Blissdom 09

I drove 13 hours round-trip, was the only person without kids, skipped the pajama party out of principle, and had cold showers both mornings, but you know what…I had a great time at Blissdom.

I attended all of the Maven panels and everyone was interesting and engaging, and it was nice to be around so many other bloggers for the very first time. I picked up a few tips and came home with some new ideas, but most of the information reinforced what I already knew or assumed, and a little validation feels good.

And as a perk, I just finished reading Such a Pretty Fat by Jen Lancaster, and she just so happened to be the keynote speaker! I could have lived without Yanni Voices, but I’m definitely digging Chris Mann.

Here’s just a few of the people I met in the lats 48 hours…

If you were there, too, let me know! If I gave you my card, leave a comment! And don’t forget to follow me on Twitter!

Oh, and a big shout out to the woman in room #308. Were you sick or was it a case of too many Blisstinis? Because hearing you vomit at 2 am was about as much fun for me as it was for you. Hope you feel better!

I did take one picture. Just to prove I really was there and wasn’t living vicariously through Twitter.

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Elizabeth

Sunday, 8 February, 2009 at 9:22

I really wished I could have gone. Even with the Insider travel allowance, I just didn’t have the money up front. Playgroupie and Queen of Shake Shake and of course Ali are the BEST! Next year I’m going to save up and go for sure!

I’ve read all of Jenn Lancaster’s books and she is hilarious!

Laurie

Sunday, 8 February, 2009 at 12:58

Fun! Glad you had a good time and felt that it was worthwhile. Sorry you had a sickie neighbor. I wish I had gotten on the ball and gotten a ticket before it sold out. As things turned out, I wouldn’t have had to worry about the time off work. haha

Angie (Losing It and Loving It)

Sunday, 8 February, 2009 at 18:56

I really am enjoying reading about everyone’s take on Blissdom. I passed on going this year as I want to make it to BlogHer and possibly 2 other events this year. We’ll see.

Sorry about the sick neighbor, that is no fun.

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRene

Sunday, 8 February, 2009 at 19:30

Angie – We’ll have to meet up at BlogHer. I’ll be there on Saturday!

Laurie – I was going to mention something about your free-time, but decided that might have been inconsiderate. Though I do wish you would have come!

Sunday, 8 February, 2009 at 19:32

Elizabeth – I was really lucky I was able to drive to Blissdom. If airfare would have been necessary, I would have never been able to go. I have enough money left to go to Blogher, Izeafest and ASE.

daria369

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 7:48

I enjoy reading about these gatherings and people having fun and learning new things and exchange experiences. Keep us posted about fun events like that – an event I’ve been to this weekend made me realize that most people are desperate for laughter and positive news…

daria369s last blog post..Snowflake dance webpage

Sam Servedio

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 9:16

Looks and sounds like you had a pretty good time with the exception of your neighbor.

cady

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 9:45

that sounds like fun. i’ve never gone to a blog conference, but i think it would be fun to do that sometime.

Owen

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 10:42

Glad you had such a great time. It’s so great meeting other bloggers in RL (real life) isn’t it? Sometimes you forget you’re talking to real people

Owens last blog post..Building a blog to retire off the proceeds? Think again!

Karen

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 11:07

Sounds like a worthwhile trip. I am very shy in person. It is fun to meet IRL although some think I am snobby when in reality I am painfully shy.

Karens last blog post..Ready for Chocolate

Alyssa @ Life from my Laptop

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 13:12

How’d you get that little Twitter Id option up there! That’s TOO cool! I enjoyed meeting you at Blissdom. Didn’t realize you had no kids. Do you plan to one day? Just wondering! I need to find you on Twitter.

Alyssa @ Life from my Laptops last blog post..It’s Up to You

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 14:19

Daria – I’m attending lots of blogging conferences this year and will be sure to keep everyone posted! It was a good time.

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 14:20

Sam – I don’t know if my neighbors sickness was self-inflicted or not, so I’m choosing to feel sorry for her and wish her well. Haha.

Cady – It was a lot of fun. People are so much different in person!

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 14:21

Owen – They touched on that subject a lot. Even the big name bloggers are just people behind a computer. We forget that.

Karen – I would never in a million years guess that you were so shy! But I can understand. I ate room service both nights.

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 14:23

Alyssa – It was nice meeting you, too. Instructions for adding the Twitter ID to your comments are at http://www.fiddyp.co.uk/wp-twitip-id-plugin-add-a-twitter-field-to-your-comment-form-easily/. It’s easier than it looks. I think we’re going to pass on kids for the time being.

Julie

Monday, 9 February, 2009 at 18:09

Shout out to the vomiting woman in room #308. HAHAHA! Glad you had a good time and got to meet so many great bloggers!

Julies last blog post..Yandy.com Valentine’s Day Lingerie

Heather, Queen of Shake Shake

Thursday, 12 February, 2009 at 14:13

I think the key to warm showers was to get up and in the shower by 6:30 am. We’ll have to remember that next time.

Adventures In Babywearing

Friday, 13 February, 2009 at 11:13

Oh no about the person in that room! I wish we could have had a chance to visit! By the way- I love your daily mugshot!

Steph

Adventures In Babywearings last blog post..When I Can’t Meet You Halfway

Friday, 13 February, 2009 at 11:33

Heather – That must have been my problem. I didn’t have to get up for work, so I was squeezing as much sleep in as possible!

Stephanie – Are you going to BlogHer? We’ll have to plan to meet up there!

Briana

Friday, 13 February, 2009 at 11:56

Sorry I didn’t get to meet you! The walls WERE incredibly thin! So thin, I heard my name mentioned in the room next but don’t know what they said. Would rather not know in case it something bad. Going to have to try the tweet thing for comments very cool!

Brianas last blog post..Free Slice of Pie from Bob Evans this weekend

Friday, 13 February, 2009 at 12:11

Briana – I would have been glued to that wall with a glass to hear what they were saying about me!

Did I read that you are a Hoosier, too? We’ll have to keep in touch!

CheekySweetie

Friday, 13 February, 2009 at 14:47

OMG I laughed so hard I almost peed at the shout-out to Room 308!

I LOVED meeting so many awesome peeps, yourself included, of course! I am so glad I went, bc I have already set aside the money for BlogHer…it was just too much fun to pass up another chance to (hopefully) impress ya’ll by not acting like as much of an idiot, hah!

CheekySweeties last blog post..Aftermath ~ #Blissdom09