Sometimes more then one real wonderful thing can happen in one day.
That is exactly what happened this past Friday when I attended an all day blogging event that I eluded to here. (Stay tuned for more soon on this.)
One of the best parts about this day though, was meeting and laying actual physical eyes on the people who I pretty much talk to daily, as well as follow through blogging, and also taking my own advice and getting a bit of a life outside the comfort of my own home blogging and designing.
A side note, I have been invited out in the past, but somehow I was unable to attend as I had conflicts with my family and childcare per say (one of the hazards of being a mom to small kids I suppose).
Finally all the stars aligned and I could indeed go, where it was BONUS being held in NYC (the city girl in me still lives and breathes better when I am in NYC – still one of my favorite places, especially at Christmas time!).
And I even joked that somehow I made it out of my house on time and with time to spare. Seriously that never happens!
But still it did and It was truly perfect..
Why?
Because I not only got to meet ONE of my favorite and dearest blogging friends, but TWO – both of whom I truly adore, admire and love to pieces!
I said it then, but I meant it, Christmas truly had come early and best Christmas present ever indeed!
Who did I get to finally meet in real life?
Well first up…
I got off the train and headed to Starbucks, where I was lucky enough to meet one of the nicest and classiest blogging ladies around – Kathy Radigan from My Dishwasher is Possessed. I have spoken to Kathy on the phone, email and through blogging groups, but FINALLY we were face-to-face. And it was real, as well as absolutely perfect and magical.
Kathy from My Dishwasher is Possesed and I
Not only did I finally get to get a much needed cup of Starbucks coffee (what is about their coffee that just always puts me in an even better mood?!), but we shared a cab ride, which found us discussing so much. The conversation was so comfortable and never missed a beat. Even though it was our first time meeting, I felt like we had done this many times before. And definitely hopeful we can do this again very soon.
But Kathy wasn’t a surprise, as I knew she would be meeting up that day.
However, I was so pleasantly and amazingly surprised at who else I got to meet.
So who was the second and big surprise real life meeting of the day??
Nellie of Brooklyn Active Mama!!!
That was my reaction when I realized it (ecstatic and seriously just giddy!).
Nellie from Brooklyn Active Mama and I
I was on cloud nine, we were hugging and both pretty on the same page with the level of excitement from this finally real life chance meeting.
I am not joking when I say I follow her blog adventures daily and this was such a treat for me. Total icing on the cake for an already awesome day I was having.
Nellie told me she was so blogging about this and I couldn’t resist doing the same (so here it is Nellie!).
Did you ever meet a blogging friend in real life?
Tell me about your experience now!!
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Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama says
I am still so happy to have walked into the room and SAW YOU! It really was a great event–and I surely wish I could share all I learned but unfortunately I cannot do it in a matter of a day. It was so good seeing you and Kathy and you my dear were the perfect neighbor! never forget the mouthwash! LOL
Kenya G. Johnson says
I just read Nellie’s post and was so excited to see both of you in the same picture. I saw Kathy’s FB post about being excited to meet you so that was no surprise but I’m still excited to see you both in a picture together too. So when “at home” do you let loose with that NYC accent? I would have love to hear you all talk.
Diane Roark says
Janine,
It looks like you had a great time at the conference. I cannot wait to read more later.
LET’s Party at Wonderful Wed. blog hop.
Blessings,
Diane
Ginny Marie says
I have meet some blogging friends in real life, and the biggest joy was meeting Gretchen from Second Blooming! I’d love to meet anyone from the Mother of All Meltdowns. I think we all made a neat connection through our group! I’ve also encouraged two of my friends to blog, and so we were friends first and now we’re blogging buddies as well!
Tara Newman says
SO SO much fun!!! I have met Kathy at a blog conference in June and am DYING to get my hands on Nellie (and you)! 2015! Fo’ sho!
Bev says
Sounds like you had a great time! Isn’t it so much fun when you get to meet your blogging friends in person? 🙂
Kim says
I read Nellie’s post earlier today and was super happy for both of y’all!!! So awesome that you not only went to a great blogging event but that you were able to meet 2 other amazing bloggers!!!
Echo says
How AWESOME! I have met one blogger in person, the fabulous Kristen from mommyinsports.com, but I have a dream! A dream of NYC in July with all of my bloggy friends and you are there too!
Kathy Radigan says
I was so excited to finally get to meet you in person!!!! It was a great day!!
Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says
I have met several blog friends – most of them at BlogU. Kathy was my suite mate and Dana (Kiss My List) was my roommate. I met Kristi, Tamara, NJ, Tara, Michelle, Tricia, and so many more!! It was awesome – we were all nervous about if we would like each other in person, but it was like getting together with a bunch of old girlfriends! There are still so many I want to meet (like you!). Someday . . . . 🙂
katbiggie says
Yes! At BBC Charlotte, I met most of the ladies I consider my tribe… ILene, Michelle, the Dose Girls, Kristen, More than Mommies, and so many others. It was amazing! Can’t wait to read your post. I want to meet Kathy IRL one day soon!
Amanda @ Growing Up Madison says
I have only met one other blogger and we took a trip to the Denver Zoo together with our little ones this summer. I still have to meet you but I plan on doing that next year and my little one will be meeting yours and of course Tamara too. 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I was lucky to meet Nellie at my very first blogging event. She is amazing! I have met quite a few of my blog friends and they really are real life friends as well! Thanks for the party, Janine…of course I am not here on time (I never am), but I linked up my stuffed chicken and Christmas tree topiary! And you totally don’t need a green thumb for the topiary…I certainly don’t have one either (I saw your comment on my blog!) Have a great night, Janine!
Alexis @ BabyStuff.tips says
That is so awesome. I think that is one of the hardest things about blogging from so far away, we miss all the events and don’t get to meet the people whose posts I read several times a week.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
How great that you got out to a bloggy event. Here in Boston, they have been non stop over the past few weeks – it must be the time of the year.
Rosey says
I love that you got to get out and meet bloggie friends!! Looking forward to hearing about the allergy info.
Rosey says
I like the new nickname you’ve given me, hahahahahahahahaha 🙂
You made me laugh today. 😀
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
I’ve never met any of my blogging friends in real life. This is probably because all of the big gatherings are in the USA and I’m up here in Canada. Plus most of my blogging friends are from the USA. I have a long list of people I would love to meet though… and you’re one of them!
I can’t wait to hear more about this post on life threatening allergies. My oldest daughter has a life-threatening dairy allergy… so these types of updates are always on my radar.
I love the pictures of you with your blogging friends – beautiful!
Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Kate says
Sounds like such a neat event! I have gone to small ones here in the Boston area but never a real big conference. Very fun that you got to meet two of the bloggers you read daily!
Chris Carter says
AW!!! Janine!!! How on EARTH did you get out to do THIS??? Bless your heart- you NEVER miss a beat!!! I can only imagine how powerful and amazing the event was and your experience!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you got to meet and hug and lay eyes on two beautiful friends and bloggers!! Definitely a Christmas to remember!!!
Kimberly says
Hello beautiful! What a great party, and I love being a part of it. Please come and join our party,it runs until Friday at 7 pm. We would love to have you. Happy Wednesday! Lou Lou Girls
Tamara says
I have met many blogging friends in real life, but you and Nellie are on my blogging bucket list! Luckily I know it will happen. It takes us under three hours to get to NYC and we’re planning a trip soon.
This was awesome! I also love to read Kathy’s posts.
Dara says
that is great that you got to go and to meet two blogging friends!
Lauren says
I have so many bloggers I would love to meet in person! Sounds like an awesome event! 🙂
thedoseofreality says
SQUEE!! SO exciting! We have met adorable Nellie, too! 🙂 Sadly, we have not been able to meet Kathy yet, so we are totes jealous! Looks like a fabulous event!-Ashley
Jen says
How fun Janine! I have been to several events this year and it is so fun to meet my blogging friends in person. I can’t wait to read your post when it comes out!
Rabia @TheLiebers says
That’s so exciting! I hope I can get to an event some day! Schedules and finances are in my way now, but maybe someday *my* starts will align!
lisacng @ expandng.com says
So great to meet bloggers in person. It’s like we already know one another. I’ve met 2 in person and have a meeting in Jan!
Christy Birmingham says
Janine,
That’s great you got out to a live event AND that you met two bloggers in real life! I wish I could meet you one day and am hopeful it will happen for us! Many hugs and loved the photos too 🙂
Brittnei says
No! I haven’t met anyone but I really would love to! You met Nellie! How awesome. You all look so great. What a great experience, Janine. 😉
Alison says
How wonderful that you met Kathy and Nellie!
I have only met one bloggy friend (being in Malaysia makes it hard) – Jennie of A Lady In France, when I went to Paris with my family. It was awesome.
Melissa @ Home on Deranged says
So jealous for so many reasons! First, NYC at Christmastime???? Fantastic. Meeting Kathy and Nellie??? Gah! It would have been one of those delicious days that you never want to end. You are truly blessed. Now if I could just figure out how to get to you…. 🙂
Pam@over50feeling40 says
Such a cute post…loved the pictures. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
Allie says
It is SO SO great to meet blogging friends IRL! I have met Nellie several times now and I just love her more each time. I’ve also been lucky enough to meet a lot of my blog buddies and a few of them I have seen several times now. I just love it!!!
Jhanis says
Oh wow so happy for you! I love meeting bloggy friends! I don’t get to attend blog conferences as often as I want to because you know, kids. LOL I do get to aee Rea once in a while because we workd for the same company.
Aunt Gloria says
How nice to meet blogger friends in person! Glad you had a fun time and a good day in the city. Love…..
Rea says
Awww so happy for you Janine! It’s always awesome to meet wonderful blogging friends! I’ve met a couple of my blogger friends here in the country and of course, Jhanis and I are office mates so we see each other pretty often too. I would love to meet my blogger friends like you from outside the country! Gosh, I hope that’s even possible! 🙂
The Pinterested Parent says
How fun. I have not met any, but feel as if I know many of you personally. You would be on the top of my list for bloggers I would like to meet. We have much in common. 🙂