BlogHer ’12… Here I come!
It’s hard to even describe my excitement for this opportunity. I teetered back and forth on going. I thought of all my options and just couldn’t justify all of the expenses. Then one afternoon while I’m out running errands, I get an e-mail from Kimberly Montgomery.
Hi Kelly,
I hope this doesn’t sound too random. I bought my ticket to the Blogher NYC Conference (back in Dec.). Just found out I have to use some of my vacation time for something I didn’t plan on and I won’t be able to make the trip to NYC.
I checked with Blogher and they do not issue refunds, but they do allow tickets to be transferred between individuals. They require that transfers be completed before 7/1.
I am not selling my ticket…the way I see it, that money is already spent…But I do hate to see the spot go to waste. I thought I’d check with you first. 🙂
I also have a reservation at the Hilton (where the conference is). Their block of rooms are sold out now. (They have rooms in nearby hotels for the event). Anyway, I can cancel the reservation. I’m not sure I can transfer the reservation to someone else, but would be willing to try..
Let me know if you are interested. 🙂
–Kimberly
Isn’t that amazing? My first thought was, NO WAY! I even e-mailed her asking if she wanted to try selling it first. Nope. PLUS, did you read the part about the hotel? So, I sat down and crunched a few more numbers, talked with my hubby — and, well, I’m officially attending BlogHer 12 in NYC. She was able to transfer the reservation. That was solidified last week. WOW! This conference is being hosted at the Hilton located on the Avenue of Americas in Midtown Manhattan — basically not far from the incredibly-crowded-at-all-times, claustrophobic Times Square {giggle}. Yesterday I officially booked my flight as well… and let me mention here how wonderful it is to have such a supportive husband of my endeavors. I’m one lucky gal!
Oh….but WAIT, the story only gets better. Kate, a gal I met at Bloggy Boot Camp mentioned she was going to BlogHer a few months ago (she lives out in California). I thought I’d at least see if she had a roomy yet. To my ecstatic surprise — SHE DIDN’T. Her hubby was going to go with her to keep her company. Sooo, now the hubby isn’t going and we’ll be roomies, keeping the cost even lower. Did I mention what a blessing all of this is?!? God is good!
Kimberly, I know I’ve said it several times — but THANK YOU! Thank you for thinking of little ole’ ME, thank you for the complimentary ticket, and thank you for your friendship. May you be blessed two-fold for your kindness!
I am soooooooo excited and yet sooooo incredibly nervous. I’ve only been to one bloggy event and it was on the smaller side, so this will be a completely different ball game. However, I’m not afraid of meeting new people, asking questions and learning. Those three qualities should allow me to have a positive first time experience, right? I’m also super excited that it’s in NYC. Being that my parents live in New Jersey, I’m no stranger to the city that never sleeps.
#BlogHer 12 — Here I Come!
Have you been to a bigger blogging conference?
Any tips you might want to share with this newbie?
p.s. Last week they announced Katie Couric is one of the Keynote Speakers. Squeal!!!!
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Sophie says
WOW! Congrats, Kelly! I hope one day I’ll be able to go to a conference! They sound like such a blast!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Sophie! They are an exhausting blast 🙂
Erin @ How to Nest for Less says
Congrats girl! You’re gonna have an awesome time!!!
Kelly says
Thanks, Erin! Have fun at Haven 🙂
Erika says
So awesome, Kelly! Very happy for you! I so wish I was able to go this year! You’ll just have to have tons of fun for me 😉
Kelly says
Hey you!! I wish you and Jacinta were going too 🙂 How fun would that be?? Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week. xo-Kelly
Heather @At The Picket Fence says
I am so, so happy for you Kelly! What a wonderful, kind and generous act and what a great person to bestow it upon! Take lots of notes and come back and share the experience with us! Vanessa and I are headed to Haven tomorrow for our first conference and we are beyond excited as well!
Heather
Kelly says
THANK YOU so much, Heather. Tickled silly to see you visiting with me 🙂 I will take lots of notes — you too, then we’ll swap. YAY. Have a fabulous time at Haven. Soooo many fantastic bloggers are going to be there. I kinda wish I was going too. Blessings!!
Holly says
Have a wonderful time! even though I am not going I am sure I’ll learn something THROUGH you so thanks for being so open and sharing with your bloggy knowledge! I hope you meet some wonderful friends and learn a lot.
Kelly says
Holly, thank you so much for such kind words. I am always happy to share what I learn. Sooo, stay tuned 😉
Evelyn says
Some things are just meant to be:) Can’t wait to hear all about it! Have fun!
Kelly says
I think you’re right, Evelyn. I am sooo blessed. I can’t wait to share everything with you all of you 🙂
Lynne says
what wonderful kindness! God is very good, isn’t He? Have fun! I so enjoy hearing stories like this!
Kelly says
Lynne, yes — God is so good. I’m blessed beyond measure. I’m so glad you enjoyed this…I like to share these blessings with my readers. Have a lovely week. xo-Kelly
Shirley@motivatedmommyoftwo says
How exciting!!!! Congratulations that is awesome. I have never been to a blog conference but I have read about them and they sound a lot of fun, and a great way to meet great people.
So I have to ask what is BlogHer? I have seen a lot of blogs with the blogher banner and was wondering what it was.
Have a good time and cannot wait to hear about it and all of the wonderful things you are going to learn.
Kelly says
Hi Shirley! Blogher http://blogher.com/ is a blogging community primarily for women. They offer tips, articles, support and some of us are a part of their publishing network, where we are allowing them to advertise on our blogs. It’s a FABULOUS community and worth checking them out 😉
Kelly says
p.s. Thanks for the congrats as well! I’m always excited to share my learning and findings with the readers. HUGS!
Lish says
Oh Kelly!!! That is fabulous…..I am so excited for you!!! What an amazingly nice story!!!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Lish!!! I wish you could come. I can’t wait to meet you one day 🙂 I am blessed to be able to attend and I can’t wait to share all the fun with you. Have a fantabulous week. HUGS!
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
Wow!! That’s so generous and you’re so fortunate. Have a great time.
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Jelli says
Yay! Don’t you just love it when great opportunities take you by surprise. Enjoy the conference and do be sure to share with us what you learn!!
Kimberly says
I so love it when things work out smoothly. 🙂 It’s like Evelyn said in her comment: Some things are meant to be. I agree GOD is GOOD. It did fall together so nicely. 🙂 I’m especially tickled that the hotel is working out. How great is that!? Very excited that you are going and can’t wait to hear how great it is.
Kristine Foley says
Jealous! But in the best way possible girl 🙂 SO excited for you!! And you deserve it!! XOXO
kara says
What a wonderful turn of events! I’m in northeast NJ, if you’e heading to see your parents, let’s do dinner 🙂
Kelly says
Yes, I’m so blessed how all of this has fallen into place… Hoping we can work out a time to meet up 🙂 It’s a very short visit to NJ, but I’d love to mee you! Hugs.
I am LOVD says
Lucky duck!!! Please let me know every detail!!! I was chosen as one of the Voices of the Year in the “Identity” category, but just can’t justify the expense of attending. Please, Kelly, every detail!!!!!
Debra Kapellakis says
That is so exciting! Go, have fun and share it through here…
Laura @ Saying I Do says
that is really awesome and sweet of her to ask you! I am attending BlogHer for the first time ever as well and I am super excited! (though nervous as well) Hopefully I can meet you that weekend!
Kelly says
Yes, I was super fortunate and blessed 🙂 I would love to meet you at the conference! Keep in touch!!