BlogHer was amazing. Yes, it's insanely busy... you're always scheduled to do something... BUT, it's worth it. I learned quite a bit at the sessions I did attend... but, the best thing about this conference is being around all of these bloggers! It was so great to be able to talk about my blog without getting the, "yeah, I know you blog already" look. The bloggers were my favorite part of the whole conference. Loved it. Seriously... these bloggers are CA-razay! In a good way.... of course. ;)
Sooo.... There are so many lovely blogger ladies in the photos below. I'm just going to list their names and sweet blogs here: Mae from Parenting in Progress, Jill from Baby Rabies, Jenni from the Blog, Torie of 25 Designs, Beth Anne of Heir to Blair, Morgan from the 818, Alena from Charmingly Chandler, Hannah from Peggy Ann Design, Jenna from Blogged Bliss, Mandy from Harper's Happenings, Erika of Bird E Studios, Dumb Mom from Parenting by Dummies, Suzanne of Bebeblog, Mandey from Mama and the Dudes, Molly from a Day in Mollywood, Stephanie from Mrs. Stephanie T., and... of course: I was there!
Ummm.... and, here are my millions of iPhone pics I took. :D Linking up with Amy of course. :D
AND... because this post should just be longer.... This is how we kicked off BlogHer '11:
I have more to share about what I'd do different next year... and what I've learned (because I know you want to know...). For now... just a few highlights and dislikes.
Highlights:
- The bloggers.
- The sessions.
- Hand-dipped Dove bar.
- The session with Gluten Free Girl.
- Seriously... all the bloggers I met. The BEST thing.
- The first day in San Diego. So fun.
- My roomies.
- Your mom. Just kidding... just checking to see if you were still paying attention. ;)
- Day drinking... I know... But, it was fun.
- The first day's breakfast.... hash browns... bacon... WTF? Yes. AMAZING.
Dislikes:
- Lack of sleep.
- Missing my baby.
- Not being able to clone myself to be two places at one time.
- missing my baby.
- Thinking it was a good idea to fly out at 6:30 am on Sunday morning... wha? Yeah... 3 hours of sleep.
- Lack of sleep.
- The second day's breakfast.... oatmeal... bagels... fruit... meh.
Sadly... I met these ladies (and two dudes) and did not manage to get photos with them (well, I think I'm in a couple cell phone pics with a couple ladies): Jamie from the Grumbles and Grunts, Kylee from Two Pretzels, Krystal from Tie a Little Ribbon, How to Be a Dad's, Katie from Pickles and Paisleys, Miranda from Not Super Just Mom, Amanda from a Martini Always Helps, Angry Julie, Stephanie of Goober Grape and Monkey Man, Kelly from Turnip Farmer, Nanette from Say it, don't spray it, and so many more!
{If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please feel free to link it up below. BY the way: Shawntae from A Little King and I now share our Wednesday Linky's. :D. And, feel free to link up to these blogs too... 5 Minutes For Mom, Parenting by Dummies, Project Alicia, Supermom, And Then She Snapped, and Live and Love Outloud.}
♡ Chelsey
