In some ways it’s been a rather tough few days in my corner of the world, as BlogHer ’15 happened this weekend – but not for me. Friends who’d arrived in New York City early started sharing posts and photos days before the conference even started, and the stream of updates throughout my social media feeds continues even now that the event is officially over.
While I am tremendously happy and excited for everyone who was able to be at BlogHer ’15 in person, at times it’s been a struggle to stamp out an overwhelming rush of “poor me” feelings of envy and sadness that I was not. I’ve been trying (not always successfully, but trying) to focus on gratitude – specifically for the opportunities I had to attend the conference for three years in a row, and the fact that I enjoyed and benefited from my previous experiences so much that missing out this year was such a big disappointment.
Sometimes it works. 🙂
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- The meaningful connections I made during my previous BlogHer conference experiences.
- My lovely friend Sabrina, who was my roommate at all three conferences and who I miss tremendously this year.
- The chance to visit New York City (my second time), Chicago (first time), and San Jose (first time) while attending the conferences.
- Opportunities to offer little kindnesses to others.
- Our air-conditioned house – a cool refuge in the midst of a heat warning.
- Living in a city full of wonderful restaurants.
- My new Fitbit, which is motivating me to move more.
- An evening out with friends – delicious dinner, a great chat, and lots of laughter.
- Fresh, ripe strawberries.
Now it’s your turn!
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
Note: This linkup will be open for the entire month, so feel free to add as many gratitude posts as you choose to write in July!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
- Click the “add your link” button below and share your gratitude post.
- Click “get the InLinkz code” below and add the linkup code to your post.
- Visit and comment on some of the posts listed in the Gratitude Linkup.
P.S. – Here’s some background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup.

and Oscar is right : you will be able to attend BlogHer next year. and I love strawberries.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
I do hope so. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: shilpaagarg
July 19, 2015
Oscar has said it, so you will be going next year for the gala event 🙂
We too had a wonderful evening with our friends yesterday. There’s nothing like bonding and relaxing with friends over good food 🙂
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
That does sound wonderful! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: iamblogoratti
July 19, 2015
Great list no doubt. Best wishes!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Sorry you were not able to go to BlogHer’15 but sounds like you were able to have a lot of fun at home with friends and family. You will be there next year!
Great list. I have a FitBit too and really like it.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
I hope so! Thanks. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: ellytreehugger
July 20, 2015
I hope Oscar and/or your other cats were able to comfort you in not being able to attend the BlogHer ’15 conference. Like Oscar says, “Maybe next year?” 🙂 <3
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
They are always a comfort. Well, maybe not ALWAYS… like when they decided to go insane in the wee hours of this morning. That wasn’t at ALL comforting!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Hi Laurel ! that’s a great list, better luck for you next year to attend the conference, thanks for the reminder. I shall add my gratitude list. thanks
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: obsessivemom06
July 20, 2015
Your list is a lesson in gratitude – an attempt to see the good in everything. I find it inspiring.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 20, 2015
Thank you. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: black tortoise.com
July 20, 2015
I feel your pain, Laurel. This is the first BlogHer I’ve missed in the past six years. Voices of the Year is my favorite.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 21, 2015
Me too, Adela! It’s always an amazing experience. Sorry you had to miss it this year. 🙁
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Twitter: parul2411
July 22, 2015
Feels like you really wanted to be there but don’t think too much. There will be a next year. Tell us about these conferences sometime 🙂 Would love to hear what they are all about.
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 22, 2015
I hope I do get to go next year, and write all about it!
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Twitter: gulara_vincent
July 23, 2015
Hi Laurel,
I came across your blog recently and was inspired by the theme for this month. I wrote a gratitude post but despite my best efforts didn’t manage to link it. So, I am posting it here instead. Hope it’s OK. 🙂 http://gularavincent.com/2015/07/22/count-your-blessings/
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 23, 2015
No worries whatsoever! Thank you for sharing, and I’ll check out your post!
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Twitter: SunbonSmart
July 24, 2015
Hey there, Laurel! I SO understand, having had to cancel BlogHer last year at the last minute. It is hard to grab on to the fact that the Conference happens anyway, I mean, how CAN it, when we are not there? Let me reassure you, both you and Sabrina were missed, as something did not feel right the whole time, without you two, for me. I am REALLY looking forward to next year when, all of us will be back in the groove, ready for good times. I was energized from the experience this year, and have written my first BlogHer post in a long time. Of COURSE, I had to shout out to you and Sabrina. 🙂 Was making up for lost time this last weekend: http://bit.ly/1gSz0PK Looking forward to BlogHer ’16, Much Love, Fondly, Robin
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 25, 2015
So glad you had the chance to go, Robin, and that it was such a good time! I will check out your blog post.
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