And, I began to learn one of many things I would come to learn… Bloggers tend to be kindred spirits. When you meet another blogger you realize that they just get you– a very important part of your life is something–a piece of them– that they embrace as well.
Despite my pre-Blissdom terror, I was looking forward to going to there. I was intrigued to walk among blogging giants and soak up every bit of knowledge I could.
What caught me off guard was that the overwhelming environment of love, acceptance and YOU are enough…
Led to very emotional, spiritual and professional discoveries throughout the week, in addition to the basic knowledge of ways to improve your blog, build your community and how to use your camera.
About Cris
I am the mama behind GOODEness Gracious and the owner of Cris Goode Solutions.
Here at GOODEness Gracious, we like to keep it light and fun as we cook up family meals, share our super mommy secrets and chat it up about the GOODe life:)
So come on in and sit a spell.
BabyPop says
I Loved your post. it really puts in the words everything that I am feeling. Kindred spirits we all are. It takes a village to raise a Blogger. I am so glad you found your missing piece.
Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says
Glad you had a great time! Maybe someday we'll all come with you!
Amy @amymchodges says
Oh my goodness, could you rock any harder? Your pictures are beautiful and your words are even better. I am so glad I met you!!
Kim @ Sand and Sisal says
You were a bubble of energy and delight, always with a smile! I don't even know if you remember meeting me but I REMEMBER YOU! Fabulous post girlfriend! Well said!
~Kim @ Sand & Sisal
Paula says
I'm so glad you had a good experience. It's funny when people with similiar "passions" (for lack of a better word) get together.
I find that same scenario with I meet with other Army wives who are passionate about supporting one another. It's a connection few understand. It doesn't matter what the glue is.. it's just there and it is fabulous ๐
Tiffany says
It sounds and looks like you had an amazing, life altering experience. That is so awesome! No matter what walk of life bloggers come from, we all have that one thing in common,our love of blogging. ๐
Patty Ann says
Oh, it looks like so much fun. I really wish that I could have gone too. Maybe next year. It looks like an amazing place to be.
Leontien says
Yeah it really looked like fun!
Hope i can join next time
Thanks!
http://www.littlemissbookwurm.blogspot.com
Leigh says
Great recap, Chris! I loved getting to know you and hearing your heart.
Rachel says
So. So. So. So very much win!
Love it!
You are a doll and a rockstar and a wonderful woman.
So very grateful for all your help and truly thrilled to have met you
xoxoxoxo
Michelle says
This is a wonderful post, I love it! It definitely is true – at least at Blissdom (not so much always everywhere, but true to some degree with Bloggers anywhere). I had such a great time on top of learning so much and met such great women (including you!).
But yeah… did ya HAVE to put up the picture of me holdin the tiny underwear? ๐
@BarbaraJones says
Wow- what a great post! I love the analogy. So glad you felt the way we hoped you would when we were creating the conference.
Katie says
Cris, your writing and photos made me feel like I was a part of Blissdom. I couldn't be but you definitely make me want to add next year. The puzzle piece was a beautiful graphic that connected with me. Thanks for sharing!
Katie
http://pinkepost.blogspot.com
Kerin says
So cool!
I think we are all a lot more alike, than we are different.
Hope February shapes up to be a great month for you ๐
Hugs…..Kerin
Cranberry Morning says
Cris, I am SO glad it turned out to be such a positive experience for you. Wonderful!
Megan says
Getting caught up from a few days "off line" – so glad that it was so great…though still utterly jealous.
Whitney @ Life's a Highway says
I'm so jealous you got to go and so jealous of all the cool blogger-peeps you met! On the other hand, I can't wait to hear what you learned! Welcome home!
Mandy says
What an awesome post!! Love the pics too! {except the one where I blinked… and looked slightly drugged… lol} It was so great to meet you and to "click" with you!!
Liz @ Two Maids a Milking says
Yay! Glad to hear you had a great time! I can't wait to catch up!
Heather @ 3 kids and lots of pigs says
Can't wait to hear all about it.