This is my second post on BlogHer ’10. Read the first one here: Tutus For Tanner.
Every year I come home from BlogHer motivated and inspired. When I talk blogging with so many amazing women for three days straight, things happen to my brain. I want to start new projects and I get delusions of grandeur.
But let’s be realistic.
Here’s what I’ve accomplished in the past year:
- Changed my blog name and URL. Twice. (PHAT Mommy > Mom Reinvented > Mom Improvement)
- Started a new blog that is now defunct. Twice. (Blog Icing and Gaming & Learning)
- Quit blogging. Twice. (More than twice in my mind)
This was my fourth BlogHer conference. I felt small and alone a lot of the time. Even though I’ve been blogging for 5 1/2 years, I recognized very few people. I stuck with my roommates and didn’t make much of an effort to meet new people.
I had no confidence this year. When people asked me what I blog about, I fumbled through something to the effect of, “I’m going through a transition now. I’m not sure what I want to blog about.” Pathetic. And honestly untrue. I do know what I want to blog about. I’m simply not making the time to do it. I’m not owning it.
Every year BlogHer gets better. But this year, I was probably at my worst.
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Twitter: ElisaC
August 11, 2010 at 9:34 pm
It’s so ironic to me that the year your 5K returned, bigger, better and more charitable than ever, you would feel at your worst.
You made that. I hope you own that too :)
Twitter: ScrappinMichele
August 11, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Once again we missed each other. One of these days we are going to meet in person. It will happen.
And you put together the whole 5k which was awesome even though we got lost and it took 2 hrs to get back and by that time nothing was left. We snuck into the newbie breakfast. LOL. I had fun running through NYC for 2 hours in a tutu.
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Twitter: HeadlessMom
August 12, 2010 at 12:54 am
I second what Elisa said. You rocked the 5K. You rocked the roommate thing. You introduced me to some fabulous people. If this was you at your worst? Your best must be outta sight! I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve!
Headless Mom´s last blog ..Re-Entry is a Bitch or Back to Life
Twitter: shannonentin
August 12, 2010 at 9:41 am
Thanks Kendra. Looking forward to rooming with you again. :-)
Twitter: mommystory
August 12, 2010 at 12:58 am
I think we’re all allowed to feel a little lost from time to time. I didn’t seek out a lot of new bloggers this year, preferring to keep to the social circles I knew well.
Hey, you recognized me at BlogHer, and that made me feel great, so you weren’t totally at your worst. And you put together an awesome 5K that really made my weekend.
Blogging is very ebb and flow. You’ll find the energy and your way again soon.
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Twitter: shannonentin
August 12, 2010 at 9:39 am
Thanks for your comment, Christina. You totally get how I feel. I think I’m at the point with this blogging thing that it’s time to (pardon my language) “shit or gete off the pot.” KWIM?
I don’t know what you mean. The Titus for Tanner was amazing! Why is that not a success? This was a selfless act that helped someone in need and brought people together to do something healthy for themselves and to join your cause. Further, the organizing and implenting the plans for this event could not have been done by just anyone. Your experience and talents were imperative to it’s success.
I think it’s about perspective and one’s own definition of success. You have a wonderful life, beautiful family, and many blessings. You have earned the right to relax and enjoy it without putting so much pressure on yourself. To me, a happy home and family is the very definition of success, the meat and potatoes of life, and the rest is gravy. You’ve got the meat, potatoes, and the gravy…you are one of the luckiest girls in the world.
Twitter: shannonentin
August 12, 2010 at 8:56 am
Thanks for all your comments. I did not mean to come across as unhappy with my life AT ALL. And I am very proud of the 5K (as evidenced in my previous post). I’m speaking here about my blogging specifically. After 5 1/2 years I had hoped to be in a better place and have a bigger “professional” network. As Christina commented, blogging IS ebb and flow. I’m ready to work on getting my flow back.
Twitter: dianamarie
August 12, 2010 at 2:40 pm
I noticed you were more unsure than usual when people asked you about your blog. I’m glad you’re coming away with a resolve to work towards getting your flow back.
Diana´s last blog ..Because Women Can’t Think For Themselves
Twitter: everydaysong
August 12, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Hey, I felt the exact same way. I kind of got a strange vibe from BH this year (but it was only my second year). I ran the 5K and it was probably my favorite moment of the entire conference. So, thanks for putting it together!
Twitter: shannonentin
August 12, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Thanks Julie. I’ve had such good feedback regarding the 5K and it makes me so happy.
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