Randomness and Butterflies

Posted by on May 26, 2010 in CBC '10, good times | 7 comments

Butterflies.

That’s what I have in my stomach.

I didn’t expect to get very nervous, but here it is, the day before I leave for my first blogging conference, and I’m nervous.

Here’s the funny thing. The stuff you worry about as a teenager (at least I did), is the same!! Will I be liked? Am I wearing cool enough clothes? What will I say to people? I have the added bonus concern of not knowing what I’m talking about. I feel like a newbie.

I have been blogging since 2007, but it’s been very casual. Like, stories and “pictures for Grandma and Aunt So and So” casual. Now that I am exploring the options for my blog, and maybe the chance to make a buck or two, I’m feeling insecure.

I am also feeling so excited!! First of all, I’m ready to spend a couple days having just adult conversations. Second, I’m looking forward to learning new things. And last but not least, meeting new people (although I am having some anxiety about this).

My hubby surprised me with a hair appointment today (he’s the best). The only downside (and I hate to mention it)?  It’s with a gal who hasn’t done my hair before. I think she is good, I hope she is.

Now that my laundry is mostly done, I need to iron a couple things. I hardly ever iron. Maybe “never iron” is more accurate. Seriously. I like the look of freshly ironed clothes, I just really don’t like doing it. This alone should tell you how important this weekend is to me. I am willing to iron.

Well, I’m off to have breakfast, start packing, get a hair-cut, finish packing, get my daughter packed, and hopefully not forget anything!

And….

I hope these butterflies take a hike!

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  • Lisa

    Butterflies are pretty. And they eventually land. This will be fun! I look forward to meeting you. Plus, don't bother ironing. It'll get wrinkled in the transit. :)

  • Amanda

    Amy, I linked to you from Family Volley, so I am new to your site:) I am nervous enough for CBC that I am going to have a skirt and a pair of jeans in the car, just in case I don't have the right thing to wear. How nerdy is that? I am excited, but it really does feel like when I was a teenager. I was friends with everyone and didn't care as much what I wore. Weird that at 25, I am spazing out if I will hit the "coolness bar" and fit in. Are people going to care that I still have baby weight, will they look at me like my blog is so small why would I come here, will they think that my baking/ crafting is inferior. Blah, I know as soon as we get there all of the stress will go away; especially considering I talk to random strangers on a daily basis. Hi strangerm, nice to meet you:)

  • Jen

    Blogging conferences are awesome! I know that you will have a good time but I totally understand your nervousness. I felt much the same way but remember people like your bloggy b/c they like what you write and if you write from your heart then they will like you. :)

    Stopped by from SITS to say hi and welcome.

  • Tom and Karen Mortensen

    Good luck. I am sure you will do fine. Have fun.

  • Saimi

    Just post what you learned and hopefully I will learn something! I need all the help I can get!

    You're going to have a blast!!

    Stopping by from MMB

  • mrs. r

    whaaaat? you were nervous? couldn't tell a bit! not one bit! you were cool as a cuc. it was a PLEASURE to meet you IRL! hope you had a great conference!

  • Debbie’s L’Bri

    I must say that butterflies can be good too. L'Bri loves the butterfly because it is free to be.