I stole away from the relaxation of my pjs and bed yesterday and made my way down to The Tasting Room at Uptown Park for a bloggy meet up! I'm so glad that I did.
After the Houston Blogger Symposium last month, we had a few new faces to the Houston Blogger Social Club. (We call it that because we're not so much about networking and bettering your blog than we are about friendships. I don't think I talked about blogging more than ten minutes of the two hours we were there!)
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| How awesome is it that we had four Delta Zetas there?! Me, Selena, Stephanie, & Darby |
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| Thank you Faison for hooking me up with that gorgeous Kate Spade scarf! |
It was so great to see everyone and to get to socialize. I know it sounds pathetic, but these girls really are my friends here in Houston. (Maybe they don't know that? Well girls, you are!) If it wasn't for them and my sorority alumnae group, I would be one lonely girl!
I'm sure you're wondering what the title of the post has to do with a bloggy date. Well, to be honest, it doesn't really. But I promise I can connect it.
Sunday evening, while I was doing those last minute chores to delay the start of the week, I decided that I was turning over a new leaf in my life. Nick and I are going to lead the happiest lives possible, free from stress and unhealthiness and full of all of the good things. Spending more time together, eating right, working out, playing more with our pets, these are all things that we have promised to do more of.
Nick has spent all evening working on a paper for school and not procrastinating. Even though I was exhausted, I made dinner. (Granted it turned out to be GROSS, but that's another story...)
All of these bloggers have amazing blogs that reflect the interesting and strong women that they are. Lura is a DIY genius. Bri is one of the nicest, most genuine people that I have ever met. Stephanie is just as bubbly and sweet as she seems on her blog. They are amazing and interesting women, and captivating bloggers on top of that. I'm going to strive to be the best I can be.
I'm finally coming into my own. I'm growing up. I'm realizing just what is important in life and learning how to balance work, home, and social life.
Laziness is no longer an option. Blog posts will be written, promises will be kept, dishes will be done, and the house will be in order.
Who's with me?
13 comments:
WOOHOO! I'm with you :) glad that blogging has helped you come to this place!
I've been feeling the exact same way! I've felt kind of lazy lately and just not really on top of things but I've been trying to nip that in the butt. My bf and I also talked about trying to do more new things and having a set aside weekly date night.
Good to know others are on the same page as me! :)
Yeah! I've been thinking the same thing recently. So thankful for our friendship from our blogs as well as a handful of other girls. Getting back on the blogging train. I already have some posts scheduled for this week. Thats a big deal for me. Also I want a new blog design. Who did yours? I want to get serious! xoxo
I dont think it sounds pathetic at all. I definitely consider you a great friend; and I'm so glad that the blogging community connected us. I was going to ask where you got your scarf because it is seriously super cute and I'm jealous lol And not to get all sappy, but you have come into your own and you are so glowy! I'm so happy for you and I'm proud to be your friend and sister :-)
Woo! Sounds like a plan. I'm with you!
Also, I wish Austin had a social group like this.
YAYY motivational speaker Whit! I know I have been dragging my feet with work+wedding+etc but I hope to feel normal post-wedding! ha!
Love your attitude! Also, don't feel one bit bad about taking a break from blogging during the first month of your new job. I've been in mine for over two months and I still am not as active on my blog as I'd like. I'm getting there, though!
P.S. - Love the fun scarves in the DZ photo. :)
so sad i didn't get to make it to the meetup! :(
Your blog date is one of the reasons I try to convince myself to blog and the laziness that comes with work/traffic/husband/life is the main reason I don't! So grateful for all you girls who make it work and slightly more grateful that I'm not the only one struggling to fit it all in!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! First of all, you guys are my friends here too! I know I grew up here, but I had to completely begin a new life when I moved back and you girls have helped me get through it. I also love what you said about finding yourself and realizing what's important. Maybe it's our age? or the blogging? or being in a new city and having to create a new "normal"? I don't know but I'm right there with you, and love that I can read it from someone who is going through the same thing!
Awww! What a sweet post!
Just started following your blog! Loved this post! One of the reasons I started blogging (brand new to blogging) was because I think it's a great way to meet people so I hope to attend on of the Houston meet ups sometime soon!
SOO sad that I missed the meetup. I hate working so much that I don't have time to enjoy anything outside of it! So awesome that there were 4 DZ's there! I am thinking that we should put together a DZ date?! What do you think?!
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