It’s almost here!- July 23, 2012
Next week I will be getting on a plane to fly to one of the world’s largest cities to attend one of the world’s largest blog conferences and it blows my freaking mind, ya’ll!
What?! What has this turned into? This was just a hobby. It was a way to remember being pregnant. It was a way to write and get my thoughts out. I really knew nothing about blogging nor the blogosphere. I believe I may have heard the term “mommy blogger” some time and cringed at the thought of the Stepford Wives with MacBooks who must have taken up that hobby.
Somebody’s Parents was just a few diary entries written in a Google Doc back in 2010. Not anymore. Somewhere along the way people besides Greyson, my sister (when she had time), and a few very kind friends read my meanderings. All of the sudden I wanted to read more blogs, more stories, and more tales of pregnancy and motherhood. I found women from all over the world experiencing the same joys, disgusting syptoms, and hardships that I was. I joined blog communities, met local bloggers in the flesh and had late night Twitter chats with “friends” I only knew by their avatar. It was fun. It was more than message boards and Facebook. It was a community.
Blogging has gone from a hobby to a passion. I love doing this. I want to get better. I’m taking myself and my little blog to New York City on my birthday. It’s my first birthday away from family in all my 31 years. I can’t think of any place I’d rather be.
I’m not big-time. I know that. I’ve heard about the “types” that you run into at BlogHer. Is it intimidating? Only if I let it be.
I got a little something this weekend to help me on my journey. Yep! Blogging with the iPad2 and a keyboard. I have also ordered my business cards.
The lovely ladies pictured here are two of my BlogHer ’12 roommates. (Visit Erin, Andrea, and Andrea!) We got a few new festive frocks last week before the trip. They are even helping me celebrate my birthday!
Am I nervous? Maybe a little, but I’ve never been much of a wallflower. I figure if I go into BlogHer with the same open mind and joyful spirit that I did when I started blogging, I’ll be okay. Wish me luck! If I see you there, please say “Hello!” Let’s exchange cards. Tell me what sessions and parties you’re going to. I promise I have no idea what I’m doing and I won’t act like I do.
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This is making me really excited to see you! It is the blogging community that I fell in love with too! BlogHer is and will be an amazing experience that will only propel you forward!
Hey Fadra! I can’t WAIT to see you and tell you how tall you look. Ha! ::wink wink:: We’re going out to eat Friday night to celebrate my birthday. We’ll be eating relatively early, before the parties. Please join us if you don’t already have dinner plans Friday, August 3. I know the Raleigh girls are missing you!
I blogged about being a newbie today too… so fun! I’m excited and nervous and ready to jump in and have a great time learning and talking blogs!
Thanks Jenilee! Let’s meet up! I’ll find you on Twitter. Newbies unite!
oh and happy birthday
have fun! i’m jealous!
I wish you were coming! I’ll tweet and Instagram the whole thing! Promise!
I’ll be at BlogHer too! And it’s my first time so I’m feeling all that newbie excited/scared, but mostly beyond excited to connect
Let’s hook up! I need someone to show off my fancy-pants business cards. You in?
Tweet me or FB me!
Cannot wait! Woo hoo!
Looking forward to all of it.
I want to get on the plane today!!!!!! Woop woop!
I’m so glad you brought your blog and beautiful self to BlogHer this year! It was great meeting you and I look forward to following your blog