I shared the adventures of how I got to BloggyBootCamp ATL but once I arrived I knew for sure that it was all worth it. Especially when I knew I would be arriving in time for the Friday night Cocktail Party. I mean come on folks, as a Momma of 6 getting to doll up and maybe even put on a bit of lipstick is definitely a rare and welcomed thing. To meet and greet favorite and soon to be new favorite SITSGirls Bloggers was so exciting and I was so ready!
The cocktail party was hosted by the SWAYGroup and I couldn’t wait to pull out my little black dress and pumps for a mini girls night out.
When I arrived at the cocktail party I was a bit nervous. I was trying to place faces with profile photos, site names and Twitter handles. Not as easy a task as you may think. Yet once I started to spot a few familiar faces and a few of my SITStahs spotted me the night was off to a great start.
It wasn’t long before I started to notice that my hair seems to have an identity all it’s own. That seemed to be the way most people recognized me as MrsTee – it was so much fun we even decided to give my hair it’s own hashtag: #MrsTeeBun
Did you happen to catch a snapshot of me and my easily recognized top knot during the conference? Shoot me a copy, tag me and hashtag the photo with #MrsTeeBun so I can see it and let’s keep the fun going ๐
As requested, I kept my bun the entire conference but on check-out day #MrsTeeBun said it’s farewell…
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The #MrsTeeBun is down folks… To all my #BloggyBootCamp Ladies thanks for giving it a life of it’s own LOL…
So I did say this was a cocktail party and what would a cocktail party be without the cocktail, right? The signature drink of the night was an Aperol Spritzer.
It was delicious. I’m not a big drinker but if you give me something with a bit sweet you’ll always grab my taste. The Aperol Spritzer definitely did just that. A mix with orange liqueur there was a hint of sweetness with a bit of kick. The perfect drink for a light weight like me LOL ๐
After getting my drink, it was time to mingle. I had such fun actually hearing the voices behind the words I have come to love. I had the chance to meet Kristen Daukas of TenToTwenty and FourHensAndARooster Kristen was the first person to give me an opportunity to share my writing and parenting advice beyond my own URL and she is definitely as much of a presence in person as she is online. Such an amazing woman and supporter of others.
Me and @mrsteeh finally meet IRL!! #bloggybootcamp http://t.co/267znKPFfe— 10 to 20 Parenting (@10to20) October 10, 2014
I also got to meet the lovely mind behind the creativity over and Sunshine and Elephants. Her spirit is just as beautiful as her smile. If you haven’t had a chance be sure to head over and visit her…tell her MrsTee sent you ๐
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Meeting new and wonderful people is the best part of #BloggyBootCamp – so happy to connect @sunphant I know you’re destined for great things!! #MrsTeeH #BlogLife #Blogger #MrsTeeBun
Wait!! I almost forgot. The cocktail party was also the perfect setting for me to meet two of my BloggerBFFs face to face for the very first time. MrsAOK from MrsAOK, A Work In Progress and Tenns from New Mama Diaries. Everyone who saw us together could hardly believe this was our first ‘in real life’ meeting. I call that true friendship. We connected across our sites, linkups and social media and found in each other common beliefs, interests and even humor. So meeting in person was just the icing to a friendship that was already established.
By the end of the night my shoes were off and my fears were gone. I was at ease and felt like I was simply reuniting with a few long distance friends rather than meeting them for the first time.
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So yeah. My shoes didn’t exactly make it the whole night. Oh well I still had a blast!!! Can’t wait until tomorrow Ladies!! #BloggyBootCamp #BlogConference #BlogLife #Blogger
If this first night was any indicator of how things were going to be I knew #BloggyBootCamp ATL was going to be amazing. I went to my room ready and excited for what the next day would hold: new connections, knowledge and most of all support from Ladies who know what it is to see Blogging as a passion and attainable dream.
Stay Tuned for a recap and reflect on what I learned, experienced and took away from Session Day of #BloggyBootCamp ATL…
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31 thoughts on “Cocktail Party? I Don’t Mind If I Do… #BloggyBootCamp”
I so wish I could have gone to this! 6 kids!? Whoa girl you deserve more than just a night out! That's a lot of work. I'm stressed with just one!
Lol, love how your 'do' had it's own hashtag! Hilarious.
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It was so amazing! Yes Girl…that was like Christmas for me…LOL Yeah my bun had a life of it’s own ๐
Looks like you had an awesome time!
Lots of Love,
Maja
I truly did Maja!! Let me know if you’d ever like to swap questions…I’d love to get to know you and your site a bit better ๐
Looks like you had a blast!!! I hope to attend one day!
I Did!! Maybe we’ll get to meet IRL someday ๐
It was so much fun! Great meeting you! Come link up your post here – http://www.marvelousmommy.com/2014/10/conference-…
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You look cute in your LBD. Looks like you had a lot of fun.
Thanks Sonya, it was a blast! ๐
You look beautiful! Glad you had a great time. It's always meeting people you know from online at these events. Sometimes you even call folks out by their usernames. LOL! Btw, you are a mom to 6? You go girl! More power to you!
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Thank you so much!! It was a real blessing to be able to attend. Oh yes, I was called MrsTee and loved it! ๐ Yes Ma\’am 6 total…Thank You!!!
I'm happy you had a great time at the cocktail party. I'm so bummed that I missed it.
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I hated to hear you weren’t going to make it but we all know life happens. I hope we get to meet sometime in the future ๐
What a perfect time and that drinks looks delicious! I am sure it is a little hard at first to place names and faces with IG and twitter handles! lol!
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It was truly a great event and the drink was great! Yes, but once we made it to names and sites it was all good times from there forward ๐
Looks like you had a great time! I love meeting up with my bloggy friends at conferences!
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I did!! I am already looking forward to my next one ๐
I have those same SM flats! LOL. I haven't made it to any blog conferences yet..but will definitely put one on my to do list.
Oh if only those were flats. Those were platform pumps and boy do my feet remember every inch ๐ LOL If you want a first I would definitely recommend an SITS BootCamp !!
Awww!!! I loved this post, great memories!! I'm glad we FINALLY got to meet in person ๐ I just wished we went to the SBUX across the street, that would've been awesome to share a #PSL with you.
I <3 #MrsTeeBun
We have to meet up again!
XOXO
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Thanks Lovie!!! Definitely memories I will treasure. I actually made it to the Starbucks on the way to the airport with Teresa… It was my first PSLS of the season and so yummy. We definitely need to have a Starbucks meet up next time ๐
Great meeting you. How'd I miss that you have 6 kids! You go momma.
Yes! So wonderful…haha Thanks ๐
Oh what a time we had! #BBCAtl far exceeded my expectations and one of the best parts was meeting you and MrsAOK. Love your round up post girl. I know everyone is missing the #mrsteehbun, lol! ๐
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Yes Girl!! So much fun and so many memories…I can\’t wait to make more at our next adventure wherever it may be ๐ Haha…yes that bun is retired for a bit…LOL
It was such a fun time with you two! I learned so much there, but it was awesome to have you gals by my side!
XOXO
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Yes!!! Imagine if we actually sat together?!?? LOL ๐
YAY, this is so much fun to read! I can't wait to hear more! By the way, you three ladies are awesome!!!
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Thanks Echo! It was such a great experience…I am so glad I had the chance to go. Stay Tuned for the info and knowledge recaps…it was amazing! Aww shucks – Thanks ๐
Awww thanks Echo!! You're awesome too, sweetheart!
XOXO
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