let the good times roll at blissdom 08

Well it has been a whirlwind weekend to say the least. Colleen and I totally road tripped to Nashville for BlissDom 08. If you could not fit it into your calendar this past weekend I definitely encourage you to carve out some time in February. It was beyond fabulous!! I could not believe that I was in a room with so many amazing lady bloggers.

The day began in the Pink Slip Lounge at the uber chic Hotel Preston - gotta love a conference held in a bar! Do they know this lassie or what?? Various panels of bloggers dished on "the goods" - why they blog, branding, social media and marketing. They shared the real deal - not just an overview and answered our every little question.

We were then treated to a mini concert by the up and coming Jessie Baylin. What a cutie she is! Hubby is already crushing on her. And of course - who could forget the Blisstinis!! They were a well deserved treat after a long day of blog talking. All of this awesomeness was provided by Epson and orchestrated by the beautiful Barbara Jones and the One2One Network divas.

As a quick side note - Go. Get. This. Printer!! I fell in love with it this weekend and will be pining for one till I get it. FYI - my birthday is next month and Christmas is right around the corner!! Lassie would love her a new printer - hint, hint.

To add to all the craziness of this weekend I will be out of town the next week. No fears loyal readers!! I have quite the line up of FAB bloggers for you! You will be treated to a different one EVERY day. Heck, I don't even write very day. How sweet is that?? So be sure to be kind and show them lots of comment love because - who doesn't lurve a little comment love? I for one, can't wait to see what they have on store!

*photo courtesy of Mishi. Be sure to check out her cool montage which includes a spectacular photo of my spinal tattoo!

haiku friday - truly blissful

The day has arrived
It's off to BlissDom I go
Trying not to squeel

Taking a road trip
With the fabulous Colleen
Nashville here we come!

Juiced up on Starbucks
We will travel through the night
To arrive on time

I can't wait to hang
With so many fine ladies
What's this girl to do?

Much fun will be had
By this Mommy with no kids
They hope I come home!

in case you haven't been paying attention

I am less then a week away from emabarking to Nashville for BlissDom 2008 to hang with some totally hawt and cool chicks for the weekend. Colleen promised me that she wouldn't squeal with delight when I pick her up on Friday. I am sorry to say that I may not be able to make that same promise. I am bursting with sqealness.... I don't think I will be able to contain it all when I see her. Colleen - Be. PREPARED. I apologize ahead of time but after the week I have had, Friday can't come soon enough. I heard a rumor that there is still room if you want to join us! I am always a fan of 'the more the merrier'!!

on your mark..... get set.....

Go! Go! Go! Registration for the first annual BlissDom 2008 is today. TODAY girls! Have those typing fingers ready - heard it is going to be open at noon CST. Want the total low down before you sign up? Here it is! Curteousy of the ever beautiful Lotus also frequently disguised as one sarcastic momma.

BD is hosting a conference at The Hotel Preston (those who are able to attend will get a discount code for staying at the hotel if that is needed) in Nashville on October 18.

It’s an all day blogging conference (sponsored by Epson) with panels, Q&A, tons of fun ladies… and it ends with a corporately sponsored swanky cocktail party!

(You know what you get at one of those? SWAG, BABY, SWAG!)

Can you go, you ask? YES, YES YOU CAN! And you can come and meet this lassie - live in the flesh!!

How much does it cost, you ask? NOTHING! It’s free. You are just responsible for bringin’ yo-self, puttin’ yo-self up, and feedin’ yo-self.

There are limited seats available - 75 in all. The official registration is Friday Sept. 26,as in today, and the announcement about who got a seat will come on Monday Sept. 29.

secret sharing again!

Well, this has been quite the week for sharing secrets. Did you know Diane of Mommy Diaries trusted me with HER blog today. Crazy I know! I have to admit that I am one to snoop, so I have enjoyed poking around in all her nooks and crannies. She's got some good stuff over there! I unleashed a few more secrets over there...ssshhhh!

Oh, and remember the secret I unleashed the other day about Blissdom 2008??? I thought you would. Well, Colleen from Mommy Always Wins has stepped up and accepted my road trip challenge! Together we will be trekking to Nashville juiced up on Starbucks and ready to par-tay. I am looking forward to finally meeting her and sharing this amazing experience with all of these blissful divas! There is still room if you would like to join us - don't be afraid! I promise we'll play nice.

You can also check out some of my other secret sharing over here. Ok not really, but I am trying to be enticing! Not working .... darn. Well, head over there anyway cause there is lots of great things going on!

secret = road trip

Ok, I hinted to a secret yesterday and finally late this afternoon Mrs. Fussypants decided to share the great news. Yes, I am impatient so trying to wait all day long was painful. Are you ready?? Long pause... wait for it... wait for it.... Ok here it is! BLISSDOM 2008. Ok, I sooo want to call it the Blissdom 2000 tour cause it sounds like some crazy sex toy, but I will refrain - for now. I can't guarantee what I might say after a few drinks at the par- tay. I wonder if that is why I don't get invited to gatherings of this sort... hmmmm. Anyway, I am ditching my male filled house, jumping in the car and driving to Nashville baby! Feel like a road trip? Looking for a roommate? Let me know - I will sleep with you. Well, not in that way, but I will shack up in a hotel room with you. Oh wait, that sounds bad too. Roommate anyone? Anyone?....Bueller?? Is there anyone out there who will tackle the winding roads with me? Drop me a line and we can hook up. Darn I did it again!

dirty little secret

Oh do I have a secret and unfortunately I cannot share at the moment. To clear any weird or perverse thoughts some of you may have - I am not pregnant. Curse you if that thought popped in your seedy little brains!! The official announcement is tomorrow - be on the lookout. I guess I can give a few hints. No one put "official" rules out there as to what can and cannot be shared, so in my rebelious nature I will drop some ideas. I will be partaking in a road trip, getting all prettied up and indulging in a beverage or two.... oh what the heck three or four!! Once I get t the official OK, I will post. maybe you would like to join me on this adventure. Ooops! Did I let that slip?

looking for a gift for the girl who has everything?

Then look no further! The mind pool over at Hero Builders decided to make the presidential candidates into Barbie Dolls and Action Figures. Some, I might add, even talk! Curious what Sarah Palin looks like as a naughty school girl? Obama as a beach life guard? This will give you the answer you are looking for!

sunday, monday, happy days

Come on, sing along!! You know you still know all the words. Did you know that one of the cast memebers was immortalized in my home town? Oh yes, they bronzed the Fonz. Check out all the fabulous details HERE!

have you heard the rumor?

So have you heard the latest? No, not about me getting a little too crazy over at Ann's GNO the other night. She was suppose to keep that a secret! Mixing her 'special' punch with my Nyquil made for a very sleepy lassie. Yaaawwwn!

No, the rumor I was referring to was the one about a certain lassie writing at a certain well known site. Yep. It is SO true. I tried to drop a hint a few weeks ago when I added my diva button in my sidebar. What?!? You didn't notice my sly attempt to lure you there? Well, now you have no choice!

This lassie is now going to keep you apprised of all the latest buzz around. Think Hollywood, book reviews, television shows, giveaways! It is all over at the newly revamped Blissfully Domestic. She looks quite ravishing after her face lift doesn't she? But ssshhh!!! You didn't hear that tidbit of buzz from me!