Comments on: BlogHer 2013 & Reaching Some Goals

By: BlogHer ’13 Recap | When Life Gives You Lemons

BlogHer ’13 Recap | When Life Gives You Lemons — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 12:52:29 +0000

[…] been a couple of weeks since I got back from my little trip to Toronto and Chicago (BlogHer) and I’ve been crazy busy so I haven’t had a chance to post a recap until […]

By: Joaquin D. Chambers

Joaquin D. Chambers — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:21:06 +0000

I think it’s human nature to want to have or be what we aren’t or don’t have. It’s a tricky thing to learn to be content. I am not an introvert, but I certainly love my alone time alot more than some people I know. I guess you need to push yourself out of your comfort zone more, but I’m sure extroverts have their own other types of challenges.

By: MakintheBacon

MakintheBacon — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:19:02 +0000

I’m quite an anti-social freak myself. I’ll try and think of excuses not to go to certain things where I barely know anybody. What’s even worse sometimes I’ll get anxiety thinking about these events where I barely know anybody and nobody will talk to me. Lol. It is nice to know there are more of us out there.

I went to Chicago 4 years ago with the bf. It’s a great city. Be sure to try some deep dish pizza.

By: Erin J. Shields

Erin J. Shields — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:38:15 +0000

In the past, when I left my comfort zone, I couldn’t stand the feeling of uncomfort and insecurity. I was afraid of being hurt, embarassed, or even worse – failure. The fear of failing has always controlled my life in every aspect. The best example I can give of this fear takes place about 13 years ago. I had a huge crush on a wonderful girl, and we got along great as friends. I thought about asking her out but Mr Fear said, “NOOOOOOOOOOOO!”. One of my best friends and former roomates Frankie asked me if I had asked this girl out, as I had already bought her a concert ticket. I told him no that I was too afraid of when she rejected me. Well, lucky for me, Frankie was militant and had a passion for making sure people used all of their gifts given to them to the best of their abilities. I remember to this day what he told me…”Do you want to spend the rest of your life alone?” We gathered like junior high kids asking a girl to the homecoming dance and I called her with Frankie coaching me. I had an odd way of asking her out, but the point is I realized at that moment I didn’t want to be alone all of my life. She accepted the invitation and long story short I’ve been married to this wonderful woman for 8 years now!

By: Shannyn @frugalbeautiful.com

Shannyn @frugalbeautiful.com — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:10:41 +0000

That is so exciting!! I wish I could go to BlogHer as it’s in my own backyard but I can’t make it! Have a great time!

I have been to Fitbloggin, WDS and will be going to Fincon this year..eek!

By: Tammy R

Tammy R — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 15:24:20 +0000

Wow, I do believe that I hadn’t realized until you brought it up that I have never traveled alone before. Well, if you count when I was 15 and flew to my aunts, but that’s hardly going it alone when Mom and Auntie delivered me to and from the plane door! I’m old – no tight security back then!

I hope you enjoy the trip and love to hear about people tackling those situations that make them uncomfortable. It really helps all of us!

By: Marissa @ Thirtysixmonths

Marissa @ Thirtysixmonths — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:40:52 +0000

I’m so excited that you’re going to be here in a few days!

By: Lindsey @ Cents & Sensibility

Lindsey @ Cents & Sensibility — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 03:01:50 +0000

I don’t like unfamiliar social situations either, they take so much energy. Kudos to you for stepping outside your comfort zone, it take guts! I think there are some definite pros to travelling alone – you call the shots! I hope to hear about your adventures at BlogHer

By: Alex @ Searching for Happy

Alex @ Searching for Happy — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:01:08 +0000

Travel can be fantastically fun!

I think I’m the victim of number 2 now and again as well. Being super social, especially in groups of strangers, can be a huge challenge.

Have an awesome time travelling. The weather for Toronto next weekend is looking pretty good!

By: Merit

Merit — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:22:18 +0000

Yes, traveling alone is scary the first few days. Then, there comes a point you don’t care anymore. I’m also the type of person who is not that social, especially in larger groups, and *especially* in larger groups where I don’t know anybody.
It doesn’t mean though you should hold out on traveling alone! I traveled by myself for a month in Asia (China and Japan). The first few days were scary and it was strange and not that great. But in the end, it was pretty much the best holiday ever. I met many new people on my trip. You are your own mistress of your schedule. Want to stay in bed all morning? No cranky travel buddies who will be waiting on you to move your ass! 😉 No big money discussions/problems/frustrations (naturally people have different spending priorities and this is something which can definitely lead to frustrations etc., even when traveling with good friends).