Well how about that? My first winner’s email bounced back, so I had to pick a new one. Congrats to the new winner, Jessica!
I’m sure by now you’ve been reading post after post about the Haven Conference. You might be sick of it; you might be annoyed that you missed it and don’t want to hear any more about it. So, how about we talk about it again? Ha.
Only this time, instead of rolling your eyes and gagging over how much we lovey-dovey bloggers adored meeting one another (don’t get me wrong, we totally did), how about I give you the inside scoop on some of the more awkward encounters I had the pleasure of being in the middle the cause of? I’ll even give one lucky reader a special treat for getting all the way through it (there will be a quiz if you win, so don’t go skimming and ruining it for everyone. Pssssh.*)
I felt prior to the conference that I maybe wouldn’t be able to relate to many of the other bloggers for several reasons: I live alone; most of them don’t. I am single; most of them are married. I have Charlie; they have children. I have a foul mouth and a sense of humor that includes a lot of Family Guy and South Park references. Put a beer in my hand, and my volume goes up to 11. They are also all polite enough to actually pay attention to each other’s blogs and projects; I have been in grad school and and haven’t had a full bathroom since March. Basically, I haven’t been a blogger who is good to other bloggers, and that makes me feel very impolite just standing there with nothing to start a conversation (“Hi, I loved your kitchen remodel, etc.”). That’s not to say that there aren’t plenty of things that we all have in common – it’s why we were all at a conference in the first place (since we’re all DIY home improvement/design bloggers and readers). It’s just that… well, for more than one reason, some of the impressions I wanted to make on others (like trying to be funny) only left me feeling like I should just stuff my business cards in my mouth to prevent the next horrifying sentence from slipping out:
… hearing “Oh, right! You’re the ugly girl!” on more. than. one. occasion.
Um… not exactly…
When discussing which sessions to attend:
- I’m keeping things simple, so only one entry per person.
- Be sure to include your contact info so I can email you if you win (if you don’t, I’ll just redraw for a new winner).
- Giveaway ends next Thursday. I’ll announce the winner on Friday’s post.
- I’m paying for shipping, so entries must be continental U.S. only, sorry.
Oh I totally would have been right there with you sticking my foot in my mouth. Most of the time it seems to be the one thing I'm good at!
slowdotsandfastcars at gmail dot com
Some months ago, my husband borrowed his father's Kreg jig and was so enamored, he wanted to buy one for himself. I told him that was a silly idea – he could borrow his father's any time he wanted it. Now, after reading your blog and several similar ones, I have so many great project that I want to do that I've been trying to justify buying my own Kreg jig. But if I won one, I wouldn't have to figure out how to hide it from my husband…
Sarah S.
smom1045@yahoo.com
Your blog is fantastic! I'm a single gal too and I love seeing projects you can do without a spouse! :)
I'm slowly acquiring tools and would love the Kreg Jig!! My email is schmem.em@gmail.com.
Emily
***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.*** Thanks for the great turnout – winner will be announced Friday afternoon!
@Twice Thrifty CONGRATULATIONS! You're my winner of the Kreg Jig!
Aw man I missed the giveaway but you had me at foul mouth. Yep, I totally relate to that and awkwardness. ha!
Hmm, so now it seems I had a no-show on my first winner. Second winner has been picked and I sent out an email!
seeing as how this could so easily be me, i loved reading this post. i want to go to a blogging convention this next year and you nailed it.
ill be the awkward girl in the corner, all alone, muttering curse words to myself.