Hi! That’s me, Rachel, the girl who writes this blog 
Yep, didn’t lose that 20 pounds that I was aiming too, sigh oh well.. such is life.
Last year, when all the BlogHer posts were making their round, I was a brand new blogger and I was torn between jealousy for those who were going/there and confusion, I had no clue what BlogHer was.
This year, I’m going!!!!
I’m thrilled and grateful beyond belief. So many people have written their own “what to do/not do at BlogHer posts” I guess I might as well throw my hat into the ring.
I speak just like I write.. in exclamations, caps and with EXTREME enthusiasm and yes, I really do cut the ‘g’ off a lot of my words. I’m a Texan, y’all.
I squee.
I hug.
I exclaim.
I drink beer from the bottle.
Be prepared… I hug, a lot. I talk with my hands, I frequently touch as an exclamation and as a gesture of caring.
Depending upon what time of day it is and where we are I can be found one of two places, throwing myself out there and introducing myself to everyone who passes by, or huddled in a corner wondering what the hell I’m doing there.
On the ‘what to wear note’ I love sundresses, skirts and cute shoes. Granted my typical cute shoes are Yellow Box flip flops… but, for BlogHer I am leaving those at home and going with grown up shoes
I love the feel, the flow, the swing, the subtle swish of femininity that I get from wearing dresses but, that’s me.
If you’re rockin’ the sweats, the jeans, the shorts, the capris, the pajamas I don’t care, if it’s you… rock it. Be you. Be comfortable. Be real. Isn’t that why we blog? To be real, to discover ourselves and then share the real us.
I blog because I love tucking those memories away, jotting them down, only to be re-discovered one day by surprise.. a treat, a treasure that brings joy, laughter, tears and that “oh yes” feeling. The pure pleasure and delight that I have gleaned just from the last year and half of my archives is beyond measure. I blog for my kids, for my past, present and future and the biggest surprise and one of the greatest joys.. the community that I have discovered and come to love. The moms, dads, women, men and friends that I have made, the true holders of my heart, those friends who strike straight to my core. Those precious friends whom I have come to know, love and cherish beyond belief, they are an unexpected bonus and a treasure beyond measure.
If you see me at BlogHer and want to say Hi, PLEASE DO! Run, walk, jog, scream.. whatever, I am thrilled beyond belief to be going, to meet you, to hug those I’ve already connected with and to meet and squee with those I don’t yet know. Plus, I have 195 business cards that I’m dyin’ to hand out.
Now, it is 1:04 AM WAAAAY past my bedtime, I have to pack, paint my toenails and try to find the miracle product that will keep my hair from looking too terribly dry and frizzy 
If you’re going to BlogHer please say Hi and let me know! Leave me your twitter name so that we can find each other there!!!
SQUEEE!!!! I get to see you VERY soon! I can’t contain my excitement and I’m freaking excited! to get another hug from you. xoxo
.-= Piglet´s last blog ..I hear a doubt, with the voice of true believing. =-.
Have a blast! I am where you were last year, so maybe if I’m lucky, I’ll be going next year!! Can’t wait to see pics and hear all the stories!!
.-= Maria @BOREDmommy´s last blog ..Birthday Girl =-.
If I make it (still hoping against hope) oh BOY do I have the hair goop for you. I’ll hunt you down with it!
.-= Mr Lady´s last blog ..We Interrupt This Regularly Scheduled Hiatus For A Bit Of Regularly Scheduled News =-.
I am still hoping against hope that Canada will release you and then allow you back in. PLEASE!!!!!!!
I am so crazy excited to be meeting you!!!!!!! I’m squealing just thinking about it! xoxo
.-= Scary Mommy´s last blog ..Gone on Safari =-.
SKA-WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Im going to give you a huge hug. HUGE,
.-= OHmommy´s last blog ..This aint your Mother’s kind-of hobby =-.
I have a GIANT hug with your name on it!!!
I might even spoon you…
.-= DesignHER Momma´s last blog ..Mealtime Optional =-.
WOOHOOO!!!!! My Saturday Night Roomie! I can’t wait!!! Spoons and hugs and yay!
I’ve seen you drink beer from a bottle!!!
Have fun have fun hot mama!
.-= Jamie´s last blog ..Back-To-School Traditions And A $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway =-.
You better save me a dance!
.-= Don Mills Diva´s last blog ..Out with the old =-.
Dance with DMD
Check.
I cannot wait to FINALLY meet you!
I’m one of the lucky few who have gotten the privilege to drink a few beers from the bottle with you. And plan to do it again in a few days!
.-= BusyDad´s last blog .."I’ll Have a Busy Dad." =-.
Happy Birthday my sweet friend! Cheers and see you tomorrow! YAY!!!
I’ll be there! Look for me in the cowboy (cowgirl) hat!
.-= TexasRed´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Desert Willow =-.
Consider yourself looked out for
Can’t wait to meet you!
See you tomorrow, baby!!
.-= Angella´s last blog ..The Truth About BlogHer =-.
I already have your camera strap cover packed away and I can’t wait to see you!!!! and hear your accent, I know you have one
MWAH!
If I were going, I would totally run up to you and give you a big hug and tell you how hot you look! And, I would try to say “y’all” as much as I could!
Have a great time:)
.-= Krystyn´s last blog ..Izzy the photog =-.
You’re such a doll <3 hugs! Wish you were going, too!
I recognized those grown up shoes right away from twitter! Have a FAB time! Maybe I will make it next year!
.-= Karen Hartzell, Graco´s last blog ..Wondrous Wednesday #82 =-.
This is me to a TEE: “I hug, a lot. I talk with my hands, I frequently touch as an exclamation and as a gesture of caring.” … too bad we won’t meat this year but maybe another conference, another year!! SO excited you get to go!!
.-= Brandy´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Feeding Horse, Making Mama Nervous =-.
I hope you enjoy every minute of it!
.-= dysfunctional mom´s last blog ..The Stupid Thing I Did Today, Part II =-.
and how FABULOUS and FUN it was to meet you in person. You rocked your first BlogHer girlfriend!
.-= Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)´s last blog ..TJMaxx/Marshalls Mommy Blogger Event =-.
this feels like a million years ago. cannot wait to see you again! xoxox
I love your haircut!!!