I said I wasn't going to BlogHer to learn to monetize my blog--and, as it turns out, I didn't actually sit through a whole panel discussion. BlogHer for me was about the people--and, actually, it turned out some of the parts of BlogHer didnt' happen at BlogHer.
My BlogHer experience started on Thursday when JCK and I sat at the lake by my home eating spicy chicken sandwiches from my local deli, noshing on sliced mango and talking about our handsome and spirited sons--my Danger Boy and her BOY. She is IN for it--and I mean that in the best possible way.
That evening I got to share the delights of the La Jolla Children's pool with the irrepressible, blue-eyed daughter of Magpie Musing. She didn't want to leave and who could blame her? I was tickled to hear that her dad took my advice and they went back to the beach the next day where she promptly learned to boogie board. I would post a picture of Magpie and me, but it hasn't made it from her iPhone to my inbox--I suspect she's busy having fun in the California sun.
I was sitting in a panel Friday when I started getting texts from the lovely and talented Aaryn Belfer--who, incidentally, was sitting in the same room. One thing led to another and the next thing you know we were sitting at a table in the Sails Pavilion of the Convention Center solving the problems of the world. Obama--call us before you make your next move. We have thoughts.
Friday night heralded the arrival of Suzy Soro, from Hollywood: Where Hot Comes to Die, on my doorstep. And really? She deserves her own post. More tomorrow!
I'm glad you had a great time Jenn! It sounds like you made the absolute most of it.
Posted by: mrs. g. | August 09, 2011 at 01:35 AM
Jenn, I enjoyed meeting you at BlogHer. So sorry I could not stay for the partay on Saturday. I heard it was a blast! Instead, I treated myself to my 30th high school reunion, where I was reminded of the social strata of high school, and witnessed how sweet life can be to those girls in the popular set who spent all their free time tanning themselves, and mocking dweebish looking girls like me, but now look twice my age. Is that catty? Oh well. I should have stayed and partied like you and JCK. maybe next year?
Posted by: Diana | August 09, 2011 at 01:39 PM
So, if you didn't sit through any seminars, how did they convince you to get on Twitter?! We might have to call YOU social butterfly now! :)
Posted by: Jenrantsraves | August 09, 2011 at 02:26 PM
Jenn, it was great meeting you at BlogHer. So glad you had such a good time at the parties.
Posted by: Linda C Smith | August 09, 2011 at 06:08 PM
I am so glad you had such a great time...you are a 'people person'!
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | August 10, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Well, I did send you the picture! We had such fun with you.
Posted by: Magpie | August 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM
So cute! I already like you on FB and also get your posts on Google Reader. :)
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