What matters.
So last weekend while we were visiting my parents in the desert, my mom asked if I wanted to go to Stars on Ice in San Diego, and I said, “HECK YES.” It has been probably six or eight years since the last time I got to go, and frankly I don’t think either of us expected to be able to go again.
But she found a great deal online, where she can get $15 tickets if she gets a group of 4-8 people to sign up together, and you just don’t pass up an opportunity like that. I don’t, anyway.
Which is why I just realized that I can’t go to Bloggers in Sin City in May. See, Stars on Ice is May 22nd, right smack dab in the middle of the Vegas meetup extravaganza. And as much as the thought of meeting a hundred amazing bloggers from across the continent makes me all giddy and happy inside…it doesn’t even come CLOSE to taking priority over an evening watching the most amazing ice skaters twirl and spin in a huge stadium with my mom.
I’m sorry, guys. But you understand, right? There will be other meetups. There HAVE to be, because I am determined to meet some of you in person, if only to prove to my friends that there are NORMAL people on the internet, and that blogging is sooo the new form of having pen-pals.
And as much as it bums me out that I definitely won’t be going to Vegas in May, I gotta admit that I was on the fence anyway (because of finances, stress, etc). And I am that much MORE excited to share an evening with my mom, doing something together that holds a lot of significance and nostalgia in both our hearts. Call me a mama’s girl if you want. It’s going to be fun. And I will be sure to take pictures and write an outstanding post about What I Did While You Punks Were in Vegas.
Tell me: Are you going to Bloggers in Sin City?
If so, give hugs for me, would ya? And if not, what are you doing that weekend?
Wanna come to San Diego and watch some people in glittery spandex dance around on ice?
(Seriously. You’re SO invited.)
I’m not going to Vegas either – financial reasons, pre-wedding it just wasn’t going to work – but maybe we can crash it next year together!
And yes! Blogging is totally the new pen pals
I’m on the fence about going…part of me really wants to go to Jazz Fest in NOLA for my birthday, seeing two of my favorite bands of ALL TIME, one of whom does not play together anymore, EVER and going to Vegas. I can only afford one. I was completely sad last year when I didn’t get to go but THE CHOICES!
If only I had a job and could do both!!
I’m sorry you won’t be going, but I understand you on priorities
I am so sad you won’t be there
But I am a huge family girl, so I completely understand why…I am SO a mama’s/daddy’s girl so no explanations needed here.
One de-lurk deserves another!
Totally can understand about priorities especially when they have financial significance! So, I will be heading over there with little index cards that read:
FWD: hug
From: Tabitha
Sound good?
Also: who needs pens? Aren’t we all just… pals?
Yes! I would absolutely LOVE if you forwarded my hug to everyone. (And sorry for the majorly delayed response.)
Aw…this totally made my day…to think that you might sacrifice meeting your blog friends to attend Stars on Ice with your ol’ mom. Amazing!
Am I the only one that thinks it’s kind of funny, in a cute way, that you’re THAT stoked about Stars on Ice? Maybe I just don’t get it?
I’m definitely NOT going to the Vegas meet-up. I’m old and married and that kind of gathering would drive me bananas. I mean, I could barely tolerate BlogHer and at least that has some form and function and reason for going. But to go hang with a hundred (or hundreds of) random people? No thanks.
You can call me Scrooge.
Haha, you are definitely not the only one who thinks it’s funny that I’m so stoked about SoI. It’s more of a nostalgia thing than anything, but I really do enjoy watching ice skating…it’s so precise, so creative and take so much skill and concentration. Plus, the glittery outfits are always fun to point and laugh at.
PS – Sorry if I totally already replied to your comment via email. I decided today that I want to be better about responding to comments, so I’m doing it!
I was so stoked for Bloggers in Sin City (especially at the thought of rooming with some utterly fabulous people) but then realized as much as I like the idea of meeting up with so many bloggers, the reality is, thats just not my kind of meet up. I prefer smaller groups where actual connections can be formed, not just waving to a person from the opposite end of a very long table. I do hope to meet you in person some day! (Get a camera and we’ll have a skype meet up!)
I am a complete mama’s girl and doing ANYTHING with my mom trumps just about anything.
well i guess i’ll let you make it up to me if you meet me for a glass of wine at my house before you head out next weekend —-come on, wine sounds so much better than coffee….
it will be our vegas drink…
So I’m not going to Bloggers in Sin City for the second year in a row. It is an expensive ticket down from Canada, and as much as I love love love some of the bloggers who are attending? I’d rather spend that money vacationing with my love. If it were easier to get to I’d totally go, but I’m content with my decision to not be there. With that said, enjoy Stars on Ice! It is insanely adorable that you love it so much
I’m sort of relieved to see that so many people AREN’T going to BiSC, because I was worried for a second that I’d be like, the ONLY one missing out on all the fun.
Aw, I’m sorry you can’t make it. I’m in the middle of figuring out if I can afford it. read: i have debt and don’t want it growing. Have fun with your mom!