Felines, Friends, and Fitbloggin’
Guess what? The plane didn’t crash. Shocking, no?
Flying makes me very nervous. So nervous that I consciously do things I try not to don’t do. Things like leave my hair on the shower wall (because Brent will most definitely appreciate strands of course dark hair still clogging the drains when I’m gone) and my clothes on the floor (he will want to remember the sweetness of my workout B.O.). I also do things like intentionally post a corny love Facebook status before the plane takes off “just in case” that probably makes half of my friends roll their eyes. When I mentioned the “love status I want to be remembered by” mid-flight to the young women sitting next to me because “you never know” I got feigned smiles. I don’t think they appreciated the small talk.
The next best thing after not crashing and seeing my family was seeing my cat, Meow Cow. I got to see him sooner rather than later because Brent brought him along the 56 mile drive to LAX. Judging by the “meeee-OOOWS” I heard in the background while making my “we landed 30 minutes early” call to Brent (and by the above photo) I can only assume MC appreciated this as much as I did. Brent bringing MC along says one of two things- I’m extraordinarily loved or Brent has finally accepted I’m a bat—-crazy cat lady. Or both.
After landing in Baltimore at 7:30 AM and taking a 3 hour long nap, I spent the day wandering around the inner harbor snapping photos of boats, Federal Hill, a $5 “mall psychic”, and happened upon the GRAND OPENING of a brand spanking new H&M store. Seriously, this puppy had only been open an hour when I wandered by which I took as a sign from God that I was supposed to get a new dress and pair of bright coral cropped-at-the-ankle pants.
Wonder if she “knows” I posted this on my blog.
Baltimore from Federal Hill.
So what about Fitbloggin’ you ask? Did the kettlebell demo go well? Was it fun? Did you learn a lot? Did the Lulu pants live up to your expectations?
Yes, yes, yes, and, yes. Until I saw photos but, man, those Wander Unders sure are comfortable despite not making me look like Jackie Warner as I had hoped.
The kettlebell demo went amazingly well. I really felt like my comrades (that what us kettlebellers call our homies) and I experienced synergy despite just meeting each other in person for the first time 12 hours before. In fact, I think Lisa, Karen, and I should take our presentation on the road but only if Karen promises to wear “the shirt”. (Enlarge above photo..this blog is rated PG-13.)
The sessions and panels were entertaining and educational. Unfortunately, looking at Google analytics is still about as easy as reading Shakespeare after too many drinks but overall I learned a lot. I learned about SEO from Matt Frazier, Vlogging from Jendi, and that I’ll probably never be a “pro-blogger”. Which by the way is just fine by me. I LOVE the connections I have in my little corner in cyberland.
You wanna know the best part? (Yes, here is where I get unapologetically sentimental and sappy. You knew it was coming.) The people. Of course. Almost everyone, was very warm and friendly. Roni amazes me. Seriously. I couldn’t even plan a birthday party without a Mt. Saint Helens sized meltdown when I had a baby much less a conference of over 200 bloggers and sponsors. Thank you, Roni, for all your hard work and positive attitude!
I also met bloggers I have stalked, (Ahem Mizfit), bloggers who have made me laugh via Twitter (Ahem Jack Sh–), and countless other awesome people who made me smile like my roommates Lacey, Christine, and Jaclyn. It was really just wonderful to be with so many like-minded individuals who love blogging.
Tina and I
Mizfit (I just can’t call her by her first name.) and I
Sagan, yours truly, and Lacey in Little Italy.
Sagan, Lacey, y.t., and Lisa.
Random girls wearing big hats for The Preakness (a horse race). I thought they looked so pretty that I asked if I could have a picture with them. Totally normal, right?
I hope you guys had a great weekend and thank you so much for your words of encouragement last week when I posted from the airport. They kept me sane. Mostly.
Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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loved loved loved FINALLY meeting you!!! What a conference huh? my head is still spinning with information and my heart is missing my peeps.
Me too, Miz! You were just as awesome in person as you are online.
I want to go to your kettlebell session! Glad to hear it went well. I love your striped dress you’re wearing in the pic with tina, very cute. My bff used to live in baltimore and I would get such a kick out of how crazy everyone went for preakness with the hats, dresses, etc.
I wish you could have come!!! xoxo
The kettlebell demo was awesome — I still can’t believe I’ve never tried them before.
So fun to talk to you in person
I enjoyed meet you in person too! I am SO BUMMED I miss your session. My roommate took killer notes and they are GREAT! Thanks for putting so much work into it and yes I’m glad we got to meet in person as well. 😀
what fun! glad you had a great time. love the blue/green striped dress on you: gorgeous! xo
Thanks Michelle. I’m still sad we haven’t met. Someday someday. xoxo
I want that shirt.
I want H&M clothes.
I want the psychic to “know”.
I want your striped dress. (Is that the one you got at H&M?)
Because clearly this post is all about what I want. 😀
I want you to come to Fitbloggin’ next year so we can hang out.
I got that dress at a Salvation Army Thrift store and the belt at another thrift store. I’m klassy like that!
i had so much fun getting to know you this weekend! Thanks for the laughs and for making our kettlebell session the best. (in my unbiased opinion!)
You know the feeling is mutual. 😀 xoxo
I loved the kettlebells! And you looked dang good in those wunder unders!!!!
Love that pic of the two of us!
Thanks Tina!!! xoxo
(Okay, my cat is on my lap then on my desk rubbing up against the screen and now back on my lap digging his claws into my thighs while he kneads, purrs and bangs into my arms — just not letting me post a comment! at least not easily lol)
You look awesome with your kettlebell — coveting your arms. Love the t-shirt. It reminds me of a convo I had with DH. I’d been working out to Kettlebell Goddess but hadn’t mastered snatches without banging my wrists. Danny’s good friend, ‘S,’ is into KB’s, so I said to Danny, “Hey, could you ask ‘S’ to look at my snatch and tell me how not to get banged up so much?”
Your entire comment has me giggling out loud!!! It’s so wrong and yet so right!! Ha ha!! Hope your snatch is getting you so banged up.
PS. On a serious note – Something absolutely changed my snatches was “punching through” at the the top. You know when the bell hits that light or weightless spot and wants to flip over like when you are doing high pulls? At the moment “punch” through the handle. Once I learned to do that I stopped getting bruises on my forearm.
Thank you for the tip on “punching through.” It’s much better. That was nice of you.
Anytime! I’m glad to hear it helped.
Glad you had a great time and you got through the flights! Love that Brent brought MC to the airport. REally, any good husband should!
P.S.: I so would have loved to see your kettlebell demo!!!
“Really, and good husband should!” He he that made me LOL! I would have LOVED to meet you in person!
I don’t think I’ve had that much fun with kettlebells ever before!! It was great to meet you and workout with you. And yeah, I am not sure if I’ll ever wear “the shirt” again 😉
Oh! We have something else in common, I’M a crazy cat lady too!
That is definitely at the top of “fun kettlebell experiences”!! It was wonderful meeting you as well. Crazy cat ladies unite!!!!!
Looks like you had a great time! I am obsessed w/ H&M. Wish we had them in Okie Land. I’ll never be a pro blogger either. High 5!
High five!!!! ((and hugs))
I’m with everyone on the stripy dress! Love that MC came to pick you up at the airport! Glad you had fun- sounds like a blogger love=fest!
It was a great time. The only thing missing was you and some other of my fav bloggers.
Oh and I’m not sure MC was so in love with coming to the airport.
It was great meeting you!! I cannot believe i missed the opening of h&M. ohmygoodness.
Great to meet you too!!! I was a little shocked when I stumbled upon the grand opening. Kept pinching myself…can this be real!! 😉
It was so nice to meet you and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
It was so nice to meet you as well!!!!
thank you for such an awesome demo – I already love karen and lisa so that was a no-brainer! but dang girl, you are so cute and hawt with a kettlebell in your hands and have great taste in worskhop-mates.
I am glad to have met you and learned so much from your demo!! I am very excited because I was able to bring home a 15lb KB and I am already swinging away!
next year, i might just have to demo with you 3 hotties – of course, I need a snazzy shirt like karen first!
xoxo, jen
You are too sweet. I am so happy to have met you too and how awesome you got to take home a kettlebell!! The more swingers the merrier! 😀 xoxo
Kettlebell demo was amazing! Can’t wait to try it out! Taking photos with random people is totally okay, kia and i definitely did that with girls walking back from prom =)
Thank You!! I’m so happy you came and to have met you in person!! xoxo
SO FUN!!! I am still so jealous that everyone got to meet you and I haven’t… yet. And girl, your thighs look awesome. I should know since we’re basically twins:) Looks like you rocked the KB demo – which I could have seen you and Lisa in action. And hello – I totally want a pair of bright ankle pants!!! Where’s the pic of those?
We will meet. We will. The pants are still on my dresser with the taps attached. I haven’t 2nd thoughts. You know how CHEAP, I mean frugal, I am! 😉
TOTALLY jealous. Totally. Can’t wait to see you at Blog Her!
I CAN’T WAIT to see YOU at Blogher. (I’m probably going to scare you off with those caps!)
SOOO glad I got to meet you!! I’m in Indy right now for the 500 but will email you early next week to follow up! you rock!! XO
SOOOOO glad I got to meet you too! You are ever bit as fun and charming in person as you are online! Have fun in Indy! (That’s my old hometown.) xoxo
So great meeting you at FitBloggin! Love your recap and will definitely be back to check out your site
Thank you! I enjoyed meeting you as well!