BlogHer was kind of amazing. And I can’t believe that I even had anxiety…and two 3am wake up panicking sessions before it. There was just absolutely no need. Because it was just that fun.
And while I learned more than I expected at BlogHer….today I’m focusing on the social side.
Because that is the part I love the most.
I am ever so thankful that I had the opportunity to volunteer, because before it even officially began, I had the pleasure of meeting two of the sweetest girls at the conference:
Together we spent an afternoon at the expo (holy swag!) and then gussied up and headed over later to the Clever Girls Party, where many photo sessions (and more swag bags) were in order:
The next day, I met up with Jennifer from The Stylish Housewife and we were inseparable from first hug.
Well, except for the 2 hours I hid in my car curled up in a little ball from the worst migraine of. my. life.
{thankfully there was an expo booth for that…got me some advil and soon after life improved!}
{thankfully there was an expo booth for that…got me some advil and soon after life improved!}
Once again, the day was FILLED with photo sessions.
{BM: before migraine}
{AM: after migraine}
Later, we made our debut at the Cheap Sally party where we met HIM.
And by the droves of women who flocked to him, I’m sure he needs no official introduction.
After the madness around him continued, I decided to create him an official name tag, which read:
“I’m kind of a big deal.”
“I’m kind of a big deal.”
Later, I ran into some old friends…who are also Kind of a Big Deal now (you may know them at SITS)…and therefore some fawning was in order:
And then…well the party wouldn’t have been complete without some self portrait sessions:
And even though by the end of that party we felt like a hot mess, we pulled out our inner rock star and headed over to Sparklecorn.
I’m so thankful we did though, because it was there that I finally got to meet Maegan, which felt more like seeing an old friend than a stranger.
It’s kind of funny meeting people who you’ve read and who have read you for years…
because you know more about each other hearts and lives than even some of your friends!
Love.
It’s kind of funny meeting people who you’ve read and who have read you for years…
because you know more about each other hearts and lives than even some of your friends!
Love.
{glam squad}
The next and final day of BlogHer, I actually attended a few sessions where I learned stuff (more on that in another post!), which were made even better with the funny and delightful Danielle of Crazypants by my side.
My love for her was sealed, when after a couple of self portraits {short attention span problems} during the sessions…
…she sent me this tweet:
Know how awkward it is to sit next to you while everyone watches you take your own pic? @lemusingsofmoi I’m bored face…me not the speakers
Although….she had not a whole lot of room to talk, because who was a tad bit embarrassing what with her technology problem and all?
{um, ya…crazypants before rehab}
After the “learning” was done, prep time was in order and then we headed out to Social Fiesta & Cheeseburgher, where I got to meet the real life Macaroni Dad (sweetest new yorker ever)….as well as hang out with my now “old” friends.
{love what this guy is doing….more on him later!}
And after dancing on stage and later forming our own Spice Girls group…
I took my flats out of my rather large purse and headed home.
Sad face and all.
{not sure what was up with the electrocuted bang look i was sporting all night!}
Overall, it was SUCH an incredible experience.
I met some amazing ladies (and men), and had the opportunity to learn a little more about this hobby of mine.
And also?
I may have slightly become obsessed with Twitter.
Thanks BlogHer.
{stay tuned for lessons from BlogHer…later, when my brain isn’t such a pile of mush!}
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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how fun! im jealous! you look gorgeous!
You look gorgeous! And I am super jealous.. Molly and I are already in talks for Blogher 2012.. and maybe you can come to Blissdom in Nashville?
You look amazing in all your pics, electrocuted bangs, sad face and all! So wish I could have gone! 🙁
BlogHer was a totally awesome time! I love all the pictures. 🙂
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Jen, I WISH I would have seen you more!!! Where were you lady?!?
It looks like you had a blast! I so wish I could have gone.. at first I didn’t care anything about it, but now after reading posts about how great it was I’m starting to see more of what it was about.. maybe next year! BTW you look absolutely gorgeous in your posts!
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A few thoughts: You are my favorite twitter friend because girlfriend responds immediately. Yes. Favorite.
Secondly. I was so happy for every moment that I/we (since it was always in a group) had to see you. You are just plain ….. fantastic.
And, how crazy is it that you ended up chumming it up with crazy pants? Did you know her before the conference? Did she tell you that she and jill went to HS together? That part of the post about you taking pictures of yourself was classic. Mama Kat is the same way. 🙂
We need to get together soon!
You guys did travel in a pack! Your very own birds of a feather! hahaha
I actually didn’t know crazy pants Danielle before the conference, but her witty sarcastic ways won me over… =)
We do need to get together. without kids. I mean, I’m sure YOURS are lovely…but mine? umm…
Summer, I’m so glad to have met you there and I wish we could have hung out!
Audrey @ Putting Me Together
How fun! However, I honestly don’t think I could ever come out from behind the protection my blog keeps for me. Unless of course I went with someone I already knew personally that blogs :o) I’m just shy that way. LOL!
I feel I can be me and not care cause I’m not hearing the negativity, per se. :o)
I’m so glad we had so much time together. I had so much fun and enjoyed the conference even more that I ever could have expected to.
You rock girl. I can’t wait to get together again!
*striking a pose*
Mwah!
@TheChattyMomma
Don’t think we got to meet, but thanks so much for joining us at the Clever Girls par-tay! Yay!
Umm and how about the time you met that Candian girl in the lobby, and then her preggers friend, and all shared a cab to one of the first parties of the evening:) She was pretty cool too! lol
So glad to have met you and kicking myself for not taking some pics with you!!
Am now stalking you here and on twitter as @SassyModernMom
it was so fun to finally meet you and spend time with you at BOTH parties!! {though I was a hot mess by the end of CheeseburgHer from all the dancing, lol!} Sad BlogHer will be in NY next year …most probably won’t be making that flight 😉 xoxox And also, you are even prettier in person than in your photos!
That looks amazing! I really want to attend a blog conference, but since I blog anonymously I feel like it’d be so awkward to be like, “Oh hi, I’m Date Girl”. Would people think I’m completely mental?
That’s pretty cool that you got to meet some “celebrity” bloggers, and I love that there was an Edward cutout. 🙂