Simon Says - "Live Blogging From BlogHer 08"
Hello, internets! That's right, I'm doin' it real-time.
"But Simon," you muse, "you're not a HER, you're a HE! Why are you at BlogHer?"
Yes, dear and faithful readers of Leah's blog, I am here. The cloud of estrogen hangs thick and low here in the iRobot lounge at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, and I am enveloped in it (everyone laughs when I take a deep breath through my nose and breathily say "estrogen!" so I'm going to keep doing it until it gets old.)
I have hit the three motherlodes of swag. This doesn't count the drawings for things like computers or vacuum cleaners, I'm talking plain free stuff.
#3 - USB Flash drives that are also a bracelet. From PBSkids.org. One gig, wear it on your arm. Super cool. I will keep one intact, and I will disect the other one, and modify it. Apparently it has kid-friendly software already installed on it, but by the time Wombat is using a computer, USB will be the equivalent of a 6 inch floppy. So these belong to Daddy.
#2 - This one is super cool, and timely, since California has gone hands free... I got a Bluetooth phone headset from Zivio. It's called "The Boom." I haven't used it yet, but I'm already a fan. The design is as nice as I've seen. I often rant about how douchey bluetooth headsets are, but this one is very swanky. Also, they say it has many good functions, plus high quality sound. We shall see, we shall see.
#1 - I am scheduled to get my video taken with GROVER! Yes, Grover from Sesame Street. I will be taking Leah along for the ride. If I may... *clears throat* ... FUCK YEAH!!!!! GROVER!!!!!! Please forgive. I am excited. I was in the Sesame Street lounge earlier, signing up, and I saw a real live muppet being operated, and I got all teary. Super cool.
Nice to see friends again, and nice to meet some familiar faces for the first time. I have to say, this blog thing really is Leah's world, not mine, but I have been meeting some genuinely interesting and nice people. Makes me want to either become a woman, or start my own blog. More on that later...
As I said, this is Leah's world, not mine, so I will sign off now.
PS. Amanda - this place sucks. You ain't missing a thing. Plus, everyone is actually a total jerk. Also, it turns out that one of the panel topics is "Why Canada Sucks," so you'd really find yourself feeling victimized and indignant. Don't worry, I've been picketing on behalf of you and ALL Canadians.
Good to know. I am loving the "P.S. Amanda..." segments at the end of your posts. You guys are the best and I really think that you should ram yourselves into Angella's suitcases and come and live in my basement. I have ice cream! C'mon!
Good job getting free stuff.
Simon! (I met you and Leah last night.)
I'm so jealous you got the doucheset. The guy is going to try to send me one because they ran out of freebies. I told him I NEED it (so that I can dance and talk at the same time, which is how he was marketing it).
I'd like to know what you are going to do with the cannibalized usb drive.
i thought this blog was both your worlds. . . otherwise wouldn't it have been called "agirlandnobodyelseespeciallyboys.com"?. . .
Such a fun post!
I know Amanda AND Angella in real life. It's so cool to see an update from BlogHer, wishing I was there. Loving the "P.S. Amanda's". I know it means alot to her, and I know she wanted to be there bad!
Meeting Grover would be RAD!
You guys are the best hosts and friends, eh? Cannot WAIT to see the Grover video.
I would totally read your blog, Simon!
operation freak out justin l is NOW IN FULL EFFECT.
erm...i'm still not sure how i feel about a bluetooth of any kind...especially one called "the boom"...no matter how swanky it looks. it's still a headset. that you will be walking around wearing. in public...
was great to meet you both...even if i might have scared you away talking about my giant baby that i liked to munch on..;)
Walking around wearing in public? NO, no no no no! The state of California requires a headset while driving. DRIVING. That is all.
Well, mayyyyybe sometimes in public, if I absolutely need to...
It is a douchebag indeed that walks around with the earpiece in all the time, anticipating a phone call. That is a no no no never for me.
I'm know you already know this, but I'd like to take this opportunity to make note of the fact that your girlfriend is quite beautiful, and in the photos she takes of herself, does not REMOTELY DO HERSELF JUSTICE. The candids are lovely, and to look good in a candid, one must be quite beautiful.
So SHARE the schwag, is what I'm saying, I suppose.
You are going to have to do something pretty manly after this, dude, to reset your testosterone levels.
As far as this: " ... by the time Wombat is using a computer, USB will be the equivalent of a 6 inch floppy ..." I predict that the kid will be using a computer about three days after he or she is born. They come wired for that now.
You lie! I saw no signs! But I am always disarmed by your charm and handsomeness, so what do I know?