Queue Nerves, nerves and more nerves!!!
As a stay at home mum who homeschools and writes a family travel blog, it’s probably not hard to guess that I don’t get much “me” time. In a couple of weeks however, that’s about to change.
We’ve been tossing up whether to buy a tablet, and the even bigger choice, whether to add to our growing collection of iGadgets – iPhones, iPods etc, or to go with something totally different, from another company, which would most likely be running on Android.
So because I am online so often, I happened to bump into a competition running over on the Lenovo Australia NZ Facebook Page. I thought it was to win one of their amazing K1 Tablets, so never one to waste an opportunity, I crafted my answer and sent my entry off through cyberspace.
I’m sure you can guess what happened next.
I got a phone call to say I’d won…….
Not only a shiny new K1 Tablet but……
A ticket to Problogger Training Event in Melbourne too……!
For any blogger, this event is one of the biggest and most exciting held in Australia each year, full of 2 great days of education, and lots of chances to meet up with other bloggers, PR reps and brand reps.
So, today I just booked my flights and I’m deciding whether I’m more nervous or excited! I don’t normally travel very well by myself, it’s a bit unnerving when you’re so used to having kids and a hubby around all the time.
Not only that, but the last time we were in Melbourne we got so confused by the trams we decided to walk 1.7kms back to our motel instead of trying to figure them out!
BUT I’ve met some wonderful bloggers online since we’ve started the site, and I will be looking very forward to meeting them and saying hi.
So, it looks like in a couple of weeks, I’m heading off to Melbourne on a solo trip, and spending 2 days and nights surrounded by 300 people I’ve never met in my life!!!
Nothing like stepping out of your comfort zone is there!
While I’m there, I’ll be blogging about it and testing out the new Lenovo K1 tablet. I can’t wait and I’ll be trying to get some practice in before I go so I don’t look like Matt does when he’s trying to figure out technology (e.g- lost)
I have to say a HUGE thank you to Lenovo and Problogger for the chance to attend what I’m sure will be an amazing event!
You know what? It’ll be really nice to be selfish for a few days. Take hours getting the perfect photo, sleep in, order room service. You deserve it!
Thanks Ava. I’ve connected with some other bloggers who are going and know I’ll be staying in close vicinity to others, so I’m much more relaxed now! It will be unusual but I’m starting to look forward to the chance for a solo adventure where I get to just be me, not mum and wife lol xx
That’s exciting, see you there! And (feel free to delete this link when you’ve checked it out) hopefully here at this travel bloggers event too: http://www.facebook.com/events/444009778973544/
I’m super, super excited, and actually looking forward to getting to know you all on my little solo trip! I’ll be at the dinner too, I’m thinking it’s a nice way to meet people before walking into a room full of 300 hehe. Can’t wait!
That’s exciting news. You must write about it all in detail, so those of us who have never been to any blogging event can hear what happens and what its all about! I can imagine its a little scary too!
Congrats on your win! I look forward to meeting you there.
I went for the first time last year and absolutely loved it though I was terrified because I was very new to blogging and knew no-one!! I learnt so much at ProBlogger and made some really lovely friends.
See you then x
Hey Steph, hope you had a great time. Was a very exciting couple of days although it feels like I hardly got to meet anyone! Sorry I missed you 🙁
This sounds like a wonderful opportunity! I would love to attend this event. I’ll be anxious to read your thoughts on it.