I started this blog back in 2006. July to be exact. (Totally missed my three year blogoversary blogiversary blogaversary day I started this trainwreck beloved blog.) At that time, I was moseying about the interwebs and finding new sites to read and began seeing this “BlogHer” thing showing up everywhere and people getting REALLY REALLY excited about it.
I had no idea what the hell it was.
I figured: Geez. And here I thought message board people got really obsessive and crazy addicted, who the hell would go to a conference about blogging?!
Ahem.
Ya.
So.
Um.
ZOMG!!!1! BLOG HER!!
I’M GOING!!
*squeeeeeeee!*
Now that that’s out of the way.
I’ve fretted about clothes, shopping and appearance more in the past month than I had throughout my entire high school life, and then? I was so totally, like The Queen of Vanity.
Then I decided if you’re not going to talk to me or like me because I chose to wear clothes I’ve had in my closet for the past two years then that’s your loss.
HEAR THAT TIM GUNN?
YOUR. LOSS.
Then I decided just too appease the masses, and my self-consciousness, I shall hit up a Target for a dress, a cover-up and a cute pair of heels when I cross the border.
*sigh*
THEN I began thinking, OMG, no one’s going to like me. They all have their friends that they’ve met before at previous BlogHer events and I’m so going to be sitting at a table all alone watching others have fun. I’ll feel like the new girl while I have no one to talk to so I’ll busy myself with my iTouch – because no one has offered to help a girl out with an iPhone which makes me even more of a loser because now I’m a poseur with my iTouch and not an iPhone. OMG, the A-listers are so going to point and laugh at me. Suddenly I feel like I’m going to prom with a date two years my senior.
See.
I am my worst critic. I KNOW.
So do me a favour, if you recognize me? Please say hi.
If you don’t recognize me, not to worry. Here’s a picture:
If you’re going to be there, you can find me:
- Attending conference events
- Driving a beautiful brand new 2010 Chevy Equinox as part of the BlogHer Carpoolers (follow @temptingmama and #BlogHerCarpoolers on twitter for our lastest updates while we’re traveling to Chicago!)
- Being a faithful ambassador for Yummie Tummie
- At the Nikon party with Carson Kressley thanks to Miss Britt for letting mebe her tag along.
- Wearing Sorrelli jewelry (thanks to Angie!)
- Attending the hottest parties of the weekend (hopefully not as a wallflower)
If you’re NOT going to be there?
Head on over to @BlogHerAtHome. It’s a fabulous site created by my buds Nic and Jenn for those of you who are partying along at home. There’s giveaways (including a masthead design from Yours Truly) and a butt load of other goodies.
Stimey says:
I have a feeling that you’re going to be okay.
I love the photo too. It makes me laugh every time I see it.
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
You like my pussy, don’t you?
Sorry! Was that completely uncalled for? I tend to do that sometimes.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:15 am
steenface says:
I think you’ll find that BlogHer isn’t as lonely as you might think. Almost everyone who worried about that found that it was completely unnecessary; besides, with sooooo many people in one place, you’re bound to find someone to hang out with!
I’m not going but you’ll TOTALLY have fun!
(Could you imagine the noise if a clothing retailer was sponsoring some of the bloggers? Like, if Macy’s was all, “Hey, we’ll outfit y’all!” They need to get on board.)
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I know right? Where the heck are all these department stores and designers hiding. Could you even imagine the hoopla if they were?!
July 20th, 2009 at 9:19 am
AmazingGreis says:
CAN.NOT.WAIT!
I’ll be there, can’t wait to meet you!
So excited and so nervous all in one emotion.
See you soon! Chicago or BUST!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
YAY!!
I can’t wait either. I have a feeling I’m going to extremely overwhelmed and even MORE exhausted when I get back, but it will ALL be worth it.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Karen says:
If I were going you’d actually be one of the first people I’d come looking for. Seriously. Maybe next year (…please be East, please be East…)
You my dear will be fine. And not a wall flower. HOW could Candy Sam be a wall flower? Have F.U.N!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 9:29 am
That made me LOL for real.
Sweet Baby Jesus, I hope people aren’t going to be asking me to re-enact that CandySam video.
July 20th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
woo-to-the-mutha-truckin-hooooo!!!!!!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Karen Sugarpants says:
You are so dang cute. Like I told Britt, there’s a place for everyone and you, my friend, are going to shine. Everyone I know loves you to pieces. Do not worry! If anything it’s a lot overwhelming how lovey dovey and OMG SQUEEE LOUD it is. There’s no wallflowering AT ALL.
You are amazing. And anyone worth their salt will see that right away. Love you and OMG SQUEE SEE YOU WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!!!1111!!!!1!
Oh yeah I don’t squee…rofl!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
You TOTALLY *squeeee*.
July 20th, 2009 at 10:33 am
MG @ MommyGeekology.com says:
The BlogHer@Home thing is awesome, PS. Awesome.
I’m going! I posted a pic of myself & a little get to know me post too.
I’m nervous because I changed identities halfway through my first year of blogging, so it’s like I started blogging six months ago so I really don’t know anyone! Yikes! Ah well. I hear that I’m good in crowds. We shall see.
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Bring a picture of an avatar you typically use. That way ppl can put two and two together…may be a little easier!
I’m bringing my angry pussy.
July 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am
annettek says:
You know I love ya, and can’t wait to see you again, and of course, hug you! mwah!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I KNOW. Feels like FOREVER since I saw you last! xo
July 20th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Just Shireen says:
If I were going? I would totally track you down and mayhaps attach myself to you.
Just saying.
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Next time friend. Next time.
And I will be sure to shower you with swedish berry kisses in the VERY near future!
July 20th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Karly says:
I’m going to the Nikon party too! Do you think Miss Britt will mind if I cling to you all night? Cuz I don’t know anyone else going! And I’m scared!
Can’t wait to meet you, Sam!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Will she mind!? Hell no!
You can stick to me ALL weekend. I can’t wait to meet you!
July 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
nic @mybottlesup says:
thanks for the shout out home skillet!!!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
No problem home fry! xo
July 20th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
C @ Kid Things says:
I’m not going, but this post was worth it for the picture alone. Haha!
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Ya, that cat gets around. He’s very special to me.
July 20th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
heather... says:
that picture looks exactly like you.
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Hedder, are you saying I’m hairy?
heather... Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
noooo…just adorable like a surprised kitty.
But you DID wax, right?
samantha Reply:
July 20th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Uh oh. Wax what? My pussy?
Oh no.
Is there something about BlogHer that I don’t know about.
*nervous sweats*
July 20th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Amy @ Taste Like Crazy says:
So now I have to go write my own I’m going to BlogHer post thing but with pictures of the clothes so that my boyfriend, Tim Gunn will take pity on me.
My favorite part was the “So do me a favour, if you recognize me? Please say hi.” cause, you know, I feel exactly the same way.
See ya there.
samantha Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 7:42 am
Can’t wait to see you!
And also? I saw your pictures. There’s NOTHING to take pity on. You look fabulous!
July 20th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Leslie says:
I’m going. I stll cannot belive I am actually going. Yay! I’m so afraid of being lame. The good news is, anyone whos hangs out with me is bound to look cool in comparison.
samantha Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 7:44 am
It all feels kinda surreal at the moment. I just hope I’m not totally overwhelmed. LOL
See you soon!
July 20th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
gorillabuns says:
now i’m getting sad that i’m not going. you’ll have a great time and i guess i’ll have to follow on the loser-i’m-not-there site. man, i’m bummed.
have fun!
samantha Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 7:50 am
Aw, don’t be sad! There will be lots of
losersfabulous people to hang out with at BlogHer@Home!Let’s plan for next year!
July 21st, 2009 at 12:59 am
Angela at mommy bytes says:
Oh yes, I will be there, and I’ve fretted about my clothes and shoes like the rest of you and found NOTHING that looks good on me in the stores. So I will wear old clothes and hope no one knows (or reads this comment). I will definitely say hi if I’m not hiding in the bathroom.
samantha Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 7:51 am
LOL we can wear our old clothes together because I totally outed myself too. HAHA
July 21st, 2009 at 1:06 am
jodifur says:
I’ll be there, and it is also my first Blogher, so come so hi!
July 21st, 2009 at 7:43 am
Sarah says:
Great Post! I love reading your blogs & the photo was great
I wish I could go, but unfortunately I can’t. How long would the flight be from Dallas? Maybe I will able to next time 
Have fun!!!
July 21st, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Mrs. Schmitty says:
WAAAAAAAH!!! Okay..sniff…sniff.
Have fun girlie!!! Drive safely!
xoxoxo
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Amanda of Shamelessly Sassy says:
I’m bummed I’m not going. I would have loved to meet you. See you next year!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:42 pm
PrincessJenn says:
Finally catching up on blog reading. lol. Thank you again so much for donating the blog header. I can’t tell you how much we appreciated it. Hopefully I can thank you in person at next year’s BlogHer! *smooches*
July 28th, 2009 at 10:01 am