For me being a full time blogger can mean I spend days without having anyone to converse with physically along with being a rather sociable soul I have to say is the hardest part of the working from home and it’s driven me a little bit nuts .. *cough cough* not that I wasn’t a little anyway!
So at the slightest whisper of a blog conference or get together I am itching to get my ticket and to enjoy being surrounded by bloggers and influences to chat with, learn from and to relax knowing that in fact what I do does not involve FREEBIE’s of any description and the people around me know that too …
No seriously one day I may just blog about the whole ethos of freebies … The hours I work investing in my platform and internet space means I did not get the item for free …whoa .. best stop there its a whole other story.
My first ever blog conference nearly 3 years ago was the Birmingham Blog Camp which is run by Tots100 and since this was my third attendance I can certainly say that not only have they all varied but they have also covered a wide range of topics and given me invaluable information that has helped me and my blog on its way.
Last weekend I travelled with the lovely Zena from Zena’s Suitcase to what promised to be another fantastic event and true to form it certainly was as I attended some amazing workshops like; Pro Blogging with Penny from Parent Shaped and Becky from Baby Budgeting, How to take great product shots with Phil Tragen, So you want to be a vlogger with Sian from You’re Not From Around Here and Sally from Who’s The Mummy followed up with an interesting workshop with Vicky from Honest Mum and rounded off with a great working with brands panel debate.
What I totally love about Blog Camp is the laid back atmosphere and cheerful stress free faces of those attending.
I got to catch up with some friends, such as Sarah from Mum of Three World and Emma from Crazy With Twins to name a few (mind you if I listed them all I could be here all day) and as ever this event sparked my creative juices once more .. now I just need to give up my final 6 hours sleep per day night to get it all done!
Thanks Tots100 for another super event!
Photo Credit: Thanks Sally from Who’s The Mummy? .. you always get my best side when she takes the photos *cough cough*
Sounds great, I’m looking forward to Bristol even more now!
I wish we could get to one of these. One day we will find one nearby on a weekend lol.
Both sides are your best sides, natch.
Thanks for coming along and for commenting on the atmosphere, I think above all we aim to make the events fun and relaxing for those attending so it’s great to get this sort of feedback!
I am a bit jealous, I really wanted to go, I have never been to a blogging event, but this one clashed with my weekend away! These events sound amazing =D
Thanks very much for the mention, it was lovely to see you again. Blogcamp was fab, I really enjoyed it 🙂
Glad you had a great time cant wait to do the same myselfx
It was fab wasn’t it. I have blogged about the whole free thing. http://wp.me/p4j9O0-1nT if you fancy a read. I think you feel just as I do 🙂 Lovely picture of you huni xx
This sounds like such a perfect balance between productivity and loads of fun! I can absolutely relate to your sentiments about being a full time blogger. I’ve just recently taken the leap to being a full-time writer/blogger, and the need for adult contact is palpable some days. It’s great to have a group of people to connect with face to face. Thanks for sharing, and hosting this week’s Magic Moments!
I am SO sad I wasn’t there – I missed all your faces! Next year I am there with bells on.
Must be neat to meet people that you only know through blogging. There are people on the net that I feel like I know more about their lives than some of my close friends in the “real world”
I’ve read a couple of other blog posts about Blog Camp and it sounds like there was plenty of inspiration!
I love BlogCamp! It’s such a nice event; much more relaxed than bigger conferences. Sally and her team rock! x
I am so jealous! I wanted to attend the version of this event here but I am too shy. But even if im shy I did made a decision to go but I am in the waiting list!
Looks so much fun in there! #magicmoments
I’m looking forward to attending my first blogging event at BritMums Live next month but I do wish I’d been able to attend this too. A smaller event such as this would have been so helpful for getting to know some of the people I have come to know via their blogs before I plunge straight into the big one! It sounds like the technical content was really helpful too.