Okay, people. Do you remember how I REALLY wanted to go to that Tribal Blogs Conference? I wanted to go so badly, I even wrote a post about it. But I wasn’t sure if I would be able to pull it off, financially.
Well, that’s all changed!
I’m sure most of you already know that I don’t have a “life” because I never leave my own complex. And, quite frankly, I like it that way. No. I stand corrected. I love it that way. I’m very content within the confines of the four-mile-radius that surround my house. In fact, some people, such as a ‘Certain Bald Guy’ have even gone so far as to nickname me “Truman Girl” much like the character Jim Carrey played in this movie. The only difference between his character and myself is that he wanted to leave his ‘bubble world’ and I have no desire to do so.
In any event, I was “home” this past Saturday night. And by “home” I really mean I was at “KHCC”. And by “KHCC” I really mean, my local Country Club. As usual, I set up my “office” in my little corner of the bar area, and I sat down to log into the Tribal Blogs Slumber Party.
Little did I know, there would be an opportunity of a lifetime.
[At least for me.]
I was chatting, and laughing, and commenting, and having a grand ole’ time, when I realized everyone who was at the ‘Slumber Party’ had the chance to win a ticket to the very conference, I’m dying to attend.
Now, I don’t know if it was the full moon, or if the stars were aligned in my favor, or what happened that night. Because I have NEVER won a DAMN thing – in my entire life. Mostly because I don’t take any chances. Nevertheless, I was just happy to be socializing with some of my all time favorite bloggers. I even added a few new blogs to my ‘Daily Reads’ and a few new ‘Facebook Friends’.
At one point, I needed to walk away from the chat in order to take a quick cigarette break. And when I returned, I asked, “What did I miss?”
Well, apparently, I missed a lot.
What did I miss, you ask?
I’ll tell you, what I missed!
I WON.
I FREAKING WON.
I won a mother-effin’ ticket to the Tribal Blogs Conference, Ya’ll!
My long-time-girlfriend Jennifer was with me, and she was more than happy to take live still shot photographs of me, at the exact moment I found out.
So here’s me, “WINNING” – in Real Time.
And yes, people.
I am STILL shouting with excitement, and I STILL have tears of joy in my eyes!
So…..
It’s official.
* I’m going to the Tribal Blogs Conference. *
Are you?
~ And, have YOU ever WON a contest?
If you’ve ever won, or lost, I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
I’m so happy for you. No one could be more deserving. WINNING! is the best. Congratulations, my friend.
Yes, Terri! It sure is! I hope I get to meet you TOO!
Why, thank you Jayne! I wish YOU were coming too!
If teleportation were a reality I’d be there in a second! Next year, I’ll have to host one in Santa Barbara.
Oh, yes, I LOVE that idea!
A huge congrats, Meleah!!! How so very cool!!!
I am so glad you’ll be going. I considered it for a minute, but I would likely be the only guy. So, I don’t think so! But I’m happy for all you ladies! I was especially happy for Kathy, and now I’ll be happy for you!
I never imagined you to be such a homebody! Glad you’ll be getting out. What a great thing to look forward to!
Congrats! It’s going to be an all out Pajama Jeans Showdown with Nicky, whatever that means!
Sorry to butt in Ferd, but you wouldn’t be the only guy. Rod (aka Mooooog35) will actually be a speaker at the conference.
YAY!!! Congratulations, that is sofa king awesome!! I was in Ottawa yesterday so I missed the slumber party, but I must have been channeling you or something because I was wearing the same type of gloves as you!! I am soooooo happy for you and I am counting the days!!
Thanks Ferd!
I am very much a homebody, so this will be a wonderful experience for me to
break out of my comfort zone!
You wont be the only guy! Rodney/Moooog will be there.
In fact I think he’s even one of the speakers!
You should definitely reconsider and join the fun with us!
🙂
Hell. Yes. it is!
ahahahahahhahaahahahahah
🙂
We are going to be joined at the hip woman!
I am SOFA KING psyched!
psssshhh, I’ve wont lots of shit. I mean I can’t remember what now, but sure, I’ve won crap before. Hmm, like let’s saym 250 dollars in Atlantic City once on my birthday and more and more stuff 😛
Anyways I’m happy for you. When I saw those pics on FB i was like, there’s a crazy woman in a restaurant or some place where there’s lots of people and she’s going to get escorted out of the place by the po po.
hehe, enjoy!
psssshhh, I’ve wont lots of shit. I mean I can’t remember what now, but sure, I’ve won crap before. Hmm, like let’s saym 250 dollars in Atlantic City once on my birthday and more and more stuff 😛
Anyways I’m happy for you. When I saw those pics on FB i was like, there’s a crazy woman in a restaurant or some place where there’s lots of people and she’s going to get escorted out of the place by the po po.
hehe, enjoy!
psssshhh, I’ve wont lots of shit. I mean I can’t remember what now, but sure, I’ve won crap before. Hmm, like let’s saym 250 dollars in Atlantic City once on my birthday and more and more stuff 😛
Anyways I’m happy for you. When I saw those pics on FB i was like, there’s a crazy woman in a restaurant or some place where there’s lots of people and she’s going to get escorted out of the place by the po po.
hehe, enjoy!
Thank you for the Fanta that protruded back through my nose when I saw that picture. Funny! So funny, well, it actually hurt. 🙂
Aahahhahahahahaha! Crazy lady escorted by the po po !
🙂
You’re welcome.
Why don’t we go together?
We can share a room.
Ha! I already have a roommate!
Thanks, Slyde.
Way to go Meleah!!! Congrats! I’ve never won anything. Not a thing. Ever. In my life. Or maybe something. Sometime. I probably have. But I’ve never looked as good as you when I won, that’s for sure. That’s got to be the best picture ever!
You Deserve It! 🙂 Yay Melz!
Movie? Uhh, I didn’t know about no stinkin’ movie.
Aw! Shucks! Thanks, Ziva.
I’ve never won anything before this either.
I’m glad my friend Jennifer was with me to capture this moment on film!
I’ve never won anything big in a contest. Maybe your good fortune will rub off on the rest of us. Especially those of us fortunate to share a room with you. I’m getting super excited!!! I missed the slumber party due to work and didn’t know prizes were even being given oout until I saw it Sunday morning. CONGRATS!!! Next up… buy a plane ticket.
Thank you. Leslie! You know how badly I wanted to go.
And now I have NO EXCUSE – not to go!
BTW – I hope I see you SOON.
Miss you!
xoxoxo
Oh yes, Rachele! I video/photograph EVER major/minor event in my life!
I’m so happy. Now it’s REALLY happening.
This weekend, I am going to figure out / hunt for plane tickets.
I can’t wait to see you roomie!
Congratulations on winning! See you there!
ok, you’re twisting my arm….
THREESOME!
WHOOHOOO! I can’t wait to meet you too!
Thank you – but NO.
Ahahahahhaha
Okay. I’ll seriously reconsider it because of what you and buttinsky Nicky said (insert winky emoticon.) I’d like to meet crazy Mooog anyway.
I used to live in Minnesota, in Rochester, about an hour’s drive south from the cities. It would be nice to visit some old haunts. And I have a non-Tribal Blogs eFriend that lives in Minneapolis who would be fun to meet. And Gail wants to see the Mall of America. So I think I’m talking myself into it!
Congrats! Happy for you! I have luck in winning small prizes in some lucky draws so I am happy with it. 🙂
Yes, YES, Yes, YES!!!
Thank you, BK!
That’s so awesome Meleah! I hope you have a great time at the conference.
Thanks, Nik!
🙂
Have an amazing trip! I am sure it is going to be awesome. Congratulations!
That is AWESOME!!! Fate has a way of making things possible:)
Thanks, love.
Now I just have to get over my fear of flying!
I totally believe THAT!
Can I get a whoop whoop, here? Way to score big, Mel. You definitely deserved the win. Congrats.
Now it’s gonna be a real party. I cannot wait to read the police reports afterwards.
Remember, what happens at the conference usually winds up in somebody’s blog or on Flikr.
Figured out how you are gonna get there, yet?
Oh it will be on my blog and on my flickr! HAHAH
Well, I’m going to have to get on a plane, Agg!
Wish me luck.
Wow! Congratulations, Meleah! This is freaking awesome and you deserve it! I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to see what you have to say after attending! It will be interesting to read about you getting away from your little comfort “bubble” and interacting with other bloggers! I have won a lot of things on the blogs – a book, an ipod nano, a gift certificate to an Etsy store, a mug, and some other things I can’t think of now. I don’t win any major money prizes but I have been pretty lucky in little contests. But I ALWAYS win at Whack-a-Mole at the amusement parks. I even have to stop playing sometimes to let the little kids win and keep them from crying. LOL. But I will only play if I like the prizes they have because I don’t want to win something I don’t like. 😉 I know being Queen of Whack-a-Mole doesn’t really make me like a Nobel Peach Prize winner but hey, we all get to be proud of something, right? 🙂
Hahahahahah “Whack-a-Mole” is one of my FAVORITES!
Yay!!! Congrats!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I won a door prize at my own wedding shower, but I don’t think that counts.
Congrats, Meleah. I’m so pleased you get to go. Let’s see, what have I won. I once got second place in Byline Magazine’s short story content, which turned out OK because the editor liked my story better than the judges did and called me to publish it … for a grand sum of $150. I still have the contract frames on my wall.
Anyway, enjoy the conference
Oh sure, that counts!