Jul 07 2009
BlogHer 2009 D-List Recommendations
While the A-listers are posting their stellar expert advice about how to survive BlogHer, I’m not stressed one bit. Not one. My blog cards are printed, but I’m just hoping I remember them. (Forgetting them in 2007 was SUCH a rookie move.) But for the fact that my belly may be protruding into the seat in front of me, I should likely blend into my surroundings. That’s what’s great about being on the D-List.
But if this is your first BlogHer, or you’re rusty like me, I did come up with some of my own D-List survival tips:
- Don’t stress about what to wear. It’s not like anyone will notice you that much anyway.
- If you haven’t heard about any special cocktail parties or get-togethers, who cares. My fondest memory of BlogHer 2007 was when Robyn and Susan and I bailed on anything BlogHer and gorged ourselves on fried food at a local restaurant. Of course they’re not going this year, so I’ll likely be eating alone.
- Bring your laptop if you like, but if you’re anything like me you likely won’t remember or know how to use a lick of what you learn. Let’s be honest, the only reason I’m actually goes to BlogHer is because I live local and it’s a good excuse to hire a sitter for the day.
- Drink as much as you want. D-Listers don’t buy the whole BlogHer weekend passes so it’s not like you’ll burn out by Saturday.
- Don’t dork out near the A-listers. This means no running up to tackle, no stalking them out in the lobby of the hotel hoping you see them pick up the pack n’ play you let them borrow (who me?), no obsessing over their latest blog posts.
- Finally, try to relax and have fun. I mean, you have nothing to lose. The only place you and your blog can go is up.
By Sara
My first time at BH I had only been blogging for a few months. I wouldn’t have even qualified as e-list then. I made such great friends with women there that are friends to this day.
Hysterical. Love!
I LOVED this list. I will surely be a D-lister in Chicago!
Don’t worry about eating alone – there will always be an empty chair next to this non-A-lister!!
Wisconsin mommy – it’s a date!
Love it! I’m sure I’m a D-lister (or whatever is lower, lol) but I am sure I will meet some cool people who are on whatever list makes them happy. I just want to have fun (and getting away from the kiddos for 4 days is a HUGE bonus!)
Found this post through Twitter (thanks to @mommybits) and – whoo! I didn’t know I was supposed to be stalking A-list attendees! This will be my first time at BlogHer, and I’m just hoping to go with the flow. The gorging on fried food part sounds like it would be MY highlight too, btw.
Fun post.
I’m a good buddy of Susan, from right here in good ol’Cincinnati, so if you get hungry, find me (stat) there is a fair to midland chance I’ll be hungry.
Yeah, my appetite…it’s a blessing and a curse.
So love this…
THANK YOU so so much for putting it into perspective! I am PROUD to be a D-list blogger!!
Im worse then that, im like excommunicated from the A-listers. Atleast you have some place to go.
ROFL!
trisha
momdot.com
I’m such a wallflower (sometimes) that I’d probably just end up looking like a lost, helpless kid at BlogHer.
What? There’s special parties by invite only? LOL! And I am enough of a D-lister that I don’t even know what the A-listers look like!
So no fear of me stalking them. This is my first BlogHer so I am excited to see what it is like.
Blog cards? Uh oh. I guess I have some research and work to do before this thing. Blog cards. Who knew?
My favorite time at Blogher was when we ditched for the fried food. So much fun.
There is really so much to do at BlogHer that the whole thing can be totally overwhelming.
My advice? Don’t go to every session. You’d be amazed at who you can meet when you ditch a session or two.
Oh, and no matter how comfy you say your shoes are bring a pair of flip flops just in case. Believe me, you’ll thank me later.