Why I won’t be at BlogHer this year
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In a few days, hordes of women will descend upon San Francisco for BlogHer. Many will party like rock-stars. (’Specially the women who are away from their children for several days.) There will be laughter, girl shrieks, lots of fun, cool swag, and probably sprinkles of drama/controversy thrown in for good measure. And I’m gonna miss it. I’m bummed.
But I have good reasons for missing it this year. All financial. Exhibit A. The rotting porch/posts that need to be fixed to the tune of several thousand dollars.
And Exhibit B. This is the rotting retaining wall that needs to be fixed. (Along the lines of $11,000-15,000 — if we’re lucky.) OUCH.
Also? Hubby needs a different vehicle. Oh and guess what? We’re in the process of finalizing a will and trust. (Holy Hell!Those are so NOT cheap!)
So financially strapped are we.*** (Ramen noodles for everyone!) But this is probably a good thing for YOU since I get really nervous around people I don’t know and inadvertently pile on the make-up in hopes of making a good impression. (Probably to compensate for my lack of self-esteem and confidence?) And then I end up looking like a tranny clown. Add to this the fact that I’m guaranteed at least one migraine due to the schedule upheaval/flight and wham! I end up looking like a cracked-out tranny clown. Oh yeay!
But you all will bring back great stories and photos, right? RIGHT? Have fun.
*** Please don’t take this post to mean I’m boo-hooing over our financial stuff. I knew we’d have a bunch of big ticket items coming up and have been planning accordingly.
Oh and there’s a post over at Midwestern Mommy Reviews about yaknow…. Leakage. And how it sucks and is embarrassing. It also includes one woman’s issue and her quest to find a better answer. You know, instead of suffering then letting the doctor blow you off
AbsolutelyBananas on 13 Jul 2008 at 9:59 pm #
We’ll miss you!
Sugared Harpy on 13 Jul 2008 at 10:14 pm #
Ack, my reasons are the same. Financial. I just can’t do it!
What bugs me is that I COULD HAVE last year, but didn’t think I could until too late. Irritating.
Mommy Cracked on 13 Jul 2008 at 11:17 pm #
I’m not going either.
flutter on 13 Jul 2008 at 11:34 pm #
I am selfish, I still wish you could go.
Suebob on 14 Jul 2008 at 12:21 am #
1. I will miss you
2. Shut up - you always looked gorgeous.
Daisy on 14 Jul 2008 at 12:43 am #
My reasons are similar. I just can’t rationalize the cost. I’ll read everyone’s posts and hopefully a few live-blogged sessions. Other than that, I’m home.
cagey on 14 Jul 2008 at 1:15 pm #
Am very excited about SF.
Will be roadtripping to St. Louis this year as part of my 2008 Festival of Zoos. Perhaps we can have our own BlogHer?
Jakki on 14 Jul 2008 at 2:27 pm #
Cracked out tranny clown…LMAO…I mean I literally laughed outloud on that one..
Your joking right??? about the low self esteem and confidence??? Your grrrrrrrrreat! Sorry, I slipped into Tony the Tiger mode…
Although I hadn’t planned on Blogher, I still have tons of stuff to redo around my house…my deck,my pation and I’m still working on all my flower beds…Jeez…I’m going to go in debt.
jaelithe on 14 Jul 2008 at 2:34 pm #
Flights from St. Louis to San Francisco are ridiculously expensive.
I am only going this year (for the first time, ever) because some very nice people helped me out with some of my expenses. And even so I think I’m a little crazy.
Cuz, I need a new fence in the backyard, and we need to build a shed, and put new, non-50-year-old windows in the basement so that random crickets and pill bugs stop crawling in around the corroded frames . . .
And did I mention I still haven’t re-refinished my hardwood floors after that contractor botched the job?
Ah, homeownership.
slackermommy on 14 Jul 2008 at 2:39 pm #
I wish you were going. I need a hoochie mama in crime partner. You are no way as awkward as you say you are. I love being with you.
Believer in Balance on 14 Jul 2008 at 5:17 pm #
Ah! I’m so bummed you’re not going! I too get really nervous around people I don’t know and now will be the only one who looks like a clown with too much makeup on and no one to hang around!
mp on 14 Jul 2008 at 5:27 pm #
I’m not going either..last year when it was in Chicago I didn’t go cause I thought it was only bloggers that make lots of money or had desires to write books…and I could have gone..this year it’s in one of the most expensive cities in the world..no thanks, especially w/out my husband.
Maybe next year.. plus I’m getting my bathroom and kitchen fixed and driving to hilton head..I have enough going on..I’ll still be jealous of those that go.
Susan on 14 Jul 2008 at 6:23 pm #
I’d be the same way. I mean even the migraine. I’m terribly shy until I get to know a person. I say we have a St. Louis Blogher (oh wait - What about the St. Louis Blogger’s Guild - still haven’t managed that). I’ll be reading about everybody’s exploits right along with you.
Chris on 14 Jul 2008 at 6:55 pm #
I’m not going either! And last year I had tickets to go…it was only 45 min. from my house! But I chickened out. The thought just terrified me!
I admit..I’m so much funnier and wittier and…tolerable…when in print than person
Michelle on 14 Jul 2008 at 8:10 pm #
Okay, color me dumb.
But I am not sure what the benefits are to attended the blogher gathering.
Is it by invite only? Is it sponsored?
I have no idea how people actually ‘make money’ blogging.
I am riding the blogging learning curve, and clearly not attending the SF conference.
Any light you can shed on the situation would be helpful to me.
The thought of it all is very overwhelming to me, like a duck out of water I feel.
Heather on 14 Jul 2008 at 10:07 pm #
I’m not going, but if I were, I believe I’d never set one foot inside a building except to sleep and do other necessary things. San Francisco would just be too tempting.
Toast 2 Mom on 15 Jul 2008 at 2:50 am #
Well being rather new to this blog world, I’m actually just learning more about Blogher and this fun weekend event… Sounds like a good ole time. I’m not going this year…but maybe we can both go next year?!
Kat on 15 Jul 2008 at 2:33 pm #
I am not going either… boo hoo hoo. Was actually going to post the same thing today, sigh. Maybe next year!
Pendullum on 15 Jul 2008 at 3:44 pm #
Some year I may conger up the strength to get over my shyness and attend Blogher….
Kristin on 15 Jul 2008 at 4:51 pm #
Not only will I not be there, I will not be there again… I have mixed feeling about it… mostly because crowds just aren’t that fun and I’m not that nice.
girl on 15 Jul 2008 at 11:47 pm #
No going for me either. Maybe we can sit around and mope cyber-ly together.
Amber on 21 Jul 2008 at 7:22 pm #
I didn’t see this post before I went to BlogHer. I was looking for you and was SERIOUSLY bummed when Kristy said you couldn’t make it. Know that you were missed!
lildb on 22 Jul 2008 at 4:45 am #
what Suebob said. except in retrospect.
(i assumed, idiotically, that everyone i lurve would be there.)