Hitting the airport tomorrow to head to Nashville to attend Blissdom ’09. I’ve packed my bags, read a bunch of the blogs that will be in attendance, I’ve done all the work. I am officially ready to go…except…this weekend? I grew a zit garden.
Awesome.
While watching the Superbowl last Sunday, I mentioned to one of my girlfriends that I just could not believe the timing of this particular assault on my face since I was going out of town to hang out with a bunch of women (300!!!) I had never met in my life. Being the great friend she is, she didn’t even give me the side eye about why on earth I would do such a thing…she knows how much I’m into this whole bloggedy blog thing. Instead she told me to stop by the next night and grab a bottle something she had been given that she promised was a sure fire cure.
I went to her house Monday night to pick up said cure in a bottle, and her husband, who is big tall Southern guy, hung out talking to us. As my friend was telling me about this miracle cure (it really is…), he stood by with a curious look on his face. Finally when she and I were done extolling the virtues of this product and how it was going to save my life, or at least my face, her husband who I love dearly jumped into the conversation.
Hubs: “So where are you going this weekend?”
TSM: “To a blogging conference to hang out with 300 women I’ve never met.”
Hubs: “You nervous?”
TSM: “No. Why?”
Hubs: “Well because that’s the only reason your face would break out, right?”
TSM: “Well that or I’m on my period.”
Hubs: “OH.”
Yeah, he hightailed it out pretty quickly after that. I hung out and had a glass of wine and some girly chat with my friend…but I never saw him again that night. You men just don’t like hearing stories about our lady plumbing, do you? Hey, I was just being honest.
I’m happy to report that after walking around my house with this stuff dotting my face and scaring my children and husband for four days…it’s totally the bomb and worked like a champ clearing up my face. I’m not sure my children will ever get over the sight of me for the past few days walking around like I had some form of medieval potion on my skin, but in my mind? That’s what counseling is for. Note to self: “Start saving now.”
So, I’m off to Blissdom ’09. There are tons bloggers that I cannot wait to meet plus my favorite author, Jen Lancaster. It’s safe to say I have an author crush on her and want her to be my bestest friend forever and ever. Stalker much? PERHAPS.
So wish me luck, and remind me not to make an ass of myself. Chances are high I will and I promise I will tell you every detail upon my return!
You know what?
I just got REALLY nervous….
Oh PS? Google? Thanks for the narsty acne pics you are showing….I am proud to say next week I’m kickin’ you to the curb. But readers? My face looked almost that bad this week so you can see why I freaked out. So Google, thank you (and you will never hear me say that again) for illustrating my point. Pfft!
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Have a fantastic time!
Let us know how it goes.
(And thanks for the heads-up about good ol’ Mario. I’ve heard about this product.)
Have an awesome time; I am sure your skin looks fantastic!
Crushed up aspririn mixed with a little water also works great for minor blemishes in a pinch.
I sincerely doubt that you will make an ass of yourself. Have a great time, I’m so jealous!!!
P.S. I am CRACKING UP at the acne success story ads that have suddenly appeared here.
Hug and kiss!
I’m so jealous!!!! Have a great trip!! Take lots of pictures?!!?!?!!?!
Totally agree with BC… the acne ad made the story even better!!!
Much love and safe travels!
Me=jealous and sad you’ll be off having so much fun. Can’t wait to hear all about it! (Blissdom, not your period. I just wanted to clarify.)
Have fun.
And if I had a quarter for every time I said something that caused a man to flee the scene? I’d be going to a fun blogger conference, too.
The best was about two months after I got married, I went to see The Vagina Monologues with a friend, and made the mistake of saying the name of the production in front of my father-in-law. Apparently he thought we were going to see The Lion King, or Les Mis, or something a little less vagina-y.
Steenky Bee’s comment wasn’t there when I commented, but I just really think maybe you should blog about having your period until she decides to post again. Maybe we all should. Except I’ve been knocked up so long I can’t remember when my last one was.
I drop the “period” word from time to time just to scare away the men when chatting
Jealous!!! Have a great time. I wish I could be there…
You’re going to have a fantastic time! I wish I was there, but if I were, I’d be spreading my big old cold germs on everyone, and that’s not the kind of impression I’d want to make.
I’m almost finished with Jen’s second book and ready to crack her third. I’m heading to bed soon, hopped up on cold medicine, to see if I can get those last few pages done now.
Can’t wait to hear all about it when you return!
HEY!!!!
I just thought I’d yell to get your attention. Have a fabulous time at Blissdom and I’m sure your zit attack was nothing like the ads on your site. By the way, your twitter and facebook pics look awesome. Just how old are you…29?
Thanks for the miracle potion tip. I’m not even going to Blissdom and I’m breaking out like a fifteen year old working in fast food. My kid’s teacher did a double take today, I’m sure it was to stare at my face.
Have fun on your trip and don’t be nervous. You’re one of the cool kids so everyone will be nice.
Sometimes, when I need to have a girl to girl chat with my friend, I’ll walk into her house, look at her husband and just say “Tampon”. He immediately turns red & leaves the room. LMAO I’m gonna have to get that on video one of these days.
Have fun at Blissdom!!
P.S. You gotta make an ass of yourself at least once. I’m pretty sure that’s what makes most of these Supreme Bloggers such legends.
That’s what hubs gets for acting like he’s all joe-dermatologist!
SO jealous!! Have a wonderful, wonderful time!
Have a great time. My cure for making an ass of myself (which I do on a regular basis) is wine. And plenty of it. Then you have something to blame it on later.
Have a blast and tell us ALL about it!
good luck I am so jealous!
Have a great time!
Take pictures! (blackmail!)
Come back with advice and info!
I should stop using exclamation points!
I’m annoying myself here!
love the ads. very illustrative. Have a great time in Nashville. Pick up a pair of awesome vintagey cowboy boots for me while you’re there, will ya?
Have a BLAST!
Sweet Pea, no one is going to notice your garden. Trust me. But . . . FYI . . . if you get one again and your friend’s magic potion is not available, try Philips Milk of Magesia. Sounds weird, I know, but dab some of that stuff on the offenders and they will dry up fast.
Now, I want to hear ALL ABOUT this big blogging experience. I hope it’s a total blogasm.
I am so used to the women plubming thing. Have 1 wife, 2 sisters, 2 sisters in laws, 1 mother in law, all my dogs have been girls and of course I have a daughter.
I don’t own a dude card.
Have fun.
If you don’t make an ass of yourself you won’t have much to write about when you get back.
I’m jealous too. Have a great time and I want to hear everything.
when i first clicked on your blog, i was a little afraid of the ads. but you never disappoint. yet another humorous snapshot of your glamorous life!
my acne cure is preventative. since i started using MK mineral powders i have not had one single break out! that’s not even using the entire Miracle Set (i always forget the day/night solutions – and almost never wash my face at night).
Why are you nervous?? You’ll have a great time. I wish I could go to Blissdom or BlogHer…but this year doesn’t look good for me. Damn recession.
Have an awesome time!! I’m excited for you!
Have a great time!! Don’t worry about a thing – you are going to knock ‘em dead!
google is showing wrinkle ads right now. I’m not sure what that means.
And hey, if you’d been without the potion, at least you would have friends to take with you? Plus, you would have been memorable. But I”m sure you’ll be that anyway. Have a great time!
have i already mentioned that i am MAJORLY JEALOUS?!?!?!
have a great time! Can’t wait to hear all the dish.
I thought I told you about the Mario Bedesco lotion! It totally works and it lasts FOREVER
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