Yesterday, going to Blissdom in February wasn’t even an outside possibility, or so I thought. Heck, a few hours ago, it wasn’t more than a passing, not really possible, thought. But then, I caught wind of #Blissdom09 buzz on Twitter.
Oh, it started sounding enticing. And I realized that I truly wanted to go, but had quieted those thoughts since it isn’t something I can swing without a sponsor and, well, it is less than a month away. So it just didn’t seem… well… doable.
While chatting on Twitter about Blissdom ’09, the idea started forming… What if? So, I thought I’d toss the idea out there that I would love to attend and needed sponsors. Within minutes, I had an email with an offer of partial sponsorship. You know who you are and I totally heart you. You added real hope and the realization that This. Could. Happen.
So, I have some numbers to crunch.
Conference Fees. {Update: Conf Fees = $150 in advance or $200 at the event}
Airfare (which I heard through Twitter buzz there is an awesome roundtrip fare right now). {Update: Just confirmed price I heard: $160 roundtrip.}
Hotel costs (and tonight I made plans to room with another lady, so those costs will be more reasonable as well. {Update: Hotel rates are $98-103 per night for 2-3 nights, so split it would be $100-$150}.
Misc fees.
Laptop. Ok, kinda joking about this one, but I’ve only owned desktops and can’t take it along with me to live tweet & live blog the event, so if there was someone who wanted to give me a laptop to enable me to do that… well, I wouldn’t exactly turn it down. J
I’m ready to rock your brand at Blissdom ’09 & beyond! Contact me with your ideas and let’s make it happen!
1 January 10th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Christy,
I don’t know if this’ll be any interest to you, but next week I’ll be announcing a way to WIN the cost of registration for BlissDom. Details are still being worked out, but…someone’s gonna be a VERY happy camper @ BD09!! Could it be YOU???
2 January 11th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Oh girl.. I’m right there with ya on needing sponsors. This week I plan to work it hard to get that sponsorship taken care of.
Just know it ain’t over till it’s over. I hope you get the sponsorship you need! Let’s meet up WHEN we get there.
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3 January 11th, 2009 at 1:16 am
I hope you and Courtney can get the funds you need to come! I would so love to meet you guys in person finally.
Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
Tara @ Deal Seeking Mom
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5 January 14th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
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