Comments on: Admitting I’m A Loser Is The First Step To Recovery

By: Melizzard

Melizzard — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:05:23 +0000

The whole idea of Blogher just seems a bit overwhelming to me. Heck I was kind of freaked out when it was just a dozen of us in that Super Supper place last year.

You politely introduced me to your son and I had to bite my tongue from saying something like “Well Yeah, I read about him everyday!” (At which point all three of us would have poof exploded into a cloud of embarrassment)

So multiply that by the thousands at Blogher and I’m all “no thank you please”

But maybe if they came South and it wasn’t such an expense. Why don’t they ever come South?

By: Isabel

Isabel — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:13:04 +0000

And, yet again, you’ve made me kick myself for not freaking out sufficiently over you last year. My inner self was freaking out while we walked to the soda pop machine together. And yet…I tried to act all cool.

I’m a loser.

Here’s hoping we can all make it to another BlogHer. And, I promise, I’ll follow you around like a lost puppy. Which is what I wanted to do last year!

By: Shawna

Shawna — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:12:08 +0000

Dude, you were totally cool as a cucumber at BlogHer last year, at least outwardly. And I appreciated the hug from you since I felt like a total dork for blurting out your name and having you look at me all “huh?” – it’s easy to forget that not posting my picture on my journal wouldn’t exactly help people recognize me (thank God you recognized me when I supplied my name).

Anyway, hanging with you was one of the rocking-est things about BlogHer last year. Just wanted you to know.

By: blogversary

blogversary — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:54:22 +0000

Excuse my double negative in my previous comment.

By: blogversary

blogversary — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:53:06 +0000

Also, I am like you about money. I don’t can’t afford it; well, I can but I cannot justify spending that kind of money on something that would take me away from family.

Seriously, I tried to add up the cost with reg fee, plane, car rental, food, new clothes (because I need some), etc and the cost was close to a grand. That is a lot of money for some of us.

My theory, once I made enough from my blogher ads, then I will go. But, that might take a decade since I have yet to see a paycheck.

I am in totally whining mood today. Forgive me.

By: blogversary

blogversary — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:49:42 +0000

We should start a new blogger conference specifically for us folks that hate big gathering. Maybe there should be more “get to know you” games.

By: Kerri Anne

Kerri Anne — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:08:18 +0000

I’m such a hugger. At BlogHer ’06, and whenever I get into big groups, I have to remember some people aren’t huggers. It’s a problem. That being said, if ever we meet, you are free to hug me without fear. ; )

By: ladybughugs

ladybughugs — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:32:05 +0000

If I went and you were there I’d probably do one of those two things. I’d probably say something really lame if I did have the courage to open my mouth.

By: Operation Pink Herring

Operation Pink Herring — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:13:56 +0000

Yup, me too. Can’t justify the expense, and honestly… I’d be so nervous beforehand (and during the entire thing) that it would take a few years off my life, easy.

By: Jana

Jana — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:02:31 +0000

UGH…I’m so with ya girl! I have major anxiety about large gatherings. I hate small talk and all that crap. I think I would rather pull my toenails out sometimes. Usually the only thing that can get me to those kind of events is the prospect of good food. )
So, I don’t know anything about BlogHer since I am new to this world, but if they don’t have good food, I definitely wouldn’t feel bad about going. )