The Budge Bunch

I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea what I was in for. I had no idea how hard it would be to write a post about it.

But here it goes….

I went to BlogHer for me. I went to meet friends that I loved. I went to see where I wanted to go, and what I wanted to do with myself. I wanted to see where I fit in. Find myself, be myself.

I did it.

That is the experience I had. I was myself. Even if I was annoying. Sorry! I met so many friends that were even better in person than I could have ever imagined. I met some friends that were nothing like what I expected them to be, and was hurt by it. I made so many new friends that I left feeling so lucky and loved.

I know my place, and I like it. I know where I want to go. I am more excited for my journey now than I thought I could be. I am more confident in myself than I expected.

I know that I walked around looking lost most of the time. I hate that I met a Blogger that I truly admire and never told her how awesome I think she is. But I DID somewhat speak to her, that counts, right? I love that I got to dance like a fool with two of the greatest friends I have made online. I will remember that forever. I conquered my fear of heights on the Kodak Bus Tour, and ate food off the street from the Halal cart. Twice. Something I said I would NEVER do.

I went to DinHer Thursday night, met amazing women and will forever think of meatsweats every time I eat a hamburger. What more could I want?

Everyone went to BlogHer for different reasons. Everyone wanted to get something different from the experience. For some people it was important to meet with brands. Some people just wanted to soak up all the information from the sessions. Some wanted to go to the parties and meet old and new friends. I’m sure most wanted to do all of those things to some extent. I left on Sunday with amazing memories. I had just the right experience for me.

I am a very lucky girl.

Did you go to BlogHer? I’d love to hear about your experience! Please leave me a link to your post in the comments!!

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I knew I was going to BlogHer since February. You’d think I would have prepared for it a bit more. I have NOTHING done. I am actually not going to have any time to really do anything to get ready for this trip. We are so busy right now, and we go on vacation right when I get back. I need to have all that packed and taken care of, kinda before I leave. I am leaving a list of all the things that NEED to get done while I am gone, but come on…

But I was thinking about it today, and I realized something. Who the hell REALLY cares what I am wearing? Does anyone really care if I bought all new clothes, and had my hair done? I am going there to meet my FRIENDS. People that already like me. I really hope they DON”T care what I am wearing. Because I know I won’t be paying attention to what the hell they have on.

I want to SEE them. I want to HEAR them. I want to HUG them.

I do promise to shower daily. Well, I mean if I am not in too much of a rush in the morning. I am sooo NOT a morning person. What do you expect? Superwoman all of a sudden?

I want to go to BlogHer and meet the people who have changed my life for the better. I want to have fun. Not just while I am there, but in the days leading up to it. Thinking about how much fun I am going to have.

I know I am NOT going to look back at this time and regret not making myself crazy with shopping and worrying about what private parties I wasn’t invited too. Life is way to short.

And I have ENOUGH other things in my crazy life to stress about.

But I will tell you one thing….I am taming my beastly eyebrows for the occasion. Although I hope you don’t judge me for my bad taste in clothes, I really don’t need you running away in horror at the unibrow.

See you in NYC!!

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Last night I had a Thirty-One Gifts party at my house.  I had a blast!  It was so good to just hang out and relax with my friends.  It doesn’t happen often enough.  Even my friend Tommi was able to make it with her girls.  Which is a miracle since our schedules are so crazy it has been impossible to hook up!  It was chaos at times, but I loved it.  Finally @RachelFerrucci and @Tina529 were able to meet!  One of my favorite things about the night was that Carissa (Rachels daughter) was able to make it.  It was so awesome to see her and Rachel glowing when talking about the new babycoming soon!   This is going to be a fun nine months!  I can’t wait to see this baby!  Great night.  We ate.  We drank. We laughed.  We shopped.  What could be better?

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A few weeks ago I went to NYC with my most wonderful, awesomest, nicest friend Rachel Ferrucci. We had a really fun time! How could we not? NYC in December will totally get you in the Holiday mood! My kids are still mad that I went with out them but we are planning to take them soon. I LOVE the tree in Rockefeller Center. That is my favorite.

We were going to go skating but I didn’t have socks. Which is probably a good thing, because then my kids really would have killed me if I went skating without them. That is now on the top of our list when we all go in to the city.

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Saturday night I was the luckiest person ever! I got to hang out with Rachel Ferrucci! Let me tell you, if you have not met Rachel, you are missing out. She is the most real, down to earth and fun person I have ever met! Totally made not going to BlogHer worth it!

Beer Pong Rules!!

Anyway, here is some of the pictures and video from Saturday.

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I cleaned my kitchen today . Not just the basics, really cleaned it. I did a whole lot of laundry also. I did not put it all away…no need to go overboard.

Last night I watched Chicks Keep Chatting with Jen Hinton and Sugar Jones on MomTV. The question of the night was, “What has Social Media done for you?”

My answer is…Because of Social Media my house looks like Shit! And I’m sooooo Okay with that!

Before I had my love affair with Twitter, and Blog hopping, my house was really clean. I was on top of my laundry and Dammit my fridge was even organized! Oh what a life.

Not anymore!

The funny thing is, I really AM okay with it. I was so miserable spending all day cleaning, doing laundry, cooking, more laundry…. That was not me at all! Granted, I do not like my house to be a crap-hole, I’m not a neat freak. But. I had crazy thoughts about what I should be doing as a stay at home Mom. I thought I was suppose to do everything, and everything was supposed to be perfect. I mean, this was my job right? I had to do it well. I felt isolated, alone, and not in my element. I kept thinking I am not stay at home mom material. How can I get out of this?

When my lung collapsed in February, it really shook me up. I really wanted to be home with my kids. I want to spend time with them, and hell, I even want to do their laundry. I just knew I need to find something for me as well.

Social Media gave me ME back. I don’t feel alone, or isolated. There are so many people out there just like me. I have met so many amazing women because of Social Media. I love supporting Moms who are doing awesome things for themselves and others while taking care of their family. I love knowing that I would be supported the same way. I love reading the blog posts of inspirational Moms, and families.

So, my house might not be as clean as the other stay at home moms in my neighborhood. But, I’m happy. My kids are happy. And I know some Kick Ass people that totally have my back. It doesn’t get better than that.

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I have been trying to post on this damn blog all week. But, ya know what? This week SUCKED the big one. I have been a mess of emotions and a total crazy person. I’m just gonna say that having an 18 year old daughter really, really sucks for me right now.

OK…..anyway……
On a positive note, there was something pretty cool that made me happy this week. I actually realized what I love most about this bloggin thingy.

The woman I have “met” during these last 2 months. They are talented, smart, funny and inspirational. I found myself randomly laughing out loud a bunch of times this week. And let me tell ya, I really needed it. I would have never thought that I would actually care about people that I have never met in person. I look forward to reading everyone’s blogs and hearing stories and looking at pictures. And I think if I tried to explain it to other people they would think I’m crazy.

Who would have ever thought that a collapsed lung and weeks of laying in bed would bring me to this. But it did, and I could not be happier. I can’t wait to get to know everyone even better as time goes on. I can’t wait to meet new people. I do believe everything in life happens for a reason. I have no idea where this journey will bring me, I’m just glad I’m on it.

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