I don’t do well with crowds. I’m not a girl who has a ton of girl friends. And while talkative, I’m usually pretty shy. I was pretty nervous – okay more like seriously nervous – about attending Haven for all those reasons. I’m really glad that I went out of my comfort zone and was fortunate enough to have a chance to attend. I had an amazing time. A really, really amazing time.
I was lazy with my camera and it never made it out of my bag so all I have are iPhone photos. Bad blogger! I was just having too much fun, and with 260 other bloggers, there were plenty of other cameras out and everyone intends on sharing.
I feel so lucky to have met a bunch of great ladies who I knew through their blogs and those that I was introduced to that I would have never chance to before. Look at this stack of business cards! I’m so behind on reading my favorites but now I’ve added another crazy amount to my reader. I’ll be spending all week sorting through these and trying to remember who is who.
I definitely won’t need help remembering who these famous folks are. They hosted great sessions that kept us laughing. Seriously, Mr. Goodwill Hunting was a total riot and looks even more dapper in person. And I got to meet Burger. I’m a dog loving fool so that was a highlight for me. John and Sherry were also very sweet and funny during their keynote.
I came home with lots of swag, DIY & blogging tips and tricks, and friendships. As cheesy as it might sound, it is so true. I bonded (outside of email) with some great girls and I can’t wait to see them again. I wish I would have gotten photos with all the amazing girls I met but I slacked. You know who you are though 🙂
This was the first time the planning committee organized and held the Haven Conference. Overall, it was great event and I will definitely plan on going to the next one if only to hang out with my some of my favorite ladies.
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I like you with a stack of cards. Oh my! Now who was that girl? Did she match up with this card? LOL I’m the one with the banner card and pixie sticks.. LOL So glad to have met you 🙂
i had SO much fun meeting you and am looking forward to planning something again! So glad we got to have some fun and be goofy together. 🙂 i just wish there had been more wine involved….. hmmm….
That pic of you and Cassie is awesome!! I’m so glad you went out of your comfort zone too. I’m with you … hangin’ with 260 squealing girls usually isn’t my idea of a good time … but it’s fun to be pleasantly surprised sometimes. Starting the count down to next year already!!
Looks like you had a fabulous time at Haven! I’m so jealous! Wish I could have been there!
Anna! So great to meet you and have some cheesecake 🙂 I have the same stack of business cards. I want more!
Glad you had fun, and I hope we can be in touch!
I’m so glad you came up to me that last night, but wish I would have gotten a chance to meet you earlier in the conference!! It’s so annoying to me that I never recognize anyone!! We’ll just have to make it a point of going back again next year and making sure we actually hang out!! Glad you had a great time!
It was great to hang out with you, too! Glad to have met you and look forward to watching all that unfolds on your blog this year!
Becky B.
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Anna, it was so great to meet you!! It’s hard coming out of the shyness but being in a room full of bloggers with lots to say at least makes it easier! Looking forward to keeping up with your blog!
Hi Anna…
I am going through my stack of cards from Haven and wanted to drop you a note. i didn’t have any cards with me 🙁 (bad me)…so I am stopping by to say hi to all of you lovely mavens i mat last week.
Following you beautiful blog…going to check out your post on painting extrior brick. I live in jersey but i still have ugly brick.
have a great week!
It was awesome to meet you and I’m glad you had fun! It was a great conference. 🙂
So great to meet you! I’m glad we got to do the twisted taco thing together!
So nice to meet you and chat with you at dinner. I can’t wait to catch up with your blog and follow along on your adventures. Hope to see you next year at Haven!