It’s official! I am throwing my hat in and saying loud and proud “I WANNA GO TO SOFABCON14 in May. I have not had the chance to really decide on any conferences this year due to our dynamic family situation. As you know, we are an active duty Military family. My husband is an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army. (Hooah! Army Pride!) Well I haven’t really shared the news, but hinted at a possible pcs (permanent change of station.. in other words- it’s time to move again). We were due to head out of GoodFellow AFB in July, so the Spring/Summer was looking to be really hectic. Well that has all changed and we have a few more months than planned and…
I’m totally free on May 8-10!
I would love the opportunity to attend the SoFabCon14!! I’m a bit sad right now because I actually did a video blog but I’m having some serious technical difficulties and I couldn’t get it up on time. I’m practically in tears after trying for a few hours. That’s why I’m getting it in by the skin of my teeth.. Anyhoo-
Help get this Army wife and boy mom to Northwest Arkansas!
I’m a little silly
But I clean up real nice
I love my boys…
But let’s face it I need to get away and get my #CollectiveBias blog learn on!!
I need to be with the Collective Bias community at #SOFABCON14!
What would attending the conference mean to me?
Besides the WORLD! It would mean getting to meet and know the amazing people I’ve had the privileged of working with and messaging. I love to meet new people, I’m all about making lasting friendships and connections. I have been a member of Collective Bias a few months now. Yes, I’m relatively new. I’ve been so fortunate to complete shoppertunities and can I just say the shops alone have taught me so much. I actually take pointers from my Shoppertunity posts and use those tips on my blog daily. It has made such a difference in my blog. The support has been phenomenal too! Being at the conference would be like being inside of the forum. Sounds weird right? I wanna be up to my eyeballs in #SOFABCON14! I can only imagine how inspired and ready to write I will be after being there. The community is unlike any other I’ve been a part of. I’m truly humbled by the amazing opportunities I’ve had so far and know that I will be a SOFAB girl for a very long time. My campaign leaders have been amazing!
Sorry, I need to take this moment to give a shout out to my CL’s!
Shout out to Lori Pace A Day in Motherhood and Dawn Dirty Floor Diaries, Thien-Kim Lam from I’m not the Nanny and Tonia from The Gunny Sac! These ladies have been amazing to me! As an extension of Collective Bias, they truly are there to help and mentor new members like myself. I would hug each of them if I were to attend the conference. Yep, I’m one of those.. I’m a hugger.. be ready. Collective Bias, these ladies make ya’ll look real good! 🙂
If I were to be chosen to be one of the six lucky bloggers to be awarded an access pass, hotel stay and airfare I would be OVER THE MOON EXCITED! My conference schedule was looking bleak until this amazing opportunity presented itself. For a chance, just a slim chance I’m putting myself out there to be considered one of six bloggers.
I thank you for your time and appreciate this awesome opportunity!
Good Luck to everyone!!
-But I hope you pick me!
Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz says
Candy I am so happy to hear that you have had such a wonderful first few months with Social Fabric and that you enjoy being part of this community. I have learned so much from participating in shops for Collective Bias and my blog has improved so much. Not only that but I have grown as a person and I really hope you get the chance to attend this year. Good luck!
Candy says
Thanks Paula! I hope so too! Would be amazing!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I hope you get to go! I went to one conference once and was so overwhelmed that I never went back to one again. I am getting itchy to connect with other bloggers, though. and this sounds like a good one.
Candy says
Thanks Robin! Yeah they can be very overwhelming. but in a good way 🙂
Ashley says
Good luck on getting to go! I’ve been wanting to go to a blogger con for a while but just don’t have the finances for it.
Candy says
Thanks Ashley! Yeah that among other things would have kept me away this year 🙁
MJ says
I hope you get picked. I love your enthusiasm. One day I will make it to a blogging conference. You definitely inspired me.
Candy says
Aw MJ you are too sweet. Thank you!! Yes, going to conferences is amazing.. and addicting!!hahaha you just want to keep going to more!! The connections made there are worth it!
SixFeetUnderBlog says
Good luck with going. I still haven’t been to one, but I really would like to go if they have one in iowa!
Candy says
Thanks Tess! Yeah last year I only attended ones in Texas.. it’s hard to get away..
Lisa Thompson says
I have conference fever too! We took custody of twins in December 2012 and they had lots of issues and really needed me home! Now that we’ve adopted them and they’ve been part of our family for over a year, things are starting to mellow out and I’m starting to think conferences again. Last year was the first year since I’ve started blogging that I didn’t make it to a single conference!
Good luck! I hope you get to go to #SoFabCon. And who knows? Maybe I’ll see you there! 🙂
Candy says
Thanks Lisa! That would be amazing!! Hooray for getting out to conferences in 2014!!
Brett Martin (@brettbmartin) says
good luck! friends of mine were there last year and had a BLAST
Candy says
I have heard nothing but awesome things. Thanks Brett!
Crystal says
I hope you win Candy!! I wanted to go last year but just couldn’t foot out the extra cost! You would have a great time!
Candy says
Aww thanks Crystal! It’s a shot in the dark.. but it’d be awesome!
Shell says
Good luck! I hope you get to go!
Candy says
Thanks Shell!
Kita Bryant says
I am sending you some luck your way. I hope things go good love the pictures
Liz Mays says
I was hoping that I’d be able to get there this year, but I think I have too much going on that month already. Good luck in the contest!
Melissa says
It sounds like an amazing conference! I am so close, I wish I could go!
Jessica Perez says
Your boys are adorable! I wish you the best of luck. You deserve to go 🙂 Social Fabric rocks!
Candy says
Thanks Jessica!! OMG Perez is my maiden name! We could be related! 😉 LOL
Rosey says
How very fun, I bet it is a great conference to attend. And hurrah for Army Pride, we’ve got that over here at our place too. 😉
Candy says
Yeah Rosey!! Army families rock!! 🙂
Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom) says
Good luck! I’ve never been to this conference but would also love to go sometime. What a great experience it would be.
Candy says
Thanks Susanna! Yes, even the day conferences I’ve been to have been amazing. 🙂
Jenn Mitchell says
Good luck! I hope you win a free ticket. I’d love to go, but it’s the same weekend as my daughter’s dance recital.
Candy says
Thanks Jenn! I totally understand, I wouldn’t miss my baby’s recital either.
Alissa Boyle says
Good luck! I hope you win. I bet it would be such a memorable and rewarding weekend!
Candy says
Thanks Alissa! I have a feeling it truly would be 🙂
Melanie says
Good luck. Sounds like it would be a great experience for you. I hope you get it!
Candy says
Thanks Melanie!
Christy@SweetandSavoring says
I can really feel your excitement! I’m really hoping to make a blogging conference a reality for me this year. (Love your silly photo)
Candy says
Thanks Christy!! That was totally not staged either!! Hahahaha.. wind and long hair do not mix.. LOL
The Rebel Chick says
Good luck, Candy! I hope that you get to go! I really wanted to go this year but I will be out of town already that weekend.
Candy says
Thanks Jennifer! Too bad.. I wanna meet you one day!
Onica {MommyFactor} says
Sorry to hear about your video problems but think your post is just as good without it. Hope you get to go
Candy says
You are too sweet! Thanks Onica! I hope so too.
Piera Jolly says
Good luck, Candy! Hope you get to go to #SOFABCON14!
Candy says
Gracias Piera!! I wish I could make it to Hispancize too!!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
I’m a hugger, too. I’ve never been to Sofabcon, but I’m a Type A attendee. It’s been in ATL for the last 2 years, which is a stone’s throw away from me! 🙂
Candy says
You know Lindsey, we were thinking we were going to head to Augusta as our next duty station and I was going to try my best to get to Type A. Not happening now.. 🙁
irishred13 says
Good luck candy!! I’ve never been but it looks like a lot of fun!!
Candy says
Thanks Ashley!!
Paige says
Best of luck! I’ve always wanted to go to a blog conference too!
Candy says
Thanks Paige!
Janel says
Good luck, I hope you get picked! I’ve only been to once conference but I learned so much at it.
Candy says
Thanks Janel! They are awesome for new ideas.
Classic Mommy says
Good luck, Candy! I hope you are able to attend! Keep us updated with the big news 🙂
Jaime says
Oh, I hope you get to go! Sounds like you deserve this – and blog conferences can be SO great!!
Christina Shirley says
I’m just starting out, but I can’t wait to go to a conference some day! Good luck!
Candy says
Christina, check around where you live. I drove 4+ hours for a couple day conferences. So worth it!! 🙂
Ashley M says
Good luck, bloggers can learn so much from these events!
Debi says
Good luck. I hope you get ot go.
April says
I would love to go to a blogging conference! It’s so overwhelming with all the choices! Good luck! Hope you get to go!
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville says
Good luck! Conferences are a great place to learn info, make friends, and make connections. I hope it works out for you to go!
Cara says
I went last year, it’s a good conference! Good luck!