But! Before I hunker down for some serious list-making, here is a little 2 + 2 list for our pre-conference meet and greet...
Two things you will find in my bag:
- Batman.The moment Batman and I found each other on the bus that sunny Saturday afternoon, we've been inseparable. Just take a gander at my Instagram reel and you'll see.
- Crabby snacks. Low blood sugar = bad news bears. Yes, I'm one of those people... but don't worry, as long as I have good eats, I'm good to go. Anyone want to make a grocery store run Thursday afternoon??
- In real life. I'm uber-excited to finally meet the gals I've been reading and tweeting with and looking up to for months and months. Connecting with peeps just jazzes me up. I have a feeling I'm in for a treat.
- Sparking. I've been wishing/hoping/dreaming for many moons about how to take this and my other blog to the next level. I'm ready for the spark to get the fires going.
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Now, to hunker down and make some lists...
xoxo
J
Grocery store run! Yes! :) I wonder if there's a Trader Joe's near by... Excited to meet you!
ReplyDeleteTJ's for the win!
DeleteSo excited to meet you roomie! We will definitely get along. I also chose snacks as one of my 2 must haves. How can you get through the day without some yummy snacks?? And as for Batman, I'll be watching to see what creative photos you take! There was a fellow high school small group leader at my old church who had a gnome that went everywhere with her and she took some pretty awesome pics. I really like that idea!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes!! I just Instagram wayyy too much ;)
DeleteI have heard on the twitterverse that there may be a Target run happening. You may want to get it on that! ;]
ReplyDeleteI love that Batman goes with you everywhere. I'm looking forward to seeing him and you at Influence!
Oohhh, I will check it out, thanks for the heads up! Seems like many of us ladies need our snacks--maybe the hotel should arrange a "snack shuttle" for snack runs, ha!
DeleteAwww wow! This sounds like an amazing conference! How exciting - so jealous I am stuck in rainy old London!
ReplyDeleteAnd I suffer from low blood sugar too - I get really panicky/ ragey if I don't have something on hand to munch on!
Best of luck with the prep!!
You will be there in spirit :) And I think Pittsburgh might rival London with the grey and rain--it rains so much here, so much more than my native CO!
DeleteThis is my first blog conference too, and it still feels like there's a lot to do to get ready! I love your little batman! :P
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So much to do, so little time... thank goodness for lists! :)
DeleteHaha love a good snack addict. Me too...I may have to hop on the snack trip. I don't think there's a TJ's nearby but there are a few others and I'm just saying, I'll have a pretty sweet swagger wagon aka mom van if we need to hop in and go hunting=)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the conference, hope to meet you there!
Oh girl, I'd proudly ride shotgun in your swagger wagon, car seats and all! ;)
Deleteok I gotta admit I thought batman was a nickname for your baby maybe? but no, real batman. I love it hah! Also, I'm a crabby snacker too. I must eat if I start to feel hungry. Wait even like 10 minutes and you may as well put me in a snickers commercial. I didn't plan ahead for that last year and regretted it mid-session! I will be bringing snacks this year for sure.
ReplyDeleteHaha, no babies yet, but not a bad idea for nickname ;) And yes, every time that snickers commercial comes on TV, my husband gives me a knowing look.
DeleteI know! T-minus 15 days, aaahhhhhh!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that Batman comes with you everywhere!! :) Hope to get a chance to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jessi! Finally stopping by your blog...not just twitter. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's my first conference (blog/professional), too. Sparking is an awesome way to put that...I need some of that with my freelance biz.
PS: I'm a native UT girl, guess we're destined to be in neighboring states!
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