The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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Where’ve I Been?

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Well, that’s kind of a loaded question.

I mean, I did go to Nashville for Blissdom but I also just haven’t been here, in the bloggy world much at all this last week. I haven’t even posted anything here since LAST Sunday night. That’s a week ago. I don’t think I’ve gone a week without posting since like 2007. Seriously.

I also kind of haven’t been in my own head. Or I’ve been out of my mind. Whichever way you want to word it.

Let’s put it this way, Tim went “dumpster diving” in our very own kitchen trash to find my camera card (with all Blissdom pics on it…) earlier today. I was thinking about 82 bajillion other things yesterday when I pulled it out of the camera and ran around tidying up the house and generally going crazy and that’s where it ended up. In the trash can. Fabulous.

I’ve also just been thinking about some things that I took away from the conference, like how to keep this space true to me but still garner readers after a four year run.

I continue to evolve as a blogger, a writer and even a photographer. I don’t claim to be a professional at any of these things but I do KNOW that there is a little of each of them in me.

I also know that I’m a mother, a wife, a sister, an aunt, a daughter, a friend. Something that did stick with me is that I need to live some more of my life outside of “this box” (thank you Robin) and I feel like I do a pretty good job of that. Most days. Sometimes, maybe not as much.

I will talk more about the fun of the conference but right now I’m still processing some of the topics that were presented and discussed there, and even the awesome and wonderfully inspiring opening keynote by Brene Brown. I mean, WOW. (meaning, she’s amazing)…

I hope people will continue to read here because I can inspire and/or entertain them or even because they consider me a friend and are invested in my life. I know these are some of the reasons why I keep up with so many of you, as best I can. And also why I keep up with my quote, “real life” friends too (although the two are definitely crossing over in many cases…). Because that’s what it’s really all about, I think.  Caring about and for each other, no matter whether we’ve met IRL or not (hi Kami!!)

And this space IS about me and what and who I care about.  So, what you read and see IS what you get. That’s really all there is to it…

And yes, I’m back.  In body anyway.  My mind is still in question.  But then that’s nothing new. 😉

(and below, a pic of my new blog cards that I gave out at the conference and a ‘self picture’ of me and my most fabulous roomies, Erin and Katy. Don’t we have nice teeth?)

Comments

  4. I’m loving blogging simply to journal my life…I’m not worrying so much anymore if anyone is following me…blogging for me is therapeutic.

    Glad you had a great time,!!!!

  5. Look at you 3 hottie patotties!

    It was so fabulous to meet you, and I can’t wait to read more.

    You are too damn funny in real life; I think I must have been missing out on a lot before now!

  6. Awwww, I didn’t come home with one of your super cute cards!

    Oh well. I still know where to find you. 😉

  7. Lucky you, going to blissdom! I doubt my husband would want me to go to a conference on blogging. He sees it as a hobby, and it is a hobby for me, but I enjoy writing, and I’d love to be a better blogger. Can’t wait to hear all your stories! Your new cards look great and so do you and your roommates!

  8. I haven’t been in my own head. Isnt that the truth? I get that. And Brene’s words continue to echo in my head as well.

    *loved* meeting you. So glad we got to run into each other several times. I didn’t get one of your cards either!!!

  9. you know I can relate to sooo much of this, especially since The Father Load got on my case about how “dark and twisty” my blog has been lately…

    and look what I did—I gave into him. I posted an atypical funny post. Which is fine, but not my normal speed. I don’t know. I’m so torn.

    I am starting to read Brene’s book TODAY. cannot wait!

    Can’t wait to see more of your pics!

  10. You made me laugh the whole time we were there.

    Now, where’s your email subscription option? Because that’s the only way I can keep up.

    Then we can officially be mindless together

  11. Yay for your husband for getting your camera card out. I would have cried!

    Brene Brown was so inspiring in her keynote!

  13. Now that’s a good husband, dumpster diving for images. Kudos to him.

    I agree, it’s a lot, to process, to consider, to move on from. Good for you for acknowledging that it’s a process.

    (And I loved meeting you, just wish we’d had longer to talk.)

  14. Fun times! Sounds like this made you look seriously at why you blog. The place I am right now with blogging, I might throw in the towel altogether! Good think there are no conferences anywhere near me 😉

    I come because I care because despite the fact that we haven’t (yet) met IRL, you are a friend.

    xoxoxxo

  15. I’m glad you had such a great time. Can’t wait to hear more about it!

    I was just thinking to myself today how I used to write such lovely things on my blog and now it seems it is more of a journal of daily things going on. I guess it was always a journal of sorts, but my posts seemed more inspired. I wonder how I get that back again. Hmmmm…

  16. I take it you had a good time…! 🙂 I think you have to be yourself on your blog otherwise people won’t connect with you. Carry on!

  17. Hi! I’m glad you had a good and inspiring time. For the record, you totally inspire and entertain me, and I’ll keep coming back for more, my friend. 🙂