This is my 3rd BlissDom Canada event. I am on my way and I am more scattered than usual.
My first BlissDom was a whim. There was no planning, and I had no idea what I was walking into. My blog was only a few weeks old and I was thrust into this industry without a lot of warning. I didn’t know what to wear, where to go, who to meet or what to do. I was swept along in a tidal wave and just hung on for dear life. It was stressful, overwhelming and groundbreaking.
And it was amazing.
My second BlissDom had me walking in as a community leader. I had a red hot micro session on pitching and suddenly KNEW people in the room. Lots of them. I thought I knew what I should wear, where I should go and who I should meet. Alas, my suitcase was re-packed for me (with half the items removed) the night before I left and upon my arrival I was promptly taken shopping. I wandered the hotel in a bit of a daze, occasionally finding myself in the right place at the right time. It was exhilarating, overwhelming and solidified my path in this industry.
And it was amazing.
And this, my third BlissDom Canada. This year is even more special as I come back as a community leader AND a speaker. This year, not only do I KNOW people, but I know them really well. I am not walking into a room of virtual friends, but I am leaping into the arms of friends. REAL friends.
But I am disorganized and overwhelmed, and honestly, I still don’t know what to pack.
I spent some time in my closet today, staring at the racks. I looked over a pair of work pants, garden pants, used to be nice pants but now are too tight pants, all sorts of fabulous summer wear, and one dress.
One perfect dress.
One stress free dress.
I grabbed heaping armfuls of the “other stuff” and tossed it in my case planning to throw it at my girlfriends when I arrive and beg and plead for their assistance.
Except for one day of course, when I shall wear my dress (and no you can’t see the whole thing yet! It’s a surprise)
I am so thrilled to be finally meeting the team behind my dress at BlissDom this year. DressMavens create custom dresses, made to fit YOU, and they will be there to chat with bloggers and influencers who want to learn more about their beautiful message, quality products and amazing team.
It is giving me a wee bit of confidence this year to walk in wearing one thing I know I will be fabulous in. And I will take the stage, in a dress AND heels and I will cross my fingers I will not fall!
Because wouldn’t that make it the most memorable BlissDom ever!