First of all, let me just say that blogging can be so much more than just sitting behind a computer and typing paragraphs that circulate into the
internet abyss. It can be so easy to think that your voice doesn't really matter or your story isn't important but "your story can save lives" -Sarah from
Little Penelope Lane.
After attending
Elevate this past Saturday in Huntington Beach, I found a new reason to blog and a new purpose. It was so refreshing to hear our inspirational speakers : Sarah from
Little Penelope Lane, Erin from
Living in Yellow, Kimmie from
Sugar and Dots and Ashley from
Little Miss Momma. They shared their stories and each one-although different-left an impact on us 50+ women listening in that room on the beach. I am so thankful for their courage and kindness they showed to each one of us!
Once I got home I wrote a post about
my heart on an internet platter and shared a more personal side of me. When I hit publish, I had an ache in my chest and a knot in my throat because it scared me to share some of my deepest feelings. So much that I actually deleted it a few hours later. When I did this, I thought about
Ashley's words when she talked about how she's done the same and the internet can be scary to post your words but being relatable and finding your voice is very important. So,
here is the post-again and I'm not going back on it. :)
Now, here's a glimpse of the beautiful, crafty and inspiring day we had at
Elevate.
When we arrived, we played a game to figure out what our characters/celebrities were on our back and then find our "mate/other half". I was a part of a winning team and by the way, I was Tow Mater. ;)
We each got SPOILED by our wonderful sponsors! I will be sharing a few of the goods I received in later posts including that GORGEOUS pink scarf from
Austenland and that YUMMY cake pop from
Meringue Bake Shop.
With Jackie from
Jackies Beauty Guide. So great to see her sweet face again!
We helped
Sole Hope by cutting out fabrics to make shoes for children in Africa. It feels good to help make a difference and be a part of such a wonderful and caring organization!
Our speakers and the brains behind this event. THANK YOU ladies!
Our giveaway loot from our sponsors!! I won 3 colored mason jars from
Beach Blues. LOVE them!
It was a beautiful night to end my first blog conference and I left with memories I won't forget. <3
