As previously mentioned I headed off to Sydney for the weekend to attend Nuffnang Blogopolis 2012.
This was my third blog and I will say I am slowly coming out of my shell.
Why did I love this conference so much?
a/ I learn't a stack, like seriously my mind is boogling with all the things I am thinking about in relation to my blog and the direction I want to take.
b/ I walked away from the conference feeling like I have made some lovely new blogging friends.
What more could I ask for really?
I learn't all sorts of stuff about SEO (search engine optimisation), branding, photography, sourcing content ideas. I have more ideas than time..... such is the life of a mummy blogger I supose!
Mez has become my blogging buddy. I always feel a little more at ease when I have someone I know by my side! Thanks Mez. Her blog is Back in G Town
As soon as I walked in the door I met Lisa from Mummy's Undeserved Blessings.
I knew instantly that she was lovely. And in the small world of
blogging I'd actually stumbled across her blog for the first time in recent
weeks.
I loved running into Denyse from Denyse Whelan Education Specialist. She is the best. At the start of the year when she heard I was coming to Sydney, without a second thought she organised a catch up. I love that sense of friendship that comes with blogging. It was great to see her again.
I met Claudia online in the week leading up to Nuffnang Blogopolis. Seriously, an email that literally said "Mandy meet Claudia, Claudia meet Mandy" lol. We chatted a little via email and then caught up on the day. By the time Claudia headed home after drinks, I felt like she was a friend I'd know for 10+ years. I look forward to keeping in touch. Claudia blogs at Little Cottage Big Life, gorgeous blog, with loads of inspiration.
This photo was taken at drinks..... can you tell. lol. I now have a new phone cover, any excuse to shop! I've been following Melissa's blog Suger Coat It for a while now. She has a vibrant personality on and off her blog. Was really lovely to meet her.
I had a great time at drinks, we initially were going to have a couple of drinks and then head out for dinner. But a snack over the bar did the trick as we were having too much fun, talking blog and life!
It was so nice to meet Kylie from Octavia and Vicky, Erika from Mama's Alphabet Soup, Annaleis from Teapots and Tractors amongst others.
By the time my head hit my pillow I was exhausted. Happy but exhausted!
Cheers
Mandy
I'm linking up with Jess from Diary of a SAHM for IBOT
Looks like you had an awesome time.... Its always good to meet blogging friends in real life!! xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had the most wonderful time :)
ReplyDelete#teamIBOT
always great to meet bloggy friends in real life heh. glad you had such fun :)
ReplyDeleteAi @ Sakura Haruka
Glad to hear you had a great time. I can't wait till I get to go to one.
ReplyDeleteYou were great to take photos. I was too excited and didn't take any. What a great event it was! Rachel x
ReplyDeleteIt really was a great day eh? I had a fab time. I wish I had taken more photos!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous of all the great people you got to meet - some of my fave bloggers too! Maybe next year??!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely next year. I love this whole blogging world that I'm a part of. You should definitely jump in, events where you meet other bloggers are always wonderful.
DeleteIt was such a great day! Can't wait until the next conference. I have a much better chance at going to a Melbourne one if there is a football game on that same day. Fingers crossed :) Thanks for your lovely comments about meeting me. The feeling is mutual.
ReplyDeleteGood thing about Melbourne is there is always football. :)
DeleteGlad you had a good day. I think Denyse deserves a medal for meeting the most bloggers in real life. She's unstoppable!
ReplyDeleteI know I think she is such a social butterfly, but that is what I love about her, she never leaves anyone out.
DeleteThe feeling is mutual Mandy - we sooo could be besties! lol! I cant wait for the next one, I'll try not to get lost hey? :)
ReplyDeleteha ha, I always get lost.
DeleteSounds like you had a great time, I'm looking forward to being able to attend the next one. I'm a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Peta
DeleteSo glad you had a wonderful time. I'm just a little jealous ;)
ReplyDeleteMandy, you are so kind.i am blushing you know! Loved seeing you again. Thanks for sending the pics. I loved seeing Mez again too. The thing about bloggers is we already "know" each other before we meet in real life. Start organizing for DPCon13. It's in Sydney but not in city. It's at. Beautiful place called Curzon Hall.squeee! Thu 14 & Fri 15 March love Denyse xx
ReplyDeletewish I was there to give you a HUGE hug!
ReplyDeleteNext time.
So jealous of all of you on the east coast where it's so much easier to get to these things! Look like you had a fab day and met some of my bloggy heroes! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for such a great wrap up Miss Mandy! I am so lucky to have you as my blogging buddy! I am thrilled to have been introduced to this new world right at a time in my life when I need it most! Thank you xx
ReplyDeleteI wish I had taken more photos! Was a great day and I loved meeting everyone! Only more than a week later and I'm starting to process it all! Loved meeting you Mandy xxx
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