Finding your HOME at BlogHer

August 3, 2010 By 12 Comments

I’m prepping for my second-ever-BlogHer.

Here’s what I know for sure:

I’m excited – I’m not packed (and I probably won’t be until right before my flight) – I always over-pack (it is a flaw) – I adore NYC – BlogHer is a huge event – whether you are new or not, it will feel overwhelming at moments – the best thing you can do is smile (other people are nervous too) – my favorite part of BlogHer (or any conference)?  The people, without a doubt.

You see…with the people….I smile, I belly laugh, I learn, I connect, I relax.

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What’s My Story – Project MomCasting Submission

July 26, 2010 By 16 Comments

What is my story?  Who am I?  And WHY do I do what I do?

As I prepared my submission for Project MomCasting, an in-progess TV series based on Online Moms, I found myself wandering the house talking to myself out loud.  What do I stand for? What is my journey? Am I happy?

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Last year’s Resolution to use Twitter

January 3, 2010 By 17 Comments

Here’s a look back at some of my favorite moments. memories and people who made a difference for me in 2009 .

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You say it’s your Birthday?

July 24, 2009 By 3 Comments

And your wife isn’t even home to hang out with you? (Do you remember this birthday? Or at least the first part of the night?)

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She’s off in Chicago doing girly things? At something called Blogher?

And you are home with the kids?

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I can only imagine what the three of you are up to.

Whatever it is – I know you are having fun.  I know you are letting them stay up late and sleep in bed with you.  I know you are playing non-stop and watching Cardinal Baseball. I know they are getting their full of milk and ice cream.

I know every single second they spend with you is full of love and tinged with good-old-fashioned-playtime.

Even though she isn’t there to spend the day with you – she wants you to know she adores you.  You are the most amazing husband, the funniest guy she has ever met and truly the best daddy. And even from Chicago – she is sending birthday wishes and can’t want to celebrate with you on Sunday night.

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Love and Kishes.

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Bring on the Bliss

July 20, 2009 By 6 Comments

I’m a great big ball of excitement and nerves – probably more excitement, but still.

Early Thursday morning (and I do mean EARLY) I will hop out of bed and drive my happy self to Chicago for BlogHer.  And I can’t wait.

blissdomgrouppic1It was just over 5 months ago that I did the very same thing on my journey to Blissdom.  I was nervous I would be find myself in the midst of an episode of ‘Mean Girls’, but instead was sucked into a great big group hug.  I think I was actually glowing from all of the affirmations and positive energy that surrounded me for that blissful weekend in February.

I met some of the most amazing people – so many of them are online friends I just can’t wait to see again.

I learned so very much and now feel as though my blogging and website have found the voice that suits me perfectly.

So, not that I have high expectations or anything (I do) but I fully expect BlogHer to be just as wonderful.

It is going to be a long, action packed adventure – I can just feel it.

And I hope to come back with more fantastic pictures like these:

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If nothing else, I KNOW that Sugar Jones, one of my roomies – will keep me on my toes, laughing and motivated!

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Driving with a Swag-ger

July 13, 2009 By 14 Comments

So, I’m excited about BlogHer – and I consider myself to be a helpful kind of girl, yes?

Waaaaaay back when I had told the Room704 crew I would be happy to help deliver party swag to BlogHer, because I am driving – much less expensive transport, ya know?

The amazing Mommentator had offered too.  And the mother-load was delivered to her house.  When I saw the AMOUNT of boxes, I thought to myself, “hmmmm – there is NO CHANCE she will get that all in her car to Chicago….I don’t care if she drives a passenger van”.  That thought was quickly followed by, “why don’t I help – we don’t live so far away from each other”. I figured that way, Mommentator wouldn’t be forced to borrow a neighbor’s semi to deliver :)

Today, we met half way between St. Louis and Kansas City and loaded up my car.  Bonus: I get real live hugs from Mommentator.

So…this is us after the transfer. (Isn’t she fabulous??)

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And this is after I arrived home.

And….after I unloaded.

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What?  You can tell they are organized by size?  And you think I’m a bit of a nerd?  Well, maybe I am.  And it will make for easy packing when I head to Chi-Town, yes?

Looking forward to a fabulous Par-tay, Room704.

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