I went to BlogHer last weekend. This was a Very Big Deal — between baby and illness I barely make it through a regular day, so it was daunting to pack up three generations (me, baby, and the ever-patient babysitting Nana), drive us from DC to NYC, schlep around the country’s most exhausting city for four days, and then pack up again and get home. Overwhelmed by the logistics — not to mention the thought of networking while my self-esteem is at an all-time low — I nearly sold my BlogHer ticket and stayed home.
No question, it was exhausting. But also: totally rewarding! Even aside from anything learned at the conference, there were handfuls of memorable moments on Baby’s First Trip to the Big Apple. She was so proud to be part of a big-girl adventure with Mama and Nana. And just being out and about in the stomping grounds of my single-gal corporate-ladder days left me feeling more confident than I have in ages.
I battle fatigue and pain every hour of every day. There are times when I really, really can’t find the resources to do something. But how often do we miss out on life’s adventures just because of the chains that keep us to our daily grind? Sometimes, it’s nice to have a little reminder that the scary experiences are usually the ones we end up valuing most.
When have you overcome logistical difficulties — or flat-out fear! — to end up with an amazing experience?
ah! three cheers to you!i’m encouraged by your strength to keep going.
Tara– Way to step out there. I know it must have been hard. It was hard for me and I don’t struggle from pain or fatigue! Don’t you love being reminded (because we so often forget!) that we can do hard things?Sorry we didn’t get to chat. Aaargh. Next time– we’ll set something up in advance.
I'm so bummed that we never ended up seeing each other (or that the Serenity Suite was too crowded). But I'm so glad to hear that you had a great time and that the trip up was worth it!
Good for you! I love NYC!