I hugged the Bloggess!

by Cheryl, posted on August 6th, 2010 in BlogHer

I love the Bloggess.

As you all already know.

She sent me a nice note when I told her about The Red Dress Club and how it was inspired by her. I’ve heard nothing but nice things about her. She also is a freaking brilliant writer.

So today, at my very first BlogHer party, I was checking in and, right next to me?

Jenny Lawson. The Bloggess.

Oh Em Effing Gee.

So I was around huge sports stars my entire career and was pretty much “meh” about meeting them. I don’t get starstruck.

I mean, I didn’t get starstruck.

But this was the Bloggess!

I didn’t want to freak her out by being some crazy blog stalker. A blolker, if you will. However, I didn’t want to let the opportunity pass me by. She’s the only power blogger I wanted to meet and THERE SHE WAS!

So I said, “Hi, Jenny? I’m Cheryl from Mommypants. I have The Red Dress Club that we named after your post? And I totally love you and I think you’re, like, totally awesome!”

Okay, I didn’t say that last part. But that’s what I was, you know, thinking.

And she was all, “Yes! Hi! Nice to meet you!”

AND THEN

We hugged!

I HUGGED THE BLOGGESS!

I did not grab her ass or anything. Just hugged her and she’s adorable. Like, seriously you would not think she writes the way she does if you went by her looks. Naturally beautiful face. Hair in a simple ponytail (which, of course, is an extension, but still). Grey silky shirt. Jeans. SHE could totally be Pioneer Woman.

But I’m glad she’s not.

And I’m happy she was so sweet and genuinely flattered that she inspired a blog.

And she’s probably happy I didn’t grab her ass or follow her around for the rest of the night.

Because I totally wanted to. Follow her around, that is.

I congratulated myself on my restraint.

Did I mention I hugged the Bloggess? And? I’m sure she’s blogging all about it RIGHT NOW.

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Comments

28 Responses to “I hugged the Bloggess!”

Varda (SquashedMom) Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 6:40 am

Cheryl, Doesn’t she give great hug? I spent the first hour of the People’s Party NOT at the party but in the bathroom next to it where Jenny was holding court. Really hysterical. Can’t believe first day of BlogHer has passed and I haven’t seen you yet! Seriously, dude, we have to find each other today. I’ll be at the newbie breakfast and etc. etc. Now to pack my kids lunches, wake them up & kiss them and get my behind back to the Hilton….
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Cheryl Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Ooh! An hour! Hopefully we’ll eventually meet!

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themombshell Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 8:20 am

you totally should have grabbed her boobs, she has awesome boobs! also I hope you are having so much fun and everyone is like, “oh my gawd I just met Cheryl from mommypants and she hugged me!”
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Cheryl Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Okay, so I saw her twice this morning and of course I had to look at her boobs thanks to you!

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joann mannix Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 9:08 am

I am so feeling you, girl! Wow! I can’t think of anyone else who would totally thrill me to meet them like that, except of course, for Bono. But even then!

Have a great, great time. I’ll shoot that post over to you very soon.
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Cheryl Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Well, since you’re not here, Jenny was my second choice!

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Pamela Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 9:37 am

Okay, I was totally over reading about Blogher until I read your post. You weren’t all flashy and “look at me”… You are genuinely excited and I’m genuinely excited for you. I heart Jenny too!
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Cheryl Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Aw, thanks! It’s fun but overwhelming, you know?

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Tooje Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 11:36 am

Ugh. That time of year again where I get completely jealous of BlogHer attendees. And now you’re bragging about hugging your favorite bloggers. Fine. Go have fun. Blah.

Happy Friday. Enjoy!
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Cheryl Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
oh no! i’m not bragging – i swear! just excited!

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Cheryl D. Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Yay for you! BTW, do you know how incredibly jealous I am about you being at Blogher10? I SOOOOO have to go next year! Keep making me jealous! Have a great time.
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Cheryl Reply:
August 6th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Next year in San Diego, baby!

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Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 5:24 pm

You are so funny!!! Very exciting! I am so sad that I am not there. When you hug me when we meet will you do a post about it too?
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Cheryl Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Yes! Yes I will!

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Life Without Pink Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 8:34 pm

I am jealous! Isn’t it so cool to finally get to meet everyone face to face? Have fun!

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Cheryl Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:35 pm
It was very, very cool!

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Kate Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 9:52 pm

I’m so jealous that you’re at Blogher! And I’m even more jealous you’re getting to meet blogebes (blog celebs!)

Hope you keep having fun!!!
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Cheryl Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Blogebes -love it!

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joann Says:
August 6th, 2010 at 10:32 pm

I’ll be honest…I have no real idea what you are talking about. I don’t even really know what Blogher is…a conference? Are you required to pay to go? Why? What?
BUT nevertheless, you cracked me up in this post. I’ve been wanting to incorporate Oh Em Gee into my posts, but you’ve beat me to the punch. Bravo.
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Lucy @ lucille in the sky Says:
August 7th, 2010 at 10:08 pm

This was such a sweet post. It’s wonderful to see women look up to other women, and to cheer one another along. I’m off to visit the wonderful Bloggess you speak of.
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Lindsay @ Just My Blog Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 7:50 am

What a cool experience! I’m glad you got to meet exactly who you wanted and I’m especially glad she was all you hoped for!
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Alexandra Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 10:31 am

Meant to be, Cheryl. I mean, must have been meant to be.

Awesome.
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Marcy Massura Says:
August 9th, 2010 at 9:07 pm

She is as wonderful in person as online. Well, wait strike that. She is BETTER in person. Jenny is good peeps.

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Heligirl Says:
August 10th, 2010 at 10:58 am

I’m so jealous about the whole BlogHer thing. By the time my blog got off the ground this year, it was too late to register. I’m headed to Bloggy Boot Camp in SFO this year, but will be registering for BlogHer ASAP when it opens for next year, for sure! Thanks for all the inspiration YOU provide my dear!
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Alana Morales Says:
August 10th, 2010 at 6:20 pm

I loved that you did get starstruck. And that you restrained yourself from ass grabbing. LOL

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Rudri Says:
August 11th, 2010 at 11:12 am

Glad you had a chance to meet and hug someone you admire. It always helps that the person is just as nice in real life.
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Dumb Mom Says:
September 3rd, 2010 at 8:28 am

I wish I had of been at BlogHer. I didn’t go because I didn’t want to be lonely. How sad am I?! I know, I know, VERY! Anyway, I figure that if I would have been there then you may not have had this lovely experience to write about. Because you know, you would have been stalking me. Dumb Power Blogger Extraordinaire! I’d hate to be your blolker blocker.
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Cheryl Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:38 pm
I TOTALLY would’ve blolked you!! I’m sad you didn’t go. NO WAY you would’ve been lonely. Everyone hearts you!!

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