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By Janine

Confessions Blogging Gets Real Wonderful Wednesday

Filed Under: BLOG, Blog Hop, Life in General, Writing/Blogging Tagged With: Blog Hop, blogging, BlogHer, Brooklyn Active Mama, my dishwasher is possessed, Real Life Meetings, Wonderful Wednesday

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 at a recent Blogher sponsored event

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 at the recnt BlogHer Sponsored Event

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!).

Have you ever meet blogging friends in real life? @KathyRadigan @BklynActiveMama

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Did you ever meet a blogging friend in real life?

 

Tell me about your experience now!!

 

Now onto the Wonderful Wednesday Hop!!!….

Happy December, everybody! We had some amazing posts shared last week, many of which featured a holiday theme. And active participation was HUGE! There were 300+ MORE clicks than usual. 725 at last count. Wow!!!! All I can say is, “keep up the good work.”  🙂 



And let me give you some encouragement. You don’t always have to be first to arrive to get lots of attention. Our most viewed post from last week was number 114!



So, here are some of the many favorites that you frequented!


 

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Mom’s Best Apple Cake from Bunny’s Warm Oven

 

 
Very Popular

Snowball Cookies by The Pin JunkieMint Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake by The Gold Lining Girl

Pecan Pie Squares from Moms Need To Know

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas from Taylor Made Ranch

Pecan Dream Bars from Oh! Mrs. Tucker

Crunchy Baked Asparagus from Luv A Bargain

Editor’s Pick

Adorable Christmas Tree Ornaments Made From Buttons by My Little Shop Of Treasures

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    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

  2. Kenya G. Johnson says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    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.

  3. Diane Roark says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    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

  4. Ginny Marie says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    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!

  5. Tara Newman says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    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!

  6. Bev says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Sounds like you had a great time! Isn’t it so much fun when you get to meet your blogging friends in person? 🙂

  7. Kim says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    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!!!

  8. Echo says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    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!

  9. Kathy Radigan says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    I was so excited to finally get to meet you in person!!!! It was a great day!!

  10. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    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 . . . . 🙂

  11. katbiggie says

    December 9, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    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!

  12. Amanda @ Growing Up Madison says

    December 9, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    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. 🙂

  13. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    December 9, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    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!

  14. Alexis @ BabyStuff.tips says

    December 10, 2014 at 5:34 am

    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.

  15. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:22 am

    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.

  16. Rosey says

    December 10, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I love that you got to get out and meet bloggie friends!! Looking forward to hearing about the allergy info.

    • Rosey says

      December 11, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      I like the new nickname you’ve given me, hahahahahahahahaha 🙂

      You made me laugh today. 😀

  17. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:35 am

    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

  18. Kate says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:37 am

    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!

  19. Chris Carter says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:52 am

    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!!!

  20. Kimberly says

    December 10, 2014 at 9:57 am

    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

  21. Tamara says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:25 am

    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.

  22. Dara says

    December 10, 2014 at 10:52 am

    that is great that you got to go and to meet two blogging friends!

  23. Lauren says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I have so many bloggers I would love to meet in person! Sounds like an awesome event! 🙂

  24. thedoseofreality says

    December 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

    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

  25. Jen says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    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!

  26. Rabia @TheLiebers says

    December 10, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    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!

  27. lisacng @ expandng.com says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    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!

  28. Christy Birmingham says

    December 10, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    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 🙂

  29. Brittnei says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:23 am

    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. 😉

  30. Alison says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:02 am

    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.

  31. Melissa @ Home on Deranged says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:53 am

    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…. 🙂

  32. Pam@over50feeling40 says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Such a cute post…loved the pictures. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!

  33. Allie says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    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!!!

  34. Jhanis says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    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.

  35. Aunt Gloria says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    How nice to meet blogger friends in person! Glad you had a fun time and a good day in the city. Love…..

  36. Rea says

    December 14, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    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! 🙂

  37. The Pinterested Parent says

    December 18, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    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. 🙂

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