Anyway the Ultimate Brit Mums Live meme is the brain child of A Boy With Aspergers. The lovely A Party Of Seven and Older Single Mum both tagged me to answer some questions about the event.
The meme rules ask that you copy and paste the questions, answer them, then tag another two to four bloggers to do the same. Also don't forget to link your post back to A Boy With Aspergers linky.
Questions ...
Q: What’s your blog title/URL and how long have you been blogging?
Last Summer I started Older Mum as a supportive resource for mothers over 35. But then I muddied the waters by blogging about everything other than subject matter relating to older mums . So the beginning of this year I decided to start a separate personal blog, Older Mum (In a Muddle), a space where I can ramble about anything and everything. I've been blogging for about ten months now.
Q: Will Brit Mums Live be your First blogging conference?
Yes, and that is why I am so excited!
Q: Did you bag yourself a sponsor?
No, just me on my lonesome.
Q: Are you attending both days?
But of course my dear! I'm not going to lose out on two toddler free days!
Q: What are you most looking forward to about the conference?
This is my first conference so I'm really looking forward to meeting parent bloggers in person for the very first time.
Q: Are you wearing Branded Clothing ( you’re sponsors brand)?
Er no ... does Marks and Spencers count?
Q: What is your planed style for this event?
Middle aged glamour!
Q: Are you hoping to be nominated for a BiB award?
A little late for that now ... the recognition is always nice but I don't think my blog is that well known.
Q: If so what category?
A nomination or two for writing would've been cool ... I think the category was LIT.
Q: Will you be looking to network with Brands?
Yes, as far a Older Mum is concerned since this is more of a commercial venture.
Q: What do u hope to walk away having gained from the conference?
Inspiration, confidence, ideas, connections and new friendships. But most of all some time to myself as a woman and person as opposed to the role of mother and servant.
Q: Will you be dressing up in the toilets for the Friday night BiBs?
Er, probably not, no. But you'll always find me in the kitchen at parties! Cue monotoned one hit eighties pop classic ...
Q: Are you speaking at the conference and if so when, where and how do you feel about doing so?
No.
Q: Will you be joining in the early morning bloggercise on the Saturday?
What with a hangover? I don't think I'll be joining in anyway as I'll be travelling from West London in the morning.
Q: What speakers are you most looking forward to listening to?
Lordy! There are so many great speakers. Highlights though have to be Ruby Wax, Jane Blackmore (Northern Mum) and Katie Davis-Holmes (Kate On Thin Ice).
Q: What workshops will you be attending on the Friday (Day 1)
There are some really good workshops and I'm totally torn .... a toss up between 'Getting Yourself Published' or 'Crossing the Chasm - bringing your blog up to the next level'.
Q: What Workshops being held on the Saturday (Day 2) have grabbed your attention?
So far four have piqued my interest; 'Beginner Blogging Essentials', 'How to Create an Ebook', 'Perks and Pounds', and 'Writing About Your Life'.
Q: Are you booked into a hotel for the Friday night, if yes which one?
No. I will be returning to my humble abode in West London.
Q: Will you be looking for after party drinks?
Now let me see?
Q: Are you worried about not knowing anyone or being confident and socialising on the day?
Yes, very apprehensive indeed. I'm worried that so many mummy bloggers already know each other and that I'll feel like a spare part. I know a few bloggers who are attending *wink* and will be meeting them for the first time. I'm a very friendly warm soul. I don't bite - promise! Come over and talk to little ole' me!
Q: What are you most likely to be found doing while attending Britmums Live?
Talking gibberish and listening hard, studiously taking notes, connecting, smiling, feeling overwhelmed, feeling over excited, matching face to blog, networking, being brave, finding my feet, believing in myself as a writer, and hopefully making some genuine long lasting friendships.
All the bloggers I know who are going to Brit Mums Live have already completed this meme apart from one, I think, so stand up and be counted Lynsey The Mother Duck. You're IT.
See you all at Brit Mums Live ...
Ooh I wish I was coming! I'd love to meet you in real life. Have a G&T (or two) for me!
ReplyDeleteYou too!!!! Its a real shame you aren't coming ... BUT there's always next year! X
DeleteOM I can not wait to meet you! I will undertake the baton for this meme as a matter of urgency! I love your answer to Q: What do u hope to walk away having gained from the conference?
ReplyDeleteInspiration, confidence, ideas, connections and new friendships. But most of all some time to myself as a woman and person as opposed to the role of mother and servant.
Really made me chuckle!
MP - we wish you were coming too!
I find out today if the wet soggy box that had been lobbed into our old back garden by the courier was in fact my box of 'bloggy business cards' - I am not holding out much hope that I won't have to order replacements :-(
Really looking forward to meeting you too! Did you manage to slavage the wet soggy box?
DeleteAnd the dads... Don't forget us. We'll be there as well (and look forward to meeting you)!
ReplyDeleteOf course! I didn't intend to omit the fab dad bloggers - see you there :o).
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