I so am there next year. I really tried to ignore the BlogHer 08 everything. So jealous I was. And now I am seeing just how kickass a time everyone had and yep, next year, I am so there!
Thanks for sharing all of this with us who couldn't make it.
I'm glad to see my stick. Though I do wish someone had dry humped it or something. Also, you look fabulous in your pictures. and buttery nipples are awesome.
Her Bad Mother
· 1 year ago
Elite? BAH. Am just one more internet geek with a baybee.
You, though? You rock. Wish that I'd had the opportunity to do a shot or two with you, because that? Looked like fun.
I just remember that I HAD to put my hand on your knee for that photo. Not sure why, but I HAD to! Ha ha! It was so great meeting you and I'm glad we had our little gabfest before it was all over! I'm totally going to stalk your blog now. :)
tha 1 & only VDOG
· 1 year ago
#8 is Crummy Cupcake
So jealous you did so much more stuff!! than I did. You are THE awesome. Hee.
Also, those are *totally* my pictures of you drinking and falling on Aly and snuzzling with me. Just sayin'. :D
Maria, There was a gang of mean people who starting harassing me at my blog, then they made a parady of my page and photoshopped a bunch of pictures of me sucking cocks.
I tried to ignore them but I just ended up bottling up my anger over the entire deal and getting mad at people for no reason.
So then I quit posting at my blog and tricked them into pretending to be me and attacking each other.
Then when they were really "into" saying mean things about each other and me I shut off the comments. Thus having the last laugh on them(Im sure it made them very angry because then they started going to my commenters blogs and harrassing them).
Hopefully they never show up here but for sure stay the hell away from anyones link in my comments section.
Those people are like horrible poison.
And have a great day!
:^)
Oh also dont call me CXaXnXoXpXeXnXnXeXr(without the x's) because they will be googling the crap out of that name for the rest of their lives and I would hate to have them stumble on your nice blog like that.
so yeah, thats the cliff notes.
mary
· 1 year ago
I THOUGHT the piercing was new but thought it may have been new, like, in the past year or so since we've talked, new.
New is relative.
I never wanted to go before this year. I have the BlogHer bug. :[
Because of the video clip I'm almost inspired to put my name on Sue Doe... because being a Republican that calls for open borders is my radical feminism.
Now I have to go and ask Mr. Nim if that's okay...
This might be the best recap I've read. And the one that made me wish I had been there the most! I hope one day I'll be able to go to BlogHer and meet you and the other ladies whose blogs I love.
Sybil Law
· 1 year ago
The pictures are gorgeous! What a fun time!!!!! Still, I can't believe I got to sleep with you and 11 other chicks and all I got for it was this lousy blog comment. :D
Umm, 'scuse me, why was my head not on a stick? Hmmm??? pfft.
Seriously, looks like you had a great time. this was a great recap and I am glad that I got to see you speak! I was hoping that would surface somewhere. :)
Sounds like you had a rich weekend. And as for the septum thing; if there was any doubt (and there was none on my part), you cleared it up; you are one true badass!
Maria, you indeed are wholly responsible for my being there. I must've sounded pretty goddamn pitiful telling d wife that I was meeting all my blogger friends vicariously via popsicle stick. Plus, men hate getting replaced by inanimate objects, you know? Killer recap and it's an honor rollin with your posse.
Your shirt was a great ice breaker. I loved that you embarrassed Rocco over it. Pretty funny. You are awesome and I really envy your courage and devil-may-care attitude. It takes a strong woman to wear that shirt.
There is a pretty good pic in my photostream of the front and back, if you want it.
"I didn’t work up the balls to go over and say hello to Heather B. She had, like, this force field around her that I thought I’d run smack into if I came too close. I was just not important enough to penetrate it I don’t think. And I’m pretty sure she gave me the death stare a few times. Although it could have been all in my head or in retaliation for the creepy, longing googly eyes I was probably giving her the entire weekend. *sigh* Next year. Maybe. Probably not. I’m not worthy."
Wow, I'm not even sure what to say to that. But...wow...
Look-I didn't tear up at a y of my piercings or tats.....but I totally flinched with those pics of your nose. Ow! I am seething with envy of all those pictures.
Love that we had some time together (wish we had more!).
The one thing I noticed (most of all) when we were hanging out in that lobby bar together? Your eyes say you're one of the sweetest people around!!
P.S. Invite me to the wedding, k?
Hugs, :)
Mika
· 1 year ago
I love this post. The recap is amazing, and makes me wish I could be there...even though I'm not a momma or a "real" blogger. LOL. You looked gorgeous...hell, everyone looked fabulous!
So when I make my travels up the east coast (yet AGAIN. LOL), We're going to meet up, mmmkay? Mmmkay, thought so. Haha.
I did, however, notice that you said u kissed a girl (and u liked it). I told you all women want too or will at some point. (Smile)
Mocha
· 1 year ago
I'm still working on a post and it ain't coming easily. You look like you spent time with a TON of people! Did you even have time to sleep?
And I have to give a big "Awww, man!" to how you're feeling about Heather B. She is more awesome than I can even say and her force field is made of love. Trust me on that one. Oh, maybe a dash of Ketel One, but that's because when I stand close to her I crave vodka and kiss her full on the lips just to get drunk. She is, by far, one of the nicest people I've ever met. Blogger or not.
Also? Everyone thinks we're the same person.
WHAT???
Kim
· 1 year ago
Maria.. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I adore you!! You are smart, witty, collected and BEAUTIFUL!!!
It was an honor to spend time with you at Morton's..
I am getting all girlie right now..but I really do love you!!
oxox Tell Aly I say hello..and get that girl to BLOG.. she was awesome!!
Don Mills Diva
· 1 year ago
Holy links! That was a hell of a recap befitting a hell of a weekend...
Angella
· 1 year ago
Sweet mercy! Your recap kicked my recap's butt.
It was great to meet you, be it ever so briefly. We will most definitely chat more next year.
I chatted with Mr. Lady at Macy's and it turns out she's from Vancouver - I plan to stalk her next time I drive down there ;)
Kori
· 1 year ago
That's it; I am petty and jealous and envious and all of those ugly emotions. Enough so that I am going to con April into saving up for blogger next year. I want to be part of hte club. And I want to lose 50 pouds before I go, too. Maybe I won't stop smoking just yet. I LOVE this post, and am so glad you got to go and have such a fanfuckingtastic time. I hate you for it, of course, and think you are a bitch because you are so awesome, but you know, I am glad for you and love you, too. :)
Wonderful, beyond wonderful, recap of a great weekend! I saw that video over the w/e and plurked it immediately. I beamed with pride when I saw it, for you, too!
Don't enter me into the contest, I just wanted to comment you some love and thanks for putting this together. It was a pleasure to read!
Tiffany
· 1 year ago
That looked like so much fun! And you sure did look Hott!! Why do I always say that? I'm straight dammit but if I weren't I'd totally hit on you. LOL
Karen MEG
· 1 year ago
Thanks for the recap, Maria. I feel like I was almost there with you... next year, next year.
And the sweetest moment for me? was sleeping with you and those other awesome sweet bloggers... even as a stick.
You should have asked Angella what I was like. She would have been like "ooh FAIL!" It's cool and all good and remind me to tell you a funny Stephanie Klein story later. In fact the same thing happened between us once and now we're friends. Aww the internet is so full of love. I can't stand it.
Her Bad Mother
· 1 year ago
Ha! And didn't the same thing happen with you (Heather B) and I, last year? You were all, 'I thought you just weren't interested in me,' and I was all, like, 'Fuck that shit, I LOVE YOU' and then we made out with our McDonald's hats on.
April
· 1 year ago
I'm so glad you had a great time! I'm thinking of going next year...
anglophilefootballfanatic
· 1 year ago
You look like you had loads of fun. I've seen lots of pictures & you are always smiling.
Kristie
· 1 year ago
Wow, that sounds exactly like the weekend you were hoping for and deserved. I'm thrilled that you had such a great time, and I am really happy that you were able to meet/make connections with the wonderful people who have impacted your life!
By the way, I'm calling you out on a lie RIGHT NOW. You clearly DO like other people's kids... ;)
Best recap, best pics, I've seen. And I wish I could have been a popsicle stick! I'm definitely going next year!
rachel
· 1 year ago
SO envious!
I am so glad you had such a wonderful time and met so many of the fabulous ladies that I adore! I love seeing the pictures and hearing the stories. You. Rock.
If you go to Houston to live with Jenny, you have to come down to Corpus to see me! K!!!
holly
· 1 year ago
so wait - not only did i get to go to blogher after all, but i *slept* with you guys?
how awesome!
i know i had a ton of fun.
YOU ROCK!!!
what a great post! it looks like so. much. freakin'. fun!!!!
of course i *know* cuz i was there. as a stick. niiiiiiiice.
best.trip.ever!
mary
· 1 year ago
As long as there's a love thang going on, I will admit to reading Heather B's blog and thinking she's fabulous. I don't comment because I'm just silly. Hi Heather B!
Maria, I'm emailing you right now. My fists are full of Maria.
Great recap. You are such an honest-to-goodness cool person. The way you are all about being supportive, encouraging, REAL . . . no wonder everyone thinks you're all that.
You are.
Captain Steve
· 1 year ago
You met the Bloggess! And Mr. Lady! I hope you had a fabulous time, dude, and by the way, you look gorgeous.
Sister you had some FUN in San Francisco! Lots more fun in one jam-packed weekend than I think I've had in town for, like, years. I am SO GLAD TO HAVE MET YOU!, and I would be only too happy to pair off my son with either of your kids, if they both go for folks of each others' genders (can't never be sure). And you flatter. Makes an ol' gal feel spry. "Jolly leprechaun jog," I LOVE it.
Now come on back to the Bay again SOON.
Kathryn
· 1 year ago
Now THAT was a recap. Well done! :)
Izzy
· 1 year ago
Hi there, you don't know me from Adam and I didn't go to the conference this year but I have heard one great thing about you after another and thus I had to come by and check out your blog. Thanks for the great recap! Hope to make your acquaintance next year :)
Okay... I think it's about time that I started taking this blogging thing seriously. Not for like ad money or anything... Just so I can be cool enough to hang with you while we work on enough vodka to make you question that statement above about alcohol tolerance.
You made me feel like I was there. I love the way you write. Let me also say that I am so proud of you for getting the opportunity to go and speak and meet so many great people. You are amazing. Congrats!!!
Oh yeah, and -- you're looking so hot! ;) Love the first pic
I loved this Maria. I can't imagine I will get there anytime soon but you really gave me an insight and I loved that so much. You sounded wicked on the clip, you met so many cool chicks including lovely Don Mills Diva, ad now I have a ton of new blogs to explore. Bugger. I need more hours. x
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I puffy heart it.
Awesome re-cap of an awesome weekend.
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and you are way too cool for ass chest!
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NEXT YEAR, bitch.
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Thanks for sharing all of this with us who couldn't make it.
And a cool giveaway too *wink&
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You, though? You rock. Wish that I'd had the opportunity to do a shot or two with you, because that? Looked like fun.
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So jealous you did so much more stuff!! than I did. You are THE awesome. Hee.
Also, those are *totally* my pictures of you drinking and falling on Aly and snuzzling with me. Just sayin'. :D
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And also, you and your soon-to-be true love? SO hot.
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Looks like a FAB time!
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Next year, its on. I would not miss it for the world.
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I tried to ignore them but I just ended up bottling up my anger over the entire deal and getting mad at people for no reason.
So then I quit posting at my blog and tricked them into pretending to be me and attacking each other.
Then when they were really "into" saying mean things about each other and me I shut off the comments. Thus having the last laugh on them(Im sure it made them very angry because then they started going to my commenters blogs and harrassing them).
Hopefully they never show up here but for sure stay the hell away from anyones link in my comments section.
Those people are like horrible poison.
And have a great day!
:^)
Oh also dont call me CXaXnXoXpXeXnXnXeXr(without the x's) because they will be googling the crap out of that name for the rest of their lives and I would hate to have them stumble on your nice blog like that.
so yeah, thats the cliff notes.
New is relative.
I never wanted to go before this year. I have the BlogHer bug. :[
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Um, I was on your rollercoaster flight today. NOT FUCKING FUN, believe me.
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Now I have to go and ask Mr. Nim if that's okay...
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Still, I can't believe I got to sleep with you and 11 other chicks and all I got for it was this lousy blog comment. :D
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Seriously, looks like you had a great time. this was a great recap and I am glad that I got to see you speak! I was hoping that would surface somewhere. :)
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There is a pretty good pic in my photostream of the front and back, if you want it.
T.
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sigh, maybe next year
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Wow, I'm not even sure what to say to that. But...wow...
Off to go and sit at the losers table...
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Come to Houston. Live with me. Now.
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Why didn't we get a picture together??? Why didn't I take more pictures in general? Why were you doing shots?
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Love that we had some time together (wish we had more!).
The one thing I noticed (most of all) when we were hanging out in that lobby bar together? Your eyes say you're one of the sweetest people around!!
P.S. Invite me to the wedding, k?
Hugs,
:)
So when I make my travels up the east coast (yet AGAIN. LOL), We're going to meet up, mmmkay? Mmmkay, thought so. Haha.
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I feel like I was there, only.... more bitter. Cuz I wasn't.
Next year?
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I did, however, notice that you said u kissed a girl (and u liked it). I told you all women want too or will at some point. (Smile)
And I have to give a big "Awww, man!" to how you're feeling about Heather B. She is more awesome than I can even say and her force field is made of love. Trust me on that one. Oh, maybe a dash of Ketel One, but that's because when I stand close to her I crave vodka and kiss her full on the lips just to get drunk. She is, by far, one of the nicest people I've ever met. Blogger or not.
Also? Everyone thinks we're the same person.
WHAT???
It was an honor to spend time with you at Morton's..
I am getting all girlie right now..but I really do love you!!
oxox Tell Aly I say hello..and get that girl to BLOG.. she was awesome!!
It was great to meet you, be it ever so briefly. We will most definitely chat more next year.
I chatted with Mr. Lady at Macy's and it turns out she's from Vancouver - I plan to stalk her next time I drive down there ;)
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Don't enter me into the contest, I just wanted to comment you some love and thanks for putting this together. It was a pleasure to read!
And the sweetest moment for me? was sleeping with you and those other awesome sweet bloggers... even as a stick.
I was lost, but then found...
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Wants to pick your brain on everything Rocco. *I just said that in Plurk, ugh*
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By the way, I'm calling you out on a lie RIGHT NOW. You clearly DO like other people's kids... ;)
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Best recap, best pics, I've seen. And I wish I could have been a popsicle stick! I'm definitely going next year!
I am so glad you had such a wonderful time and met so many of the fabulous ladies that I adore! I love seeing the pictures and hearing the stories. You. Rock.
If you go to Houston to live with Jenny, you have to come down to Corpus to see me! K!!!
how awesome!
i know i had a ton of fun.
YOU ROCK!!!
what a great post! it looks like
so.
much.
freakin'.
fun!!!!
of course i *know* cuz i was there. as a stick. niiiiiiiice.
best.trip.ever!
Maria, I'm emailing you right now. My fists are full of Maria.
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Great recap. You are such an honest-to-goodness cool person. The way you are all about being supportive, encouraging, REAL . . . no wonder everyone thinks you're all that.
You are.
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Now come on back to the Bay again SOON.
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Oh yeah, and -- you're looking so hot! ;) Love the first pic
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You sounded wicked on the clip, you met so many cool chicks including lovely Don Mills Diva, ad now I have a ton of new blogs to explore. Bugger. I need more hours. x
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