You know, I was never the best at anything in high school. Or college for that matter. I always had loads of friends and loved to dress up, accessorize, and play with makeup. I’ve always loved to read. In fact, in college I was the worst librarian ever because I always read books in the stacks instead of shelving them like I was getting paid to do. I loved every writing class I’ve ever taken, and felt like I excelled a little at least in that area. But you can’t really be captain of the writing team. See a pattern here?
You know what though, I think I’ve found what I’m good at, what I love. Some people get energy from solving math equations, designing buildings, creating html. I’m good at people, and I’m decent at writing. Which translates to me having a wicked good time blogging. I spend time with people like these and come home so buzzed I can’t even sleep.
I had a really good time Friday at the Startup Princess event in SLC. It’s always fun to hang out with the SLC blogging mafia, and even better to add to the circle of friends.
Heather Bailey has a really cool story, {I cried listening to her tell about the invention of her Trash Ties} is so creative she can’t sit still without sketching, and was great conversation in the speaker’s lounge {I wasn’t a speaker, I was just in search of cold caffeine and Heather invited me in to have a seat and chat}.
So if my high school teachers could see me now, I think it’s fair to say: I’ve found something I’m really good at doing. And I’m offering right here and now to be president of the blogging team, who wants in?
Allison
Hello there! I'm Allison Czarnecki, founder + editor of Petit Elefant, a blog all about style on a budget for every part of your life: style / home / travel / family. I do a lot of how-to beauty + style tutorials, travel posts, easy recipes, home remodel projects, and cool DIY crafts you totally want to try. I'm super happily married (to a hot Polish immigrant) and am the mother of two kids, a daughter and son, all of whom are featured here on the regular. We live in the country but we're a little bit rock + roll. Welcome!
oh my…what a day. it was so fun to hang out and laugh together. seriously…I think your eye shadow post hits the charts. I love you! too bad this SP event wasn't a sleepover…hmmmm. next year?? thanks allison. funtimes:)
I think you'd totally take state and letter in blogging, captain! Very glad to have found you, and what a small world–I've been a big fan of Kami from No Biggie for a long time!
what a great day! i love that you were the worst librarian ever. thanks for introducing me to some fun new ladies.
Me! I'll be secretary. ;)
You so need to post her inspirational story of inventing the trash ties. Or give us a link to it somewhere. Women need to hear inspirational stories!
I'm jealous you got to meet a cool fabric designer!
can we make buttons to wear that say "allison for blog-coming queen"
Seems like fun. I wanna go next year!
Sarah Jane,
what a day, indeed. bloggy sleepover, yes!! although that's basically what blogher is…
melissa,
you should absolutely come next year, it was fantastic!
tiffany,
state, yes! how about nationals? gotta dream big. isn't kami awesome? even more fun in real life if that's possible.
amberlee,
worst. librarian ever. kind of ironic since i love books so much huh?
lllinivicki,
aww, thank you. i sincerely appreciate the kind words. allison for president!
lizzie,
secretary, indeed. we'll need at least one of those don't you think?
deb,
you can be my vp of anything, anytime.
donna,
i know, i want to but i don't want to share something she doesn't want out there, you know? she's pretty awesome, i'm jealous of myself actually,
mamma,
your *vote* means a lot to me, so thank you.
basically, everyone has their own special sauce they bring to the table. maybe i should write a post about it?
kj,
i think i should get alma on this asap. blog-coming queen? love it.
I've read Kami's blog for a while too and think she is fantastic. I followed your instructions for a smokey eye, in purple because you said I could, and I (in my opinion) totally looked like I knew what I was doing. My husband even complimented it and he rarely notice if I am wearing makeup or not. So thank you! You have my vote for blog-coming queen too!
MiaKatia,
Sweeeeet! I'll admit I haven't tried the purple yet, but can't wait to. I'm so glad the instructions worked, hooray!
You are adorable and I love this post. You are SOOO the president of the blogging club!
I'm totally in. Can I be your vp? ;)
I would like to nominate myself as president of the Lincoln chapter. What do you say?
and you're also great at replying to comments! OMG – I only have like three people that read my blog and still don't always reply! :( haha.
Isn't it amazing what opportunities a search for cold caffeine will bring :-) I had tons of fun with you and everyone, Allison! And your outfit was the cutest ever!
People and writing–yep! That's me.
You definitely have my vote. ;-)
I'm very interested to hear about what you took away from the conference.
Christy,
Ohmyheavens, you could be president of the bloggers of America. Lincoln is the least you could be.
Laura-Ferry Jimenez,
I try. Come on, it's a conversation right?
Carol,
It was pretty awesome, right? Love that everyone sitting in the lounge had a cold diet coke in hand. Funny.
Amy Smart,
We are too social not to hang on a regular basis. And we're too bloggy not to always have cameras to capture the evidence. So, play soon?
Sleep Over! Sleep Over! Hey wait a minute, I want to be blog-coming queen. ;)
Kami,
We need to find someone who has a cabin in the woods and make it a snow retreat weekEND sleepover! Make it so the fun never stops!
You are totally blog-queen. Can I be your first attendant?
So jealous of the photographic evidence! I think the thing that bugged me the most about our rescheduled house-closing wasn't the fact that I didn't get to move last weekend, but the fact that I didn't get to stay and hang out with all you cool people!
it was so much fun! i loved finally getting to me you! & i'm totally stealing that photo on top of all of us! i was too lazy to break out my camera… luckily you had yours!
kelly,
I know, I loved meeting you too! Finally. We're hanging when I come to the OC and there's not a darn thing you can do about it. :)
That first pic turned out so cute! I'm going to have to steal it.
I had so much fun at that event! I loved chatting it up with fellow blogging entrepreneurs!
Great post on the event and your story about being AWESOME at something made me smile, yes, I vote for you as President. ;) Here's a link to an interview that we did with Heather on Startup Princess, may appease some of the Heather Bailey fans:
http://startupprincess.com/wordpress/introducing-heather-bailey-touchpoint-keynote-speaker-and-owner-of-heather-bailey-designs/
Next year I think we'll have to have the Blogging Pres. speak, what do ya think? ;)
You are hilarious. I have only just recently entered the blogging world myself, but have been an appreciator of the bloggyest bloggers (ie you!) for a while. This posting is exactly how I feel too – love people, really like to blog – it's a beautiful thing! Keep up the fun postings – your public needs you!!