BlogHer 2012
I love blog conferences like BlogHer because I leave inspired and refreshed, ready to take on blogging again.
To be honest, this space has been stale for several months. I have so many things I want to say and meals or recipes I want to share, but I feel intimidated. In the last year or so the photography in food blogging has exploded and it seems everyone has become a professional. I don’t have time to stage my food or spend more than 20 seconds taking photographs of it. I don’t know why that has stopped me from sharing.
I have some great recipes I’ve been enjoying lately, and I should share them with you, regardless of the photo. You’ll just have to remember that I’m an overwhelmed working mother and a real person who isn’t doing this for a living. Maybe you can relate and will enjoy what I have to share. I’m just a regular person who cooks dinner most nights and has a love/hate relationship with the market depending on the week. I’m also a mother who loves checking out new toys and activities with my son.
Time is an issue for me. I’m working every time Raffi is sleeping, and most nights I don’t crash in bed until after 11 PM. It’s hard to find the time or energy to fuel this passion, but since I’m cooking I can be telling you about it. I promise from today on I will try really hard to do that. Some weeks I just throw food on the grill, but other weeks I test recipes I’ve created in my sleep or found in a magazine. I’ll share some of it all.
What I take away most from BlogHer is inspiration, but I also made great connections, and that’s what brings me back. I spent a lovely evening with Meghann, Theodora, Ashley, Gina, Cat, Erica, and Caitlin talking about everything from Italy to acting to blogging. It was after a Physique 57 class that kicked my butt and while I was eating handfuls of guacamole and chips. I loved the Physique 57 class and wish we had it in Philly, but luckily the owner gave me a copy of the DVD so I can do it at home. It is barre-based and you burn out each muscle group throughout the class.
Being away from Raffi was easy at first. I enjoyed having the freedom I haven’t had in the last 10 months. Now, 2 days later, I miss my boys and can’t wait to hold Raffi in my arms. It was a break I needed mentally and I now realize breaks are good and make me a better mother.
Now that I’ve written a novel, I’m heading out. Have a great day and hopefully you will begin to see more of me.
PS- I can’t wait for Raffi to get to Bandaid obsessed age. The new Muppets Bandaids have an app that you can use to make the Muppets come alive. It’s called Magic Vision and I wish it existed when we were kids. I went back to the J&J lounge to watch Kermit several times. He’s my favorite.
I want more blogs!
I miss writing too.
Professional looking pictures does not make me more likely to want to make something. I think pinterest might add to the pressure to take awesome food pictures, but as long as it’s neat and presented well that’s good enough! Plus, I think your other responsibilities make others able to relate to you. Most people are really busy and like to see how someone gets it all done!
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I feel so inspired now, too! It was so great to see you.
Yeah food photography has really exploded. But keep it up!
I love hearing what you have to say! I totally understand about the working mom thing. It’s difficult enough to get house work done let alone blogging!
You have a great voice Sabrina, you should share it more often (time willing)! I’m a new mom also, my daughter is five months old, and honestly, I re-read your updates on Raffi to get a sense of what to expect/anticipate each month. As one working mom to another, I’d love it if you shared your recipes and thoughts. Glad you feel refresh and rejuvenated!
This post warmed my heart. I know that when the time comes, my experience will be closer to yours than others as I’ll most likely be working. Finding balance is difficult but you’re doing a great job and please know that I’m always just one text away, as long as you use the right number. 🙂
I can absolutely relate to this post. And I appreciate your honesty! Looking forward to more posts and recipes 🙂
I am going to be a hypocrite for saying this since I abandoned my blog and created a new one with only one unpublished post written, but keep blogging please!!! Because without your blog and recent post, how would I have known that Bronwen’s new favorite food is zucchini pancakes?! Damn, those are good.
There are so many different reasons I read various blogs. The “real” factor is certainly one of them. I am a new mom and also a full-time graduate student with a part-time research job. I understand the “just keeping my head above water feeling,” but I also love spaces like these where we can all share with and learn from one another!
Glad I am not the only one that feels this way. Now that we finally moved to the Philly area, I have to assess the time I have an prioritize because I run out of energy. I do not know if you got my message on FB but I would love to meet up soon! I am expecting baby #2 and already realizing how my hands will be extremely tied down. Thanks for being real!