Thursday, February 26, 2009

So...this BlogHer conference thingy? *UPDATED*

Our favorite harried mom of 14, Sandi, told me all about this BlogHer conferency thingy being held in Chicago in July.

Let me see...a bunch of blogging women, getting away from their husbands and kids, and partying in Chicago for three days? Hmmmmmm....

Who would ever want to do something like that???

Yeah, that would be me.

Even though I have no husband to run from (been there, done that. Ha!) and I actually enjoy my adult child kid, I still can find plenty of reasons to go! First and foremost, it gets me the hell out of Ohio. Maybe not far, but Chicago is much more fun than Columbus any day!

My boss owns a condo right on Lake Shore Drive, just a mere blocks from where the conference is going on...and flights are dirt cheap, so why NOT go? Got a great place to stay, and good friends to meet up with. It's a win win.

Is anybody else going? Can Sandi and I convince you to go, and we can have one big ass party while we're there? Hell, skip the daily conference, go shopping on Michigan Avenue, and get done in time for the cocktail parties at night. Sounds like a plan to me!

C'mon...who's up for a road trip?

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I hate doing more than one post a day so I keep updating!

My son updated his blog. Check it out.

I'm going to be doing a new Bachelor post next week! Probably Monday. Stay tuned!

Today is my nephew Ryan's 5th birthday. Happy Birthday, little buddy. Saturday is my MUCH OLDER sister's birthday as well. I'll give her a blog post dedicated solely to her...much to her chagrin I'm sure!

Last but not least, I truly believe whole grain English muffins with Earth Balance (aka "healthy butter"ish) and strawberry jam makes my eyes glaze over with an intense pleasure otherwise reserved for fantasies of Edward Cullen. (Yeah, I just threw that name in there to send Tiff into a tizzy!)


26 comments:

Sarah Lulu said...

Well ....Chicago is a bit further for me! Please go on my behalf and let me know EVERYTHING that happens.

Malicious Intent said...

Oh the dreams I have of running away....er I mean, taking a nice vacation alone. Unfortunately not in the cards for me. Credit cards that is, or cold hard cash. Clamped down here pretty hard. But if you have the means, go and have a blast!

That Janie Girl said...

Mebbe so.

Yeah, it does sound GOOD.

So, mebbe so!

That Janie Girl said...

Mebbe so.

Yeah, it does sound GOOD.

So, mebbe so!

Megryansmom said...

I want to go, it's almost in backyard, but far enough that I would need to stay overnight if I went to the actual Blogher convention and I just don't have the cash for that now. But I am all up for crashing the party, if I can figure how they wouldn't notice.

Unknown said...

i am in Australia so might have to pass- but not through lack of wanting to go, for sure

Bagman and Butler said...

Bagman was planning to go! When Butler and I found out he had already purchased some dresses ala Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie. Butler took away his ticket to Chicago and Baggie is now crying with disappointment.

Jill said...

I have to admit that I'm interested but a little intimidated. I think it would be a great time but maybe next year.

If you go, I expect a complete review!!! :)

Unknown said...

Things that make you go "hmmmmm"


~AM

Liz said...

I think you would have a ball! :) And I'm sure a few women we know would love for you to get out of town! It's been too long!! LOL :)

Debz said...

I want to go so badly, but I just don't think I could afford it.
So let me know how much fun I missed out on will ya. I always love having my nose rubbed in it.

Ashley @ The Happy Little Home said...

Ooooh that sounds fun :) I just started my own blog...like today. But maybe next year! I wanted to comment on your blog before but didn't want to be an anonymous creeper, but thanks for all the laughs!

Leesa said...

You wrote: "Can Sandi and I convince you to go, and we can have one big ass party while we're there?"

You might want to separate the words "big" and "ass". Reminding us of our growing butts doesn't sell the event.

Dale & Brennan said...

hmmm.... Chicago is only 4 hours away from Wisconsin..... but we are expecting a storm tonight with threats of 10 inches of snow. So if you do take a road trip - be warned.

Stephanie said...

How fun! An entire conference where you can chat and connect with others who love to blog. Please please go and tell us all about it!

Treasia Stepp said...

you know part of me would love to attend. But I actually do love being home with my hubby! LOL. Since it's only been two years of marriage I actually still like him. Ha.

chocolatecovereddaydreams.blogspot.com said...

Too bad California is a bit too far from Chicago. Sounds like fun though! You'll have to tell us all about it.

Sandi said...

I can't believe none of you are going. How do they fill thousands of seats at these things if none of you are going? I honestly thought I was the only blogger that didn't attend last year! COME ON GUYS! It's going to be a skinny ass party! (that's for you leesa)

Anonymous said...

I'll so go to Chi town with you!

I don't have a kid though...??

Tiffany said...

Edward gkjshrghgkje;tkjg;kjn;
Cullen lgrhtlouhtfpoughpoiaehg

*drooling*

*sigh*

Debz said...

That's one way to get Tiff's attention - lmao!

Vegas Linda Lou said...

BlogHer--YES! I am definitely there. Let me know if you're seriously going, and which days of the conference you're going to register for. Yes, that sounds great!

Fragrant Liar said...

I would LOVE to go. I don't really know what it's about or what they do there, but in any case I can't afford it this year. Maybe next year, when I make some actual money off my writing.

Have fun though, and do post some reports.

Red Flashlight said...

Mmmmm . . . muffins . . .

travel girl said...

Bloogher party, Chicago, Lake shore drive and YOU!!!

I may seriously look into this!!

Lilly said...

Oh I would love to go to BlogHer, one year before now and death I may make it. It would be a great opportunity for everyone to get together though!