Did I Mention That I'll Be (Speaking) At BlogHer?

I have been meaning to write a post now for months to let you know that not only will I be going to BlogHer this year but I will be speaking on a panel. (I know, I know, why the hell would I be speaking on a panel at a blogging conference? I nearly let my blog die this year for f*ck sakes. But the panel is about microblogging -read: Twitter- and I'm representing as Momku so it's not entirely absurd. Not entirely.)  But then BlogHer sold out in like, a freaking minute, and I felt that posting about a conference you couldn't attend even if you wanted to was bad form. And there is also this little problem that I am almost genetically prevented from self-promotion of any kind. This is not something I like about myself. I really believe that it's important to be proud of your accomplishments and abilities and, for women especially, to not shy away from talking about them. I believe this strongly. In theory. In practice it's almost impossible for me. I want so badly to be able to do it but I have all sorts of psychological baggage that makes it about as appealing as waltzing barefoot in my underwear on a stage strewn with crushed glass. Yeah. Issues!

So anyway. I will be speaking on a panel. At BlogHer. With some smart, awesome women. If you're going to the conference please consider attending our session. I think it's going to be great.

(p.s. I have also been holding out that I got my hair cut off about a month ago. I am the world's worst blogger. Next post.)

Comments

[Heather]

And... once again, so disappointed in myself for procrastinating.

Next year, for sure!

[supa]

shut up (don't shut up). You are doing it ALL RIGHT.

You and me, with the issues. I could write a book. (BUT I CAN'T! ISSUES!)

Still hoping to find a way in to BlogHer. I love the thought of this panel. Was just pondering that 140 characters is no longer the creative stimulus it once was, and now I need a new constriction to spur creativity.

You are awesome. Really, truly, come on. Please acknowledge.

[Assertagirl]

I noticed on the itinerary that you'll be speaking, that's terrific! Hopefully will be able to catch your panel (if I'm not wrangling the mic elsewhere at the time).

[E.]

I wish I could be there! (And I want to see pics of the haircut.)

[LetterB]

I acknowledge that you guys are great. And I will post pics of the haircut as soon as IT STOPS RAINING EVERY F-ING DAY. Jesus. Frizzville.

[kelly]

Oh, I know this feeling. The self-promotion is hard for me too. But, as women, we owe it to ourselves to be proud of our accomplishments. I think speaking on these panels is a big deal. I am one part terrified, and one part over-the-moon to be speaking at Blogher. Looking forward to meeting you there.