Star-struck At FitBloggin: Part I
Hey guys! I’m back from FitBloggin and boy, what a whirlwind weekend conference it was! There was so much going on and so many people to meet and see. This newbie was overwhelmed to say the least!
I’ll apologize in advance for my lack of photos of the actual conference goings-on. I was so star-struck by the amazing bloggers that I got to meet that I kind of failed in the “take good photos of everything” department. Hey, but you know, I always get the food 
Okay, let’s begin at the beginning…
Friday
I started off the morning with a favorite – Egg and Cheese on a Whole Wheat Bagel…
Do you believe I was still doing laundry this day? It’s official. I suck at packing and had to wash fifty million things so that I could bring them all in my suitcase. Then, I had to unbring 40 million so that my family could fit in the car. The husband and daughters came along for the Fitbloggin ride to hang out in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for the weekend, so I had to have room for their stuff, too. And we sure like to bring stuff.
I finally got my act together and made a quick lunch before heading out. Another yogurt bowl using the last of the nonfat plain Chobani, blueberries and kiwi…
And we were off!
We arrived at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel around 5:30 p.m. after a minor “getting lost” incident. We checked in to a beautiful room…
with a VIEW!
I quickly changed for the cocktail reception and headed to the Harborside Foyer for registration…
At registration, I was given an awesome swag bag with amazing goodies in it…
including a new pair of New Balance running shoes! How awesome is that?!
After dropping off my swag, I sheepishly made my way to the cocktail reception sponsored by POM Wonderful. I was a little nervous since I didn’t “ know” anyone.
The room sure was bumpin’…
I sipped on a delicious POMtini…
and nibbled on the only vegetarian hors’ du0erve …lord, let this vegetarian for lent end soon… a mushroom tart…
I chatted up most of the night with Heather from Skinny Sushi. She was so fun and energetic!
Truly, we were not bombed on POMtinis in this picture. Really we were laughing at my ridiculous attempts at taking our picture. This is the best we got thanks to Heather!
I met some other great bloggers this night: Kara @ Fat Woman On The Mountain, Andrea @ WLS Vitagarten , Beth @ Melting Mama, Caitlin @ Healthy Tipping Point (I was star-struck), Carla (Miz!) @ MizFitOnline ( I was star-struck and bumbling) and the WOMAN herself, Roni @ Roni’s Weigh (amazing cannot even describe her!).
I ducked out a bit early because I was starving and had to get up uber early for the New Balance 5K run. I grabbed my computer (no free wireless – boo Marriott!) and sat in the cafe with a ‘bucks …
and a Caprese sandwich with sundried tomatoes, mozzarella and tons of greasiness, so I only hate 1/3 of it…
Before going up for the night, I chatted in the lounge with Dani of Dani Spies. LOVE her!
So as not to bombard you with it all, come back for Part II, tomorrow… I run!!!
YIKES!!
Enjoy your Sunday!
Questions? Email me! aloserforlife@gmail.com
22 comments
That POM-tini looks to die for!
WOW that looks like a great time, I loved reading everyone’s tweets from that weekend! I can’t believe you all got swag, so jealous
Great pics, thanks for posting, can’t wait to read more!
This confirms it-I SO want to go to a blogging conference!!!
Looks like fun – can’t wait to read/see more! I’m so glad you got to go and experience this, Marisa!
It was so nice to meet you this weekend! Looks like you had as amazing of a time as I did
What a great swag! I think you took some beautiful pictures too.
Love your blouse – too cute.
It sounds wonderful and I look forward to hearing more about it!
It was so good to meet you in person and hang out at the conference! I hope you had an uneventful drive home! I am home now, and trying to get some blogging and photos done before I totally pass out from our super busy (but great!) weekend!!
Looks like you all had an amazing time.
Looking forward to part II.
Sounds like a great time! Looking forward to the rest of your recap!
Looks like you had a blast at Fitbloggin. I hope I can attend next year.
Can’t wait for more recaps! Sounds like you had a great time!
Oh my gosh! A cliffhanger? Dying to know how you did on your 5k! Sounds like a good time. Can’t wait to hear more.
Wow, looks like a wonderful time!! Love your top!
Great meeting you at FitBloggin! Thanks for posting the recap!
Marisa!
I love all the pictures!! What a fun time!!! (I HAVE to make it next year!)
So fun! Really cute shirt!
Can’t wait to read about the run!
I’m so glad you went! I would be nervous not ‘knowing’ anyone, but it looks like you had no problem mingling!! From reading many many recaps of FitBloggin’ I am uber jealous and definitely going next year. Can’t wait to read Part II!
That looks like SUCH a good time! Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to go sometime.
wow, sounds like an awesome time with some pretty amazing bloggers (you included)!
and you took way (weigh?
) more pics than I did…I may need to link here when I do my thoughts on fitbloggin.
there are no words for meeting you in person.
You are so kind real amazing
such a great listener and caring person
(and yeah Im not even going to go into the litany of adjectives for your package. youre beautiful).
IM SO THRILLED WE WERE ABLE TO MEET.
Carla
I LOVE that your family went with you – that is totally what I do with The Husband too – it’s fun that way
OMG – I can’t believe you got to meet Dani of Dani Spies – she is one of my favorite people ever
I can’t wait to read more
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