*alternate titles*
“See How I’m Avoiding BlogHer Redux?”
and
“Climbing Back On The Planet After BlogHer”
No less than five times today I sat at my wonky computer and tried writing. Because the mouse pad is broken I didn’t even take it to San Francisco with me. She’s let me down so much that I refuse to name her. I miss my former delicious laptop, Jayne, something fierce. It’s time for me to break down and purchase a new Apple and my eyes have been on the MacBook Pro for a while.
Did you hear what I just said? I DIDN’T TAKE A COMPUTER TO A BLOGGING CONFERENCE.
Sometimes my Crazy just jumps right out for the world to behold.
But, hey! Check it! I made it in the newspaper. That was fun.
So was meeting the editor of Redbook and having her crush on me. Score!
My mother has enjoyed looking through my pictures of BlogHer, but she is insanely jealous that she didn’t get to go with us. Say something nice about her in the comments if you would.
I was talking to her about the unbelievable amount of compliments I got last week and what a freakin’ high that is because I’ve been so down in the dumps that it was nice to feel appreciated either for my clothes or my brain or my hair (which Her Bad Mother petted and I let her because gaaahhhh). Let me plainly state here, however, that I am most happy with the ones that sound like this:
“You’re your own woman and you say what you want and you kick ass.”
Well, ok! I’m going to NOT be like women tend to be and I’m going to accept that compliment and say THANK YOU, DELICIOUS PEOPLE. It’s been a long journey of figuring out who I am and who I’m not and saying what you want and learning constantly is where I want to be. Again, thank you.
When I get a compliment I normally ask people if they’d like a pony. I was telling my mother this while we discussed post-BlogHer feelings and my nephew said something sweet to me about getting ice cream for everyone after dinner.
“Oh, sweetie. Do you want a pony?”
He laughs and tells me something to the effect of You so crazy, but my mom pipes up her wants.
“Oh, hell. I want a stallion.”
Don’t we all, mom? Don’t we all?
more BlogHer thoughts to come…
July 24, 2008 @ 7:03 am | Filed under BlogHer, Freaky Family | Permalink |
Neil Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 7:16 am
I saw you in so many Flickr photos. What a babe! I bet you get those good looks from your mother.
And didn’t you enjoy the conference more without the laptop? You were able to talk more, laugh more, wear McDonald’s bags on your head, and probably even kvetched more to your roommates.
Angella Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 7:31 am
I have a complete and utter girl crush on you. If your Momma is anything like you, tell her I will be following her around like a lost puppy if she comes next year.
sizzle Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 7:50 am
After all this time, meeting you was a pleasure. Absolutely! I did not think it was possible for you to be smarter, funnier and prettier in person but you ARE.
Damn you.
Wifey's House Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 8:23 am
Mom wins for wanting the stallion! You should get it for her, too. That’s payback for not taking her to BlogHer!
always home and uncool Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 8:58 am
Hmm, you are your own person, but I can give the number of a few stables to hire.
Nice job. I’m gonna like it here.
Bobita Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 9:30 am
Your Momma must be a Phenomenal Woman to have raised such a Wise, Amiable, Beautiful Daughter. Clearly, this stallion-deserving Mothering runs in your family…because your daughter is absolutely Spectacular.
Elizabeth Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 9:54 am
I’d do that chest bump thing with you for getting all those props (totally deserved, btw) but I’d like to keep what little breasts I have left these days. Chickie, you rock. And for all the right reasons.
What line do I stand in for the free stallions?
Aafrica Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 10:57 am
hey i want a pony! are you coming to New Orleans in October? BlogHer sounds so much fun (and chaotic?) rest well and hope you will catch up with your beauty sleep.
Sugar Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
Oh my gosh, after gushing all over you at the Newbie Party, I was like, easy Shoog… but it was just way too hard to not have a “crazy eyes” writer crush on you! I love that you live life and aren’t afraid to speak your mind. That characteristic just flows from you in all kinds of good vibes. Even your awesome daughter has that flowing. Good mothering.
So, not expecting a pony… just hope next year I don’t get all freaky and run across a room scaring you and apologize for my gushiness cause I promised myself not to do that. (so embarrassing…)
And your mom… she’s probably pretty cool if her daughter is you.
Mocha Momma Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
Neil - Should I have folded my bag into something more fashionable? I’m still wondering about that. I know you are, too.
Angella - Momma says, “Ok”. She’s something else, I tell ya.
Sizzle - I kicked myself for not yelling, “Sizzzzzzzzzzle!” and making weird sizzling noises. Expect that next year. Maybe a giant hug, too, for that nice thing you just said.
Wifey - SF depleted me of funds. No stallion for her yet.
always home and uncool - You’re welcome back anytime.
Bobita - You need to trademark that phrase “stallion-deserving Mothering”.
Elizabeth - All you need is a sturdy padded bra. Make it work. (a la Tim Gunn)
Aafrica - What’s in NOLA in October? WHAT AM I MISSING? (Besides you! Good to see you back!)
Sugar - Next year I’d like to run up to you screaming. But I’ll do it covertly, like from the north side of the ladies room. Watch your back.
Tricia Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 7:13 pm
Grandma, mom, Mallory. How fabulous are all three of you??? I recall a certain pair of shoes Mocha wore that were her mother’s, that were totally bitchin’, and then there is Mocha herself raising beautiful children that give great hugs while still managing to raise hell and then there is Mallory ,college graduate, gorgeous and well rounded…
You can adopt me too, right?
flutter Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 7:28 pm
it was amazing to meet you. I wish we could have talked more. YOU ARE GORGEOUS.
Vered Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 7:31 pm
I’m thinking that next year I should do the entire conference, not just the cocktail parties.
It was very good to meet you. Good luck with everything!
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White Hot Magik Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
Was Zeitgiest the word of the day? LizRiz used it too. Damn I have to go next year. I do think your mom rocks and should go next year as well, she goes to Burning Man, she can handle Blog Her! Yes, you are totally famous and it was in real print and everything.
Assertagirl Said,
July 24, 2008 @ 10:52 pm
One of the things I admire most about you is the relationship you have with your daughter. You two are just so…natural together. It seems like an odd thing to write (and read) but it just really struck me as lovely and wonderful.
Assertagirls last blog post..The swirling.
Her Bad Mother Said,
July 25, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
Yeah. I loved touching your hair. I love you.
Cynthia Samuels Said,
July 30, 2008 @ 7:23 am
What I wouldn’t give to be around when THREE generations of Mocha Momma Women are together! The energy coming from TWO was nuclear. I’m sure we could solve the fuel crisis if we kept the three of you together long enough. I was just sad not to get more time with the two of you there - don’t you want to bring someone to DC for a Patriotism Field Trip? You could stay with us…..