This time last week i was getting slightly nervous ahead of attending Cybher as it was the first blog event i have ever attended . It probably sounds silly being nervous however i just didn't really know what to expect and felt a bit like the new girl on the first day at school.
I travelled down on the Friday night ahead of the event and thanks to being the lucky winner of the tots100 most like to meet competition i enjoyed a child free night in hotel Z in Soho. The hotel was fantastic and i enjoyed my first undisturbed nights sleep in 3 years . I think once you have children your body loses the ability to sleep in, i was still wide awake long before the alarm. I did however manage a rare treat a hot..yes hot cup of tea in bed with a great view of singing in the rain.
I really had nothing to be nervous about i was really welcomed and looked after i was invited out for drinks on the Friday night by the very lovely Helen ( Actually mummy). Unfortunately i arrived too late and a bit stressed following missing my train and then having a taxi trauma to take her up on the kind offer. I did however manage to meet up with the following lovely ladies Tea and Biscotti, mother wife me and daily mum on the morning of the conference so i did not have to go it alone and was well looked after.
Once we arrived at the venue we were all given a welcome pack a gorgeous satchel containing goodies to see us through the day. The satchel is beautiful and i hope one day i can afford an Ipad to put in it as it would fit in this soooooooo nicely.
Once coffee had been enjoyed by all we had a welcome and introductions session and then it was off into smaller groups for enjoyable informative sessions. Each session was around 45mins and there was a choice of four options each time so there was something for every ones style and ability.
My favourite session of the day was thrifty blogger as this is really a direction i want to continue taking making it as mum and it was fantastic to see ways i can expand on this and help readers make money go further.
During lunch i got more time to socialise and meet more of the friendly faces behind the wonderful blogs i read. Everyone was far more organised than me however as they took business cards this is something that did not even cross my mind but one worth remembering if your thinking of attending a similar event. I did spot a post it note pad on the side and very very briefly the thought crossed my mind to write out a few out.
Making it as mum............ thrifty blogger..... so thrifty she uses free post its for business cards...........
I was tempted but don't worry i didn't i just politely collected cards and then got back in touch once i arrived home.
I would definitely say to anyone thinking about going to a blog event go for it, it is really lovely to come out from behind the safety of the computer and talk to like minded people. Best of all though to put faces to the people you chat to on twitter and the wonderful blogs you read everyone truly is as lovely in person as they appear on screen.
So that brings me nicely on to who did i vote my most want to meet to win this wonderful prize ........... well it was a tricky choice how do you choose with so many wonderful people out there. After much deliberation my most like to meet was Kate on thin ice for the wonderful things she does to help other mums find their groove again.
It was a truly wonderful prize and a massive thank you to tots100 for a truly wonderful day.
Once the day came to a close there was one person however more than any other in the world i was looking forward to seeing and that was my gorgeous boy. I enjoyed my trip away and the sleep was bliss but its always nice to get home to the family. My cuddle from little E had to wait till the next day though as try as he might he just could not stay awake for my late train and when i arrived at the station bless him he was already catching flies.
He was so excited the next day when he crept into my room at the usual 5.30 am and screamed in an excited voice oh mummy is that really you? I missed you mummy aggghhhhhhhhhh xxxxxxx
The best alarm call ever.
Thought of the day........................... You need to be in it to win it xxx
I travelled down on the Friday night ahead of the event and thanks to being the lucky winner of the tots100 most like to meet competition i enjoyed a child free night in hotel Z in Soho. The hotel was fantastic and i enjoyed my first undisturbed nights sleep in 3 years . I think once you have children your body loses the ability to sleep in, i was still wide awake long before the alarm. I did however manage a rare treat a hot..yes hot cup of tea in bed with a great view of singing in the rain.
I really had nothing to be nervous about i was really welcomed and looked after i was invited out for drinks on the Friday night by the very lovely Helen ( Actually mummy). Unfortunately i arrived too late and a bit stressed following missing my train and then having a taxi trauma to take her up on the kind offer. I did however manage to meet up with the following lovely ladies Tea and Biscotti, mother wife me and daily mum on the morning of the conference so i did not have to go it alone and was well looked after.
Once we arrived at the venue we were all given a welcome pack a gorgeous satchel containing goodies to see us through the day. The satchel is beautiful and i hope one day i can afford an Ipad to put in it as it would fit in this soooooooo nicely.
Once coffee had been enjoyed by all we had a welcome and introductions session and then it was off into smaller groups for enjoyable informative sessions. Each session was around 45mins and there was a choice of four options each time so there was something for every ones style and ability.
My favourite session of the day was thrifty blogger as this is really a direction i want to continue taking making it as mum and it was fantastic to see ways i can expand on this and help readers make money go further.
During lunch i got more time to socialise and meet more of the friendly faces behind the wonderful blogs i read. Everyone was far more organised than me however as they took business cards this is something that did not even cross my mind but one worth remembering if your thinking of attending a similar event. I did spot a post it note pad on the side and very very briefly the thought crossed my mind to write out a few out.
Making it as mum............ thrifty blogger..... so thrifty she uses free post its for business cards...........
I was tempted but don't worry i didn't i just politely collected cards and then got back in touch once i arrived home.
I would definitely say to anyone thinking about going to a blog event go for it, it is really lovely to come out from behind the safety of the computer and talk to like minded people. Best of all though to put faces to the people you chat to on twitter and the wonderful blogs you read everyone truly is as lovely in person as they appear on screen.
So that brings me nicely on to who did i vote my most want to meet to win this wonderful prize ........... well it was a tricky choice how do you choose with so many wonderful people out there. After much deliberation my most like to meet was Kate on thin ice for the wonderful things she does to help other mums find their groove again.
It was a truly wonderful prize and a massive thank you to tots100 for a truly wonderful day.
Once the day came to a close there was one person however more than any other in the world i was looking forward to seeing and that was my gorgeous boy. I enjoyed my trip away and the sleep was bliss but its always nice to get home to the family. My cuddle from little E had to wait till the next day though as try as he might he just could not stay awake for my late train and when i arrived at the station bless him he was already catching flies.
He was so excited the next day when he crept into my room at the usual 5.30 am and screamed in an excited voice oh mummy is that really you? I missed you mummy aggghhhhhhhhhh xxxxxxx
The best alarm call ever.
Thought of the day........................... You need to be in it to win it xxx
Oooo so very jealous...looking forward to the day I attend my first Blog event...like you say, can't wait to put some faces to names! :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be lovely to meet you are you planning to go to anything this year.If not we should make a local meet up xx
DeleteGoing to the MADS Awards do, but not any others planned as yet. Would love to meet for coffee...let's do that soon :)
DeleteCongratulations on your mad award nomination how exciting my fingers are crossed for you to win. Coffee sounds great also maybe britmums ?
DeleteI'm working sadly :(
DeleteSo glad you had a good time. Sounds fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThankyou if you have not been to one i definately recommend it, would be lovely to meet you in person xx
DeleteIt was great to meet you! London is a bugger when you're not used to it isn't it? I went for the blue satchell too - properly stylish!
ReplyDeleteyou too xx yes definately the blue satchel was the way to go very stylish indeed x
DeleteLovely to have met you at Cybher. Look forward to keeping in touch over the coming months! x
ReplyDeleteyou too thanks for meeting up with me before the event it really helped me xx
DeleteGood to hear you had a great time. I'd love to go to one of these events, perhaps next year.
ReplyDeleteIts really worth going to an event if you do get the chance, there are a few more this year as well may be worth looking into blog camp and britmums.
Deletecat xx
It was super to meet you and I was really glad to meet you . I am so happy to have talked to you on the phone and I can't wait to meet you again x
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to meet you to hopefully next time we can catch up a bit longer x
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