I’m always on the fence about BlogHer. I know it’s the hot place (literally, temps will soar into the 90s over the weekend in NYC, ouch!) to be every year, but I’ve attended it twice before in 07 and last year and, well, I never felt like I figured it out. So I opted out this year.
Which is why when Kim approached me about putting something together for local folks, and said she had the veritable social maven of Chicago, Hope, on board I couldn’t resist helping out.
It was down to the wire, but we put together an awesome night at Theory Chicago and the fact that Melissa Pierce was there to show us her new movie, Life in Perpetual Beta, in person, ON HER BIRTHDAY, made it all the more special. Her film is amazing and it filled me with a revived creative energy.
Also, I love how I always think I know all the (mom) bloggers in the Chicagoland area and every time, I’m proven wrong.
What a great group of gals. Plus, we raised money for Tutus for Tanner (an amazing initiative) and took some silly photos to raise a little dough so a very sick boy can spend his days at home. Here’s me in my tutu and Kim posted the other photos on her blog, here. (The Droid didn’t break, but I have to figure out the dang flash!)
(This photo definitely accentuates the height difference between Kim and I. I’m like jolly the Green Giant compared to her cute little self.)
All around, it made me feel a little okay that I’m not in the Big City for the Big Conference. Hoping you all have fun out there, though!
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It WAS fun. Glad to see you again!
Thanks so much for the shout out, it was great to meet you!
True, we came down the the wire, but I’m so glad we didn’t throw up our hands and walk away from the idea. It was a fabulous evening, so glad we did it together!