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FYBF – The Blogopolis 2012 Wrap Up Vlog

By: mamagrace7140 Comments

It’s what you’ve all been waiting for!

All the highlights from last week’s busy yet exhilarating, overwhelming yet inspiring Blogopolis.

In one little vlog.

Aside the informative presentations, riveting panel discussions and educational break out sessions, it was a chance to finally meet in real life those who we connect with on-line.

It was about the bloggy love.  And there was lots of it…

Right! Let’s get Flogging, yo!

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  • Bow down at the alter of Mummy Time; Blog-goddess, all round groovy gal and creator of FYBF
  • Grab the FYBF button and post it on your sidebar or in the post you’re linking up
  • Link in your favourite/best post from the week (don’t just put your homepage URL)
  • Follow at least 1 linkyer/blogger then be nice and spread the comment love

 



 

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Using my voice, my way, in my own time. A Blogopolis afterthought.

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As my head is slowly recovering from the previous night’s alcohol consumption, random thoughts are gradually sweeping into one pile.  At last making sense.

Yesterday’s Blogopolis panel discussion about finding your own voice and staying relevant is still ringing loudly in my mind.

I sat through it, in awe of how these women spoke with great flair and confidence about how important it is for us bloggers to embrace our quirky uniqueness.

I get that.

But for myself, there is a conscious block holding me back from revealing it all.

My personality isn’t any weaker for it.  My blog and the words I write are still authentic.

Sometimes, the wiser choice is to quietly sit with it.

Despite the pseudonyms and anonymity, mindlessly spewing it out on the internet leaves nothing but a permanent stain against a real person.

Thanks to my own scarring past experiences, there’s now a lingering reservation from opening up too much.  A little scared that the consequences will lead to having words stolen from me again.

I’m not up for the scrutiny.

And while trolls and haters are inevitable, there’s also the option to try and avoid being their bait.

To draw the right card at the appropriate time; to decide when to hold it close to my chest.

It doesn’t make me stand out any less.

There are certain times when silence is gold.

Giving the deserved reverence to delicate, highly-personal issues.

Ultimately asking myself, “Do I really need to hit that publish button ?”

Maybe I hover over it too much and need to press it a little more.

Still.

Whether I do or not, I know my feelings are still valid.

My voice still counts.

 

 

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FYBF – Pre-Blogopolis Fever

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Unless you’ve been hiding under a very big rock, you would be aware by now that tomorrow is the much-anticipated Blogopolis event.

 

If you’re coming along and looking for tips on what to bring/wear/expect…you’ve come to the wrong place. Ha! Kidding!

I attended last year’s conference in Melbourne. It was memorable because of the people that I met, not just what I learnt.

I sat at a table where, for the first time, I met:  Trish from My Little Drummer Boys, Maria from Mums Word and Kate from Our Little Sins.

I also met Deb from Bright and Precious, hung out with Brenda from Mummy-Time and Kristyn from Mummy K.

A year later, I can still confidently say that these ladies are my friends.  Solid-as-oak friendships.

Last year’s post-Blogopolis rainbow

So, my tips for tomorrow ?

  • Be excited about all the new friendships you will make.
  • Be thrilled that you will be in a space surrounded by inspiring, intelligent, fabulous people.
  • Be a sponge and soak it all in.  And trust me, there will be a LOT of it !
  • Don’t overdose on the bowl of Mentos on your table ! (Speaking from personal experience…ahems…)
  • ENJOY !!!

Oh, and look out for this shady character…

If she charges at you like a bear with one of her hugs, please don’t call the police. Just give her a hug back 🙂

P.S: If you really are looking out for some real tips about Blogopolis, check out Tina Gray’s what to wear/bring post and Denyse Whelan’s handy top 10 list.

P.P.S: If you won’t be able to make it this year, don’t worry. Just tune in to next week’s FYBF for a Blogopolis wrap up vlog. You’re welcome.

Now, let’s get Floggin’ !!! 

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  • Follow With Some Grace
  • Bow down at the alter of Mummy Time; Blog-goddess, all round groovy gal and creator of FYBF
  • Grab the FYBF button and post it on your sidebar or in the post you’re linking up
  • Link in your favourite/best post from the week (don’t just put your homepage URL)
  • Follow at least 1 linkyer/blogger then be nice and spread the comment love



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