i just couldn’t help myself
Posted: November 2, 2010 at 7:00 pmHappy Election Day Tuesday! If you’re in the US, did you vote today?
I got my vote on at M’s future elementary school. It felt good to vote. However, I would prefer not to have to step in that building until absolutely necessary. It’s a nice school. I just don’t like having to go there and be reminded of my baby walking those halls in a few short years. I almost couldn’t help myself and gave in to teary eyed emotions. Almost. I did give in to other things today, though.
Case in point numero uno. M’s smile. I headed to the store to pick up some storage bins for all the organizing I have to do before baby B’s arrival. Somehow (aka M pulled out the smile), I ended up leaving with a My First Bible book.
She has now forgotten about it and it is stashed away for a Christmas present.
I couldn’t help myself from a few of these little suckers after lunch either.
They call to me. Tiiinnaaa. Tiiiinnnnnnaaaaa. Tiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaa! What? Your candy doesn’t talk? Just imagine the many other inanimate objects that I would hear if I didn’t have this blog as an outlet. Scary.
I also spent a good chunk of time debating the FitBloggin’ 2011 Conference today. I have already determined I will be attending at least one blog conference sometime in 2011. My number one choice is the Healthy Living Summitt, if they have another. Then, I would also love to attend either FitBloggin’ or BlogHer. I don’t want to miss out on tickets to a good one, which is where the debate enters. Do I register or no?
So what did I do? I sent Peter a fake out Google Chat saying I registered to gauge his reaction. I couldn’t help myself!
Hehe. That was fun. And for the record, he’s cool with me going to one. I just have to figure out which one would suit me best. Fitbloggin is $50 more/ticket, but is closer (in Baltimore). But baby B will only be 4 months old for that one. BlogHer is less per ticket and baby B will be older, but it is all the way out in San Diego. HLS – no clue! Has anyone heard anything about one coming in 2011?
Now, I must finish out the night doing something else I just can’t help doing. Watching The Biggest Loser. It really isn’t that great anymore, but my sister and I still watch. It’s so hard to break that tradition of our weekly sister dates. I find I can’t stop watching Desperate Housewives or Grey’s Anatomy either. I guess I refuse to give up my mindless hour each day.
- Have you ever been to a blog conference? Which one(s) and did you enjoy it? Are you planning on attending one next year?
- What things do you easily get sucked into? Halloween candy? Junk TV?
- Don’t forget to ASK ME ANYTHING for this month’s Q + A series! Next one coming your way tomorrow.
Tags: blog conferences, makenzie
Keep us updated on your conference decision – I’d like to attend one in 2011 too and would love to meet you!
I totally get reeled into Dancing with the Stars every season. Can’t stop watching!! I used to be the same way with Biggest Loser but their insane workout schedule just seems to unrealistic for me.
I am *thisclose* to registering for FitBloggin. *thisclose* LOL
I have never been to one, but I would like to go. I am on the fence… Fit bloggin seems like the one that would interest me the most and isn’t too far, but I can’t commit!
I am obsessed with Greys and Desperate Housewives too… love them! I couldn’t get into this seasons TBL though!
I love your voting sticker! Maryland’s were just your basic “I Voted”.
I have never been to a conference because I can’t justify the costs at this point in my life, but I am jealous when the blog world goes!
I have yet to attend a blogger conference but I’d love too!! I get sucked into America’s Next Top Model marathons even if I’ve seen the episodes thousands of times. It just keeps reinforcing my belief that I’d never ever want to be a model plus I love all the drama…
M’s smile just melts my heart! I would’ve given her the book early too!
I went to Fit Bloggin’ last year! I think the price has gone up– it wasn’t that much for me!! It was a good time…not sure if I’m going back, but I enjoyed it!
Our candy calls to me too 🙂
I’ve never gone to any of the conferences but they sound so fun! Wish there was one is Portland or Seattle, i’d be there in an instant.
I have yet to go to a blog conference, but I want to go to one so bad. I almost went to HLS (and it was in Chicago), but then found out I had already made plans for that weekend (after I already bought a ticket.. boo!) If HLS 2011 happens, I’m there!
I’d LOVE to go to one of those conferences next year but, like you, NO idea which one to go to!! HLS has always been up there, I just love the backstory on how it all got started, you know?
I’ve never been to a blogger conference, but I’m dying to go to one! The Foodbuzz one is the same weekend as a half marathon I’m running this year 🙁
I get sucked into reading healthy living blogs!
Oh I get sucked into reading blogs too!
Your little girl is too cute. I love the sneak attack on the hubby….hehe. he handled it pretty well
Do a mail-in ballot, it’s so much easier! 🙂 I can’t resist reality TV, I honestly don’t think it’s a bad thing to escape that way for an hour a day!
I’ve never been to a blogger conference and have been wondering if it is worth the cost and travel expenses! Have you heard good feedback?
I easily get sucked into the Kardashians! When I finally realize what happened I feel so annoyed that I got sucked in 🙂
I’ve always heard great things about them and that people have so much fun. Plus, I think its a great way to learn some new stuff and network too.
I still haven’t registered to vote yet… Oops!
Love M’s face in that photo! Too cute! =)
Considering I just started blogging this year, no, no conferences for me. I’d like to go to at least one eventually, like in a few years when college is less stressful and I’ve been blogging more… Hopefully!
Though I’m not technically a Healthy Living blogger… or fitness… but I blog! Something will fit eventually.
I get sucked into candy and Criminal Minds (watching now!). And certain wedding-related shows. Say Yes to the Dress, Amazing Wedding Cakes, My Fair Wedding, etc. Haha! 😛 Getting ideas for if I ever get married. Kinda fun.
I also like reading blogs.
Oh, and Facebook! Facebook is HUGE for me. I spend too much time there, I think. Heh.
Glad to see you voted! What a cute ” I Voted” sticker! I found my Husband’s sticker on our fridge!
I totally get sucked into “The Housewives of…” series. I am a total addict! I watch them all expect the Atlanta one b\c I can’t stand Kim! : )
COME TO FITBLOGGIN! We could be roomies or something. It is my first conference and it would be nice to see a familiar face. 🙂 JUST DO IT.
I’m going to Fitbloggin 2011 and I’m speaking on a panel! I’m stoked! HLS looked like a blast this year and I haven’t heard where 2011 will be. I have heard (from my group of real life blog friends) that they thought go more out of FitBloggin than HLS.. I have no basis to judge. But just thought I’d let you know!
Thanks for the heads up. I saw you were speaking and definitely think it would be cool to meet you. I’m seriously so close to signing up for FitBloggin!
Glad you could decipher what I was trying to say lol. I’m so tired. I meant *got more out of!
I want cute “I voted” stickers like yours! But I guess NC’s would be a cigarette? Hmmm, maybe not a good idea but I am loving the peach.
I’ve never attended a blog conference but would love to. I think BlogHer would be ideal for next yr since it’s in San Diego and who doesn’t love San Diego??
I haven’t been to a blog conference but I really want to! I am planning to go to HLS this year if they have another!
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I would LOVE to go to a blog conference!! I read all the recaps and they look like SO much fun! I mean, how great would it be to meet these people that I stalk online every day?
Also, I have to say, that picture of Makenzie up top, its one of the cutest ever! I love that smile, I wouldnt be able to say no either!
I was supposed to go to the HLS this year but I wasn’t able to last minute 🙁 Next year, I’m THERE!
I was talking to Meghann and Caitlin at HLS, and they are definitely planning on 2011. I hope you go to that one! 🙂
I actually just emailed with Caitlin last night and she said likely not. 🙁 I was bummed to hear that, but understand with everything they all have going on.
I’ve never been to a blog conference but I’d love to go! Maybe Fitbloggin this year because I live so close now!
BLOG HER! I am not missing it for anything. I get a student rate and it’s in my town. So you should go to that one 🙂
I get to attend my first blogger conference this weekend – Foodbuzz! It helps that it is only a 2 hour drive from Sacramento. I love that your hubs supports you blogging and going to a conference!
Come to BlogHer in San Diego….I’m here!!! Not sure if I can attend BlogHer b/c I’m with Food Buzz, if that’s kosher with everyone’s rules and such, but I’d drop in if I could…and you and I can hang out!! San Diego rocks, you’ll love it here!
Fitbloggin. Have heard some interesting reviews of it from friends.
Food Buzz..Im going in 3 days!!! OMG CANT WAIT!!!
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I would think you could still go to BlogHer since its just a conference for women bloggers of many topics. Not sure if FoodBuzz would have anything about it, but I don’t see how they could prevent you from coming. That would be really cool to finally meet!
I like doing that stuff to Tony too! It’s fun! I want to go to a blog conference some time, but I have no idea which one either! Oh and on going to school…it is scary…my baby will be 10 in February!
Heck yes, I voted! It was my first time voting as a Pennsylvanian, rather than a Texan. It felt really, really good to press that “VOTE” button!
I would “give in” to that little face, too! Even more so than a Twix bar! M sure is a cutie! 🙂
I’ve never been to a blogging conference, but then again, only started blogging back in July. I didn’t even really know what a blog was until I started reading them in March HAHA!
Are tickets selling out already?! I was thinking of going to one (never been), but didn’t know I needed to decide this early. Hmm… I guess I should start doing my research.
Sounds like you’re nesting now! I remember that… all the sudden I was a control freak and had to get everything organized about a month before I was due. I was on a rampage!
Early bird tickets will be ending in January for BlogHer. If I sign up for that one I would want to get the cheaper deal. There are only 100 FitBloggin tickets left available bec the early bird deals have now ended. I don’t know how fast they will go, but I don’t want to miss out.
Thanks so much for the info! Originally, I was tempted to do BlogHer but realized it falls on my son’s birthday. FitBloggin is closer to me and would fall at a better time… but I’m also curious about HLS. Hmmmm. Let us know what you decide!
I didn’t know that Fitbloggin was so expensive! It’s still tempting for me since my parents live in MD.
Yay for voting. I do like Georgia’s stickers.
Gahhh! I wanna go to a conference in 2011 too. I would love to go to HLS but no news yet?
Ha! I have a similiar question this morning: what shows do you love/hate — and my answer is Biggest Loser and Real Housewives — I can’t stay away from the drama 🙂
No idea about HLS — I’d like to attend a conference but I have no idea what one or when — hopefully they will have one in MN next year 🙂
i voted! 🙂 and i think m looks just like you! you should be so proud that you have a daughter as gorgeous as you are!!
I think I just blushed. Literally. Thank you! I do think she is beautiful. And she came from me, so that makes me beautiful too. 😀
I have not been to any blog conferences but I think it’d be so cool to attend one.
Attend Fitbloggin’ so I can meet you!!!!!! You know you want to….
I would love to go to a blogger conference but it’s just not in the budget at the moment! We have other vacations planned and it’ll just have to be on my wishlist for a time when it is closer to home!
I went to the HLS in August and it was a lot of fun. I’ll probably try to go to next years if they have one. Not sure about Fitbloggin or Blogher. I’m holding off on committing.
I easily get sucked into Facebook at night while listening to songs on YouTube. I’m trying to only use FB during the day–same for checking my e-mail and leaving the computer to JUST blogging so I get more accomplished and get to bed earlier. PLUS FB has really been depressing me lately. SO much negativity and political mumbo-jumbo. So I am just not going to read. I’ll share pertinent news because that’s how I keep up with my family, but I’ll ignore the rest. I majorly worked myself up last night because of comments on FB. I will not let other people steal my joy. Kill them with kindness! And Tina, I had some of the same candy for lunch 😉 (OK as part of my lunch.) They were calling my name too.
P.S. I had the same Children’s Bible when I was a youngster! I still have it. 🙂
Glad you voted girl!
I put Twix in the freezer, even better:)
I LOVE the Biggest Loser, first time I’ve watched is this year. I look for the tips, lol.
I would love to try and go to one next year, not sure which one either, but I would consider Food Buzz too. Would like to know where HLS is going to be too before I decide.
I’d love to see you at FitBloggin! I’d love to do BlogHer, but one thing at a time. 😉
Your voting sticker is so cute! I can’t get over how adorable M is!
I easily get sucked into reading blogs 🙂
I went to HLS this year…still debating attending one next year. I think it depends on where Billy and I move in March – we’ll see! Would be amazing to meet you if we ended up at the same one.
Hi Tina! I went to the first HLS in Boston. It was a good time but since blogging is still something I just do for fun, and it was very focused on professional blogging, I was a little unenthusiastic about it. You could probably get much more out of it than I did! 🙂
I don’t know WHO could say no to that smile 😉
I really want to go to BlogHer 2011 because it’s in San Diego!!