Writing this in solidtude in my hotel room while the rest of BlogHer attendees are at one of the many sessions. Work has invaded even this fun conference and I have to tend to it. Afterall, I get paid for working. I can't very well tell my boss to take a hike a week before my project ends (to major success thank you very much) just so that I can hang out with a bunch of the coolest bloggers around.
Still, in between root cause analysis, threatening emails to co-workers that have missed their deadline, and making sure that the project ends on the high note we want it too, I've been stealing away down to the BlogHer conference.
Highlights of Day One:
Getting to make a video with Grover at Sesame Street for my son Darius! I'm sure it will rank as the best present he's ever receieved from one of my business trips.
Getting an awesome demonstration and getting to keep a new bluetooth headset called Zivio that is made for moms. I'll be reviewing it over at WTB Reviews soon.
Having a 10-minute massage in the middle of the day - a relaxing luxury courtesy of Casa Medrona.
Four (yes count 'em FOUR) bags of Swag. I haven't had the pleasure of going through the bags and relishing in all the goodies just yet. I can't believe some of this stuff.
The SV Moms Group generous arrangement of make-up sessions and head shots with a real photographer.
And of course getting to hang out with fabulous women like Family Freitas, Tippy Toes and Tantrums, V Dog, Desiree of Lookiloos, Go-Go Mommy, The Mama Bird Diaries, Not Just a Working Mom, Mom Without a Map, and It's My Life...
I didn't get to attend any sessions just yet. There is so much going on it's overwhelming. But in a good way. Still need to meet up with old friends and meet new ones.
Can't wait to see what tonight brings!
