Thoughts on Blissdom ’10 (so far)

February 6, 2010

Just a few early morning tidbits from Blissdom ’10.

  • Avatars are such tiny pieces of a whole person. You look at someone’s avatar and then somehow conjure up a whole person to go with it. It’s fun to see how the picture you have in your brain does or does not match with what you see IRL (in real life).
  • Everyone — EVERYONE — tells me they “had no idea I was so tall!” (I know. It’s surprising.) :)
  • My whole early-to-bed, early-to-rise routine has been completely thrown out the window. Well, actually, the early-to-bed part has been completely thrown out the window. Unfortunately, my internal body clock has not gotten the message that at this point, it may also throw out the early-to-rise part.
  • I have met a surprising number of pastors’ wives and ministry wives. So many, in fact, that I have to wonder what God’s up to.
  • I’ve met even more couponing and money saving bloggers. Those women can stretch a buck from here to Mongolia. Oh my stars.
  • Someone said they love being able to meet people “in 3-D.” I ditto that.
  • I came thinking I was going to get one thing out of the conference and I’m getting an entirely different thing altogether. (More on that in another post.)

That’s all I have time for peeps. I’m off to a prayer breakfast hosted by Pensieve Robin — another woman I’m sure I will feel honored to meet.

Related posts:

  1. Blissdom in the Raw, Part 2
  2. My thoughts on women in the church
  3. Blissdom in the Raw
  4. Oh hi!

Category: My Life

Comments

16 Responses to “Thoughts on Blissdom ’10 (so far)”

  1. Karin Katherine
    February 6th, 2010 @ 8:44 am

    I had no idea what to expect…and I’m just overwhelmed in a very good way.
    I don’t think I will really see the whole picture until I’m flying back home.
    .-= Karin Katherine´s last blog ..Let them eat cake! =-.

  2. Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)
    February 6th, 2010 @ 8:46 am

    Pensieve Robin ROCKS! :)

    Glad you’re having a good time.

  3. Heather Solos
    February 6th, 2010 @ 8:50 am

    I am so bad about putting names to faces, were you at the potato thing last night? I drug all the uber tall gals in the room for a pic.
    .-= Heather Solos´s last blog ..Tuesday Talk: Tightwad Tips & T-Shirts =-.

  4. Angela England
    February 6th, 2010 @ 9:02 am

    I too found it refreshing to find other women of faith and we are definitely out here! :-) I’m not a pastor’s wife but I am a child of God.

    This is only my second conference and I’ve had a chance to speak at both – it is amazing getting to meet these brilliant women in flesh and blood. Everyone has so much to share, offer and bring to the table. When I wrote my post from Matthew about everyone coming to the buffet, I think Blissdom and other conferences like Type-A, really sum that up!

    Angela <
    .-= Angela England´s last blog ..Who are Your True Friends? – Helpful and True or Pleasant Fluff =-.

  5. Kelleigh @ Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs
    February 6th, 2010 @ 4:51 pm

    I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about all that you have learned!! I’m thinking about going next year!
    .-= Kelleigh @ Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs´s last blog ..Running Machine Status Update: Week 3 =-.

  6. Sturgmom
    February 6th, 2010 @ 10:37 pm

    Looking toward to hearing all about what you’ve learned!

    Feel free to point me in the direction of other pastors’/ministers’ wives blogs! As a pastor’s wife, I’m always interested in connecting with others!
    .-= Sturgmom´s last blog ..My 200th Post!! And a GIVEAWAY!!! =-.

  7. Robin @ HeartofWisdom
    February 7th, 2010 @ 3:21 pm

    Hi Amy, Just wanted to say it was lovely meeting you and praying with you.

    Yes, there were a LOT of pastor’s wives and couponers.

    I had a ball. Now subscribed to your RSS and hope to get to know you better. Love the clean look of your blog. I am especially interested in the LifeHacks category.

    God Bless you.

  8. Monica
    February 8th, 2010 @ 10:14 am

    It was so nice to be able to meet you and talk to you at Blissdom! You are a truly amazing woman and I am excited to see how God is going to work through you and what you learned this weekend.
    .-= Monica´s last blog ..Blissdom Connections =-.

  9. Amy
    February 8th, 2010 @ 3:29 pm

    Haha. No, I wasn’t at the potato thing – I was in bed! :)

  10. Amy
    February 8th, 2010 @ 3:30 pm

    Thank you, my new PW (or CW??) friend. I so enjoyed being with you this weekend.

  11. Amy
    February 8th, 2010 @ 6:06 pm

    Robin, it was my pleasure meeting you. Always enjoy your blog when I visit.

    I’m so glad you were able to make it to Blissdom!

  12. Amy
    February 8th, 2010 @ 6:07 pm

    I plan on giving all the deets as I remember them!

    BTW, here’s a list of PW blogs.

  13. Amy
    February 8th, 2010 @ 6:08 pm

    You gotta!

  14. Amy
    February 8th, 2010 @ 6:10 pm

    I’m so glad I got to go. I’m especially hoping to go to Relevant in October. Are you going?

  15. Melissa Multitasking Mama
    February 9th, 2010 @ 12:27 pm

    I had a fantastic time and you were a fantastic roommate!
    .-= Melissa Multitasking Mama´s last blog ..Organized Grocery Shopping =-.

  16. Amy
    February 9th, 2010 @ 6:15 pm

    Thanks for letting me crash with you guys! Twas fun indeed!!