I leave tomorrow afternoon for Chicago. I'm excited to see friends and meet some of the wonderful women I feel I actually know through their blogs. I think that's going to be weird. I mean, I follow a dozen or so blogs on a regular basis, but I've only ever commented on two blogs. I feel like a stalker.
Workplace is paying for BlogHer. I'll be there in an official "work" capacity, really trying to get a feel for why women blog about their lives, kids, emotions. But BlogHer really interests me on a personal level for all those reasons, too. I guess that's one of the reasons I started Parentville, to better understand this community of awesome women, wonderful writers, and incredible human beings. To really be part of it.
But, I'm also nervous. Will I be seen as an outsider to this community? Will they embrace me? Will I be able to balance the work aspect with my personal interests in a way that satisfies the Boss and my own needs? What if they find out I'm with a PR firm? Does that hurt my credibility? Is it totally obvious that I'm new to this? Because I'm new, will I even get anything out of the sessions or will everything go over my head?
Ugh.
I just returned from a business trip in Vegas (all business, no play - seriously). I'm a little stressed about everything I have to do before I leave tomorrow. Work has stacked up on my desk, laundry has stacked up at home, and we're trying to get the house ready to put on the market by early next week. Plus, Mike generously gave me his sinus infection/cold/mucus infestation.
Off to blow my nose (TMI) and get some frozen yogurt (yum). I'll wash my hands in between...
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Hi Jackie!
Oh enjoy your time at BlogHer. I have no doubt you will be swept up and embraced into the arms of all those lovely blogging ladies.
I have had nothing but an extremely positive experience with blogging, and truthfully, it was the sense of community that I have found through blogging that was probably the biggest source of strength for me after I lost my first born baby.
I hope you had a great time at blogher and put all these fears to rest because seriously, you helped me there. You were my bright spot. BIFFs, remember? Thanks for making sure I got back to the hotel safely. And welcome to Blogging. I hope you enjoy everything about it.
well I think it's safe to say that you fit in just fine. it was so nice to meet you!!!
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