You KNOW you know what I am talking about. If you have been reading blogs for 5 minutes, you have bloggers you idolize. They are your must reads. The ones you tell your friends about. The ones where when you comment and they respond, you squeal, show your hubby the email and save it in a folder marked awesome so you can pull it out and look at it on days when your traffic is low. No? You don’t do that? Yeah……me neither…..
Blogging conferences are the perfect venue for “in real life” blog stalking. But you TOTALLY don’t want to seem like the nerdy band geek (no offense to any band geeks, I was in show choir) going up to the head cheerleader and making a fool of yourself. You have to play it cool and act like it is totally natural to be meeting the first blogger you ever read who gets like 2 million hits a day.
The nice thing about Blissdom being my third blogging conference is that I knew a lot of people going in. So I was a teensy tiny bit less nervous this year about hanging with the big dogs. A little less. I even knew some of them before they were celebrities.
Here is what you must remember. Celebrity bloggers put their pants on one leg at a time. In the case of Scribbit, my new bloggy BFF, she puts her very, very long legged pants on one leg at a time. Oh and when you see your bloggity idol, you should avoid saying things like, “Wow, your really tall.” Um, yeah.
Look for an in. A better in than “OMG, I totally have read your blog forever and I am so excited to meet you!!!!” as you run and tackle them. I prefer a tweet:
I like a bit of subtlety. Keeps them guessing. Good thing is, my subtlety worked. I totally got to hang with Scribbit. And she was delightful. And gracious. And humble. Which made me love her more. And I didn’t make a fool out of myself. Much. Hopefully.
For more (and more helpful) tips, head over to We Are That Family (another celebrity I TOTALLY know and hang with 
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Cheryl
says:
Hysterical! I’ve yet to attend a blog conference but I KNOW when I do I’ll be all Shaun Cassidy/Leif Garrett’s in the house when meeting those bloggy idols.
So funny—nice to know I’m not alone.
Cheryl´s last blog ..Way Back When-esday: The Cutest Cupcake
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February 9th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
cin
says:
teehee. I totally know what you mean. I was totally giddy at Blogher this year. Stalking is fun. I mean, so i’ve heard.
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February 9th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Problem Solvin Mom
Twitter: psmom
says:
{Giggles} and I found our blissdombabies worked well to attract some of my bloggy crushes too
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I was using that baby as bait all over the place!!
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February 9th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Nap Warden
says:
I said the exact same thing to Scribbit, and than felt like an idiot:P She was delightful:)
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
We are THAT family
says:
Did I ever give you my autograph??? ;D
We are THAT family´s last blog ..*Shey*[B] Custom Camera Straps {Giveaway}
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I expect an autographed book as soon as it gets published
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
says:
You are too funny…and I definitely want my autograph after you rocked that country song.
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam´s last blog ..Creating Beautiful Food…are you that chef?
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:53 am
Ha, maybe when my CD comes out? Anyone want to give me a record deal?
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Melissa
says:
I’ll keep these tips in mind if I ever meet a celebrity blogger. I had never heard of Blissdom until a couple weeks ago and now I’m jealous I couldn’t go. LOL
Melissa´s last blog ..Kitchen Organization – Kid Style
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Kim
says:
Yes, I did close to the same thing. I tweeted another blogger during the keynote asking for a chance to meet her. I met so many really neat and down to earth “BIG” bloggers. I actually hung out with my all time fav most of the weekend and now consider her a great friend. It was “Bliss”dom.
You did rock that song!!!
Kim´s last blog ..Fast Fruit Fixes
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:54 am
truly, there were so few egos there. It was so refreshing.
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
jennybek
says:
You’ve done it. You just opened the door to all of your fans. Be prepared. And a little leery.
jennybek´s last blog ..What Kate Does ~ Lost
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February 10th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Adventure Mom Janna
Twitter: Adventuremomj
says:
This is too funny!
I was at Blissdom but I’m sure no one was even thinking about stalking me:)
Enjoy being a stalker while it lasts b/c post like this will make you turn from a stalker to the one being stalked all too soon:)
Blessings!
Adventure Mom Janna´s last blog ..Blissdom Has Vanished But The Memories Linger
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:54 am
ah. I would love a stalker or two.
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February 10th, 2010 at 1:12 am
suzannah
says:
funny. i want to hit up a bloggy conference and hang with the cool kids, too;)
suzannah´s last blog ..how to make your own laundry soap
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February 10th, 2010 at 1:49 am
Lana
says:
hmm…. Actually, I’ve always put my pants on both legs at the same time. … am i the only one who does? Should I be famous for this? Maybe I should change the name of my blog to ‘musings of a person who doesn’t put her pants on one leg at a time’…
Anyways, glad you had fun at blissdom
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February 10th, 2010 at 5:36 am
designHer Momma
Twitter: designhermomma
says:
you are too funny! I’m typically pretty content to gawk from a distance. Actually meeting them in real life would probably send me into embarrassing hives.
designHer Momma´s last blog ..Finally a Proper Announcment
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February 10th, 2010 at 8:15 am
OHmommy
says:
Funny and true. At my first conference I was “star struck” and couldn’t properly say hello to my most favorite blogger. I got better at it on my 2nd conference. It only gets easier, no?
OHmommy´s last blog ..Love dot dot dot
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Wait, I am pretty sure you are one of the celebrities of which I speak.
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February 10th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Jen @ BigBinder
says:
For the record – I knew you before you even had a blog. Strange to think of – but I am glad I can say “I knew you when”.
Jen @ BigBinder´s last blog ..Random Mish Mash
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:56 am
There was a time I didn’t have this blog? Odd, I thought I came out of the womb typing this thing.
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February 10th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Melissa@Simply Mel
says:
HAHAHA! I don’t have a folder marked “Awesome” that I put reply e-mails and comments from favorite bloggers either. *wink wink*. I mean, what? People really do that? Psshhh…
I think I would totally die if I ever got to meet MckMama, Angie Smith or many others! I know these celebrity bloggers are sually really cool and nice people. Which makes them even cooooler. So glad you got to meet your idol.
You will definitely end up being the one stalked in the near future.:oD
Melissa@Simply Mel´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday
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Diaper Diaries
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:56 am
{whispers} I met MckMama. She was awesome.
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February 10th, 2010 at 8:40 am
Becky
Twitter: thevioletfig
says:
I’m the idiot who walked up to Scribbit and said “I love you!” and that’s it. ‘Doh!
Becky´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday: Bloggers I Met at Blissdom 2010
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February 10th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Marinka
says:
I’m sorry to tell you, but I’ve perfected the art of stalking a blogging idol. At BlogHer, whenever I spied her, even when talking to my friend, who, you know, could actually introduce her, I ran the other way.
Marinka´s last blog ..What’s Pork is Prologue: The 24 Hour Roast
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February 10th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Tracey
says:
I can see why you cracked yourself up – this made me laugh, too! I’m hoping to attend Blissdom next year and I’ll definitely remember this advice!
Tracey´s last blog ..Celebrating Valentine’s Day
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Michelle at Scribbit
says:
It cracked me up reading this–and like Lana, I’m actually someone who sits on the bed and throws on both pant legs at once. So maybe we’re soul mates, you and I?
And Becky–I was thrilled to meet you and Staci! You were both so sweet and nice it made me feel so comfortable!
Being from so far away I hardly ever get to meet other bloggers so when I’ve gone to these conferences I usually feel as if everyone already knows each other and I’m at a bit of a disadvantage–but it really was easier with this being my second conference, that helped a bit. But when someone so nice as you introduces themselves like you did it’s wonderful. I wish more people would be brave like that (myself included). Though half the time when I meet someone I end up sticking my foot in my mouth!
And that head cheerleader thing completely had me on the floor because you know the only time I was ever brave enough to try out for the cheer squad was in Junior High, I practiced my handstands against the living room wall for three weeks in preparation, worked on getting down into the splits and tried my best to look perky but did I even make the cuts? Nope. Very bitter to this day
Kidding. Though I did do some sobbing for a day or so.
Michelle at Scribbit´s last blog ..Upside Down Apple Pie
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February 10th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Beth
says:
Oh, great advice. I met my work related idol several years ago. It was an interesting meeting, but I did act like a gushing loon first. Wish I’d had your advice
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February 10th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Amy @ Amy Loves It!
says:
Sheesh. I wish you’d posted this last week. Then I wouldn’t have made a fool of myself when I met you
Ha! Just kidding!
But, seriously, you are a doll! And it was awesome meeting you
Amy @ Amy Loves It!´s last blog ..Love is Patient.
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February 10th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Staci Brown
says:
I’m all about stalking celebrities…bloggers, singers, politicians. You name it, I’ll stalk it!
I also got to meet Scribbit and she was delightful!!
Staci Brown´s last blog ..Top Ten Things I Loved About Blissdom
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February 10th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Jenny
says:
Heh that’s awesome
Jenny´s last blog ..A New Q & A
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February 10th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Melissa Multitasking Mama
Twitter: multitaskingme
says:
Funny stuff..I used a tweet to get into a conversation with @herbadmother and @redneckmommy…sahweet!
Melissa Multitasking Mama´s last blog ..Organized Grocery Shopping
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February 10th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Krista
Twitter: marriedlife
says:
Because I would totally want to meet YOU! And I’m so jealous of all you luckies who get to go to blogging conferences…
I seriously almost tried to get to Blissdom, but it’s probably for the best considering the whole MOVING thing and all it’s related expenses!
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February 14th, 2010 at 3:58 am
melissa stover
says:
She IS tall. and beautiful. i’m so glad i got to meet her.
melissa stover´s last blog ..Be mine
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February 14th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Will Blog for Shoes
Twitter: willblogforshoe
says:
So funny! Glad you go to meet her! Oh, and I’m really tall & it’s ok if you are so overwhelmed at finally meeting me that it’s all you can say.
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February 15th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Stephanie
says:
Michelle really is wonderful. I met her at BlogHer ‘08 and she struck me as a smart, gracious, and kind person.
Stephanie´s last blog ..You Asked, I Answer (Part V)
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February 16th, 2010 at 11:31 pm