I put up a little badge that announces I’m Going To Blogher. A LONG time ago. But honestly…I didn’t think I’d REALLY go. After all…I always say I’m going to do something and rarely follow through.
But, I put that little badge up anyway. Just to keep reminding myself that I WANTED to go. And to remind myself…to do something FOR myself…and GO. For me. For my little blog…that I love with all my heart. For my blog friends who I may never have another chance to meet.
But, it was always just a thought. Maybe I’d go. If only I could go. I really should go.
And it remained a thought…
Until yesterday…I got a message from Kelly at Ordinary Art. She let me know that she was going. And she wanted to know if I could come too. Me! Hanging out with Kelly.
After a couple of messages back and forth…
I did it.
I signed up.
I paid in full for Blogher.
And I’m buying airline tickets tonight.
And this is going to be MY 40th Birthday present to MYSELF.
I’m going. I’m treating myself. To Blogher.
Me. And my piddly little blog. WE are going. With my friend Kelly.
And I’m so excited. I can’t breathe, I’m so excited. My heart keeps racing because I’m so excited.
Despite the fact that I’m SURE I’m going to be BRIGHT CRIMSON…the entire time. I mean…I’m going to be face to face with people who I’ve NEVER met. But have been DYING to.
People who have, so generously, let me…US… into their lives. To learn about all the beautiful, sad, hilarious, wonderous stories of their lives.
People who have come with me during my move from SSP to here. And put up with me and my silly stories. Who KEEP COMING BACK. Because…
They are my friends.
And it makes me cry with happiness.
Because in July…
I will be able to see you.
And laugh…
and cry…
and touch…
you…all of you…
in person.
At Blogher.
And this…
is going to be the BEST birthday present I have EVER given myself!!
I <3 you. I wish I could go.
I am so excited for you! Someday I want to go and meet you there too!
This was really beautiful. I am so glad you are doing this for you. I am super scared too. But, I want to challenge myself. I want to really put myself out there and make new friends, and be apart of something bigger than myself. (I know. I’m a total dork.) I can’t think of a more awesome person to do it with.
LOL… don’t touch me too much when we finally see each other. 🙂
Teasing, of course. I can’t wait. It is my birthday weekend. When is your birthday?
Seriously jealous. I still won’t know if I can go until the end of the month. I hope YOU have a great time!
Love the look here.
I’m glad Blogher is in July, that way I can use it for my 40th b-day present too (in a few years from now). Have a great time!
Woo hoo for you! I’d be there in a second if I could. But I got a little somethin’ goin’ on.
I’m sure you are gonna have a great time. You have a fabulous roomie and there are some awesome people you are sure to meet. I’m sure a lot of them will be a little crimson . . . until you realize you are all in the same boat . . . excited, passionate, fun and just plain cool.
so. jealous.
Good for you! I hope you have a great time.
Oh I am so jealous…I hope you have a great time! Can you possibly fit me in your suitcase, please?
I’m really jealous. I don’t think it’s gonna happen for me this year, but wouldn’t it be nice?
why, why why, july? why not august? Don’t you know that’s when I get my free Get Out of Jail pass?????
I am very jealous and very happy for you at the same time… is that possible?
and why am I a pink blob?
Good for you! I bet you’ll have a blast!
I’m planning on it.. I ‘d better go and book it already…after all, I have to get you a drink for your 40th, right? And three on top of it for myself for the extra years that I’ve earned since hitting the 4-0 LOL!
i live down the street from you. you can touch me any time you want!
Good for you.
And your blog is NOT piddling.