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By: Rudri Patel

Rudri Patel — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:32:42 +0000

Things will be fine Missy at home and I know you will rock the conference. Can’t wait to hear about it. Enjoy!

By: liz

liz — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:20:50 +0000

Hey now! You take down point 3, cuz you DO know people there!

By: Lori @ In Pursuit of Martha Points

Lori @ In Pursuit of Martha Points — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:14:39 +0000

Wanna know a secret?

I’m an introvert.

Know who knows that?

NO ONE.

Ask Nichole or Cheryl or Sherri or Amy if I am introverted.

They will all tell you NO.

And yet, I am. I’m just really good at pretending I’m not.

It only takes some practice, and commitment. And clearly, your desire to be there, be present, participate and contribute are powerful forces.

You will be amazing.

As, it seems, you have been in the past – if others are to be believed.

Plus, you’re a lady of the court. You get a free pass on attitude now. 😉

By: Sherri @ Old Tweener

Sherri @ Old Tweener — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:50:42 +0000

Oh, you and I would get along just fine! I suffer from the same worries when I’m away, and the same dual-personality disorder. I’m either your best friend with that verbal spewing or I’m quiet.

Can’t wait to hear all about it! You guys will have an awesome time, and I will feel the exact same way when BlogHer comes along. If I don’t sell my ticket out of panic first.

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By: Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:36:55 +0000

You’ll be great! You were the picture of confidence at ABGNO.

I am totally socially awkward. I think I talk way too much to mask the fact that I am terrified and really a shy person. I employ the “fake it till you make it” technique and try to act all confident and outgoing when I really just want to dive under the table. Then I leave thinking I said too much (especialy about myself or my kids), talked too loud, didn’t make enough eye contact…the list goes on and on.

By: JennaFarelyn

JennaFarelyn — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:29:09 +0000

You were really brave to put this out there!

I am very exuberant and intense by nature, and my big concern is being overbearing. Just so you know. 🙂

I share your same concerns about leaving my four kids, and very many other parents at the conference share that same concern even if just in the back of their minds.

I am confident that you will make connections. I really love Blissdom and found very few people intimidating. I also didnt notice cliques. But my experience and perspective might be a lot different from someone elses.

I cant wait to meet you 🙂

*HUG* 🙂

By: amber

amber — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:08:53 +0000

Going to BlogHer last year was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done. And there was a great deal of social awkwardness. In fact, Friday found me curled in the fetal position on my bed by 4 p.m. But it was also a lot of fun. Enjoy it!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:42:19 +0000

You’ll do great.

My biggest concern? Honestly, that I’ll disappoint.

There, I said it.

HAVE A GOOD TIME!!! Cannot wait to hear about it.

By: BalancingMama (Julie)

BalancingMama (Julie) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:15:30 +0000

I can present in front of crowds or star in a play, but when it comes to being ME in a social setting, I get nervous and self-conscious. My plan is to ask questions – people like talking about themselves, so I ask about them.

Enjoy the conference! I’m not even to that stage yet. Still a newbie 🙂