(This is me and Darcie Vany at Diego’s in the MGM. She’s one of my favorite people in the world now. )
I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to giving you some highlights from Blog World Expo 2008. I knew that I would have a good time, meet some great people who I’ve known online for so long and also be exposed to some new thinking when it came to my blogging. But, I wasn’t prepared even remotely for the GREAT time I had, the AMAZING people I came to know and the connections in the industry that I would make. Needless to say, when I came home, I was overwhelmed by it all.
If any of you are serious about your business, you have to go to BWE09. Do whatever it takes. Sell your car, walking is healthier anyway. Stop going out to eat so much, it’s bad for you anyway. Seriously though, if you have to do something extreme to scrape that money together…DO IT.
Who exactly did I get to meet? A lot of b5media folk (aka b5ers) who are some of the coolest people on the planet. I also made some great connections with people in the Denver, CO area where I live. I’ve only been here since May, so it was super sweet to meet some people to hang out with who share some common interests. I also met a whole heck of a lot of fellow bloggers from all over the globe. I am definitely looking forward to keeping in touch with you all and we will have to meet up again at BWE09 for some drinks! But no slushie drinks. Don’t ask, just trust me on this one. 
One word of advice/warning: there is NO sleeping at BWE, so rest up plenty before you go and possibly plan on some recuperating time when you get back.
Cheers to all of my new friends! It was a blast.
You can see a few more pictures from BWE08 below. I only used my camera the first day I was there. Dumb move on my part.
4 Responses to “Highlights from BWE08”
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I've been making a living on the web for about 7 years now. I fell in love with building content websites and then, well, blogging fell into my lap. The rest is history. It's been about 2 years now since I really dove into blogging and I am amazed every day at how it's changing. It's very exciting and I can't wait to see this industry go to the next level, and I plan on going there with it.
Thanks for stopping by. Be sure and introduce yourself and come back by whenever. I'm usually here (during the day...I always have big, big plans at night, lol) because my computer is attached to my hip.
Christina
September 29th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Awesome pics Julie - and it was GREAT to see you again!! xoxox
Karen
October 1st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Sounds like it was so much fun. What was the overall highlight of BW for you? Were you able to attend any of the sessions? Who was your favorite speaker? I was dying to go this year but couldn’t make it down. I really wanted to meet Darren from problogger.net.
Julie
October 1st, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Hey Christina! Can’t wait to see you again. Are you going to SXSW? You better!
Hi Karen! I think the overall highlight was finally meeting everyone in person. It’s amazing to meet people face to face who you have been chatting with online for 2 years. I also made some great connections with fellow bloggers in my area and am getting plugged into that.
I am definitely going next year. Hope you can make it! Oh, and I met Darren from Problogger. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
mat
October 4th, 2008 at 11:18 am
I really enjoy more to read then write my opinion because i don`t want to get someone`s attention but i liked all your thoughts and ideas thanks to the owner because he created this blog to share with us his knowledge.