Bloggycon is a yearly event for me, and each year I try to explore more of Sandusky, This year (2024) Bloggycon was reimagined and it included a welcome party in Sandusky with multiple locations to visit and explore. Add in Halloweekends at Cedar Point and it was a perfect weekend of Inspiration and Spooky fun. If you have a blog, or might be interested in Bloggycon in the future read on for my 2024 experience.
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Today I chose to make a Facebook post about two items on what I call my Happy Shelf. A small Amethyst, and a Tree of Life Charm.
I posted more as a reminder to myself as to why I added some of the things to my shelf, but as people commented on my post it made me pause and think about this past weekend.
The day I was so disappointed in myself because I was already in the first week of January seeing myself on track to FAIL at one of the goals I had set for myself. That goal? To post at least once a week on this blog and I hadn’t written anything during the time I scheduled.
What does my Happy Shelf Facebook Post have to do with not meeting my blogging goals you may ask?
As people started commenting on my Facebook post I started to observe a few things.
I don’t always realize how much people appreciate the small things (like me sharing my Happy Shelf!), and I maybe need to write about those more
I have learned so much about blogging over the years and I am so Type A that I have been immensely intent on “following the rules” as far as creating a “successful blog”. But…the typical blogging type that fits into the rules does not fit with my personality. This makes it difficult for me to be inspired to write.
It’s time to say Fuck it and start doing this blog my way. I’m not really a “fit in the box” kind of person so I’m not sure why I ever thought my blog should be.
As my brain worked through all of those thoughts, I continued to look at my Tree of Life Charm. Yes, I WILL let my light shine for all to see.
Then I wrote this blog post.
And now, as my Tree of Life instructs…
“Celebrate Life’s victories, no matter how small they may be.”
His grip tight on the bottom of my T-shirt, Robby walks close to my back with his freckled face peeking around my arm. We shuffle together around a corner and…
**AAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!***
THUD
I am almost pulled to the floor on top of Robby as he stiffens and falls to the ground at the sight of the hollow eyed zombie that appeared out of the darkness ahead.
Giggling, Robby accepts my offer of a hand to help him up, and he resumes his place behind me, gripping my shirt as the zombie disappears back into the darkness…
A conference designed to help you grow as a writer, increase your social media reach and to set and achieve your blogging and social media goals, Bloggycon is also great fun for the whole family.
During the day while I am absorbing the wisdom and inspiration of engaging speakers, my family happily leaves me behind to conquer the rides at Cedar Point.
In the evening, I join them for a haunting good time in the spine-tingling scare zones of the park – scare zones that become ever more intense after dark…
When was the last time you took a selfie with a zombie?
Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point
Just steps away from the fun on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, our suite at Hotel Breakers welcomes us after an exhausting day of fun. Beautifully remodeled, the suites include two double beds and a pull-out couch in the living room area. To save a bit of money, we also bring meals and snacks with us to store in the mini kitchen.
Hotel Breakers gets our vote for comfort and convenience.
Bonus: Bloggycon attendees who stay at a Cedar Point resort for 2 (two) nights during the conference will receive up to 6 (six) 3-day passes valid for Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores that weekend. The number of tickets you receive will be based on the number of registered guests per hotel room (per Bloggy Conference ticket).
Double Bonus: Guests at Hotel Breakers enjoy a 1-hour early entry into Cedar Point!
Boardwalk to Cedar Point
Interested in Bloggycon?
I’m not a person who attends a ton of industry conferences – I mean really, when would I find the time? However, Bloggycon is one that I don’t like to miss.
Always great to see friends made in previous years!
2018 will be my fourth year attending and without fail, I leave the conference inspired and bursting with creative energy. I have also connected with many other bloggers who continue to inspire me on a daily basis, and who I look forward to seeing each year at the conference.
