1) BIG NEWS!!!!
I’m going to facilitate the 20-Something Bloggers meeting at the BlogHer Conference on Friday!! Someone else requested to have the meeting put on the agenda, but then decided not to attend. I received an email from Elisa (one of the three founders of BlogHer) a few days ago, and I couldn’t say no. As a 20-something who writes on singles topics, it makes sense that I’d be involved in this (and I was already planning to attend the meeting as a spectator).
Look — I’m already on the official agenda!
And you know what? I’m actually okay with this (or at least I will be up until five minutes or so before the meeting starts). I don’t have to give a big speech. All I have to do is introduce myself, ask some questions, and keep everyone on track for about 45 minutes. It’ll be fine. I’m looking forward to it.
2) Last Year’s Conference
I went to the BlogHer conference last summer in Chicago. I was able to stay with a friend, which was awesome, but this year I’m looking forward to being in the same venue where the conference is taking place. Last year I had to carry all my stuff around with me, but this year I can run things up to my room if I need to.
I’m actually looking forward to the conference this year more so than I did last year, mostly because I know a lot more people this time around. There’s too many people to attempt to start listing, but they’re coming from all over — there will be representation from my local area, like Semi-Charmed Jen (who I met for the first time not long ago), as well as women who live far away from me that I don’t get to see otherwise, like Janet from Slice of Pink (we used to live in the same town when I lived in California; now she’s going to law school — I haven’t seen her in over two years). And of course my hotel-roommate for this year, Liz Rizzo.
3) The Itinerary
I’ll fly out of National on Thursday morning, returning Sunday night. I’m taking my laptop with me, but how much writing I’ll be able to do has yet to be determined. I’ll be out of work tomorrow as well, due to a doctor’s appointment I pre-scheduled — and I’m driving to Richmond afterwards to get my hair done. (I’m overdue for a trim and highlights. Normally I wouldn’t make such a long drive in the middle of the week for a haircut, but my stylist has been away for the past few weekends…and I can’t go to San Fran looking like this!)
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I used to be like that when I had hair…being close to bald, I don’t think about those things as much!
GOOD LUCK (you won’t need it) with facilitating, it sounds fun! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Zan that is completely awesome! What a great compliment to be invited to facilitate a meeting at a conference you were already going to and are passionate about!
See ya tomorrow after the hair appt!!!
Hello fellow 20sb-er! Have fun at BlogHer. I am so jealous of all who get to go.
How exciting (and nerve wracking)! I’m sure you’ll be great and will have no problem keeping everyone on topic. Sounds like you’re going to have a busy rest-of-the week, have fun and be safe traveling!
Go Zan!!
~K
How exciting! I’m sure you’ll do a wonderful job! And I love Janet! Please give her a big hug for me and then have her reciprocate. It would be great to meet y’all both some day.
See you at the conference! And congrats on the facilitating – you’ll do great!
You mean I’m not the only one who drives to Richmond just to get my hair cut?
You drive to Richmond to get your hair done?? Damn, that better be one mean pair of sheers!!!
Very cool! Congrats. Can’t wait to hear how it goes
Oooooohhh that’s fabulous!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it
I’ll have a *wahhh i’m not going to blog-her* from Vermont this weekend 
*tear*
I’d love to come to your session, but I might be too OLD now that I’m 30. (Kidding… kind of!) Can’t wait to see you out there, Zan!
awe! you’re going to have SO MUCH fun.
i had no idea that your roommate had a blog – i’m checking it out as soon as i post this =)
congrats on filling the shoes for the meeting. and being on the agenda? so exciting!
aha!
you MEANT roommate for blogher.
i wish i could blame my stupidity on being blonde.. or it being monday..
but it’s neither.
oh well. liz’s blog is fun anyhow so i’m glad i’ve checked it out!
How cool is that?! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
That is too cool! You’re going to have a great time.
Have a great time on your trip, can’t wait to hear all about it!
see you there! I’m too old for your session (sigh) but hopefully we can meet up at a different time.
You are going to have such an awesome time. I wish I could be at the 20 something meeting.
Can’t wait! But I’ve said that already….
See you so soon!
Zandria that is so awesome, I’m so happy for you. I loved SF las time I was there with my old job. Can’t wait for pictures and stories of your trip.
Woo hoo!
I’m so excited for you Z.
And for your new head
And I’m sad for you (wink) that you’ll miss my online birthday soiree which is less of the birthday and more of the pityparty for those of us not @ blogher with you
xo xo,
Miz.
That is great! Good luck – can’t wait to hear/read how it was! Yay!
How cool! You will do just great! WOW! I wish I could be there with you.
Have fun! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Have a blast at the conference! You’ll be great at facilitating!!!
Zan! You’re famous! Well, I can say I knew you when…
Have a GREAT trip!!!