The NOT Going to BlogHer Post
Posted by oh amanda on July 23rd, 2009 . Filed under: me .
Y’all. I’m having such a hard time writing this post. It’s like writing a bio. UGH. I hate writing bios. But I adore reading them. I always wonder how everyone is so creative and concise. While I’m trying to write my whole life story in 3 sentences. *whew* Ok. Here we go…
I’m a former Children’s Pastor turned stay-at-home mom to two really cute kids and married to my hubby of 11 years (this Saturday!). I like books (a lot), chocolate (really a lot) and I love my blog (really really a lot).
That sounds like every mommy blogger on the block! Let’s see…
If I had my druthers I’d watch So You Think You Can Dance hosted by Barney from How I Met Your Mother while Jeff Probst from Survivor and Sawyer from Lost were dancing with Chuck and Olive from Pushing Daisies.
OK. That was freaky.
So, here’s the deal. I’ve got a bio page here. My pic is in my sidebar (—–>). I have recently launched my new-ish blog, Impress Your Kids (Which, incidentally is having a week long surprise party filled with great posts and prizes. Yes, I said prizes.). I only halfway wish I was at BlogHer because my son is only 10 months old and really do I want to be carting around an exhausted kid and still try to be cute and witty and charming? So, I’m ecstatic to be hopping to your blog at Robin’s BlogHop.
If you leave me a comment I promise promise promise someday I’ll get to your blog and do the same. And I might even subscribe. Because I just recently deleted my ENTIRE feedreader. So, it’s quite empty now…always looking for fun stuff to read! (Oh, what’s that? You want to subscribe to MY feed? Well, please do! And while we’re at it, let’s tweet!)
Anyone still here? Hello? Hello?!
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ps—Impress Your Kids and I are donating (via the fab folks at Zondervan) the very best children’s book EVER called The Jesus Storybook Bible
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July 23rd, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Hey Amanda!
You did a great job writing your post and I soooo struggled writing mine too! And I don’t really have a bio page
Guess I should get on that! It was neat to meet you at Blissdom, but even neater to get to know you better through Twitter and here 
I’m glad you posted early too because then I didn’t feel so bad
Lisa B @ simply His´s last blog ..Blog Hop ‘09: Welcome to the party!
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July 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Hey there girl! I have visited you before and we’ve met IRL. YAY! I am not at BLogHer and don’t really honestly wish I was, because I’m on vacation with my family and family comes first right?
Alyssa´s last blog ..Not Everybody
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July 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Hey lady. As you already know, I’m not there, too. Let’s Blog Hop together, with our 10 month olds, and party like we are there
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting´s last blog ..Just WHO Am I?
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July 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
You deleted your entire feed reader? You are my hero! And also scaring me just a wee bit, LOL.
Hi! I hate writing bios too. I hadn’t a hope of getting to BlogHer this year (I’m still trying to find that elusive PR company who will spot me the airfare from Australia – no luck so far, LOL). Havin’ myself a bit of a blog-reading marathon now though I will have to get up soon as my eyes are starting to glass over. Never a good thing.
Looking forward to reading more of your archives
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July 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Nice to meet you!
Melissa´s last blog ..Not Going to BlogHer? Come Over to BlogHop!
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I have recently come to adore both of your blogs. Inspire Your Kids is definitely my new favorite! I have a hard time writing bios, too. Seems like it always says the same old thing. But I guess I’m just the same old me, so it’s okay. I didn’t even consider going to BlogHer because we live in Germany and my husband just returned from his deployment a couple of months ago. No way am I leaving home! I really want to go to a blogging conference when we get back to the states, though.
Monica @ DailyDwelling´s last blog ..Blog Hop ‘09 Welcome to My Humble Abode
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I never know what to write either and everyone seems to write something better than I did. I gave it a whirl anyway.
Had to drop by when I saw your name in the Linky. Have a great weekend!
Jendi´s last blog ..At the [Blog]Hop 09
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Not a newbie to your site (either of them) but wanted to say howdy for the blog hop. I remember that you deleted your feedreader. I can’t do it. I won’t. I have WAY too many in there but I can’t give them up.
Stefany´s last blog ..Heya Blog hoppers!
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I resorted to A LIST for my bio so I’m not much better at them.
And ahh…can’t wait for LOST!
Amy Bennett´s last blog ..BlogHop ‘09 #bloghop09
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Hey Amanda! I love your starter bios. I felt like the same thing! And wouldn’t that be confusing for the 8 people that already read my blog and know about me??
Can’t wait to check out your giveaway and new blog page! You are great!
Hillary @ The Other Mama´s last blog ..Goodwill Hunting… and Hopping
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Your intro was perfect! Mine on the other hand… I’m adding you to twitter, so hope to tweet with you soon!
(I’m visiting from the bloghop!)
Cheryl´s last blog ..Who do I think I am?!
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 pm
A- My sentiments exactly. Do I really want to be carting this belly around trying to be cute and witty? (Not to mention I liked the size of Blissdom a wee bit better.)
Also love the JSB – just now getting into it with my kids. That author interview was incredible, by the way.
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July 23rd, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I HATE writing bios too and I had to write them for my THREE blogs. Of course I didn’t want them all to be the EXACTLY the same. So I had 3 times the work. I’m just sayin…
Stopping by for the BlogHop. Nice to meet you.
Lola´s last blog ..BlogHop 09
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July 24th, 2009 at 3:14 am
I know what you mean-I have a 2 month old, a 17 month old, and a 5 year old….I’m not going to ANY type of conference any time soon LoL. Still it’s nice to be able to meet other bloggers~enjoy the Hop!
MrsM´s last blog ..Mommy’s Fabulous Find Friday-Sadie and Stephanie
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July 24th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Well hi there! Totally agree, writing bios is never ever fun…but you did a great job!
Cricket´s last blog ..BlogHop ‘09: Hiya!
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July 24th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Funny… the rules are to stop by all the blogs that end with the same last digit as your # on Mr Blinky & yours is one of them! lol
I didn’t know what to write either… mine is really lame. But you ALWAYS do a great job!
AmyG´s last blog ..Blog Hop ‘09!
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July 24th, 2009 at 10:38 am
I just looked over at your other site. It looks utterly intriguing. (Which is not to say that this personal blog is also not intriguing!)
patois´s last blog ..Sister is Prettier Than Me
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July 24th, 2009 at 11:00 am
I love the way you write. You say so much in a funny way! I can’t wait to check out your other blog!
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July 24th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
well, we are a like…i still do high school ministry, but only volunteer now…SAHM too. 4 girls…and i love purple. so, i guess that makes us friends! hello.
a thorn among roses´s last blog ..it’s july…really!
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July 24th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
that was a great bio! Made me laugh and also made me realize mine is pretty boring ha ha.
kimberly´s last blog ..Blog Hop ‘09
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July 24th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Great post…I’ll definitely bookmark and come back to read more!
I think everyone struggles with writing about themselves, especially in bio form. I know I do/did!
Tina´s last blog ..I’m NOT at BlogHer
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July 24th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
You’ll be missing out on seeing “Pioneer Woman”. One of my faves!!
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July 24th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Stopping over from the BlogHop!! I loved your bio!! I’m a big SYTYCD fan too, so that portion wasn’t freaky (NPH hosting SYTYCD would be HILARIOUS!!! I’d kill for that!)
Okay, maybe I’m a little bit of a freak too
Great to meet you! I just clicked to follow you on twitter!!! and I’m adding you to my momblog list 
Sarah´s last blog ..Top Ten Reasons I’m excited to stay home w/ my family this weekend…
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July 24th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Congratulations on your anniversary!
It seems we share a wedding date – July 25, 1998 (I only figured that out since I’m celebrating the same year on the same day of this week)!
How fun!
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July 24th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
i hate writing bios too! but hello. i think you did a fine job.
melissa stover´s last blog ..7 Quick Takes Friday
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July 24th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Hi there! Niki from NJ here. Nice to “meet you”! I enjoyed checking out your blog.
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July 25th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Stopping by from the blog hop to say hello! Hope you enjoy your weekend.
Stacie´s last blog ..Saturday Linky Love
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July 25th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Visiting from Blog Hop. LOL Loved your post, I also hate writing bios.
Kim´s last blog ..Flowers and Herbs Photos
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July 25th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Stopping by from Blog Hop. I thought your post was great and funny.
Rana´s last blog ..Small Talk Six – I got skills!
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July 25th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Hey there! Fun to “meet” you! I have subscribed to your feed for a little while now, but admit I”m a bit behind – trying to catch up tonight! I used to be a Children’s Ministry Director as well and now am also a WAHM. And have a 9 month old, so we have a few things in common. : )
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July 26th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Nice to meet you!! I just adore Bloghop! I met so many great people last year…this year is shaping up to be just as sweet!
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July 26th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Ok, now that definitely wins the award for originality! lol
I’m thoroughly enjoying meeting everyone here at Blog Hop ‘09!
I have two awards for you over at my little home on the web. Please stop by and pick them up when you get the chance.
If you’d like a few laughs, feel free to read my post about the awards, too.
)
Hugs,
Angela Mom’s Fortress of Solitude
Angela McCoy´s last blog ..Awards Week! Gotta Love it!
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July 26th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Hi, my friend!! By the way I love love LOVE the Jesus Storybook Bible! My boys love it too!
I am doing the Hop as well, so stop by and say hello!
Christi´s last blog ..Let’s not leave anyone out!
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July 26th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hey! It’s nice to meet you! I like your blog!
Nancy M.´s last blog ..Blog Hop ‘09
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July 27th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
I really like your style, your “voice”, your writing skills. Almost like sitting across from you and having a conversation! Nice!
Blog Hopping ’cause I didn’t go to blogher either. Not sure there’d even be a place for a blogger like me. Just life, my friends, my family, what I’m most grateful for stuff like that. Some fun stuff too (or so I am told).
I’m really pleased to “meet” you and look forward to getting to know you and your blog better!
Blessings
Christine
Christine @ Live Laugh Love & Bloggings´s last blog ..Pray For Stellan ~ My Charming Kids ~ Mckmama
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July 27th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
I like chocolate… a lot… too!
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:26 am
I love Cat Deeley, but SYTYCD hosed by Barney? Now THAT would be something to watch!!
Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect´s last blog ..Play on, playa.
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