Blogging is a sort of community. 

As you read people’s blogs you get a sense of knowing them. As you comment on their blog you reach out and start a dialogue that can lead to a form of friendship. It is a new sort of friendship… but, it usually stays on the web. I’ve always been intrigued by people who have created real-life friendships with their blogging friends. And, as I am sort of awkward and shy (yes, a shy girl who throws parties) I’ve never really ventured out into the real-world with my blogging friends. 

But, this weekend I had the opportunity to meet some of the people whom I’ve been following and commenting with in the blogosphere. I also got to discover some pretty amazing ladies who have fun blogs that I now get to explore.

This last weekend I attended a Portland Blogger’s Meet-Up

(there has got to be a better name for this)

and, since there were about 20+ bloggers, there were a LOT of cameras getting shots of our meeting.

Craft supplies and nail polish so everyone could work on projects if they wanted

Those pictured above (that I know… if you are pictured please let me know and I’ll link you!) Lauren from The Little Things We Do, Nicole from Running in Heels, Sara from Glitter and Grace

A group of ladies crafting at one of the craft stations. How cute is Lauren pregnant!?

Everyone talked so much that very little crafting got done… it was wonderful to see everyone getting along so well and so easily.

Aren’t these ladies ADORABLE?
Everyone dressed so cute for the event that I had to get some photos of their great outfits.

And, then I had to get photos with them!

I had a really great time because this is one of my favorite type of parties. Sometimes a nice relaxed party is just what the doctor ordered. But, of course with a few well-crafted details!

Are you a blogger? What do you think of meeting other bloggers?

Happy Friday! It is almost time for another weekend. As I am now starting back to work a couple nights a week and weekends the whole Friday thing doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Although, maybe now it will be “Whoohoo! It is Friday…time to make some MONEY!” But, probably not. 

I really try to have a few new finds for you to peruse throughout the weekend. Mainly because I love blogs that do this and find so many cool things from my favorite blogs link posts. But, also because throughout the week I read hundreds of blog posts and/or articles and I typically come across something I think is SO cool I just have to share it. Well, here are some of those things!

But, more than that, I love the IDEA behind the name.

Let me know if you liked any of these finds! 

Today is my seester’s birthday.

She is awesome. 

This pretty little lady is a teacher and photographer. 

She is super talented and such a hard worker.

And, look at her… she is just so darn cute!

My sister is 11 months younger than me. We grew up sharing a room and nearly everything else. We spent many days fighting and many nights giggling. Living across the country from her has been one of the most difficult parts of me moving away. I’m so very thankful for the internet, phones, and halfway affordable airfare so that I still get to see her!

Wish I was there to help you celebrate!