Monday, August 6, 2012

BlogHer 2012

I'm back from BlogHer in New York City. Thanks for your prayers and positive thoughts! I'm tired today, and I miss my roommate and all the other lovely ladies already. Let me tell you it was SUCH a gift to be able to look people in the eye and thank them for caring about our lives, our son, our story.

I've decided BlogHer is a lot like getting frisky with my husband:

I kind of dread it.

It takes a while to get into it.

I'm really glad I did it.


37 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    It must have been amazing Anna - because although I feel we bloggers are all connected - there's nothing like meeting someone you already care for..............
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  2. DebbieAugust 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    Hahaha! What a great analogy!!!

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  3. SokphalAugust 6, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    You always know how to crack me up! Glad you had fun! :)

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  4. ChristyAugust 6, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Oh I'm SO glad you made it! You sure have a way with words, Anna. xo

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  5. A Speckled TroutAugust 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I'm kind of shy so that seems like a big step to take. I'm glad you made it happen.

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  6. GinaAugust 6, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    So glad you went!!!!!! Awwww....poor tim......I am sure you are worth the wait.... ;)

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  7. spedheadAugust 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    HA!!! Love the husband analogy. So glad you have a great time.

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  8. Michele W.August 6, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    You made me laugh so hard, and I think you may have spoken the thoughts of every wife and mom! This is my first time commenting, but I so adore your blog and look forward to every word you write!
    All the best to you -- Michele

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  9. AnneAugust 6, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Anna,
    So glad you had a great time!Always fun to meet other bloggers!You are always in our hearts and prayers.
    xx
    Anne

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  10. Scary MommyAugust 6, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I wish we'd had longer, but was so glad to be able to se you. I think of you so, so much.

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  11. AlexandraAugust 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Oh my gosh what a genius comparison.

    Yes, absolutely:

    and not only that? But the second time is better than the first.

    i am so happy I was able to finally hug you and feel you and have you know how much you mean to me.

    That was so wonderful, Anna, so wonderful.

    xo

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  12. Cassie BustamanteAugust 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    so glad you did it and met so many great people! :)

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  13. GigiAugust 6, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    That was the perfect analogy! So glad you went. So glad you had a good time. One of these days (as I ALWAYS seem to be saying lately) I will get to one of these conferences.

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  14. Elisa @ What the VitaAugust 6, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    The best analogy EVER!
    Glad you had a great time :)

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  15. the mama bird diariesAugust 6, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    You crack me up. I loved seeing you. xo

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  16. JamiAugust 7, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    BEST analogy ever!! Thank you for the smile today:)

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  17. StephanieAugust 7, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I love this post, Short sweet and to the point. Very funny! I went to your "roomates" post and I wanted to let you know that you look amazing and beautiful in those pictures. Thank you so much for sharing you life. We all appreciate you and your family.

    Stephanie

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  18. OSMAAugust 7, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Wishing I got to see you in NY too but very happy your trip went so well.

    Great analogy, btw. In both situations I hide under the covers most of the time.

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  19. NanaDianaAugust 7, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    LOL- Love that last description. I am so glad it was a good experinece for you! xo Diana

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  20. LoukiaAugust 7, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    I didn't see you long enough, I didn't hug you long enough, and I wish we had some more time so I could truly talk to you and tell you what an amazing person and mother you are and how deeply your story and your son have touched my life, and everything else I wanted to say to you. xoxoxo

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  21. LisaAugust 7, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Glad to hear you had a great time. Loved the analogy!!

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  22. SharonAugust 7, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Love you Anna!

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  23. Vodka MomAugust 7, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Being able to see you, hug you and laugh with you was worth ALL the hassle.


    :-)


    xoxox

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  24. StephAugust 7, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Thanks for the laugh! You are adorable.

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  25. Kate Coveny HoodAugust 7, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I'm having Anna withdrawal. Let's get a hotel room and pretend we're in a college dorm room more often. I'll bring the late night grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches!

    xoxo

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  26. Meredith SelfAugust 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    hahahahhaha! love you!

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  27. MariahAugust 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    That is so funny!

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  28. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    What an analogy - you make me laugh! :-)

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  29. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    It's good to see your beautiful smile. Glad you had a good time.

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  30. SusanAugust 8, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Good for you for going!! And the analogy cracked.me.up

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  31. prenni5August 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Meeting you was THE HIGHLIGHT of my trip!!! I am soooo glad you were there. It would not have been the trip that it was for me without your presence. I love your analogy, but since this was my first Blog'Her, I was truly skipping the whole way there! And now I have post-trip letdown. :( There's always Chicago...

    xo
    Annie

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  32. Nicole YontzAugust 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Meeting you was a bit of a highlight for me. And then having you come and find ME was, wow. Now if I could have just kept from weeping. I was a hormonal mess. This is my only excuse. Thank you for not thinking i'm crazy. Well, crazier. :) Please keep in touch!
    Nicole Yontz
    The Better Half Blogs

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  33. I can't find my blogAugust 10, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Love your analogy... and pretty accurate! ;-)

    I'm so sad I missed you this year because all I want to do is give you a real, honest to goodness, REAL HUG. Instead of the virtual kind, while helpful in it's own way, is never the same.

    Any chance of you going to a conference next year?

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  34. CynthiaAugust 11, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Hahaha! !!!! I am laughing out loud!!! I love u so much!!

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  35. Debby@Just BreatheAugust 17, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    You made me laugh. Glad you were able to go.

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  36. Atta Girl AmyAugust 17, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Out of all the times I've read your blog, and all the posts that have touched me profoundly, this is the first one I've commented on.

    Why?

    Because I can relate to that frisky analogy.

    In the past, I have been a reader, a lurker, awash with empathy, but feeling guilty for grieving (in my own small way) along with you in your loss.

    Thank you for being such a real voice of motherhood.

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  37. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Oh, my goodness. That is one of the funniest analogies I have ever read. So happy you went! Would love to go sometime.

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