Deep Thoughts Friday — BlogHer Style
July 27, 2007 | Deep Thoughts Friday
I didn’t even realize it was Friday. Isabel and I forgot to check our alarm, so we were awakened by Lizzy. Thankfully. She apologized a zillion times, but we’re happy she called. Really. I mean, let’s not make 7:20 am phone calls a routine, but it was useful today.
Have you ever stayed at a W? It’s all swankdified. Me likey. It brings me back to my carefree, childless, single days when I lived in the TwinkCities and we spent all our money on alcohol and good restaurants. I’m so out of it. I felt like an old, dirty hag. Check out our room:
Note the wooden shutters leading into the bathroom. Initially, I was all for the shutters. Then I had to take a shit and wasn’t too thrilled with the prospect of pooping without a closed, locked facility. Plus: no fan. Fans aren’t swanky. Neither is asphixiating a popular blogger and dear friend. And so I am … constipated. Good times.
This morning, after breakfast and the welcome talk, we played a little Speeding Dating, blogger style, to meet a bunch of attendees in 2 minute blocks. We stood in two circles facing each other, and I was placed next to the slowest man alive. Yes, a man. Which yes, there are men here. That’s cool. I don’t care. The dude, however, didn’t GET the jist of the exercise which was to keep the meet-n-greet short and sweet and when the announcer yells CHANGE, you’re to give a brief goodbye and step to the right. Seriously.
Those of you who know me know I have little patience & tolerance for people not following directions when it affects me. Or you. Cuz I care about you. So, seriously, it took all my self-control not to push him out of the way when I’d be trying to move along from the person I just wrapped up with so I could meet the next cool blogger. I had to repeatedly echo the leader to prod him along. Christ. It was an exercise in tolerance. I may have failed.
The swag here, people. It’s ridiculous. I should really have brought my pack mule, because my shoulders ache from the three bags, 2 tshirts, 2 books, one hot pink dildo, and other swag I’m carrying about with me. No really.
I’ve met some fabulous women… Carrisa, Liz, Crystal, Liza, Frema, Molly, and Zoot! Seriously, people. It’s Zoot: I heart her.
Other interesting famous people sightings: Josh Groban’s twin brother is a concierge at the W Lake Shore Drive. No really. His name is Christopher, and he’s extremely helpful. Josh should be proud. My mom? She’d pee herself. And the waiter last night? Total Joey Lawrence (Blossom-time). Whoa.
Ok, I’m heading up to a break where snacks are provided. WEEEE snacks. I’ll also try to snap some good pictures of the gorgeous women I’ve been meeting.
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July 27th, 2007 at 4:42 pm, Audrey Says:
Am super jealous of everything. Except maybe those shutters. And that slow old man. I totally would have punched him in the face. Yes. He was sent there purposely to drive me nutso.
July 27th, 2007 at 6:14 pm, SJ Says:
Wow! Just wow.
I’m with Audrey - so jealous (excpet for the shutters and the slow dude!)
And really HOW many times am I going to say that this week?
July 28th, 2007 at 8:38 pm, Fairly Odd Mother Says:
Shutters are cool???
Glad you are having fun. Am totally jealous.
July 29th, 2007 at 10:17 am, Lizzy Says:
How did you not punch that dude?
That speed dating exercise was f’ing torture for me. Because you know I’m such an introvert. Also? People kept “cutting” in my circle and I was left with no one to talk to. WAH!
But I had YOU! And, really, what else does a girl need? Right?
July 29th, 2007 at 8:03 pm, Moxie Mom Says:
I was in that line.
I met the same man.
And yes, he had no clue about following the rules. I also thought he was uber creepy looking.
So glad I met you though, despite Creepy Blogger Guy. It was your business cards that had me come to your site.
Feel free to check out mine. I was the lady who told you I have three readers.
http://moxie-mom.blogspot.com
July 30th, 2007 at 10:37 am, motherofbun Says:
You know alot of chicks were saying the same thing about the shutters and the pooping.
It was AWESOME meeting you. And to the people who read Hollow? She’s georgous and amazing and sweet and fun. She’s all that and a bag of chips!
Will e-mail you later to talk. Also, you’ve got a rocking girl blogger award… (Here’s the code…)
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July 30th, 2007 at 12:24 pm, Hilary Says:
Everyone is talking about poop (or no poop) and those shutters. So funny. Someone else said something about Joey Lawrence, too. I think it was Molly.
July 30th, 2007 at 1:35 pm, smitty Says:
Sounds like you all had a great time. What a cool experience.
Did you know that a Chicago Corn Hole tournament was being held over the weekend at Soldier Field? They were expecting over 3000 players and spectators! I bet if you had gone over there, you would have seen even more celebs. hee hee
July 30th, 2007 at 1:53 pm, Kiraa Says:
ZOOT. Her hair looks good! Hotel looks nice! Everything looks great!
Am envious. Am hating you.
July 30th, 2007 at 3:17 pm, Frema Says:
I liked the speed-dating exercise; it was the only chance I had to really pass out all those cards I had printed! Oh, well. Family and friends can expect them with their Christmas cards this year.
It was awesome meeting you. Can’t wait to hear what you have to say about the rest of the conference.
August 5th, 2007 at 7:49 pm, canape Says:
I’m still waiting to catch up from the pooping that didn’t occur last weekend. It’s bad enough being pregnant and hoping daily that you will get to poop. Then throw in the shutters and an ultra cool roomie that you don’t want to scare, and ouch.
I totally skipped the speed dating. Which explains why I have approximately 238 of the 250 cards I purchased still sitting on my bedside table.