The BlogWorld Expo Adventures: Really Unexpected Suprises

The BlogWorld Expo Adventures: Really Unexpected Surprises

So, last Thursday morning around 8, I flew into Las Vegas from Chicago for the BlogWorld Expo. Yeah, I had to leave Chicago at 6 AM, which meant being at the airport by 4 AM. Pretty rough, I know. Anyway, I managed to get my luggage pretty quickly once I arrived in Vegas. The airport surprised me because they had vending machines selling stuff like iPods and flowers. I've never seen that anywhere before. Oh, and I must mention I used the bathrooms at both airports, and the one at Midway was definitely better (no pun intended).

As soon as I landed, I caught a shuttle to my hotel. Luckily, the shuttle cost me only $6, and I had it all to myself, so we went straight to the hotel. Of course, I got there way before check-in time, so that I couldn't get into my room. But at least I could drop off my luggage there. It was a chilly 34 degrees when I left Chicago, while it was a nice 65 degrees in Vegas. So, that new leather coat I bought? Yeah, didn't really need it.

My main reason for being in town was the BlogWorld Expo, so I headed there. Registering was a breeze. While I was doing that, I bumped into Mr. Fab. The opening speaker was talking, but Mr. Fab found it quite boring, so he told me not to rush over. Instead, we chatted about work stuff until ten, when all the booths opened up for the trade show. I spent the morning checking out the booths with him. I even have a picture of us together, probably at the ligit booth (I need to find that sticker they gave me to confirm). This was one of the few companies that actually followed up after the trade show (I'll save that story for another time).

The place where the event was held looked really nice. They had some seriously knowledgeable people in commercial lighting and electrical supplies on hand. Weird thing to notice, right? But I live with an electrical engineer who always publicly points out stuff like that. Anyway, the place was impressive. The most surprising part was that the organizers expected around 10,000 people to show up, but it was clear there weren't that many attendees. I spent the morning hanging out with Mr. Fab and even bumped into Christine, Colleen, and her husband. After checking out some more booths, Mr. Fab and I decided it was time for lunch.

To be continued…..A Blogger’s Vegas Interesting Adventure At Blogworld

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

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