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14 April 2014

Blogging is fun!

Don't mind me while I become StubHub's number one customer over here in Dallas. The Mavs are in the playoffs, the Stars are in the playoffs, the Rangers' season is in full force.... Must. Buy. All. Of. The. Tickets. 

Good thing I have a 4 day work week followed by 6 days of vacation and my mom flying in on Thursday night! With that said, wouldn't you think Monday would be a little bit easier knowing you only have 4 days this week? Whelp, it isn't. I'm not sure if it is because I'm getting older or what, but it is a mission fit for Dr. House's team to figure out how to open my eyelids when that 6:30am alarm rings on Monday morning. Or perhaps the cause is General getting out of bed and peeing all over the carpet at 3am. So weird, I'm not sure what is up with that poor little boy but I think it deserves some monitoring. 

Any who, my weekend was filled with blogging events and fun! On Friday night I went to my first ever group blogging meet up! 


We seriously had the best convo, it was so fun to make new friends! From left to right is Stephanie from Outgoing Lady, Stephanie from Geek Glam, Lindsay from The Wife in Training, me (hey girl hey!), and Sevi from Ware is the Vodka

And here is a group pic of everyone that came! I didn't realize that the people on the left were with our group until we all got together to take this picture, so unfortunately I don't know their names to tag them. But, maybe I will meet them at a future meet up! Thank you so so so much to Miss Jessica for hosting this event for us at Midnight Rodeo!


The best part about meetups like this, is that you get invited to other events too! Cris, pictured in the front row just to my right, was kind enough to invite me to Nordstrom on Sunday afternoon to learn all about the French candle and fragrance company Diptyque! I currently only have one of these candles that my best gal pal Magen gave me, but I'm officially ready to grow my collection, starting with this one. 






And finally, what would a weekend be without these two?









In other news, 6 days until I can have Starbucks again. Not that I'm counting or anything.
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41 comments :

  1. Glad you had a fun weekend. It's always nice to meet other bloggers.

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  2. You met Sevi!! Love her!
    You're becoming quite the socialite, my friend. You should socialite your way to Orlando. Just a thought...

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    1. <3 This just made me smile! Right back at you Whitney!

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  3. So fun! I can't wait to do a blogger meet up here! And I agree with Whitney, you're like, really fancy these days.

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  4. What a fun weekend!! WHY WOULD YOU EVER GIVE UP STARBUCKS?!?!

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  5. What a fun blogging weekend! I wish we had a Starbucks here!

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  6. That's pretty awesome! Sounds like you made some great new blogging connections! :)

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  7. ohh man so sad i missed out on this. you look tan, did you go wit valencia? jk, but not really. and oh hi g and v!!!!

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  8. i need to up my candle game and get one of those babies!

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  9. I need to get in on the blogging meetups too - looks so fun. and poor general. he and my bowie could start a "dogs who like to pee on things for no reason and make their moms mad" club.

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  10. I'm kind of bummed I no longer live in Charlotte, there are lots of bloggers and meet ups there. Not so much here at the beach. Looks like you had fun!

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  11. Blogging meet ups are the best!!! I am hoping the group in my area starts back up again!

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  12. Looks like a great time - I love to meet other bloggers :)

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  13. OMG I love gained so much more love for you and the fact that you were at a blogger meetup with Mama Laughlin and didn't recognize her :)

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  14. The picture of your two dogs together is one of my favorite of all times. I'm so jealous of all your new friends. I'll get over it if you just send me one of those candles. K, thanks bye.

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  15. I definitely need to find me some local bloggers, (even if they are all the way down in Miami) because this looks like so much fun.

    Natalia

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  16. Yay! So much fun at both events!! Can't wait to see you again at the next one!

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  17. 6 days- you're almost there! I feel like there are a grand total of maybe 5 bloggers in NorCal! Love your dog photos- they're always adorable!

    xo, Hima
    Hima Hearts

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  18. Haha I'm counting my days til Starbucks too!

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  19. Nice running into you girlie!! haha I just thought about that lady's metaphor of running into someone! lol

    Have fun with your mom!

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  20. You're just checking off these #vtimbebrave things left and right! Do they have these often in Dallas? I'll totally join ya in the future!

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  21. Sounds like such a fun weekend... I see those candles everywhere and think they're so cute, but I can't justify paying $60 for a small candle. What's all the hype?

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  22. How fun! Now if only I can find more than two Cali bloggers in my area to do the same....

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  23. Omg, all the puppy pictures. <3 <3 <3

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  24. Seriously, the pups are killing me lately.

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  25. Sounds like such a fun weekend! I haven't been to a blogger event since last summer. I should probably go to some more because they're always awesome.

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  26. I'm about to blow your mind, if you gave up Starbucks for Lent. Lent actually ends Thursday evening. THAT MEANS THURSDAY NIGHT YOU CAN HAVE STARBUCKS! I'm not joking. Look it up.

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  27. Awesome! I live in the DFW area and would love to be apart of the meet ups as well! Could you pass on the information on how I can get involved? Thank you so much!!

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  28. Yes blogging is fun and it is also hard work at times........just saying..............hope you have a bloody great weekend

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  29. I LOVE blogger meetups!! It always surprises me how many people In my area blog that I had no clue about!

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  30. What a fun meetup! I love your nautical outfit!! And Easter can't get here soon enough, I'm ready to SHOP again!!

    -AJ
    OccasionallyAJ.com

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  31. I have yet to have a blogger meet up in my city yet! :(
    I love Stubhub! Been going to so many Vancouver Canucks games because of the cheaper tickets... pretty bummed out they had a crap year and didn't make it the playoffs. I just hate it when my friends question my purchases on Stubhub... all my purchases has been legit, don't fill those doubts in my head!

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  32. I have totally grown to love blogger meet ups and so appreciate the new friends and blogs I have come in contact with as a result of going to them. Glad you had a great time!

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  33. Goodness that night was so much fun! So I am thinking we need to plan another night out soon, because its a must! <3 you!!!!!

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  34. Hi! Firstly, love your blog, obviously. Second, I've got a question for you: You have two dogs and you work full-time (I think you work full-time?). How do you manage your dogs during the day when you're at work? Do you have someone take them out for a walk at lunch time? I'm going through rough times with my boyfriend and it may end up in a full-on breakup and that means I'd be living alone with my Yorkie, and working full-time. I'd love to hear your advice if you have any on the subject. Thanks! xx from Switzerland

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  35. So happy we got to meet!! I'm so bummed that I didn't get to chat as much and even more bummed that I don't live in Dallas with y'all! Let's hang again next time I'm in town! xx

    www.jessicawho.me

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  36. I think Lent actually technically ends on Thursday? So... :)

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  37. I love blates and that candle event sounds like a blast!

    xx Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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