BlogHer first impressions now that it's done

It's not about the sessions, it's not about what I'm learning from listening to people speak, it's the one-on-one talking that I'm doing with women I never would have met if it weren't for this medium and this conference.  I'm blown away by the opportunity of it.  Blogging has changed my life.  I'm like a freakin' religious convert.

All the implications of what have happened today will have to be processed and brought to life rather slowly.  I'm changing.  My blogging identity is likely to change (or more accurately, it has been changing slowly over the life of the blog).  I'm loving what is happening to me even as it's freaking me out a bit.

Stay tuned!

Update:  Oh! Oh! I forgot!  My biggest thrill?  As part of the opening of the conference they presented a slide show which included different bloggers' responses to the question "Why do you blog?".  When my beautiful nina turns 40  banner (thanks Gary) came up on that screen, I, well, I squealed, yet again. 

Comments

[Gary]

I always knew I would make you squeal, one day.

-Gary.

[Maryelizabeth]

wow
despite Gary's encouragement in the past from his blog, I haven't visited before
boy, am I sorry it took this long
your blog is my favorite combination of colors
your posts include a great comment to the anti-abortionists and a pro poly comment
I think I am smitten
glad to have you to add to my bookmarks

[Sour Duck]

Hi there - it was great to meet you at the "Birds of a Feather Feminism/Politics" roundtable discussion!

"All the implications of what have happened today will have to be processed and brought to life rather slowly."

I agree; I thought I'd be posting right away about Blogher when I got home, but I find I need some time to process all the stuff I heard and learned while I was there.

I agree with you, the slideshow of quotes with blog headers was the best part, and I wish they'd included at least ten more quotes. It must've been a thrill to see yours! :)

Take care - Sour Duck