Practicing for BlogHer
Practicing for BlogHer! That’s what Wendy called it when she wrote about our recent big night out on her blog. She might have been joking but for me, it’s no joke. The closest I’ve been to copious amounts of alcohol in the past year has been in the beer section of the grocery store. Seriously, I haven’t been out, in the REAL sense of the word, since before I got pregnant with P. It’s been almost two years of near alcoholic celibacy.
So yeah…I’m a little rusty and I needed to get some practice in so as not to make a complete ass of myself at BlogHer. But if I do, I’m just asking now, in advance, that you guys remember I’m like a born-again teenager here, practically a drinking virgin. If I invade your personal space by hugging you or tell you too loudly that I love you (or your blog), just take it in stride and cut me some slack. A lot of slack. And promise not to gossip about me or tell people what an intoxicated doofus I was. I’ll promise the same. Do we have a deal?
Anyhooo, Wendy and I went out to a local hangout that I’ve amazingly never been to in all the years I’ve lived here and it was pretty cool. After two beers, 
I was sporting a rather pleasant buzz. We gabbed and laughed and Wendy even got recognized by an enthusiastic fan of her writing in the bathroom. She has groupies! I’m not worthy!
And this photo (with my OLD anti-hairstyle) was taken right before we started dancing on the bar. It was sooo Coyote Ugly, except we’re WAY hotter than those twits in the movie. Hoooooo boy! Okay. That didn’t really happen. But it was a fun night and I can’t wait to party like it’s 1999 with Wendy and the rest of you at BlogHer :)
PS: If you’re interested in such things, check out my most recent blog design endeavors at Mama Daisy’s and Mrs. Fortune’s.
That’s so cool she has a fan! I have heard so much about blogher and see tons of im going to blogher badges on most people’s sidebars. It sounds like it will be a blast!! How did your haircut turn out?
Girl, you look so pretty! Even with your old haircut!
hey man, even with your old hairstyle I give you two T’s.
HoTT
Holy steak on a stick! You look amazing. I tell you. Bar pictures are the best - my old bio pic was taken at a bar.
I am so envious ya’ll are going! Can’t you sneak me into your luggage?
Can I just say that Izzy is even funnier and more endearing in person? Well yes I can and so will all of you after BlogHer. Thanks for the great time, Iz. I look forward to another outing.
Lucky bitches … uh, I mean ladies. But seriously, it sounds like BlogHer is going to be loads of fun. Can’t wait to read about it.
I see lots of new pics for sidebars being taken at Blogher…and Izzy, my dear, you look fab.
Can you please post a photo of the new haircut? I’m trying to commit everyone’s faces to memory before BlogHer, so please?
And I’m so glad you had a good time with Wendy. I had a blog date myself a few weeks ago, and it went so well. Except without any alcohol since it was a weekday and all of our kids were there.
How gorgeous are you? Man, after seeing these photos of you and the very chic Wendy, I am kinda glad I am keeping my old self at home!
GTFO! I’ve seen your picture. You’re HOT, mama! HOTTTT with many T’s!
What a great shot…
And it made me feel all warm inside thinking of you out with a Blogger on a near Virginal experience…
You gals are hot Mamma’s!
You are both HOT mama’s! I had no idea…not that I expected any differently of course. Can’t wait to see the new haircut!
Great blog, keep up the good work!
I promise to snap a pic and post it as soon as I get the hang of blow drying it. I’ve been swimming every day and haven’t “done” it since I got it cut. I’m so not worthy of a new hairstyle…
You are so beautiful … to me. … honestly, great picture! Blogher is going to rock, I can’t wait for full reports.
Have a great time Izzy!! But pls don’t do what I usually do after 3 beers (talk about light weight) by going around and telling everyone that “I love you long time!” My girlfriends have never let me forget that!!
I’m so jealous that you get to go get saucy with a bunch of cool moms. I don’t think you should practice anymore. If you get a little out of control…all those bloggers will be blogging about you when they get back! (and you know what that means right? more traffic!)
Ha ha.
Let’s see that haircut already. Your fans are waiting for god-don-don! : )
OMG!!! That’s hilarious!!! I LOVE IT!
Hell yeah, we’ve got a deal. Goes both ways though, okay?
I can’t even get nervous because I am SO EXCITED!
I went out this week as well while I was on vacation in Cape Cod. A good friend of mine joined us at our beach house with her husband and daughter. One night we left our kids with our husbands and ran out for a night on the town.
Talk about being out of practice!!!!!
After two beers I was DRUNK. I ended up stoping and trying to hide how tipsy I was as I swayed and staggered back home.
My cheeks are pink.
Ah… the days of college are gone.
I can’t wait to party with you either! Bring it on!
Oh and check out what I did in my sidebar - right sidebar, right above the Traffic Boosters dropdown. Yeah, baby. I’m SO with you.
Cool Meet up!
Wow, you are gorgeous ladies! Woo hoo. Party.
Lisa
I guess I’ll leave the beer funnel at home then…
No way dude! You should bring your beer funnel AND your gravity bong!
First .. um gorgeous picture!!!!!
Second .. I couldn’t be more jealous that a) you get to hang with Wendy and b) you are going to Blogher. I’d ask ya to have a drink for me but that might send you off the deep end :)
Gorgeous pic! Wish I was going to be at blogher…sounds like so much fun. Maybe next year.
Between you guys and all the Toronto moms, I’m going to be the only one out of practice. Wah! Can’t wait to see the new hair…
Dude. I am so out of drinking shape, even with the TO mamablogger activities. So I’ll be right there with you, chasing every drink with water and getting smashed regardless.
Be gentle with me.
Sounds like you ladies will have lots of fun…. I won’t be attending ( That’s pretty obvious), but admire your unity. Enjoy yourselves, you deserve it. Oh don’t forget the pictures and video. Yes, remember that most cameras have video capabilities.
Great job Izzy on the re-design of the websites.
Damn, girl! You’re gorgeous! :)
Izzy! Your drunkenness will totally be safe with me. Mainly because I won’t be able to remember my own name after all those “breakfast” margaritas. Is that wrong?
Can’t wait to meet you in person!
How funny! Only because I’ve been talking to myself lately about BlogHer and saying things like, “Now, Mary, remember to alternate drinks with glasses of water.” or “Ice tea is a perfectly acceptable thing to drink. What are you going to say when somebody asks you at noon if you want a drink? NO! NOT A GLASS OF CHARDONNAY! ICE TEA!” and “Mary, just don’t get sick like an eighteen year old, okay?”
You and Wendy look hot. Nice matching outfits! ;)
Izzy, what a cute little love you are in your pic. I love what you did with Mrs.Fortune’s blog.
OK, I’ll make a deal with you - I won’t post about your drunk antics if you don’t post about mine. Deal?
I used to be the Queen when it came to drinking. I was well known for out-drinking men twice my size. After the baby, well, it’s gone downhill rapidly. I’ve got several bottles of wine and a 4-pk. of Strongbow hard cider at home to help me prepare for Blogher. It’s like training for a marathon!
Wow, ya hot mama.
And I hope everyone’s gentle with me, too. It’s been a long time since my college days when I drank like a fish, and I fear complete and utter self-humiliation.