I had the BEST time at BLEND! The weekend came and went so super fast, but it was a lot of fun and I can’t wait until next year to do it all again. I mean, can we talk about the loot I got.

blend swag

So much great stuff and this is only some of what I brought home. I have so much protein powder, granola, sports bars, etc for the next few weeks if not months. I even had to check an extra bag just to make sure I got everything home. It was worth the extra $ since I’m saving more with not having to buy pre/post workout fuels.

On top of the swag I got to hang out with some amazing bloggers and meet everyone in person. I get to see some of the Atlanta bloggers occasionally and this weekend I got to meet so many more. It’s great getting to know everyone face to face after spending most of our time online. I definitely stayed up past my bedtime chatting and laughing, but it was so worth it.

friends

And let’s not forget about the food.

Food

It goes without saying I wasn’t hurting for food this weekend. Everything was so good and I got spoiled by having such a beautiful breakfast layout each morning. That is something a girl could get use to!

The weather was less than to be desired on the hike, but that worked out just fine because I got to break in my rain jacket. The rain wasn’t a total downpour but more of a heavy mist so I was still able to take some pictures of the amazing views.

hike

hike

I had such a great time and have so many great memories from this past weekend. BLEND is a trip I hope all bloggers can go to and have just as much fun. It’s an experience I hope to have again next year.

Now for the Giveaway winner:

winnerSend me an e-mail with your address and I’ll send you a Bestowed box to try. 

What did you do this weekend? Do you have blogger  meet ups where you live?

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Off to BLEND

May 16, 2013

My bag is packed and I’m ready to go!

packing

I’m an over packer so today I pulled everything out I may want to wear and edited down what I really needed. I had a few helpers that didn’t really help, but the company was nice. Well, I say it was nice. I’ll be packing my lent roller too.

helpers

I’m off to Park City, Utah for BLEND and am so excited and nervous all at the same time. I’m going way out of my comfort zone taking this trip because I don’t know anyone else. Yes, this is a blogger event and I read so many of the girls’ blogs, but I don’t know them in person. I’m excited to get to know all the girls I’m rooming with and having a weekend of new experiences, but it’s still scary.

I’ll be sure to take tons of pictures and share all the details of the trip. It’s going to be great!

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