The Good and The Bad of BlogHer ’10 – August 6-7 21
I can’t believe it!
I did it!
I survived BlogHer ’10. If you haven’t heard what BlogHer is (who hasn’t?), it’s a blogging conference where women (& some dad bloggers too) gather together and share their views and opinions on anything and everything through their blogs. They blog about parenting, cooking, places to see and eat, traveling — basically anything you can think of, someone is blogging about it.
The conference is an event that happens once a year since 2005 and it consists of sessions on social media, networking, blogging and much more.
Let me just say that BlogHer ’10 was my very first conference and definitely won’t be my last. I learned a lot and I met so many wonderful people whom I talk to practically every day on Twitter, Facebook and through post comments on my blog.
Although I miss a few of the sessions, the sessions I did attend was informative and full of advice. The best part of the conference was that it was held in NEW YORK CITY at the beautiful Hilton New York!!!
I was so glad because I was able to make it this time around unlike the Chicago conference last year.
Next year, BlogHer ’11 will be in San Diego and since that is my hubby’s childhood state, we may just make it a family trip and go together. I’m hoping we can make this a family vacation — fingers crossed!
So anyway, I was thinking of a title for this post for hours but for some reason I could not get one. But I finally did and I think I hit the nail on the head. Here’s why:
I’ll start with the good part.
–Being one of the co-hosts of Social Fiesta. Those women are AMAZING! I love them!
–The friendly blogger friends I exchanged business cards with along with hugs.
–The hugs I got from women I had never met before like Carolyn Gonzalez, Ana RC, Ananda Leeke & Elianne Ramos. I swear it felt like I knew these women my whole life! (I know I’m missing more but I’m still digesting it all)
–The great conversations, the laughs and the food.
–The makeover that was done by Debra Macki at the HPVInformed booth. She made me look HOT! LOL
–The parties: Social Luxe, Social Fiesta, Getting Gorgeous, Sweets In The City, Unilver PentHouse Experience & Blogalicious — BEST TIME EVER!!!! Thanks ladies!
–The many brands I connected with and shared my life stories with.
–And of course, the friendships that were made.
Now onto the bad part:
–Missing my kids after hearing their voices on the phone.
–Coming to a disaster of a house after cleaning it from top to bottom Wednesday ALL. DAY. LONG.
–The back pain – from carrying all the great swag we got from the private parties, events and the expo hall. It’s Monday and I’m still hurting :/
–My swollen ankles – I thought that would never happen after pregnancy. I guess I was wrong.
–Sleep deprivation – I lost many hours of sleep so hopefully I can get those hours of sleep back this week! lol
–The exhaustion – I’m still walking around like a zombie (and it’s day 2 of being away from BlogHer) because I am so tired and all I feel like doing is napping – which is so unlike me.
–Last but not least – The people that I was dying to meet and/or see again and did not get to. You know who you are. We’ll see each other again – one day. 
So, did I trick you?
Did you think I was referring to BlogHer when I said the bad part?
Never!
Not this time around. BlogHer ’10 was one of the best experiences I ever had. I am so blessed to know so many awesome people from around the country. Now I really can’t wait for BlogHer ’11 in San Diego! Woo hoo!!!
Note: If you have written about the BlogHer conference, please comment below so I can check out your post!
P.S. I have yet to upload the photos from my BlogHer experience so photos and shout-outs to those special peeps will be coming very soon! As well as separate posts for the parties and events. So much to post, so little time so stay tuned!
