To heck with Chicago

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Yeah, baby. I just said to heck. Heh heh. Ain’t I hip?

Welcome, all non-Blogher conference women bloggers. Just because we’re not in Chicago doesn’t mean we can’t have fun. And our way of doing the meet-and-greet will be way less expensive. No overpriced hotel, no high priced airfare. No need to spend gobs of cash on new shoes, outfits, etc. to impress people you shouldn’t be worried about trying to impress.

Am I the only one not at Blogher because the economy tanked? Gee whiz, people…

Anyway, enough about all that. Lets’ get down to the business of Getting to Know Monica (that’s me.)

I’m me – Monica Brand. I like to write pretty things. Like this.  I write from my gut. This is a good example. My videos are mostly fun, sometimes serious. I homeschool/unschool my four kids. I live in the wilds of New Jersey (Read: almost in PA, the neighbors have cows and horses. Are you surprised?) I occasionally get all opinionated (that’s the Jersey girl in me. *wink*) What else? I love Twitter way too much (I’m on a Twitter/Facebook fast till Monday. I miss my tweet peeps, but I’m sticking to my commitment. Tweet you soon, friends!)

I give away books – that’s my party favor for the Blog Hop, I’ll tell you more about that in  minute.

Ummm. Still reading? I’ll type faster.

I’m one of those Jesus people. You may be down with that. Heh.

Oh! Coffee. I loves me my coffee. Doc (that’s the nickname I’ve given my hubs here, must protect the innocent non-blogger, no?) buys green coffee beans via the Power of the Internets, roasting it up fine on my kitchen counter. Heaven in a hot mug.

Okay, I think that’s pretty much me. Thanks for coming to my humble blog, leave a comment so I can come harass visit you at yours. Grab my RSS if you like me (cause isn’t that what subscribing is all about?) or if you are interested in knowing about the book giveaways.

Like this one – A Perfect Mess by Lisa Harper. This is a lovely look at Psalms by a lady who is just full of interesting stories. Leave a comment for a chance to win.

A Perfect Mess (Why You Don't Have to Worry About Being Good Enough for God) by Lisa Harper

Enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop. Special thanks and shout-outs to Robin and Jo-Lynne for doing all the heavy lifting.

Be strong and courageous,

Monica

27 thoughts on “To heck with Chicago”

  7. Hi Monica! Nice to meet you! Looks like we share a love of Jesus, strong coffee and our family! I look forward to checking out more of your blog. I’ve been blogging for a while now, since 2007 but thinking about kickin it up a notch to get involved in mommy bloggin, seeing if I can get into reviewing products and the giveaway crowd. Well I must go write my short intro & get in on the BlogHer fun cause I’ll admit until now I’ve been reading but I’d better play too. Oops! :-)

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  8. Hi there from Bloghop.. I loves me some coffee and Jesus too (not necessarily in that order!) ;-)
    Have subscribed to your blog so I can come back and read more, you sound like fun! It’s getting late and I can’t drag myself off here! Hope I’m entered in the book giveaway, that sounds like one I’d like.
    Thanks
    Hugs
    Denise
    .-= Denise´s last blog ..Blog Hop 09 =-.

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  14. We’ve chatted on twitter lately so I feel like we’re old friends. I have to confess though I don’t think I’ve ever visited your blog. Now that I’m here though I think I’ll be back. Subscribing now so I can read more later!! Happy Blog Hopping.

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  16. Stopping by from BlogHop. Lovin’ your blog!! Great read. I’m going to follow you! I’ll follow you on Twitter too, but you can wait til Monday to follow me! hehe. Hope to see you at my blog!
    .-= Sarah´s last blog ..Blog Hop ’09 =-.

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  25. I am hop-ing over to you from BlogHop’09, I am #311. I didn’t go to Chicago either. Phooey on them! It is so nice to meet you!

    Be sure to Hop on over to my place and check out my 30+ giveaways (with a new one added daily) and to spread the BlogHop’09 Love!

    Ashley
    Beauty4Moms
    http://Beauty4Moms.blogspot.com

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  26. monica – you are so fun! :) i love your blog and your sense of humor! so glad to “meet” you via Blog Hop ’09!

    i’d love to read that book! even if i don’t win your fabulous giveaway, it’s definitely on my wishlist :)

    please feel free to stop by my place: the great adventure

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