Top Lessons From Blogher10

• People are almost all nice. Even the mean ones.
• I should never be afraid to share a room with Kalisa
• I need to learn how to accept a compliment. Lisa Stone, one of the founders of Blogher, requested my presence at a couple of meetings with sponsors. Me. She asked me. I was honored to even be asked, and totally and completely floored when she, and OTHERS, spoke about me and my little blog with glowing, positive terms - and I listened in shock as they complimented me and discussed the power of my blog. My little corner of the Internet that I sometimes wonder if anyone reads.
• And to own the power. 
• Most everyone is afraid and insecure and overwhelmed. I fit RIGHT IT.
• Some people are exactly what you expect. I've known Kalisa for about 6 years, I think - and I was so worried about sharing a room with her. And she was exactly what I hoped and thought and it was an AMAZING experience.
• There is SO MUCH SUPPORT in the online world
• Henna tattoos ROCK HARD. (pic courtesy of the adorable and uber talented Casey. Manicure courtesy of the talented OPI reps at the Social Luxe party, Henna tattoo courtesy of the wonderful women also at the party)
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• Sometimes, you've gotta hang out with the Wizard of Oz guys and enjoy it.
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• I still love NYC with the passion of a thousand suns. Some of the best of the entire week was just walking around the city by myself. I'd live there if I had no kids, but then I'd have no blog material, and you all would never know that I moved to NYC. But then I could run in Central Park. LOVE IT.
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• Wear the good shoes but bring some comfy ones as well.
• Maybe I don't need to wax my 'stache.(Pic courtesy of the fantastic Alli - I want to be here when I grow up. If I ever do.)
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• Bring your feminine protection. You will get "the period", as the cashier at the drugstore asked when I bought $29 worth of product. Even if you aren't due for a week. AHEM. Sorry to cause the mass menstrualization of the conference.
• Some of my most favorite people ever were in attendance. (Deb Rocks, Cecily, Kendra, Alli, Barbara - the creators of Blissfully Domestic, and about a kajillion more.
• I think St. Patricks is haunted. Story to follow tomorrow.

PS - I have two articles up at Blogher. Detailing back to school. Which, oh my heavens, is coming up.  Eeeek.

Comments

[Young Wife]

Sounds like you had a wonderful trip!

[Domestic Extraordinaire]

It was so great to see you again and spend some quiet time just hanging out.

[WeaselMomma]

Now I'm even more regretful that I didn't get to NY (in a good way).

[kalisa]

I can't believe you worried about sharing a room with me. I'm so...harmless. X

[Headless Mom]

Never, ever long enough, my friend.

[elz]

I couldn't go this year, but I'm determined to go next year and will be stalking-I mean looking forward to meeting you. You are kind of like He-Man, "You have the power" b/c you are real and honest and true. Glad you had a great time.

[amie]

The dress looked good- even with a stache- shwew!

[Tiaras]

Lovely to meet you -wished I had more time to chat with you!

[Dana B]

It was so great to finally meet you, Carmen! I'll have to be less of a lurker now. :)

[Issa]

You forgot the most important one. Airports are a great way to talk with people you hadn't gotten buy seconds to say hi too. ;)

Dude. The food alone? I'd move in a second. you know, if I had no kids.

[Issa]

I'd like to say one thing...since you closed comments on yesterdays post...you are worthy. Truly. You are amazing. That is all.

[A Simple Twist of Faith]

Glad to hear you had a great time, maybe I can go one day when my blog grows up..haha.

[Jenn E]

Glad you had fun!

[kyooty]

Oh you really had a great time. And you want to be "here" or her? :) heheheh

[Katherine]

You are so freaking SKINNY!!!

I wish I could have been there... I would do ANYTHING to go to the San Diego one next year!

And that henna tat? That would be an amazing INK tat!

[Karen]

Looks like you had a good time. Can't wait to hear more.

[UKCraftySal]

Looking forward to hearing more. Glad it was great (even with The Period :( )

And of course your blog would be spoken of in glowing terms! Time you realised just how talented you are.

[Pat]

Re the accepting compliments: I have a friend of serves as cantor at Mass. When you compliment her on a beautiful rendition of a Communion hymn, the response is along the lines of, "I think I was flat, it didn't look like the congregation was inspired." One of my pet peeves. The only necessary response is, "Thank you." The congregation wasn inspired?--I don't see any of them volunteering to lead the singing.

If you throw a compliment back at someone, it questions their judgment, comprehension, hearing.

Will step down from the soapbox, now.

[Andytn]

What about the custom dress you ordered? Did it arrive? Did it fit? Would you order another one? Burning questions!

[Yum Yucky]

Holy cow. I've gotta get me one of those mustaches!! So. very. serious about that.

[Alli Worthington]

I loves ya right back!!!!!!!

(Sends kisses, high fives, and handlebar-staches to you!)

xoxo