Washington Blogger Meetup: The Beginning

Kendra and I threw our first blogger meetup today, and it was an amazing success.  I am looking forward to more events to come.  Our concept was casual and low key, although we were able to get some cool giveaway prizes and swag bags.

Meet the lovely ladies who attended:

Brittany from Three Years Down

Meghan from Shine On

Ashley from Life on the Parsons Farm

And your Co-Host's Alicia (well that's me) and Kendra from Adventures of Brad and Kendra

The meetup took place in my Townhouses clubhouse; which was absolutely perfect.  It is fully equipped with plenty of comfortable seating, a full kitchen and even a game room if you were so inclined.  We served a spaghetti lunch with some random snacks and punch.  The whole thing was just magical in my opinion; we had the best personalities show up.  There was no lack of conversation and definitely an agreement that we can grow these meetups and keep them going.  We had two fabulous giveaway prizes, and with only 5 of us, pretty good chances of coming away a winner.  There was a Painting class for 4 at Corks and Canvas, as well as (2) packs of O' Boy Oberto BBQ Pork Jerky.

Apple Orchard Punch

Swag bags full of:  Starbucks mints, Oberto Teriyaki Jerky, Oberto Cocktail Pep, A hai tie (crafted by Kendra), Candy, Burt's Bee's face day lotion, a Blue Spectrum Technology stress cube.  They were damn good swag bags.

The lovely group.

We are looking forward to many more meetups to come.  We'll do one after the holidays for sure.  If you have suggestions or want to make sure you are included on the invite, please leave a comment.

Getting to Know Alicia 4/30, What Would I Tell My 16 Year Old Self

4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could.

1. You should enjoy the ease of making friends in high school.  Cherish those friends you have and make an effort to keep them close.
2. Those velcro Pumas, although seemed cool, were pretty dorky.  Old man shoes.
3. Enjoy soccer as much as you can but learn to balance it with enjoying childhood.
4. Treat your parents with respect no matter how much it makes your stomach turn.
5. YOU should not under any circumstances try to drive your car through the Taco Bell drive through backwards, even though your window doesn't roll down.  It will not turn out good.
6. It's okay that your cousin got his license first, you'll graduate college first.  Love you Nathan.
7. You should take art class even if you're afraid it will ruin your 4.0.
8. Don't be so anxious to grow up.  I was so disenfranchised with High School my last year, but it made me miss out on my last year of school.  
9. Stop talking shit.  It's not worth it to be in all the drama.
10. Try to enjoy college a little more so you don't have to get it out after college.

That was fun, even though my 16 year old self was pretty responsible.  She definitely wanted to rebel a bit.

I've been having a blast playing with Chloe, my niece.  I haven't seen her for two weeks!!  That is too long.  We put on matching owl tattoos, named Buster.  I love that naught naughts!!  Can't wait to cuddle her tonight.

Kendra and I had happy hour to chit-chat about our Washington Blogger meet-up.  It will be November 10th, 11:30-3:30 in Federal Way, come and go as you please.   We'll send out invites soon.  Let me know if you're not on my distribution list.  We can't wait to have a great meat and greet with amazing bloggers.  We're planning door prizes and swag bags, so if you have any suggestions or donations please let me know.

Aah, a relaxing Friday night!