Yesterday I got to spend the day with some of my favourite folks. Most of them are, technically-speaking, strangers to me, yet we are a tribe, a gang, a diverse, talented, amazing bunch of people who have one super cool thing in common.
We are bloggers.
Each year Kidspot runs a great blogging competition, which brings creative people from all around Australia together.
I’m still feeling a bit punch-drunk from all the energy of the day, and I know I can’t remember all the amazing people I got the chance to chat with, but to all of them (to you!) I have a common message – thank you. Thank you for being who you are, for your words, your images, your positivity, your passions. Some of the ladies I chatted to yesterday even knew this blog, and told me they liked what I do… that makes me a #Voices2015 winner!
I had a GREAT day. The best thing wasn’t the range of speakers, or the goodie bags or even the gorgeous venue and food, it was the people I got to laugh and talk with. I came away from the day feeling so FULL and so encouraged.
Blogging is beautful, because bloggers are beautiful.
We do what we do for you, the people who take the time to read our words and join our conversations. You’re the only prize I need.
Annette x
I Give You The Verbs 
Oh it sounds glorious. I wish I could have made it to Melbourne, I really do. I’m enjoying it vicariously through your blog post and I love your painting. And your words. You totally nailed it in those last two sentences xx
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It was such a great day. Just great!! Today though, it’s all about my pjs and not using any of my words, out loud at least. I really mean it when I say blogging is my happy place.
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you are looking so happy Annette! … you obviously had a special time!
I must be creepy too as I follow the ones in your photos!
I think that your painting has depicted your energy!
thanks for sharing! love m:)X
btw love your hair like that!
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It was a really happy day Merilyn. A small enough group not to feel lost in the crowd, yet I still missed saying help to several people I’d meant to chat with. Beautifully organised event. I’m liking my hair too, thanks! It now feels subversive NOT to colour it.
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Hello, it was so good to see you yesterday! I am glad I came to sit at your table. Your passion for blogging makes me so happy.
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Thank you Carly!! I love the way you work a room at these events, connecting, snapping selfies, and encouraging people.
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I love how positive you always are. You are top 1% in attitude. Thanks for sharing your day for all us vicarious bloggers 🙂
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Hey Robyna, it is my default setting, but I do have shitty, cranky, hate the humans days too. So attractive!!
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Looks like a fab day Annette, thanks for sharing. I wish I could just catch a magical train and come over and see you all! x
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Great day! I’d try a magic plane Clare. Glad to share it.
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Meeting you and chatting with you was deadset one of the highlights of my trip to Melbourne. As bloggers most of us plug away by ourselves in a room on a computer so it’s nice to talk, laugh and be creepy with like-minded people… #creepyblogger – love your work xxx
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And I love love loved chatting with you too – love your work Emily!! #creepybloggers forever
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It was so lovely meeting you, albeit briefly. The really should be more time for catching up at these events.
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I definitely didn’t get to chat with everyone I wanted to, but had such a great time with the people I did catch a few moments with. I thought the day was fantastic, didn’t you?
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What a great day and sitting at the same table as you in the Masterclass was a real highlight- almost as good as that potato salad!
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Almost!! Thinking about that potato salad makes me feel… well, you were there, you know!!
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LOVED meeting you and everybody else, such a joyful thing to do when you work in isolation and tend to be introverted. You made me laugh and that is one of my favourite things to do. Looking forward to meeting again and continuing to get to know you online x and go the #creepyblogger
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Helen, I was so happy to put faces and voices to the online personas of bloggers I love. And I’m thrilled to have made you laugh, it’s one of my favourite things, a good chuckle. We all need more JOY!
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I had such a great time chatting with you. Isn’t it funny how you can feel like you’re old friends even when you just met?
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It’s one of my favourite things about meeting other bloggers, even though it is kind of strange to feel so familiar with people you don’t know in the traditional sense. I loved getting to chat with you too.
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Two words…potato salad…
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No words!!!!
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“Blogging is beautful, because bloggers are beautiful.” Amen to that! Looks like it was a fantastic day. Glad to see you enjoyed yourself. x
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It was great Sonia. congrats to you on the Problogger boot camp gig too. You’re perfect for it!
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Blogging is such a wonderful thing to have in our lives. x
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Couldn’t agree more!
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Blogging is such a wonderful, crazy thing. I am continually stunned at how awesome it is that I’ve been able to meet some truly lovely and creative people through blogging. Loved this post, Annette – it was great to see photos of Pip and her Pipsters! I wish I could have gone!
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It is amazing how blogging opens up our worlds isn’t it Jacquie? I love it!
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I always get so star struck at these things and wish I could have been there. Looks like everyone had so much fun xx
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It was a great day Lisa, all our stars shine with equal brightness!
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[…] I’m still feeling a bit punch-drunk from all the energy of the day, and I know I can’t remember all the amazing people I got the chance to chat with, but to all of them (to you!) I have a common message – thank you. Annette from I Give You The Verbs […]
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