You know the whole problem with going to a blogging convention is that by the end of it
you don’t even want to hear the word “blog” anymore. Or is that just me? Don’t get me wrong… I met some fantastic people and heard some really
inspiring ideas/stories, but after the 50th time saying, “hi, I’m
so-and-so, what’s your blog?” and going to session after session of “blog,
blog, blog”… yeah, burn-out set in.
The other problem with going to something that is
essentially a 700+ large social event is that you have a lot of highs and
lows. There are periods of great
conversations with cool people, and there are periods where you stand around
feeling vaguely awkward and/or bored. Or
just too damn tired to think much. I’m not
trying to be mean or snarky about the event (which overall was very
well-done!), I’m just saying what I bet a lot of other attendees felt, too. By the time I got to the cocktail parties at
the end of each day I was at a point where I either wanted to get drunk with a
few people or just veg out with a good dinner and some mindless TV. I was tired of standing around or sitting in
uncomfortable chairs and that’s all there was to it.
(Note to Blogher – an hour break (at least) between the last
session of the day and the cocktail party would have been really, really nice – if only to drop off the
multiple bags of swag.)
hors de oeuvres, bagels, and free wine all weekend. Who woulda thought?!
So anyways, if anyone has specific questions about Blogher
I’d be happy to answer them. I have a
few ideas I brought back I want to discuss… but not right now. Now is the time for lazy naps, cuddling with
the kiddo, and catching up with my tried and true favorite bloggers. Oh, and visiting about a gazillion new ones.
Two things at home so far that have renewed my energy?
- Chance, after multiple hugs and cuddles, repeatedly putting on my heels and clomping around the house. That’s how much he missed me. (And he can navigate in those shoes better than my mother-in-law.)
- While getting him dressed and about to change a very full diaper Chance jumped up, wiggled so that his diaper slipped down like the sodden package it was, then ran around the room laughing at his wobbling, extra-large codpiece.
God, I love this kid. – wg
Oh girl, I totally felt the same way. In fact on the last night I walked over to the HBM party and looked in and thought “I’m just too tired” and instead just invited a few people to my room for wine and talk and absolutely no loud music. If I would have seen you I would have grabbed you and insisted you come.
It was so great to meet you!
Yes. I hear you on the highs and lows and the overload. I was posting today and thought about the million and one things to post about and thought. nah. I’m blogher-ed out. Let’s complain about my husband instead 🙂
Jenny, that would have been really nice! It was great meeting you. Katie (ktjrdn) and I wandered around the last cocktail party for a while and then bailed. I’m sorry I was such a party pooper!
I CRASHED on Saturday night. And yes… it was fantastic and overwhelming at times.
You are so wonderful and I enjoyed our chats and time together.
Sounds like the scrapbook conventions I used to go to. Fun, exhausting, and oh so nice to get home and sleep in my own bed again times. 🙂 Welcome home!
Kristen, it was great meeting you, too! You’re such a sweetheart and I really enjoyed talking with you! I crashed Friday night and I kind of regret not pushing myself to stay up because there were people I missed meeting but… there’s always next year.
Hi Lisa! Thanks!
You went; I didn’t. I’m jealous. I am going to really try to go next year.
As a side note, I’m starting a mostly blogger only fantasy football league and am looking for a couple more teams. If you’re interested, email me. It’s first come, first serve!
Isn’t it great to come back home and find that you’ve been truly missed?
Fred loves to run around naked!! I caught him looking into Nudest Colonies on the web the other day.
I actually had dinner with Tony (crouton boy) last night and you’re one of 2 people he asked about. I told him you were unfriendly, uninspiring, not too smart and totally boring. Mostly just to make myself look better.
Hey BBM! Thanks but I’m not into football. Other sports yes, football no. However, you should ask Sarah and the Goon Squad. She is a huge fan!
Hi KC, I think even better was realizing which people were the ones I missed. I love you guys!
Charlie, Ha ha! We should get our boys together… it could be the nudist/cross dressing playgroup!
Oh Liz, I’d laugh (and feel weirdly complimented) but there were still moments where I kind of felt like wallpaper! Which is normally fine for a people watcher like myself, but then my internal voice kept reminding me that this was an OPPORTUNITY and I should get out there and MEET EVERYONE! Really, such pressure.
I do wish we had gotten a chance to talk more. You’re a doll and you did great on your panel!
(I asked Sarah about Tony. He’s one of the dads I’d love to meet!)