser
I need to meet you btw! Are you going to the newbie breakfast?
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July 27th, 2010 @ 12:03 am
^^^^^^ Jealous. That's me. I'm throwing up…out of jealousy. LOL
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July 27th, 2010 @ 12:24 am
First of all making out with our hair will be done. Second, now I'm freaking out. Third you really have all that done? And WOW. Can't wait.
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July 27th, 2010 @ 12:24 am
Seriously, my comments come up as jhajer? What am I new?
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July 27th, 2010 @ 12:27 am
You totally deserve to have a fantastic time … live it up!!!
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July 26th, 2010 @ 5:46 pm
Bring on the BlogHer posts! This is my first year too and I can't WAIT. Except without the wine. Didn't really think that one through when I got knocked up! I so hope we cross paths in NYC!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 1:26 am
have a blast! i hope one day my blog is as cool as yours so that i have a reason to even go to something like that! NYC, my favorite place ever. Ah! You'll have so much fun!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 4:00 am
i want to see lots of pics!! so excited for you!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 4:17 am
Bust out of your pants, and have a fabulous time!!!!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 4:42 am
YAY. lets hang. and drink something sparkling. or – you know – coffee, because i'm going to be overwhelmed by waking up before noon ; )
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July 27th, 2010 @ 1:50 pm
Holy crap now I'm more excited than ever! Seriously cannot wait to give you a big hug!!!! And lady, you are WAY ahead of me on the prep. Still looking for the elusive sparklecorn outfit.
Thanks for the tips on articles to read — heading over to Mom 101 and Scary Mommy right now. See you sooooooonnnnn!!!!!!!!!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 2:16 pm
OMG, we're totally going to do shots in the hotel room.
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July 27th, 2010 @ 2:37 pm
Have a great time at BlogHer, Mandy!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 3:55 pm
that sounds like such a blast. y'all deserve it! Have fun!
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July 27th, 2010 @ 5:38 pm
You've made me remember to start wearing heels at all times at home to "break them in." Also known as "blister-up my feeties."
I cannot wait to hump your leg IN PERSON.
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July 27th, 2010 @ 5:46 pm
have fun!!! and extra fun for me who can't go ::le'sigh::
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July 28th, 2010 @ 12:23 am
coming in on sunday to see some homies… hope you're still pokin around NYC.
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July 28th, 2010 @ 2:38 pm
Hope you have a great time! If you have some free time, go to Grimaldi's pizza in Brooklyn (under the Brooklyn bridge) You'll have to wait in line, but I promise it's worth the wait. Also, it's a nice tourist-y thing to do b/c you can walk to the pier under the bridge and marvel at the city. I live here and still love to do that.
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July 28th, 2010 @ 8:07 pm
Have a friggin fabulous time! It's so exciting, and I think it's absolutely amazing that you are going! Good Luck and safe travels!
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July 29th, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
It is going to be amazing. I am alternately excited and overwhelmed to the point of intense shaking and vomiting. Also making poor clothing choices seems to be a fixation for me lately so, you have that to look forward to. ONE. WEEK.
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