This should hold you over...

I've started writing my BlogHer post, really I have.
But ever since returning from Chicago I've been busy.
I'll sit down to write and things come up.
You know like work, family and flying roaches.

I tweeted about my distress and Issa came through for me in the clutch.
I now present to you my BlogHer recap, written by Issa.

"BlogHer rocked. I miss my peeps. Can't wait for next year. The end."

That pretty much sums up my entire weekend of AWESOMENESS.
This should hold you over til my "real" post is written, right?
Lets just hope that no more craziness happens and I should have a finished post before the end of the week, but definitely don't hold me to that. M'kay?

XOXO

Wordless Wednesday - The BlogHer '09 Edition

Pictures from Chicago...
I promise there is a post coming, I'm a slacker!

3 days...

Disclaimer:
If you're not going to Chicago this weekend you may want to stop reading now.
Because, yes, this is one of THOSE posts.
It's all about BlogHer.

OMG, BlogHer is 3 days away and I have so much to do to prepare.

• There's shopping to be done.
• Bags to be packed.
• Batteries to be charged.
• Lists to be made.
• Etc, Etc, Etc...
  

Everyone else is doing it, so I thought I'd join in.
What you'll need to know about me before we meet in Chicago, the Cliffs Notes version.

♥ My name is Greis, it's pronounced Grace.
♥ I'll answer to just about anything, Greis, Greisie, G, hey you.
♥ I won't be offended if you don't recognize me or know who I am.
♥ Please don't hold it against me if I don't recognize you.
♥ I'm horrible with names, so please don't hate me if I forget yours.
♥ I'm a hugger, but understand that not everyone is.
♥ I love babies, so if you need to put yours down for a while, I'm more than willing to relieve you for a bit.
♥ I don't drink often, so a few drinks has been known to get me pretty tipsy.
♥ I've been known to karaoke and dance when tipsy/drunk.
♥ I can't sing or dance well, so don't hold my drunkenness against me, please.

Ok, so I'm sure there's so much more I should list, but really I'm too excited to think clearly right now.
For the record, just so you know, I'm going to BlogHer to have fun, meet lots of great people and learn a thing or two about blogging. Oh, and the parties. I'm definitely going for the PARTIES!

If you'll be in Chicago this weekend, drop me a note, I'd love to add you to my people to stalk meet list.

See you in the Windy City.
In 3 days... (squeeeeee!)

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - Bloggy Card Edition

My phone number is under my name above.
I just didn't want the entire Internets to have access to it.
What do you think? Is there anything that should be added?
I haven't ordered any yet, so edits/updates are still possible.

I owe Heather a million hugs and thank yous for designing the awesome masterpiece that will accompany me to BlogHer in Chicago.
Thanks a million Heather!!! XOXO

Chicago or BUST...

Have you seen my sidebar? Yeah, up there on the left...
Did you hear?
I'm going to Blogher and I'm SUPER excited!!!
Not only will I be attending an awesome bloggy conference.
I'll also be attending tons of UBER cool parties.
And meeting SO MANY awesome ladies (and a few guys) that I've only known through the Interwebz and Twitter.
It's like when you meet lots of unknown family members at a family reunion, but WAY more fun!

We'll be taking Chicago by storm at the end of July in exactly 36 days.
Along with my, "OMG, I'm going to Blogher!!" excitement there's a lot of "OMG, I'm going to Blogher!!" anxiety. The what ifs are creeping into my mind at an alarming rate.
Meeting so many new people for the first time can be a little over-whelming and I think my biggest fear is that no one will like me.
Okay, so I know it's a stretch, but it could happen.

I hope to gain lots of new blog knowledge while in Chicago, you know, if I'm not too drunk or hungover. (I hear there will be lots of drinking going on!)
I will definitely be posting more about the trip as it approaches. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions and concerns to address before I depart and I'm leaving it up to you to help me prepare.
And now that I think about it, I'm so totally not prepared.
I have so much shopping and planning and money saving to do.
Not sure how I'll get it all done in 36 days, but here's to hoping that I do.

If you've been to Blogher before I'd love to hear from you.
What do I need to know before I depart for Chicago?
If you're a NEWBIE, like me, I'd love to hear from you too.
What are you worried/scared/anxiety ridden about?