Average Jane Packs for BlogHer

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This is one of those trips where I can already tell I’m going to forget something vital. I have the packing checklist in front of me, so let’s hope that carries me through.

I hope I don’t have a repeat of my Jamaica experience, where I managed to hide my sunglasses and contact lens case in my luggage so thoroughly that I ended up buying both items at a premium when I got there.

Speaking of losing things, yesterday I had to go to Nordstrom to re-buy my favorite bra, which I have somehow lost. It vanished around the time of the great clean-out, and my fear is that it may have made its way into one of the clothing donation bags. However, now that I’ve spent $75 buying another one, I suspect the original one will turn up promptly.

I printed all my cards yesterday. 150 of them are recipe cards with my contact information on the reverse. The other 200 are regular business cards. I have company business cards, too. Since I doubt I’ll manage to meet more than 400 people, I imagine I have plenty.

Amazon keeps bringing me goodies, so I’ll have stuff to read on the plane. I’m pretty sure I’ll even have my copies of "Sleep is for the Weak" before I leave, so I can spent the weekend stalkerishly pursuing the contributors for autographs. Also on my autograph stalking list, Suzanne Reisman, who’s debuting "Off the Beaten (Subway) Track" at the conference.

I’m not thrilled with the breadth of my clothing options for the conference, but I think I’m going to keep things casual. I’d considered dressing up for Saturday evening’s cocktail party, but I don’t have anything decent to wear and I really don’t feel like exposing my fish-belly-white legs in a dress. Perhaps I’ll wear jeans and sandals instead of jeans and sneakers. That’s dressy, right?

Okay, enough thinking out loud. This will be my last post here until Monday, but I’ll be on Twitter all weekend. Later, folks!

Update: 7:50 p.m. I found the damned bra under a comforter on the folding table in my laundry room. D’ya think I could have looked there before I spent $80? Heavy sigh.

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9 responses to “Average Jane Packs for BlogHer”

July 16, 2008

Suzanne

I had a similar bra disappearing experience a few months ago. As you predicted, after I dropped $65 for a replacement, the original turned up a few weeks later. I decided not to be bitter, though, because the replacement bra I bought was not the same as the one I lost, and I am in love with it. It’s the most comfortable bra I’ve ever worn. I’m going to wear it to BlogHer, and I’d be glad to show it to you. But not at the book signing. 🙂 I’m so excited to see you!

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July 16, 2008

Raven

I am solving the pasty legs thing by bringing boots for Saturday night. (I think) Bonus effect of helping with the cold!
I will be spending today packing so hopefully I don’t forget anything by just not rushing. So far I only have 200 business cards (or so) because my Moo cards haven’t shown up yet. If they don’t arrive today, I’m only going to have 200 to work with. *sad*

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July 16, 2008

Sugar

I am going to be sitting in my living room all zen like for the next hour meditating on the list of items that I must pack as well as the directions to leave behind for my 20 year old as she cares for my little ones. Plus, I’m supposed to have a meeting at my place tonight so I have to clean the house and fold the laundry. My plane leaves in 24 hours. No pressure! I think this is one of those days that I’ll need a second triple shot americano…
I am going to OWN the martini when I get there!

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July 16, 2008

cagey

I am very excited to get to see you and Rita. Yeah, the irony – I am excited about flying all the way to SF to see my friends from Kansas City!
I am wearing my LBD for Saturday night’s signing. And yes, I will probably freeze and be hobbling in my heels by the end of the evening. I can use Anjali’s stroller as a walker, right? I do not care.

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July 16, 2008

dee

Wish I was going to be there but I hope you have a great time!

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July 16, 2008

laurie

I packed too much, last year, and was waaaaaaaaaay overdressed. My packing list for BlogHer 2008 would have included totally casual clothing, something warm for the chilly conference rooms, and lip gloss because my lips were chapped from drinking too much OOOPS wine.
Have fun!

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July 16, 2008

A Librarian

Have a fabulous time. I can’t wait to read your tweets and blogs about your weekend:)

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July 16, 2008

Mrs. G.

Have fun!

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July 18, 2008

schmutzie

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