I’m more anxious than I’ve ever been. My stomach is swirling with fear and worry. This is new. This is scary. This is outside my comfort zone.
Last night I cried streaks into my fake tan {not a good look}. I’m going to miss my little girl and my big man. It’s going to be hard to be so far away from them, in a whole different country. I didn’t think about that when I embarked on this adventure. I forgot to think about how real it would be. I already miss them. Lots.
A friend told me to say yes more. To embrace life. She made me watch the movie ‘Yes man’. So I did. It’s scary to say yes. But I did, and I will.
I know the excitement will kick in, and I’ll embrace it. I know there will be a moment when I’ll smile and think ‘I’m doing it! Mama’s going on a big adventure.’
I’ll get there. But for now I’m scared and a bit sad, and anxious.
Hope you have a truly awesome time honey xxoo
Have an amazing time at Blogher xo
Safe travels. Enjoy your time. Bet you'll be busy, busy, busy & you'll be back to your precious little family before you know it! x Alice
Have a wonderful time Chantelle! xx
Embrace the fabulous woman inside you telle!!
It's such a bittersweet farewell. I think it's time we all acted like men and said goodbye with no regrets, no guilt. After all, you will miss your family, but you will also have an amazing time, and an experience that you will never forget!
Chantelle, go and break a leg (not literally…)
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have a wonderful time!
Have a safe flight and a Wonderful time. I think it's going to fly by and you'll be back before you knew it, wondering how it's all over so soon.
Soak it up. Enjoy.
Hope you have an amazing time here in the U.S!
Have an amazing time, you will be back before you know it & will have made lifetime memories!
You'll have an amazing time and will be back with little Lacey in your arms before you know it1 Enjoy every minute. x
Chantelle please go and have enough fun for all of us who won't be there!!! You will have an amazing time…
I have gone on two trips without my little family (2 weeks away to the other end of Canada and 10 days away to Germany! I had to get on a train and switch 2 times before I reached my destination!! How nerve wracking??) BUT I DID IT!! and I am so glad I did! xo
Safe travels xo
You are going to have the BEST time. Ever! You hear me? Trust yourself. Enjoy yourself (you'll be with bloggers how can you NOT!). Celebrate how far you've come with all your hard work. Enjoy it!
Mama, you could certainly do with a break so ENJOY! Can't wait to hear all about it x
Have a fantastic time, Chantelle. See you soon. Alex Carlton.
Have an amazing time … yes, you'll miss your family but you'll fill up the “me” tank and be so much more to them coming home.
Have a wonderful time you deserve it love and I have no doubt u will represent all us mummy bloggers back here is Australia. And if u are lucky enough to meet Kellie Hampton from Enjoying the Small Things give her a higantic hug for me! haha! xxx
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Chantelle, it sucks so bad because I miss my guys SO MUCH. I cannot even look at other children in the street, it hurts too badly.
Chantelle, it is the most incredible, liberating feeling in the world. Powerful – full of power. I am ME. Best thing ever. And my goodness am I going to be the best mother ever when I get home!
I got tattooed at LA Ink today, and remembered to get your hubby a memento. I will give it to you tomorrow in San Diego SCHWING.
Cannot wait to see you XOXOX
I'm trying to say “yes” more – it's terrifying. You're going to have SUCH an amazing time though – I just know it.
Safe travels, love xx
Oh why is it so easy to say yes to everyone else but when it comes to yourself……
Have a fantastic time and while your heart will probably ache the whole time you are away imagine just how good those pick up hugs and kisses will be.
Embrace your “me” time and rock it. You're ace xx
Oh Chantelle, my heart aches for you reading this post. I completely understand your emotions as I don't know how I'd go leaving the fam either. BUT you so deserve to be recognised for all the work you do and the wonderful blog you have built. It will be an incredible adventure and I do look forward to reading and seeing it all unfold here. Bon voyage! :o) xo
I know how you feel, I get the same feeling when the kids are left at a relatives for a few hours for me to do work…!
Another famous blogger I follow, Kelle Hampton (Enjoying the Small Things) will be going. I hope you get a chance to bump into her. Shes an inspiration.
Have a great time and dont forget to tell us all about it!
Minh xx
Safe travels – have fun – embrace Skype video calling, after all it's free and definitely takes the edge of being separated from loved ones.
Lou 🙂
Have a brilliant time and show everyone how awesome Aussie blogging women are – no pressure lol
Kelle Hampton will be there, I LOVE her blog too so hope you run into her , I reckon you two would hit it off
You will have an amazing experience stepping out of your comfort zone. Good luck, safe travels and can't wait to hear about it all. P.S. Jealous!
With saying YES so many wonderful things happen.
I sure wish that your travel will be just that!!
What an adventure!! you will be all the better when is all said is done 🙂
Skype with your family if you can. It may help
Have loads of fun!
defiantly embrace this opportunity and do everything you can to have a great time. There are so many of us who would love to be in your position, so please don't wish you were home when so many of us wish we were in your shoes.
Saying yes can open lots of doors and every meeting you have with people will bring something to your life, people discount that too often.
I would miss my babies too but I also know that writing makes me incredibly happy and I know my kids would think making Mummy HAPPY would be so cool!
ENJOY!!
ps I hope the fake tan tear steaks didn't last and you are smiling brightly now!
awwwww I'm just catching up on your blogher posts! they are amazing and you did a great job leaving little lacey and I bet she had a ball! I'd love to go next year and have to gain the courage to leave the kids at home. I've got a year to work on it!
can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip but it looks amazing
corrie:)
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