Kindle - Will We Ever Meet?

Books vs. E-reader

I know that e-readers are all the rage.  I myself don't have one (YET).  I would likely fall in love with it.  I'm fighting that technological advance for as long as I can. It makes me sad when I hear of book stores closing.  I love books. I can't take my Kindle to a book signing and have a favorite author scribble their autograph... I can't drop it repeatedly and expect it not to break.  My books are more durable than that, do not require a power source, and I love turning pages.  I'm sure that it's just a matter of time before I join the masses...

Punky Brewster - Mommy!

I grew up watching Punky Brewster on Television. I can hardly believe that the spunky little girl played by Soleil Moon Frye is now a mommy of two!  Thanks to Twitter and @TargetBaby, I am happy to announce that I just won a copy of her new book Happy Chaos!  I'll be sure to share my review of the book.  I am a new mommy, so we shall see how long it takes me to find time to read!


Other stuff that I have won recently: Thank You Twitter.

Blogger's Block

I remember writing assignments in school and suffering with occasional writer's block.  Teachers would encourage us to brainstorm and just write ideas down in a free flowing manner - no matter how random.  I guess it worked, but it was so long ago that I now can no longer recall.

I've been struggling to post anything in my blog(s).  I have quite a few things that I have in mind.  Getting started has been such a pain.  I really don't have the time, the energy, or the motivation.  It's crazy.  Normally, all I ever want to do is write a post or two (or eight).

As you all know BlogHer '11 just happened.  I attended as a first timer.  I got a lot of out if. I'm still buzzing with the excitement of the experience.  I just can't seem to pour out a blog post.  This will serve as my attempt.

I have pictures on my camera from BlogHer that I haven't transferred.  I have people that I would like to recognize. I would love to write about all of the wonderful happenings in my day to day life.  I even want to rant about situations at work and observations about what has been going on there.

I haven't found the time.  I haven't made the time.  In this space of time now, I really should be sleeping.

Here is my tiny effort, my little running start, my brainstorming session....This TINY effort at just random mind spew has actually been a HUGE undertaking.  I am exhausted.  I am tempted to hit "delete" instead of "publish post"...All of these words are just seemingly a waste of blog-space.  There.  I did it. I got something out.  Something is better than nothing at this point.  For the first time ever, I am hoping that NO ONE READS THIS POST.

Do any of you recall moments like this?

BlogHer '11: My 15 Minutes of Fame

Today I read a tweet entitled: BlogHer Conference Update -- August 12, 2011 | BlogHer.  Cool.  Since I attended the conference, I wanted to read the write up.  I open up the attachment and lo and behold!  I see my face!  Admittedly, it is not the most flattering of photos since I am clearly in mid-speech!  I was telling my new blog buddies what I blog about.  I am thrilled all the same.  What a great souvenir of my BlogHer moment!

Asher-Sears Photography

I am now able to cross "Have my photo on front page of BlogHer website" off of the bucket list! It's already quickly being bumped lower and lower on the page as more posts are put up. But at least it was up there at ONE point. I'm giddy!

Also pictured is Nicole Aro of The Sunlight Foundation which is a non-profit. I met a few ladies that are involved with non-profit organizations. She was kind enough to ask if I wanted company at breakfast since I was eating alone. It touched me even more that she came up to me because there were PLENTY of other empty tables available.

BlogHer '11: Day 1

Too tired to blog about it as there is SO MUCH to say! I will post a few photos though. I didn't bring a camera since I didn't have a buddy to snap photos for me/of me/with me. I will bring one tomorrow.  I apologize in advance for the poor quality photos taken with my DumbPhone.  I think I was the only one in the entire Convention Center without a SmartPhone or a Tablet! OH - and the only one without business cards. Well...I ordered some but not in time. Boo.  Oh Well.

Note: No pictures of me with fellow Bloggers = I was feeling shy!  No shyness though with the Sponsors.  Weird, I know.

One of the Welcome Banners & Attendees Registering

Meeting Room for session that I am in charge of the Mic.
I scoped it out early for Saturday's Session, just planning ahead!

EXPO Floor: Awesome sponsors!  Met really sweet people.

Diane Amos & Me: That's the power of Pine Sol, baby... 

Cookie Monster, Elmo, and ME.  I plan on bringing our son  before the conference ends.

Brawny Man & Me