I leave in less than a week for San Fransisco. I haven’t been there in years – since my military days (yes, I had military days, a story for another time). I am over-the-moon excited to head out for a weekend in the windy city city that never sleeps city by the bay – oh hell, what is San Fransisco’s nickname?
I have two lovely and local travel mates I can’t wait to get to know better: MommyBits and Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt. Smart and funny drunks women sure to show me a good time. (That is your number one mission ladies – show me a good time.)
I can’t wait to see A Mommy Story and Girlfriendology again. And meet, at long last, blog buddies like A Mom Two Boys, Headless Mom and of course The Bloggess. Not to mention the uber-savvy gals from Momcrats and my roomie, who might be too smart for this little (term loosely used) Ohio gal. I’m giddy just thinking of it.
Two months ago a trip to BlogHer 2008 was a pipe dream. I ran the numbers and like so many bloggers, a trip across country was not in the cards. A true believer, I entered every contest I could get my hands on and then something wonderful happened. I WON ONE! Courtesy of the amazing Amanda at The Mom Crowd (a most excellent site by the way and I’m not just saying that cause she’s my sugar daddy), I am able to go.
But wait, there’s more. A few weeks later, the lovely Stephanie at Adventures in Babywearing awarded a scholarship (that’s what I’m calling it as I was what you might call an educational underachiever and I need to boost my resume). HP was the generous benefactor of this $250 prize which just about covers my hotel stay. I use HP products everyday and they are the best. My HP Laserjet 4000 never fails me. I heart HP and Stephanie, and you should too.
Now, if I could just get Delta to cover my airfare, this trip would be amazingly free. Note to Delta: I don’t expect to get something for nothing, I know times are tough. In exchange, I’ll go through the lobby of the conference hotel (with or without clothing, your choice – but choose wisely) screaming DELTA ROCKS! at the top of my lungs until I’m escorted from the property. Have your people call my people. DELTA ROCKS!
But most of all to my husband who gave me the “Hell yes you should go!”. Thus the sucking up post in his honor from earlier this week. He is a good egg, plain and simple. He thinks DELTA ROCKS! too.
So next weekend I’m off and I couldn’t be more excited. Three days of no responsibilities to anyone but myself is a dream. Don’t get me wrong, I love motherhood and wifehood and workingforthemanhood very much. But it has been a long time since I have this many hours strung together where I’m accountable to no one but myself. And you couple that with the opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded, fun, spirited and strong women? I’m too lucky.
Thanks to everyone who is making the trip possible and thanks in advance to every soul I’m about to meet and be enriched by. Please say hello – you might just walk away with a little useless piece of Ohio to treasure forever. See you soon. DELTA ROCKS!
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July 11, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Adventures In Babywearing
I am so excited about your journey to Blogher! I can’t wait to meet you, too. You are such a deserving winner. And my hubby has been so supportive about it as well- yay for those awesome hubbies!
Steph
July 11, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Susan Jackson
Amy, I am sooo glad you’re going. And happy that Shannan decided (AT THE LAST POSSIBLE SECOND) to go too. You will have a blast, with or without me. Guaranteed.
July 11, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Amanda
You are very welcome! I am so thrilled that you are so excited. π How awesome is the HP win? You were MEANT to be there. I hope you have a FABULOUS time!!
July 11, 2008 at 3:21 pm
merlotmom
I just started reading you (came by way of A Mom Two Boys) and look forward to meeting you. You’ll find me a the bar.
July 11, 2008 at 4:45 pm
AMomTwoBoys
Yay! CAN’T wait! You and I are gonna rock it! And when you can’t find me, I’ll be at the bar with MerlotMom.
July 11, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Jenny, Bloggess
I fully expect you to be naked and yelling “DELTA ROCK!” by the end of night one.
July 11, 2008 at 5:09 pm
AmyInOhio
Bloggess (any anyone else willing to go buff):
Or we could do a naked duet of Delta Dawn.
July 11, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Mandy
ha ha ha!
Oh, Delta needs to see this… π
Have a blast!!!
July 12, 2008 at 12:38 am
Headless Mom
I can’t wait to meet you, too!
Go AllMed!
July 12, 2008 at 1:44 am
anymommy
Can’t comment, too jealous. Oh, okay, I just did – so in that case, have a fabulous time!
July 12, 2008 at 9:24 am
Shannanb aka Mommy Bits
I cannot wait. We are going to have such a great time. I knew from the moment I met you at the Cincinnati Women Bloggers meet up that we would be friends. I am so looking forward to the stories we’ll have and the new friends we will walk away with.
PS… You are the luckiest, contest winningest, person I know. Please tell me how you do it!!!
July 12, 2008 at 10:14 am
Stella Blue
Have a great time! You know that the office will fall apart without you there, right?
π
July 12, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Heather
I am sooo jealous!! I know you will have loads of fun. Wish I was going….oh well, there’s always next year.
July 14, 2008 at 7:38 am
Around The Funny Farm
Sounds like a great time. I can’t wait to hear all of the stories from you!
July 14, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Maura
Dang, each day that passes I wish more and more that I’d gotten a ticket before they stopped selling them! I’m only 45 minutes away and all you fabulous people are going to be up there, so close. (You had it right with “The City by the Bay,” btw.)
I hope you have a great time and look forward to all sorts of debauched stories from your fab weekend.
P.S. If Delta doesn’t take you up on your offer, they’re crazy. Airlines need all the PR they can get right now!
July 14, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Christina
Wow, you’ve got some great luck there! Winning two contests is awesome!
And yeah, can’t wait to see you again, too! It’ll be a whirlwind, crazy few days.
July 18, 2008 at 10:21 am
Kate the Great
Hope you’re having fun in CA!
As for a McCain cover – I envision the Mrs. dressed up like a St. Pauli’s girl, with her huge (fake?) boobs busting out of a dirndle type top, and a short little skirt w/lederhosen type straps, all to go along with the beer distributor thing. Maybe she could have some prescription drugs in one hand, and a mug of beer in the other?
McCain, I think he could be dressed up as Naval man, maybe some cheesecake tattoo on his arms. And in his hands, a very prominent box with a big red button, and his finger on top…
July 18, 2008 at 10:23 am
Kate the Great
Oy. Just noticed I posted this comment under the wrong post!! The coffee hasn’t kicked in… π
July 19, 2008 at 1:05 am
patriciaj
Glad I met you at the Blogher newbies and in the bar on Saturday! See you tomorrow. Great blog, too.
July 21, 2008 at 11:05 am
Mary Jenkins
heard about your blog from all mediocre… you are hilarious girl!
July 21, 2008 at 11:22 am
Pam
Allmediocre sent me over here! Great Blog! LOVE THE DESIGN! I think it is the best one i have seen!! Amazing how you got your trip (almost) paid for, unless Delta came through and you haven’t shared?? Hope you had fun in California!
Pam in Indiana
October 6, 2008 at 10:53 pm
BapaddeddY
thats it, guy