Comments on: On Lack of Admission

By: Derek K. Miller

Derek K. Miller — Mon, 25 May 2009 07:11:02 +0000

It’s a great conference, but it’s just a conference. There will be others. I’ve missed all sorts of such events for all sorts of reasons, but I don’t think anyone will judge you based on whether you’re there or not — especially with better uses for the money and a kid’s birthday on the other side of the scale. I’m sure you’d have a good time at BlogHer, but it also sounds like you’ll have pangs of various sorts while you’re there if you go.

On the other hand, while many people noted that their children don’t really know when their birthdays are at a young age, that is going to change pretty damn soon. By the time my daughters were five they were marking down the date months in advance. Their plans are even more elaborate now that they’re 9 and 11.

By: angel

angel — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:14:26 +0000

Thats really crappy, especially considering the planning you've already put into getting there. Can't you do the first 2 days and get home in time for your little girl's birthday? Visit angel to read...Are you Butthurt?

By: Maggie's Mind

Maggie's Mind — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:12:51 +0000

Sounds like a tough decision, but it also sounds like the kind that sorta should be tough, too, you know? I don’t think either answer is necessarily right or wrong, but probably the process of deciding and weighing all of the reasons why on each side is a good thing in and of itself, if that makes sense. Whatever you decide, I hope you’ll feel good about it knowing that you considered it all carefully and came to the right decision in the end. I doubt I’ll actually get to meet anyone that weekend anyway even being in the area but with all the pre-Japan stuff – otherwise I’d be more biased. Lots more biased.

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By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 23 May 2009 04:56:38 +0000

I kinda feel like you. I've never had BlogHer ads up, and honestly, I don't use the networking tools at all. For me, BlogHer would be the place for me to go, and meet those who are just too damn far away from me for me to get to see otherwise. I was going to go all out, go to the whole conference, etc.. but then I decided why? I don't blog to network and I dont really fit into any "molds" in the blogging industry so I thought I might just go to the cocktail hours and find a cheap hotel so I can hang at night with all my favorite people. Plus, it's only 3 hours from me so I can drive it and not spend a CRAP TON of money. I'm pretty sure I'm going, and I'd really love to see you, but I totally understand if you can't/don't want to. Big hugs! Visit Heather to read...Weekly Top 10s

By: shredderfeeder

shredderfeeder — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:21:40 +0000

We don’t tell our kids when their birthday is, we celebrate it when we celebrate it and they’re happy for anything, even if it’s just a quick cake and blow-out-the-candles birthday..

As long as you celebrate a day, she’ll never know the difference. Panic’s birthday is being celebrated a full 6 weeks early this year just so we can invite his classmates,

I guess what I’m saying is – go – drink too much – enjoy your friends and the people who love you. She’ll be there when you get back to love all the more.

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By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 22 May 2009 01:22:37 +0000

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By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:54:25 +0000

I say don't go. Take a nice holiday with your daughter. Or take a boozer adventure when it isn't over your daughters birthday... That's my vote. Visit Jeremy to read...Wedding Photos

By: Elisa Camahort Page

Elisa Camahort Page — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:52:46 +0000

Just want to reiterate what a lot of folks are saying above. There’s no need to run BlogHer Ads to go to the conference and get a lot out of it. That shouldn’t even be a consideration.

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By: Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]

Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:18:52 +0000

Two things: 1. I've never had BlogHer ads on my blog. If you don't like them, take them off. It has nothing to do w/ loyalty. 2. You're going. Even if you have to sell your body to pay for it, you're going. Final. Visit Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] to read...Consider this a photography blog: Day 7 - Wordless Wednesday

By: lceel

lceel — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:23:45 +0000

You do what you have to do – or don’t do what you think should not be done. You’re the one in charge of your life – and, truth be told, HER life, as well. You’re making decisions for two. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I KNOW that one day I’m going to have the opportunity to put arms around you and squeeze the stuffin’ out of ya. It don’t make me no mind whether it’s here in Chicago, at blogHer, or out there where you live – all I know is that one day, you, – the woman who was born on a very special day, the young woman who has come to mean a great deal to me – and I, will put the ‘face to the name’. Hell – put face to face, so to speak.

Whatever you wind up doing, I know that you will do what’s best for you and Isobel. And THAT’S all that really matters.

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