My Moment In The Spotlight

I may be remembered from this conference. 

Not because of something brilliant I said or even something stupid.  Not because I wore a fabulous outfit or one that is horribly out of fashion.  Not because people looked at my blog and were impressed or felt a connection (what I was hoping for most of all).

But because of this:

My chin

My shoulder

My knee



I didn’t get mugged.  I didn’t have a drunken accident.  I didn’t even wipe out while running.  I just fell.  On the sidewalk going from the main conference area to the cocktail reception.  I simply tripped on the curb in a shining moment of glory.  Because I was holding a bag in each hand, I didn’t break my fall very well.  I wasn’t wearing high heels.  I hadn’t even had a drink yet.

The fall itself, although embarrassing, was not witnessed by many people.  Mostly by tourists on Navy Pier that I will never see again.  One guy even said I fell gracefully as he handed me my cell phone (yeah, sure).  The big problem is that I look like I got into some kind of bar brawl or cat fight.  People kept asking me if I was OK.  I am fine.  Scraped up and a little sore but nothing major.  I am disappointed that I was too banged up to run this morning.

My lasting impression on the BlogHer community.  For those of you who know me, you can appreciate how fitting this is.  For those of you who don't know me, well, now you do for sure.

Comments

[Laura]

Lori-
Ouchy! That looks like it hurt, but at least it made the trip all that more memorable! Your trip sounded so interesting and I really want to hear all about it.

Laura

[Lori at Spinning Yellow]

Thanks for your words of sympathy! My cousin also commented through e-mail (you can post here, girl, everyone who reads this is friendly, I promise). Here's what she said:

Ouch. Looks like it hurt. That would so happen to me. Hey, it's good to be remembered!
I have to catch up on the rest, you've been busy!

Meagan, thanks for stopping by, it was great meeting you too! Did you see Time Magazine's cover story on boys - can't decide whether I want to write about that or BlogHer (or a million other things!)

[Meagan Francis]

You know, I figured it was something like that when I saw you at the cocktail party, but I figured probably enough people had asked you about it a zillion times over...so I refrained and just made up scenarios in my head. The scenarios in my head, by the way, were much more exciting, and most of them featured muggers or at least escalators.

It was great to meet you!

[Delilah]

Ouch! Hope you enjoyed your weekend. Looking forward to hearing all about it!

[kristen]

Honey, I don't know why, but I fall all the time. I'm clumsy. Very clumsy. Makes for some good stories, though.

Can't wait to read more about the weekend!

[Dee]

Sorry to hear about your fall, Lori! Well, you won't ever forget your first BlogHer conference! And hey, if it gets you more exposure, way to "take one for the team". Looking forward to hearing about your other experiences at the conference.