I’m still crazy excited about going to Blissdom, and still can’t quite believe it! I can’t stinking wait! It’s going to be so much fun, I’m going to learn a ton, and hopefully I’ll meet some great folks. I’m also excited about doing something for myself!
That said, I’m still super nervous. I know everyone says not to be, but I think it’s only natural to be even a tiny bit nervous. I don’t want that to overshadow my experience, though, so I decided to come up with a few Blissdom goals:
- Meet at least five new people. I want to approach five completely random strangers. Well, ones that are there for Blissdom as well… Not just random folks in the hotel.
- Meet at least two bloggers from blogs I follow. I know for a fact that at least two blogs I follow will be represented.
- Meet Alli Worthington. She is, after all, one of the creators of Blissdom. And I’ve heard you just have to meet her because she’s so stinking fabulous.
- Meet at least two bloggers that I’ve been conversing with prior to the conference. I have a spreadsheet, but not in a crazy stalker kind of way…
- Actively participate in the Newbies event. You know, actually go and talk and interact, instead of standing there thinking, “When is this over so I can go throw up…”
- Take time to review the various tracks and choose ones that will benefit both me as a person, as well as Sweet Phenomena. Blissdom is about finding your bliss. Not just in blogging.
That’s it for now. As things get closer and I learn more, I’m sure I’ll add goals to this list. I want to take full advantage of the conference, and someone suggested coming with goals in mind was a great way to do this. I love that idea.
Will you be heading to Blissdom? I’d love to meet you.
Oh, and I heard tell that there’s another Blissdom ticket giveaway coming this week… They’re sold out, so I would jump on it!
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Great goals for BlissDom!
I can totally relate on the feeling of wishing it was over so you can throw up. Sometimes in social situations I feel intensely uncomfortable and out-of-place and want it to be over!
I don’t want to look back at BlissDom and realize I missed out on some fun because I was overcome by that feeling. I’m really grateful to connect with other attendees online before the conference to help ease that feeling.
Have a great day!
Chrysta
Totally agree with you Chrysta. I don’t want to look back and think I missed out on something just because I was too afraid; life is too short for that.
Thanks for stopping by!
Have fun!! Sounds exciting, and stressful all at the same time.
Thanks Anita! Yes, I am so excited, but it is totally stressful!
I’m going for the first time, as well! And yeah…I’m nervous. But I love your attitude and I think having goals is a good way to focus that nervous energy. I’m going to try it, too!
P.S. I’m @gfunkified on twitter if you want to connect!
Awesome Greta! Can’t wait to hear about your goals. Someone suggested this to me and I thought it was a great way to ensure I didn’t miss out on anything and really worked to appreciate it you know?
Hopefully I’ll be one of the random strangers.
Blissdom is my favorite conference because it’s so down-to-earth and laid-back…plus sparkly!! 
Oh, and Alli’s easy to spot. She’s the one with the most glitter.
I love sparkly. Totally and completely.
Would love to connect as well!
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