Sorry for the poor quality on some of the pictures. Since I’m lame I forgot my regular camera in the room so the only pictures I captured were on my iPhone.
I’m sure at some point in the next week I’ll be writing something about BlogHer11 but right now I’m still processing my opinions.
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Hi and welcome! My name is Jessica Torres and I'm a homeschooling mom of two adorably insane girls on the path to greener living. I'm also self declared iPhone addict and lover of all things Apple. When not attached to my kids, my iPhone, or my laptop, you can find me creating cocktail recipes. Subscribe by RSS Feed or by email to join in the fun over here.
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Twitter: MamaWantsThis
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Awesome!!!! You sure are assy, lady.
Can’t wait to read your recap!
I’m still undecided on writing a recap post but if you really want my opinions let me know and I’ll email you.
Twitter: SJM_CookiesMom
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*I* really want your opinions. Wondering if it’s for me (next year).
Great video! From the pics it looks like it was fun??
There were definite ups and downs. I have a couple recap posts I have written but if I don’t post them I will definitely email them to you if you want to read.
Girl, I’d love to read some details. Email me?
Twitter: SJM_CookiesMom
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Me too. Read your post from today, but I sense there’s more to the story. Sorry it wasn’t all good news. Sounds like you had some good experiences. Would love to hear what else you thought about it and what you’d do differently if you go next year! I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Jessica!
Twitter: HStayingAfloat
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Looks like so much fun! Can’t wait to read the words that follow these pictures!
it was a good time. I wish I would have remembered my camera so I had good pictures but oh well.
You look amazing in all of those pictures! Looks like you had a great time
Thanks Jen! These were definitely some good times in the pictures.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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Looks like you had a great time…super jealous!
Maybe one day you can go to a conference.
Twitter: jamcadventures
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So fun to see all the pictures! Seems like it would be awesome to meet all those lovely ladies in person. Maybe someday!
Hopefully someday you can go to a conference. It’s a good experience.
Twitter: ErinsMiracles
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That sounds scary “Processing my opinions”
I LOVED meeting you and can’t wait until next year!
I’m really mixed on my feelings about the conference. It had ups and downs for me.
Very glad I got to meet you several times. You were a bright side to my trip for sure.
Twitter: carribrown
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Great pictures!!! I’m glad you had fun.
It’s on next year when we are together. I might even dance with you…
Twitter: MamasMonologues
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Great pictures! Next time you will have a few more Assy ladies to add to the mix.
Can’t wait to hear your recap!
I would love to have my assy crew in the mix with me.
Great pictures! Can’t wait to hear what you thought about it!
Thanks Jackie!
Twitter: FarewellStrangr
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Very nice! That yoga picture almost made me wish I had gone. But not quite.
Looking forward to hearing your carefully processed opinions.
There was no way I would have made that yoga event. Way too early in the morning.
Still not sure if I’m going to do a recap post but I’m thinking.
Twitter: elenawollborg
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Love it! So wish I would’ve been there with you. I say we just go hang out in San Diego for a weekend.
I’m down for a weekend in San Diego with no conference. I’ve got a few other people I would like to invite too.
Twitter: EverythingEvie
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I wanna go, I wanna go!!!
Yes! You are on the list.
Crazy early morning yoga? Who has time for yoga at a blog conference! Too fun. Am watching for your recap!
I could barely open my eyes when those crazy people were doing yoga.
Twitter: grumpygrateful
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You are super photogenic! How fun to meet those women. I loved seeing your photos. I am intrigued that you are processing.
I felt like I had ups and downs in the trip. Overall it was good but I’m confused I guess is the word that fits best.
Twitter: kiddothings
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It looks like you had loads of fun! You look great! I was surprised to see Mama Kat looking so much bigger than you.
Mama Kat is very tall but she is also super friendly. Loved meeting her.
Twitter: Twinisms
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Looks like you had fun! It’s neat to put faces with all of the bloggy names:)
I wish I had taken more pictures for sure. I met a lot great people.
wow…looked like a lot of fun!!! and awesomeview from your window!
I could have stared out my window the entire time. Loved the view.
Twitter: amountainmomma
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Looks so fun! Im glad you all had a good time. I hope you didn’t eat any donuts.
I barely ate any food all weekend. Donuts would have been nice.
Twitter: suitcasetricks
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Those are awesome.So glad you got to meet everyone. I want to go next time!
You should go to Blissdom in February if you can.
Fun pics! I’m looking forward to your post because I know you’ll be honest about the experience, and I’m still not sure I want to go next year.
I have 2 posts written, if I don’t post I’ll email them to you.
Twitter: EverythingEvie
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It looks like you had a lot of fun! If you don’t do a recap post, shoot me an email with your thoughts, please? I’m thinking of going next year and really want to make the right choice since it is a lot of money for a trip like that. Since you and I are a lot alike, I’d really value your thoughts on the conference. Thanks, Jessica!
I have 2 recap posts on my thoughts about it. If I don’t post I’ll email to you.
Twitter: MamaTrack
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So cute! And I’m happy my belly made the cut.
I left the picture of us in bed together out of the video but I couldn’t leave the belly out.
Twitter: FarewellStrangr
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Oh yeah, you didn’t post the picture of us in bed! Damn woman, that was the best one. (Except my husband pointed out that it looks like I’m groping myself so maybe it’s best that you didn’t include it…)
omg, we didn’t even meet!!! WHAT THE HECK.
There are many people I wanted to met and didn’t. I’m sad about that.
Twitter: amyplus1x3
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Oh I so wish I could have went! Looks like you had a lot of fun!
Next year BlogHer is in NYC which is closer for you. I don’t think I’ll be there but it would be a good experience for you.
Twitter: anoptimisticmom
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Looks like a great time. I love that everyone was listed by their twitter name. I felt like saying oh, yes I know her. lol
I had to ask everyone what their Twitter handle was to remember who they were. It was a little sad.
Twitter: whats4dinnerma
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Looks like fun. So fun to see so many of you ladies I know together in one place. Can’t wait to hear what you thought of it. I’ve heard so many different takes on Blogher.
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
I had ups and downs in my trip. Most of the recap posts I have read so far have been close to how I felt about the trip.
Twitter: krrobi
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—Oh! that made me want to be there BADLY.
How fun talking and eating and drinking with other bloggers
Great Video. xx
There wasn’t much eating but there was plenty of drinking and talking. It was fun to meet bloggers in person.
Twitter: PatchOfBlue724
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How fun! I hope to meet other bloggers IRL some day!
Next year it will be in NYC. Maybe you can go to that one.
I’m loving your pictures… and so jealous that you got to see Nichole, Rachel, MamaKat and so so so many others!
Next year, I’m there!
All of the ladies in these pictures were great to meet. Loved hugging all of them.
I am so jealous. Now I really want to go next year. But NY? Damn.
I’m glad you had fun though. It must have been great to get away for a little while & meet such amazing people.
They are also having a writers conference in NY this year. That would be good for you if you were able to go.
Twitter: chicktuition
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It looks like you had a great time, Jess! There’s a big smile on your face in every photo!
These were pictures of the good times. I didn’t take any of the not so good times.
Twitter: chicktuition
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Hmm…I hope they were just not-so-good times and not bad times. Just let me know if you need me to rough someone up.
You are a good protector chick. Thank you.
Twitter: NorthWestMommy
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You look so lovely and so happy.
Thank you Stasha. I wish you had been there.
Wow! Looks like fun. You look great in all the pics…
Thank you! It was nice to spend some time with adults for a change.
Twitter: amommyinthecity
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Pictures are great! Looks like an amazing conference. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Next year it will be in NYC, right near you.
looks like you rocked BlogHer! sucks we kept missing each other. Funny, I didn’t see gym shorts in ANY of those pictures.
Surprisingly I only wore my gym shorts at night. I’m so sorry we missed each other. Next time we will have to exchange cell phone numbers so we don’t have the same problem.
Wonderful pictures! I am glad you got to go.
I am glad I went too even if I do have mixed feelings about the conference.
Twitter: galitbreen
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Love the pictures friend!
I so hear you on the ups and downs and I adore that you’re taking the time to think things through before you post!
XO
I have a couple posts written about my thoughts on BlogHer but I’m not sure if I’m going to publish them yet.
Twitter: latorres
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Looks like so much fun! I’m super pumped to go to a blogging conference now.
You should go to a blogging conference. It’s a good experience.
I wish we had gotten a photo together.
You met some cool peeps.
Next time I’m not letting you out of my site until we have a picture together.
Twitter: sellabitmum
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So awesome – I so loved meeting you. xoxo
It was nice to meet you too.
Twitter: TheDanaK
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I would love to read your recap of the event. From the bits & pieces I’ve read (positive & not-so-positive), I feel pretty confident that BlogHer is not for me.
Your pictures are lovely and I love San Diego.
And Monterey.
I would have to say that I agree that BlogHer would not be the right place for you. I think you would do better at a smaller conference.
Twitter: mommyneedsvaca
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You were SO GOOD about taking pictures!!!!!!! That is because you have an iPhone. My phone SUCKS. I took NO pictures. I am a loser. Would love for you to send me the ones that I am in!!
I loved meeting you and wish we had more time together. I am not sure how I feel about this conferences…too big, too many people…blah, blah, blah….
PS- LOVE your song in video!!!
I will send you that one. My phone didn’t take great pics at night because it was dark. I had my camera but I left it in the room the whole time. #Fail
I thought this song fit perfect for the overall feel of the conference.
AHHH! I could watch that 100 times!
I wish there was more… looks soooo fun!
Hopefully in my next conference slideshow there are pictures of you in it.
What a great view. It looks like you had a wonderful time!
The view from the room was awesome. I could have stayed there the whole time.
Twitter: TwinkieTotMom
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I think my favorite is the crazy yoga people
I was definitely not one of them.
Twitter: beeswithhoney
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Jessica, you looked great in all of the pics! Wow, you got to meet Mama Kat! It looks like you had a good time:) Love that sweet Nicole from Moments That Define Life!
It was nice to meet both MamaKat and Nicole from MTDL. They were both sweet.
Twitter: elainea
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Great pics, even if they are are from you phone! I’m so glad I got to meet you there. Your smile is contagious. And I love how pumped you are about blogging, vlogging, etc. and that I got to see it in real life.
xo
Thank you! One of the things I learned at the conference was what I am passionate about which was great.
Twitter: Miltravelmama
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Thanks so much for sharing! I hope I can make next year!
I think it’s a good idea to go to at least one conference. If you pick BlogHer just be prepared that it’s a little crazy.
Twitter: janie_real
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I had a preview of these photos. Thanks to Instagram
Ha! Yes you did.
Loved the soundtrack to this! Fun seeing all the pictures…so many people.
I wish I would have taken more pictures at the conference. Next time.