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1.14.2013

In The Words Of Bieber "Never Say Never"



We all have those things that we always say "I would never..." to. 
I've fallen victim time and time again to that famous line. 
Laundry. Drink warm water. Wash windows.
All things I swore I would never do. 
Fortunately I'm still batting 100% on the whole washing windows thing. 

Another one of those things on my "oh I would never.." list?
Speaking at a blog conference. 
Do you ever have those hypothetical conversations with yourself? Well, I kinda do all of the time. 
And trust me--I've had the conversation of blog conference speaking with myself plenty of times.
Why, I'm not really sure. It's not that I think I'm deserving. It's just that sometimes I think people may get desperate. And you always have to be prepared for desperate times. So I prepared myself. 
I prepared by saying "No. I would never. Absolutely not even an option." 
But sometimes you know how those never's turn out.

The other day I was approached about speaking at Elevate Conference on May 11th in Huntington Beach, CA and before I could remember that I told myself I would never...I accidentally said "yes, yes, absolutely yes!" So there we have it. California, I will be seeing your sweet face soon. 

I guess Bieber knew what he was talking about all along. 

ps. If you are in the California area or heck--even if you aren't, I would love to see your sweet face in May. And don't worry--they prepared themselves with much more talented speakers than I (hello Little Miss Momma, Sugar and Dots, and Little Penelope Lane). 

pps. I am ridiculously nervously excited. Lord knows what will come out of my mouth, but I can't wait to find out. I promise I won't say anything absurd. Except we know how promises turn out... a lot like nevers. 

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45 comments:

  1. Congratulations YOU!! That is AWESOME and you'll be FANTASTIC!

    XOXO

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  2. Oh how I wish Georgia was closer to California. And how I wish this wasn't the day after FAR's Birthday. SAD!

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  3. I am SO jealous that Cali is a million miles away from me! What an AWESOME opportunity for your Erin!! EEEP! How about we get a livesteam for the folks that can't make it to CA and charge a certain price? ok thanks. :)

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    1. Or I could have my mom tape it from the back of the room like she would've when I was a ballerina shaking my butt on stage as a 5 year old. I'm thinking the ballerina tape would be much more entertaining though. Honestly.

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  4. That is so awesome! That will be Amazefest USA! haha ;-)

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    1. so proud of you using the term Amazefest USA.....you catch on quickly ;) xoxo

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  5. Shoot gurrllll! That's so awesome! :) Excited for you! :)

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  6. What are you speaking about? Congrats!

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    1. I believe we are just sharing our "story" with blogging--Somehow I have to draw out the sentence "blogging seemed like a better option than working out" into a 30 minute segment? Maybe I could run in place for like 28 minutes to prove my point...blogging is more fun.

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    2. OMG dying. Please go after me so that you can clean up my mess of words and ridiculousness.

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  7. Whoa, cool! Congrats. You'll be in my hood. Well, at least in the same county as my hood. I may have to check it out!

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  8. How awesome and scary!! I would suggest a glass of wine to calm the nerves :)

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  9. Congrats! I read your blog daily and I know you will do an awesome job! You have a skill in the blogosphere! This will be an amazing opportunity. Sometimes the scariest moments in life end up making the biggest impact! Good luck!
    XO Brooke widespaces.blogspot.com

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  10. That is amazing! Congratulations on such a huge deal and I know you'll do great! You got this one in the bag, lady. ;o)

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  12. i am going to be in LA for a wedding the WEEKEND BEFORE!!! why oh why can't they be on the SAME weekend :(

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  14. Yay for opportunities. On that same note I always warn new or not yet parents to never say My kid will never.... because they will. always. haha!

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  15. That sounds very exciting! I like to remember the sunscreen song "do something everyday that scares you" - this would be it for me! Sure you will be soooo glad you did!

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  17. Congrats Erin! That is awesome and you will be GREAT!

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  18. So exciting!! Already looking forward to a recap of the event when you get back :)

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  19. So happy for you girl! You're going to do great!

    -Amy
    http://theblankpagesblog.blogspot.com/

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  20. Eek! What an exciting opportunity for you! Can I skype in?!?

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  21. Look at YOU and your awesomeness!!! I'm sooooooooo happy for you and wish I could be there!
    ((hugs))

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  22. Congratulations!! That is so cool! xo

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  24. Panicking. WHY OH WHY they think I am as awesome as you REAL bloggers with REAL stories... I have no clue. Freaking out. Remember that one time when I cried in my public speaking class in college? Yes. That. Ahhhhh

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  26. Ah Congratulations! That's fantastic!

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  27. YAY! that sounds amazing! I would love to become such a successful blogger that I get asked to speak at a blog conference lol. Unfortunately I live on the opposite side of the U.S. from Cali, so that trip won't be happening, but good luck!!

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  29. So fun! I live 20 min from Huntington, yay!

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  30. Oh that's awesome! You'll do great- I'm excited for you!

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  32. Blogging is a lot more fun than working out because it works out your brain! Which is just as important!
    Good luck!

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  33. Congrats, lady! How exciting! You are going to rock it!

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  34. Just pretend everyone is naked. Or maybe that's really bad advice... Make the call after you view the first couple rows of people.

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  35. Holy guacamole one day you'll be speaking next to G on E! News and I'll pee my pants and be like yup I know her. She likes Mac n cheese. Bet you didn't know that America.

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  36. How stinking exciting!! :) maybe Guilliana will show up? ;) how fun!! You'll be great.

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  38. Love your outfit and CONGRATS!!! That is so exciting!

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  39. That is so ridiculously exciting! I wish that I could be there to see what you say!!!!

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  40. Yay! I will be there, and the final straw to convince me to purchase a ticket was when I saw that you'd be speaking! If you want, I'll do the motions in the audience during your talk, like a mom from Toddler and Tiaras.

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  41. OMG that is so exciting!! Now I kinda wanna go!

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I read and appreciate every one of your comments. Thanks for stopping by my space and sharing a piece of yourself on this huge ole internet. I meant that in the least creepy way possible. I'm just good at making everything awkward. Anyhow, thank you for your comments. They make me smile :)

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