I knew I better have an amazing time at Blissdom when my 8hr 45 min trip drive took me 12hrs in this weather:
2 hours in, the hubs called and said the power went out and it stayed out for 40 hours. He made pizza on the gas cooktop and cleaned poop that Coop spread on his crib. Man, I owe him.
I arrived at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
And hug out with the best roomies ever, Natalie, Neely and Rachel. I was scared, excited and giddy when we walked into the ballroom.
It was filled with laptops, iPads, blackberrys, iPhones and some of the most amazing women ever. And then there were the sponsor booths. With food. And swag.
I tweeted about Red Lobster and their lobster bisque so much that “lobster” became one of my most frequently tweeted topics. No joke.
ConAgra was a big sponsor and they kept us snacking and did a couple yummy meals for us. Along with Blue Bunny and their addictive ice cream cones (that I may or may not have eaten 5 of), I am pretty positive I gained a few pounds.
ConAgra was a big sponsor and they kept us snacking and did a couple yummy meals for us. Along with Blue Bunny and their addictive ice cream cones (that I may or may not have eaten 5 of), I am pretty positive I gained a few pounds.
Jockey gave me some performance pants from their new sport line that make my booty do awesome things. If I was a single girl, I’d be wearing those suckers on a first date.
I won a new Roomba from iRobot and I am completely thrilled to not have to sweep all these hardwood floors! Once I get it in the mail, I will tell you all about it!
Then there were the wonderful women who make Blissdom happen. Alli Worthington, Barbara Jones, Paula Bruno, and Megan Jordan who planned this entire conference and still found time to put on an inspiring Wizard of Oz skit.
I will have more post this week with pics of some of the fun things we did (like dancing until the wee hours and being in a FLASH MOB) and lots of the fabulous things I learned. I came away excited, inspired and with many new friends. I highly recommend you all get yourselves to Nashville for Blissdom 12!
The Life We Love says
What a cute blog! New reader!
Mr. and Mrs. Smith says
So glad you enjoyed it! I can't wait to go next year!!
Rachel McPhillips says
Next year is gonna rock!!!
mary kathryn says
sounds like such an amazing time! Can't wait to hear more about it- I'm definitely thinking of going next year.
xo, Kate @keeping up w/the Moreland's says
i wanna see more pictures!!!! im glad you had a great time!!
laurennicolelove.com says
ooo love the pictures! lets see mooooore. <3
stephanie says
I love Blue Bunny! Their caramel praline crunch froyo is THE best. Glad you had fun! And that you missed the 40 hour power outage!
Taylor @ The Undomestic Momma says
so glad you had fun!!
Anne says
This looks so fun and is making me want to go next year. Can't wait to read more about it! Also – I left you a little award on my blog 🙂
MJ says
Sounds like so much fun!! I'm totally thinking of Blissdom 2012!! 🙂
Dana says
Love the pics! Looks like you had a fabulous time!!
xoxo-Kristen says
love the pics~! im a new reader, come by my place just in time for a giveaway!
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
Oh Man, I can't believe you drive in that! I would have freaked!!
You defiantly are adorable!!
Heidi says
SOOOO want to go next year!! Glad you had a good time! Sounds AWESOME!
Nina Patricia @ The Adventures of Nina Patricia says
Same weather here and more coming our way. So glad you had a great time
differentbreed says
can't wait for next year and i can have a chance to go! oh and you will love that roomba, we have hardwood and it works wonders, especially on pet hair and all the crumbs my son insists on spreading all over the floor!
I have an award waiting for you in my blog:
http://differentbreed-lifeintheslowlane.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-blogger-award-yay-big-thank.html
Ry
Nina Patricia @ The Adventures of Nina Patricia says
I just realized…DID YOU DRIVE BY YOURSELF?
OMG, that's crazy. So glad you are safe
AmberDenae says
Looks like it was a blast! I'm glad you made it safely through that crazy weather! Maybe I'll get to join next year! Love all of your photos!
Annie says
Oh man….you really do own your hubby now, huh?!?! What a good guy!!
hotpants™ says
I can't wait to hear about the Roomba.