Blogger Friend!
Hey guys! Sorry for the late lunch post; it’s been a busy day around here! I worked out this morning (treadmill + “Abs solution DVD”), showered, ran an errand with Ryan, and then headed over to Panera to meet up with Ashley for my first blog meet-up!
I was a little nervous—it was kind of like going on a blind date or something!
But, as soon as I spotted Ashley and we sat down to lunch, we hit it off right away! We had so much to talk about, and had lots of fun discussing “blog issues”…we definitely see eye-to-eye about a lot of the positive (and negative) aspects of the blog world. It was so fun to go to lunch with someone who also blogs—sometimes as a blogger, I feel like I’m fluent in some language that no one else gets…then suddenly you get to go to lunch with someone who speaks the same language as you!
At Panera, I got a big bowl of hot vegetable soup, plus a piece of multi-grain bread. The soup really hit the spot on this cold, winter day.
Soup:
Ashley:
We met at noon, and before we knew it, the clock read 1:15! Ashley needed to get back to work, and I had an appointment to take Ella to the vet (she’s been limping ever since our trip to the park on Wednesday, but the vet checked her out and said that everything seems to be A-OK.), so we parted ways, with plans to meet up again for lunch or drinks in the near future! So glad I finally found a blog friend in the real world!
My lunch was delicious, but it didn’t hold me over that well—I’m currently snacking on a Kashi pumpkin pie bar (my last one in the box 
). Not sure what the rest of the day holds…it would be smart to get some work done for my online classes…but it would be more fun to go to the mall and look for a birthday gift that I could exchange my necklace for!
This has nothing do with anything, but check out Baxter in the big box that our wedding registry gifts came in:
His wagging tail was making the packing popcorn fly!
See you for dinner, folks!
hahaha baxter’s such a cutie pie!
I’ve read that the de-icing chemicals on the roads and sidewalks can hurt dog’s paws… maybe that’s it? Anyway, I hope Ella’s better!
That sounds so fun! I have a blogger meet up for once coming up and I can’t wait
Fun!!! I am so envious!! I want to have a blogger meet up! You are totally RIGHT about the blog world. Some of my friends just don’t get it and I would love to dish with someone who shares in it!
That pic of Baxter is too cute! Glad you had such a fun meetup! I know what you mean about speaking a different language, it’s amazing how nice it is to talk to someone who “gets it”
LOL your dog is ADORABLE!! so jelous of your meetup.. i LOVE panera! love their soup+sandwich combo!
What a fun meet up! I’m so glad you gals could meet!
How fun! Blogger meet ups sort of intimidate me, not really sure why. Sounds fun though!
Baxter is too cute! Hope Ella is better!
We LOVE that Baxter — can’t wait to show Pat that pic!
Haha, cute picture.
I totally felt like I was going on a blind date when I met other bloggers.
Aww, Baxter is such a cutie. Your recap makes me excited for a blogger meet-up I’m going to next week!
SOO fun.. I wanna meet someone (in person!!)
Next time you’re in Johnstown, we can meet up
I wanna come, too!
Ha! Love that photo of Baxter!
I think it is time for a positives/negatives of blogging post. I bet you would get a lot of feedback!
Love the adventures of Baxter. I am also proud of your self-control… avoiding the temptation of taping the lid shut and shipping him to potty land! LOL
cuuuute doggie.
that pic of baxter is awesome. it should win awards!
Ooooo what a great looking lunch! I have never had the Kashi pumpkin pie bar – are they delicious or what?!
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They are SO good! They have a layer of “pumpkin filling” on top of a chewy Kashi granola bar. Gotta getcha some!
Hope your puppy is okay! He’s a cutie.
Ugh, I get what you mean about blog talk seeming like another language. I’ve yet to meet anyone who truly understands my excitement which is why I can’t wait for my first blogger meet up! One day.
Congrats on a fun and successful meet up! I love Panera, and Kashi Pumpkin Pie bars! They are my version of crack.
That pic of your pup is too cute! So jealous of the blogger meetup- you guys are two of my fave bloggers! i hope your pup feels better soon, poor little guy
I know, Katie! You should drive down from NY some time.
That Baxter!!! Think about bringig him to Shreveport when you come!
Love your puppy swimming in the plastic peanuts…my kitties do the same thing! I haven’t had a blogger meet-up yet, but hopefully soon! Glad you had fun.
I had such a fun time, too! We will have to hang out again!