You know how people return from a conference with hours of inside jokes and hilarious not hilarious anecdotes. That’s me right now. My head is full of internal giggles which are being transmitted into awkward smiles as I sit here in the Brisbane International Airport. I fly back to Qatar tonight: tired, emotional, and with a phone full of new Twitter and Instagram handles.
I’ve just spent the weekend at Problogger, it’s something I’ve wanted to do for a few years. The past two days has been full of “OMG! Helloooooooo”. It was a weekend of connecting with women (and a few blokes) who I’ve adored online and from afar for years. Although perhaps the highlight was the new discoveries, brilliant writers who had me giggling, no, snorting, into my wine glass while we shared apps, talked blogging, and divulged stories that only we over sharers can with people we’ve just met.
I’ve been in Australia since June, three months, and tonight is my last night. To not have the children here with me and to be in a city that is very much my husbands, combined with the fact that I’ve not had enough sleep – equals a very nostalgic and melancholy Kirsty. There was only one thing to do. A little bit of Waltzing Mathilda, kind of, well, with a twist. For those who weren’t there I promise blogging will return to normal tomorrow. I’ll be back to my pre June schedule, but for just this post – I’m going to be that annoying person who returned from the conference with a bunch of inside jokes and anecdotes. (Maybe just push the exit button now and I’ll see you tomorrow) but for those who were there, thank you so much. I had a blast. See you next year.
Once a jolly blogger
Camped on the Gold Coast
Under the shade of the beautiful QT.
And she tweeted and she instagrammed
While dreaming of winning frequent flying points
Hoping and Praying she’d be chosen by Virgin Velocity.
Waltzing into Stingrays
Waltzing into Stingrays
Who wants to have another G & T?
And she sang and she danced
While dodging Captain Long Schlong in the photo booth
Who wants to have another G & T?
Once a jolly blogger
Camped on the Gold Coast
Under the shade of the beautiful QT.
And she laughed and she cried as she realised that those people on the internet
were her friends, and her confidantes.
Switching from online to IRL’s
they were now her reality.
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Awwwwwww. Safe travels xxx
Thanks Ali xx
Kirsty, did you meet my old school mate and blogger Karen Morley of The Morley Report? Have enjoyed her posts from what looks like an awesome weekend for you all. Another little link – I work for the company that designs and supplies the uniforms for QT Gold Coast (and the other QT hotels around Australia). Small world, isn’t it!
I think I did! When I was having breakfast this morning I think she came over to ask my girlfriend a question!!!
Sounds like fun! Wish I could have been there. Safe travels home. x
You weren’t forgotten, Bev was telling me how gorgeous you are. We’ll have our own blogger Middle East hookup. Xx
hitting a bit of the nostalgia too….but I’m so glad I found you! x
Straight back at you xxx
I am extremely happy that I took the initiative to join you in conversation. Loved hearing about your story as to how you became a blogger, talking about our families and sharing my passion of pinterest. I look forward to keeping in touch. Have a safe trip home Kirsty xx
I keep telling people about how generous you are/were with your time. Arrived home safely, really glad we met. I have a whole new feeling about Pinterest! Kx
Thanks 🙂 awesome post….I so wished I was able to go to this conference. I’ve told hubby that I won’t be missing next years. xo
It is completely and totally worth it – let me know if you go next year. x
🙂 I can’t wait to find out details for next year! I will certainly let you know….although, you’ll probably hear me squealing with glee from here!
I feel so lucky to have finally met you 🙂
Watching you run towards your son was the almost the sweetest thing I’ve seen until I saw his reaction to you and how he hugged you and THAT became the sweetest thing I’ve seen. I was in tears over you two, it was the most beautiful thing to see. So glad we met and will be planning future catch ups for sure. Good luck this week with the event. xx
I have all the happy sads that it’s over.
Yes!
What a treat it was to hang out with someone who can compose a bloggers’ anthem to the tune of Waltzing Mathilda! You’re an original, dear Kirsty and it was an absolute pleasure to get to know you off-screen. x
You know now that we’ve met I’m going to stalk you continuously right? xx
Haha, I love your adaptation! Glad you had a great time. I’m looking forward to reading more about it 🙂