I’ve been walking around in a post-BlissDom Canada fog, wondering why I feel so strange. Am I coming down with something? Why can’t I form words to write a wrap-up post? There must be something wrong with me.
But the more I read facebook posts and blogs from other attendees, the more I realize that I am not alone. There are many of us that don’t know what to do with the incredible experience we had at the conference. Honestly, it feels like a cross between being in love and having the flu. I have this happy glow, that has been missing for most of the year, and at the same time I can’t form sentences or focus on anything because my brain feels fuzzy.
I want to write a wrap-up post that will really convey what this conference meant to me, but there are a couple of things stopping me. The first is that if I write it, then I have to face that it is really over. I’m not ready to do that.
The second is that I could write a book on the life-changing experiences that I had. Each speaker was more inspiring than the last. I was entertained, educated, taught valuable life lessons, lifted up (figuratively but the literal one wouldn’t have shocked me), hugged, inspired, engaged, welcomed, complimented. I was fed. This was both literal (by the fantastic sponsors) and figurative – my heart and soul feel nourished.
I have been having a rough time lately with some of the issues with the kids, and the general chaos of the house. It’s been feeling like things were never going to get better. So I knew that even though I live very close to the conference site, I had to truly get away. I needed to put my own oxygen mask on before I could help anyone else. Nerdguy was his always supportive self, and said it was a great idea. I am so grateful for this.
I had 3 days to just focus on me. I didn’t need to make a lunch, settle an argument, or run an errand. I just soaked up all the goodness. I dressed up. I let my hair down and danced in my jammies. I met some of the fabulous BluntMoms, and reunited with the BluntMoms that I met last year. I chatted with friends, and I made new ones. I hugged Glennon of Momastery, and she told me that she loved my blog name! And forgot to get a photo with her because I was a bit busy fainting.
I have come home feeling stronger. The challenges here are still the same, but I feel like things will be okay now.
Because now I can breathe.
christaclips.com says
“Post Blissdom fog” … exactly! And just loom at YOU … gorgeous in your red dress! It was great to see you again, Tara – looking forward to dancing with you again next year. And reading your upcoming 10,999,999 wrap-up posts (;
Tara (Nerdgirlmom) says
It was so great to see you again too! And it’s a date!! I should be done those posts by then lol
Katja Wulfers says
This exactly!
Tara (Nerdgirlmom) says
I’m glad I’m not alone! It was so nice to see you again Katja!!
Heidi says
Those breaks are so important. I’m excited for the time when our little one is big enough to do without me for a night….
Tara (Nerdgirlmom) says
It will do you a world of good, so yes definitely take advantage of a break when the time feels right. In the mean time, make sure you take lots of mini-breaks!
Jennifer says
Tara, I still don’t think I have recovered and am in fact now faced with a real cold (think all that adrenaline and go just came to a crashing halt). Your post addresses what I think many (including us) are noticing about the conference this year. That it had a dose of magic in it…:)
Your smile is one of the most infectious and lovely smiles I have ever met and I so look forward to when we can see each other in person again.
In the meantime, wow! Red is seriously smokin on you!
Tara (Nerdgirlmom) says
What a lovely reply Jennifer!! It’s so funny because that is exactly what I have always thought about your smile! I am sorry that you have a cold, but yeah not surprised – it’s probably not unlike the after-exams cold that I always got. I hope you feel better soon 🙂 Can’t wait to see you again soon, and you looked absolutely gorgeous in your gown!!
Kyla @ Mommys Weird says
Love you, friend.
Tara (Nerdgirlmom) says
Love you too dear Kyla xo