Right now, I have Blathering Burnout.
An as Organizer, I've been thinking about The Blathering in some form or way pretty much non-stop for the past 60 days and, well, now that it's over I kind of want to not think about it any more and not analyze it too deeply. Does this make sense? I had a great time but now I'm DONE. (I think it's kind of like a wedding that way. Please, no more catering contracts or little decor items to pick up. I CANNOT TAKE ANY MORE.) I had fun, OH YES I DID, but I am just not ready to type it all up right now, you know?
An event for 50 people with access to Twitter at all times is kind of STRESSY. (What if they hate it? What if they think it sucked? What if someone drops a drama bomb? What if we forget to buy ice?) None of that happened, of course. Everyone was exceptionally kind and lovely and people are even saying really nice things about the weekend, which warms my heart so much I can't even tell you, but right now I just can't delve into my feeeeeelings and what it meeeeeeeans. I think I'll need a few more days for that one.
The short version is The Blathering is awesome (obvs) and it is one of my favorite few days of the year and the relationships I have because of this wee website and the magic of the internet are more important to me than I could ever describe to you with plain old words. Words seem so ugly for something so splendid. Words aren't ever going to be enough to communicate how spending time with these women makes me feel like we're in a magical gap of life where things get wispy and align just perfectly. The Blathering, to me, is filled with a kind of electric energy where I feel alive, really alive, for three days straight. I don't want it to end, but at the same time, an ending means another beginning.
Many beginnings.
I <3 you!! I am so glad we met in person and got some time (way too short) to hang. I can't wait until my next chance to hang with you!
Posted by: Raven | October 25, 2011 at 09:44 PM
So many happy smiles. Nice work, Blatherers, so cool! Maybe next year I can come too!
Posted by: morgan s. | October 25, 2011 at 09:59 PM
The Blathering is just plain awesome. I wish I'd gotten to talk to you more!
Posted by: Jessica | October 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM
I MUST HAVE YOUR NECKLACE! Wherever did you find it?!
Second question: how does EVERYBODY look SO DAMN CUTE?!
Posted by: Nothing But Bonfires | October 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM
It was awesome. And totally a lot of work for you organizer people. :)
Posted by: HereWeGoAJen | October 26, 2011 at 05:28 AM
I think you did an amazing job. Just amazing.
Posted by: K | October 26, 2011 at 08:28 AM
I must have a copy of that picture of the four of us in the car! It's so cute!
I recommend trying to write a Gift Guide of 100 presents under $25 dollars two days after returning from the Blathering. It is a good distraction :)
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 26, 2011 at 08:55 AM
um, nothing about that doesn't look awesome. I kind of want to do a bloggy get-together now. For people who use the internet to connect, not to make money and whatnot. Can I totally invite myself next year?
Posted by: Erin G | October 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I can certainly understanding needing some decompression time after all you did to prep for it, PLUS the actual event! I'm still reeling a little bit and processing and it's been 3 days. heh Take a break, eat a cookie, take a nap if you can :)
Posted by: Jen | October 26, 2011 at 11:34 AM
I would probably spend like two months just basking in the glow of my success if I were one of you organizers.
Posted by: Erica | October 26, 2011 at 11:37 AM
While I completely understand why you experienced stressed (you take immense pride in what you do), I'm so sorry that it felt that way!! Y'all did an amazing job and I was THRILLED to meet such amazing women - and the convenience of doing it all in one place was great! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I can't wait until next year.
Posted by: TUWABVB | October 26, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Oh my friend, I too had Blathering hangover when I got home! And I didn't do ANY WORK!! I can't imagine! But I loved the weekend and I LOVED hanging out with you. You are the best. Thanks for all you did to make this happen! Now, go take a NAP!
Posted by: Manda | October 26, 2011 at 12:49 PM