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July 12, 2012 17 Comments

When I tell my IRL friends I will attend the largest convention for female bloggers, located in NYC this August, I get blank stares, scoffs, and laughs.  When I tell bloggers I’m going I get virtual high fives, twitter handles, and questions about where I’m staying/when I’m getting in/leaving, etc.

I think of BlogHer as summer camp for grown women who like to write.  There will be activities, free stuff/swag, and parties. I’ll share a room with 3 other women (hi roomies!) and sleep will be limited due to having so much fun.  I suspect I will make some awesome friends who will turn into penpals (email pals? bloggy friends?).  And I will learn so much about writing, blogging, social media’ing, and more!

I’m so excited.

and simultaneously, like Jessi Spano, I’m so scared! (except without the caffeine pills)

 

I have yet to meet anyone in person whom I “met” on the interwebz:  what if we don’t click? what if they don’t like me? what if I can’t find my niche? what if I totally embrace my quiet side?!  what about mean girls?

I drink a lot of water, daily.  If I don’t get my necessary water intake, I turn into a gremlin, or close to it. Since I’m taking the train I plan on packing my extra suitcase (the one for swag) with water bottles.  Find me if you need water.  I’ll share.

I didn’t get invited to any big, invite-only private parties. why not? is my blog too “general”?  Does this measure my value as a blogger? I like parties!

Like many other bloggers and internet-savvy women, I’m attached to my phone. What if my phone dies?! DIES! what if there are no outlets?  I’m bringing a power strip.

I’m a mouth breather at night and Mike does a killer impersonation of me sleeping which resembles Darth Vader as a beached whale.  Roommates, please don’t wake up before me.

I like my style and want to be trendy yet comfortable.  If another lady and I are dressed alike, will she take me down? what if I’m not “cute enough”? why am I so worried about others judgement?! ha!

WHAT IF I GET A MIGRAINE? this is likely, what will all the unnecessary stress I’m placing on myself. I’m bringing all my reinforcements and beating down any pain.

 

Am I totally flipping out? Sure, a little.

Will I enjoy the sessions and learn a lot? of course.

and if all else fails, I’ll be at the Hilton Bar & tearing up the dance floor at Sparklecorn.  Feel free to find me there!

 

 

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  • Sarah Baca

    I felt the same way at my first conference. You’ll find that you already have friends – being IRL isn’t much different, IMO. You’re still you. And you’re still awesome ;) Have a blast!

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      It’s good to hear that! and thanks for the reinforcement, lady. If only you were going too! (PS: START A BLOG!)

  • http://www.sayingidoinnewyork.blogspot.com/ Laura at Saying

    Haha love this post! I posted about BlogHer12 today too! Powerstrip is a good idea…my hubby is actually researching self-charging attachments I can bring for my phone because it DEF. will die while I’m there! Anyway, can’t wait to meet you are you going to the expo on thursday?

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      I’m excited to meet you as well, Laura! It’s going to be great to connect with so many women who are as interested in writing and sharing as we are :)
      I only planned my schedule for Thursday, so far, and I think I might go to the Expo then. I’m really playing it by ear…. DM me your phone # so we can meet up!

  • http://twitter.com/PlaydateCrash Krista Dulaney

    I love this :) I have the same fears, I was thinking about the whole “Oh crap what if I walk in wearing the same outfit as someone else, but *I’m* wearing it totally wrong?!” thing yesterday. I’m also more than a little afraid that I’ll make some kind of public spectacle of myself by tripping or something. Or being the innocent bystander who gets an elbow in the face over the last sample of hand lotion in the Expo hall.

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      We should plan to wear the same thing and stand next to each other, just to see what others might say! HA! And If you get an elbow to the face over the last sample of hand lotion? Well, that lotion better have solid gold in it and then I’ll take down that elbow-ER with a knee to the gut. or something. or just kidding. RUN! ;)
      Social Anxiety Cat Meme!
      Excited to meet you, roomie. We’re gonna rock NYC!

  • http://twitter.com/savvy_pants Savvy Pants

    Oh My!!! I am terrified. I feel like this has the ability to become a cat-fest. And not in the adorable way.

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      Not in the cuddly kitten way? Bummer, I was going to BlogHer in hopes of bringing back a baby kitty.
      ! No, not really. If it does get cat-tastic then we can escape it to my/our room and eat snacks!

  • http://tatertwins.com Jayme

    I haven’t been invited to jack either, and I wear shorts, tees and flipflops only. And I snore.

    I decided I don’t care LOL I’m going to have kid-free fun, dammit.

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      YEEHAW! That’s the spirit! Kid free??? you’re GROWING one, silly!
      I’m looking forward to your swag sweet event, though!! Thanks for thinking of me :) ))

  • http://twitter.com/kassarie Kassi @ Truly Lovely

    You are going to rock it!!! I really, really wish I could go… Maybe next year!

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      Thanks, lady! and start saving for next year!! ;)

  • Sarah {Soxys Diamond}

    You had me at Jessie Spano! This will be my first BlogHer too, and my biggest fear is that nobody will care about me bc I’m not a mommy blogger. I do know a group of women IRL who are going and hope that doesn’t stop me from meeting new people. I’m also bringing a case of water with me.

  • SharonGreenthal

    This is my first Blogher, but I’m not really scared – more excited than anything. Maybe it’s an age thing. Once you reach 50, you don’t really care what anyone thinks of you! I’m a little concerned that it will be too skewed towards the mommy bloggers, but that’s ok. I’m just looking forward to learning as much as I can and meeting as many new people – those I know online and those I haven’t met yet – as possible.

    Oh and of course the SWAG!

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      Oh, good point! And hooray for SWAG!!! :)

  • http://twitter.com/abubblylife Laurel

    My first blogger convention as well. I am pretty excited though, and I do not know anyone going, but I am there to meet and network! However, it IS my first time without my baby, so I hope I dont end up crying, lol!

    • http://CrowningVictoria.com/ CrowndVic

      I’m sure having a vacation away from your babe will be fun! Plus we should meet up!!

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