Exciting announcement!

by Laurel Storey on March 17, 2012

This little piece of news is unlikely to be of particular excitement to anyone other than yours truly, but please bear with me while I do a celebratory happy dance around the room, because…

I am going to BlogHer ’12!

I reserved my conference ticket yesterday, I’ve found a lovely roomie to share hotel costs, and my Inbox has already been the recipient of deal alerts from various airlines and travel booking sites.

I am going to New York City!

This whole development is thrilling to me on several different levels.

The conference will be an amazing opportunity to spend two full days learning about how to be a better blogger, all the while surrounded by women (and a few men) with similar blogging goals, shared enthusiasm, and a wealth of experience and know-how.
I actually get to meet some of my favourite bloggers in person!
In addition to the bloggers with whom I’m already acquainted online, I have a chance to meet several new friends and contacts.
This year’s conference is in New York City! I’ve only visited once before, but even my short stay 20-some years ago was enough to show me that it’s one of the most wonderful cities ever, and I’ve been dying to get back there ever since.

As you can probably tell, I’m unbelievably excited to be able to attend this year’s conference, and hope to see some of you there!

Are you going to BlogHer ’12?

Tagged as: BlogHer ’12, NaBloPoMo 2012

Laurel Storey, CZT – Certified Zentangle Teacher. Writer, reader, tangler, iPhoneographer, cat herder, learner of French and Italian, crocheter, needle felter, on-and-off politics junkie, 80s music trivia freak, ongoing work in progress.

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Elise March 18, 2012

No – dang it! It would be fun and I imagine I’d come away super inspired and so much more AWARE of things related to blogging and writing. I’m envious. Congratulations.
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- Dawn
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  March 18, 2012
  
  Awww, I wish you could be there – it would be such fun to meet in person! Maybe some other year. 🙂
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Eleni Poulakou March 18, 2012

Congratulations, Dawn!
I just “discovered” the BlogHer site (is it the same thing?) a couple of weeks ago, and I’m thinking about becoming involved there too.
Btw, I hope you don’t mind me using a photo of yours to mention you & alphabetsalad in my VBA post, do you? (Please, say ‘Be my guest’!)
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- Dawn
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  March 18, 2012
  
  Thank you! Yes, that’s the same thing – it’s a great site. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of what they’re doing.
  
  I don’t mind at all – be my guest! 🙂
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Lou lou March 18, 2012

Wow!!! Great decision, that sounds super exciting!

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- Dawn
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  March 18, 2012
  
  I’m looking forward to it!
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Classic NYC Story March 18, 2012

I am, actually…. but without all the plane ticket and roomie excitement. But it’s still awesome because now I’ll totally see you there! Yay!

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- Dawn
  Twitter: alphabetsalad
  March 18, 2012
  
  Oh, YAY! That’s so great – and nice for you that you don’t have to pay hotel or airline costs, just enjoy the conference! Can’t wait!
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Jenn March 19, 2012

How exciting!! New York City is so much fun– and so alive!! I’m going to start singing Sinatra for you!! 🙂 Cheers, Jenn.
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- Dawn
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  March 19, 2012
  
  LOL, I love it!
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Beth Anne March 19, 2012

How exciting! It is my goal in 2013 to get to a blogging conference. I’m not sure which one but I’m determined even if it is just a 1 dayer at Bloggy Boot Camp.
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- Dawn
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  March 19, 2012
  
  I haven’t heard of Bloggy Boot Camp – I’ll have to look into that!
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  - Beth Anne March 20, 2012
    
    I’ve heard it is great for new and old bloggers! It’s a 1 day conference that travels around the country. I’m hoping next year it comes to a city close to me.
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    - Dawn
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      March 20, 2012
      
      Oh, how fun! I’ll watch for it – thanks!
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The M Half
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March 19, 2012

How fun! Have a great time and get pictures and fun stories to share with us!
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- Dawn
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  March 19, 2012
  
  I will do that! Sounds like in addition to the conference sessions, they have a whole bunch of fun parties planned, so it should be great!
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Sabrina March 20, 2012

While my inbox isn’t flooding with information (not a good thing), I’m going too! FYI, I have a pretty awesome roomie as well! 😉
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- Dawn
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  March 20, 2012
  
  So far the flight info I’ve received has been GREAT, but… only for travel up to June! Hopefully a little closer to the time I’ll start getting the good stuff that covers August.
  
  Yay for awesome roomies! 😉
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