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October 07, 2007
The Conference
When people at home asked me why I was going to Chicago, I got so I started saying “a conference” and leaving it at that. I didn't want to have to try to explain (again) why I was so excited about flying somewhere to meet all these people I knew from the kidlitosphere.
The 1st Annual Kidlitosphere Conference turned out to be even better than I thought it would be. Everyone was fun and interesting and nice. At first it was surreal to see the faces and hear the voices of people whose writing voices I’ve gotten to know, but after a while I started integrating the images I’d had in my head with the reality in front of me. And there was so much to talk about—what software we’re all using, how we approach our work, what our goals are, some of our favorite blogging moments, what we’re reading, what we’re watching, pigeons, appendixes, and when were going to go get some coffee already. I am so glad I came, so glad to meet the people I already knew, and so glad to meet the people I didn't know. I am definitely going to have to figure out a way to get to the conference in 2008.
Plus everyone kept complimenting my bag. That was awesome.
Posted by adrienne at October 7, 2007 01:13 AM
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I can't wait to hear about it!
Plus, there's been a change in the children's room this weekend which should make you very happy...
See you soon!
Posted by: jp at October 7, 2007 04:50 PM
I felt exactly the same way, Adrienne ("The 1st Annual Kidlitosphere Conference turned out to be even better than I thought it would be."). I'm so glad that I got to meet you, fellow fan of John Marsden, and secret hidden rooms. Hope we'll be able to both go again next time. And as the conference gets more established, it will be easier to explain to other people.
Posted by: Jen Robinson at October 7, 2007 10:16 PM
YAY! :)
Posted by: Little Willow at October 7, 2007 11:18 PM
People, if you don't know, Adrienne is just as awesome in person as you'd imagine she is from her blog. And her purse... don't even get me started. I'm still sad I didn't manage to swipe it before I left.
Posted by: eisha at October 8, 2007 06:54 AM
I really hope you can attend the conference next year! The fact that I can drive to Portland would mean that I could bring my guitar. Hem hem.
Posted by: Alkelda at October 8, 2007 01:07 PM
Lovely to meet you, Adrienne. I (heart) your pink shirt. Maybe if I can figure out librarian meetings, I can see you again some time soon. :)
Posted by: Sara at October 8, 2007 04:27 PM
I was so glad to meet you guys IRL, too, and I am going to be looking for an even bigger turnout in Portland.
Eisha, The purses are here. I can't help but note that the birds are also available in a tote.
Posted by: adrienne at October 9, 2007 12:15 AM
We should have had some kind of purse-off.
It was great to meet you at last and have some time to chat. I'm already looking forward to next year.
Posted by: MotherReader at October 9, 2007 03:17 PM
Likewise. :)
And I have to admit that your purse was completely enviable.
Posted by: adrienne at October 9, 2007 05:14 PM
It was so great to meet you Adrienne! We had such a good time!
Posted by: Camille at October 9, 2007 11:45 PM
To echo others... great meeting you IRL. Fun times, and I, too, hope we all gather again soooooon.
Posted by: Gregory K. at October 10, 2007 12:07 PM
With all this purse talk, I'm rethinking my continuous support of WATAT.com.
Then again, you could be talking about Wii Boxing. Oh yes. That must be it. I got way too competitive against the Wii player when I was boxing last night. Had to switch to a nice, relaxing round of golf.
Posted by: Sabrina at October 11, 2007 12:56 PM
I hope to be doing some more Wii investigation very soon. :)
Posted by: adrienne at October 11, 2007 01:51 PM