I Got Your Crazy.
Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 09:25PM
I am FINALLY home. I am psyched, amped, motivated, excited and just plain GIDDY. Wow, I have so much to tell you all- very soon. I needed to come home and take a few hours of down time tonight- meaning, no WORK!!! Sometimes it might sound like it's fun and games when you hear I am in NYC or San Francisco or wherever, but trust me, conferences are EXHAUSTING. It is just NON-STOP.
I'm not complaining, but I always need some mental detox when I come home. And it kind of bites to get home on a Sunday evening. It feels like it should be Friday, and yet I have to work tomorrow! OY!!
Anyway, I wanted to put up a quick blog post tonight after thinking about BlogHer. Being at the event and meeting SOOOOO many amazing bloggers of all kinds (Mommy bloggers, fitness bloggers, financial bloggers, funny bloggers, food bloggers, wine bloggers, you name it), I was just blown away at the talent and dedication of these ladies. And of course, meeting some of my favorite fit chicks in person was AWESOME.
Then I began to realize how, on a personal level, this blogging experience has truly changed my life and continues to change my life. I've met and learned everything I know via the connections in blog-land. And there is this incredible "team spirit" feeling of support out there. It just wows me how we are all cheering each other on, offering tips and guidance. I mean, wow. If you are a "lurker" and aren't reaching out to bloggers that you read and commenting, you are MISSING OUT. If you aren't blogging about your passion, you are MISSING OUT. You are missing out personally and potentially professionally. Take it from me, I can tell you from "both sides"- personally, because blogging has changed my life and my career, and professionally (because I work for a social media agency and we work with bloggers on behalf of our clients), the brands that you love and are passionate about are interested in connecting with YOU. The opportunities are abundant and it thrills me to no end, because it's a Win-Win all around. The brands win that connect with us (the bloggers, and our readers) and we win by learning about new cool stuff that we would be interested in, but might not know about.
It was soooo incredible to be in NYC and then, to meet some of my favorite fit chicks that I already know and then meet brand new besties like Renee (who you will see on a future Wednesday WOOT! Factor) who went running with me and taught me SO much. I am just so happy and so grateful to be a part of this TEAM of amazing women.
Girl Power. Big Time.
What's with the title of today's post? I've been hearing several times lately, when I share my new goals, of running, of fat loss, of working out schedules, etc. a response similar to "You're crazy! Why don't you relax a bit?? You're too hard on yourself! You look FINE..."....you get the drift. When I hear that, it makes me want to WORK HARDER. I would much rather be a bit crazy, a bit over-the-top in Aiming High and being ON FIRE about what I'm doing, than to be some lethargic lumpy bumpy mushy whiny moany brat watching American Idol every night. #justsayin
Sing it Brit.
Reader Comments (6)
I love those Nike ads (the booty one is my absolute favorite!)
I can't wait to hear more about BlogHer! I am so jealous of everyone who went and I will be there next yr :)
Hey Lady O, I am glad you had such a great time at BlogHer. I really hope all the my plans work out and I can make it next year. That would be really cool! I just started blogging this year and it can be a real challenge trying to be committed to posting at least twice a week. I really admire the way you seem to be able to post everyday even when you are on the road. I WANNA BE LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP!! I also understand why you want to work harder on yourself. I know that I am a healthy person and I don't look half bad :) but...I know I can be better. I would like to be better than average and I know its possible.
Peace and blessings!
Shell
Tiffany, you MUST go next year, and there are a ton of other blogger conferences....I will share them, because now I"m getting asked by a lot of bloggers how to really take their blog to the next level and such. Stay tuned. Your blog ROCKS and you should soooo be there!!
Shell- you are so sweet!! Yes, blogging is definitely a time commitment for sure. I now have to schedule my reading of other blogs like 1/2 hour in the morning and 1/2 hour in the evening because otherwise I could read/comment all day- gotta do some WORK!! but, blogging has changed my life in soooo many ways, I cannot tell you. The time you invest will be so worth it! And you can do it!!!
I love how open you are with your life. I use to be like that when I first started to blog....back in 2003. I have changed blogs since that time and because of my current job I hold a lot back. I am not going to do that anymore. I hope to go to my first BlogHer next year and look forward to the chance to meet you.
I can't wait to hear all your news and all about BlogHer! I've been on and off with blogging, but I'm really enjoying it again! And keep doing what you are doing because the only person who needs to be happy with your "crazy" is YOU!
Yea Nicole!! I hear you!! ;-)
Dawn I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to meet you!! And yes, don't hold back. Times are a changing and your blog is YOU and we need to hear you!!!!