If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed that I shared a ton of selfies last weekend at BlogHer. I didn’t plan on taking so many selfies. In fact, I used to hate taking photos of myself. I’m much more comfortable behind the camera.
Me, Sheila Dowd, and Amanda of Dude Mom
Blogging conferences might look like a huge party for those who aren’t at the event, but they are reunions for us. We sit behind our monitors everyday and “talk” to our online friends. Blogging is mostly solo work. In fact, I have many blogger friends in the DC area that I hardly see. Except at blogging conferences–in a different state no less.
Me & Mona Darling
As an extroverted introvert at conferences, I stay sane by spending time with a small group of people. Sometimes it’s just me and one friend. We hang together for a couple of hours and go our separate ways.
Me & Phyllis Myung of Napkin Hoarder at the McDonald’s closing party
After the initial hugs and catch-up conversation, I asked my friends to take a selfie with me. Seeing them IRL (in real life) makes me so happy that I must capture that moment. Let’s freeze those moments of happiness in a photo.
Me, Taya Dunn of Mrs TDJ and Ashley Garrett of Baddest Mother Ever
Looking at these photos make me smile and the joy and excitement of our get together warms my heart. Totally sappy, but true.
Taking selfies isn’t selfish. The more selfies I take of myself (and my friends), the more I’ve learned to accept how I look. My skin might not be perfect (thank you Samsung Galaxy S6 beauty filter for trying). My hair might be flat that day. My smile will always be crooked. But that’s who I am. Learning to love myself means also learning to love my physical self too.
Me and Gabriela of DIYMFA
We have the technology to take easily take photos of ourselves. Why not use it document more than just our lunch or our kids? Taking more selfies means taking more spousies too.
Will you join me in taking more selfies?
Me and Karen of SassyMonkey at the Voices of the Year reception
P.S. I took waaaay more selfies than what I’ve shared here. I didn’t want to inundate my readers–but if we took one together, know that I’m printing them out for my office!
I love this, and I love all of your selfies.
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i loved this!!!! great post! 🙂
Awesome–love the pictures and the positive message you shared. I'm always the photographer of my family, so there are not as many pictures of me. I loved the BlogHer conference and managed some selfies myself. I also did a lot more with social media than I've done before, and I saw it as a great way to connect.
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This was such a unique way of helping me see how to accept myself too. Thank you imnotthenanny for your transparency! Can’t wait to see more!
I love this! I recognize a couple of faces and you've given me more blogs to bookmark and read. 🙂 Glad to hear you had a fantastic time reconnecting!
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So many great photos! I hope you had a good time in NYC.