Let’s have a little talk. Things have been a wee bit “sponsored post” heavy around these parts lately and tomorrow another review and giveaway will be going live. I like being in a place where I can write reviews and share giveaways with ya’ll but I imagine having an onslought of them from me is annoying. Sorry.
I’m still here!
I’m still in a total euphoric state of happiness from my weekend. In addition to meeting The Bangles and having the most wonderful Saturday night at their concert I also had a pretty great Sunday. I went to Pod Camp Philly and sat in on some informative workshops. (I also presented a workshop on creating media kits with Cecily that seemed to go over pretty well.) Later I won a raffle prize of admission to another conference happening in Philly in November – hurrah!
What was interesting about this Pod Camp experience was that there were BOYS there. I’m used to the BlogHer experience or Mom blogger meet-up type events. If there is a man there he is usually holding a purse and praying that you won’t make eye contact with him. (ok, not ALL guys at women-centric conferences are like that but I have met several)
Having a co-ed social media gathering was, oh how can I say this in a way that you won’t make fun of me too much….BOYS!!!
I promise you that I was not some silly or flirting fool, but I might have quietly played a game or two of “hot or not” with some friends. (this is where we also go woo!! for 2nd day hair because I had total hair confidence which is a rare and wonderful thing.)
As I continue to get my life wrapped around my new work schedule what is continuously becoming clear are the things that I need to also schedule into my life: I need to make time to walk and work out. I also think it’s getting close to making some time to recognize that I want to maybe ponder about thinking about the possibility dating. (ohHOLYshitItotallyjustsaidthatoutloud)
I don’t kid around when I say that Fall and Winter are my seasons. These are the seasons that I traditionally die and regrow, crumble and reinvent. In the Winter of 2003 I started a new life, in the Fall of 2009 I had to find myself again. I’ve molted for two years (ew) and I can feel some confidence creeping back in. It’s been lovely to feel it there.
So back to the sponsored post stuff – I’m sorry if it has annoyed some of you, I am thrilled for those of you that are entering the giveaways (heck yes I want my readers to win free stuff!), and to the indifferent thank you for shrugging. I’m still here. Promise.
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I always like it when my favorite people get some free stuff, so I am glad when you get to do sponsored posts. So go for it!
Yay for (maybe) dating! I, for one, am glad that you’re getting the opportunity to go out and do stuff, even if it’s at the expense of a sponsored post. Because being poor and unsure of the future really limits your entertainment options – as does being a full-time caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient. It’s been a long overdue thing for you. Hope you only get more opportunities for fun and excitement.
I’m right there with you on the sponsored stuff, I always feel guilty posting it (especially when I have a bunch in a row) but it’s your blog… and the sponsored stuff is what makes the other stuff able to happen. Wasn’t THAT an eloquent way of saying it? (sorry, my brain is mushy tonight. I’m going to assume you know what I mean).
In other words, YOU GO GIRL! and yes, I can’t believe I just typed that. Mush, I’m telling you.
Yay for giveaways. Yay for reentering the social scene. I hope you find someone good enough for you because you are a phenomenal woman!
Thanks, D.
I don’t mind the sponsored posts at all, love when bloggers can benefit with something tangible from all they put in. I am not in love with the new partial feed tho
Lots of luck with the dating!! Now my hair is short I don’t have second day hair anymore but my best hair is washed before bed, slept on just right boofy hair!
Ooh boys!
I like that picture!
I don’t mind sponsored posts when “honest opinions” are actually honest, like yours.
Free stuff…oooh my favorite!!!
Boys!!!!…my 2nd favorite!!!
and I will live vicariously!
I just like when I see your blog in my email, your words always make me smile. Plus your hair this weekend was rockin it…even from the pictures I could tell. The SPARKLE in you is back!!!!!! Woot!
Can I just say you’re looking pretty flirt-worthy in that thar pic? Go get yours, girl.
And I’ve got no beef with sponsored posts either. Again, get yours!
Dating? Yay for you!!!
:):) I’m happy when people I love are happy and exploring their horizons.
I’m with you–autumn and winter seem to bring me to life again, especially after the truly heinously hot summer we had here.
Boys! You look really hot in the picture, too. Boys!
This post made me smile. I’m happy for youuuuu!
WHEEEEE!!! This is so exciting, friend! I love seeing this confidence build in you! (Also, second day hair TOTALLY rocks. I live for it.)
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