I have this post, waiting to published entitled "Working for Free: how to make money blogging" that I wrote after my latest "free"  Blue Bunny trip but tossed it in the bucket quite sure that no one had an interest in it. I refuse to publish it because I hate blogging about blogging.  Which is why I haven't blogged about the upcoming BlogHer conference.  Because BlogHer (the largest women's blogging conference) in a nutshell is very much ... overwhelming. As is the business of blogging.  As is the the awkward response of "I'm going to NYC for a blogging conference" when telling your PTA girlfriends you are going away for the weekend.

This is my third time around at the BlogHer conference.  Last year I shared with you all you needed to know was what you learned in high-school.  And this year I still agree - it's elementary and so simple. Everything is in your hands, much as it is in real life. However, this year I turned to my outgoing kids for some more advice because they love the spotlight and I wanted to learn their trade secrets.  In so many words, this is what they said....

And my own advice... if someone gives you the cold shoulder, they aren't worth it.   Talk to people often and everywhere - those human connections are so enriching.  Much like in real life, the same rules apply so ignore the hate and embrace the love.  It's gonna be a good time.  See you at BlogHer 2010 bloggers!  This is the year that I finally told my friends I was going to a BLOGGING CONFERENCE.  Woot.  I also told my hair stylist.  I know!  I might tell my neighbor this afternoon.