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blissful role models.

February 8, 2010

(photos and links in no particular order.)

I want to be…

As gracious as Chrissy, Edie, Lisa and Sibi.

As unconditionally loving as Frelle and Lee.

As courageous as Ari.

As passionate as Alli and Ally.

As talented as Mishi, Dawn, Lotus, Deana, Angie and Amy.

As fantastic as Carmen, Esther and Mrs. Chicken and Poppy.

As loyal as Rachel and Tanis.

As powerful as Barbara, Catherine, Paula and Liz.

As hysterical as Allison, Marie, Heather, Bridget, Cassie, Michelle, Monica and Christina.

As coordinated as Jessica

As honest as Steph.

As immensely beautiful as Amber, Sarah, Robin, Amy, and Danielle.

I know I forgot people. Please don’t take it personally.

My head is up in the clouds with happiness from this last weekend at Blissdom.

I want you to tell me who is what to you.

Leave me comment saying “I strive to be as ______ as _______” and leave a link to their blog or twitter.

Why would you want to do this?

Because it’s nice.

And because I will pick one person to win this…

A very rare Lisa Leonard necklace. Rare because only the speakers at Blissdom 2010 were given them.

Why am I giving it away? Because. That’s why.

I’ll pick a winner Wednesday, February 10 at Midnight EST.

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Comments off.

I strive to be as effortlessly inclusive as Elizabeth. http://busymom.net/

First of all, wonderful pictures Casey, as always! Glad you had a fabulous time.

I know I have made mistakes in the past (we all have), but in 2010, I have been striving to be as genuine as possible. I have held my tongue many many many times.

I strive to be as genuine as Lotus

I think she is truly sweet, amazing, and I love her to bits.

Lotus Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:06 pm

@Karen Sugarpants,
All my bits love you, Karen.
(especially mah bewbs)

I strive to be as strong as mamaspohr.

I know it seems like an “easy” answer, but to me she is the epitome of strength. Her love for both Maddie and Annie sets her apart from so many people in this world.

I do not know her personally, but I do admire her and her beautiful family.

I strive to be as creative and artistic as Natalie, natthefatrat.com

I strive to be as big hearted and genuine as @HolleyGerth

I wish I was as amazingly authentic as Cindy Beall @ http://www.cindybeall.com

Oh, I strive to be like so many people in so many ways. Today in particular, though, I am striving to be as sincerely sweet as my blogging friend Katie from http://marriageconfessions.com/

(I also strive for my unborn children to be as precious as her little bean!)

Thanks for hosting the giveaway. I’m glad you had fun.

Oh, how to choose just one??

Recently, I’ve been so touched by Natalie Norton, who recently lost her infant but not her faith.

I strive to be as trusting in the Lord as Natalie.

http://www.natalienortonphoto.com/

(I’m just checking to see if my comment went through because it’s not showing up but I don’t see any signs of moderation and I’d hate for it to be lost in the abyss…)

I wish I was as effortlessly real as @RaisingOlives

http://twitter.com/RaisingOlives

I want to be as open about my depression as you!

I strive to be as dedicated as my mom.

I strive to be as compassionate as Adrienne and Jim at http://babytoolkit.blogspot.com/

i want to be as tidy as julia.

http://julia.typepad.com/julia/

I strive to be as real as Rachel(SthrnFairyTale),
as funny as Tanis(redneckmommy),
as intelligent as Catherine(HerBadMother),
as compassionate as Megan(velveteenmind),
as friendly as Robin(PensieveRobin),
as talented as Mishi(SecretAgentMama),
and as adorable as Lotus(SarcasticMomLC). And that’s just the people I met this weekend!
(I know I was only supposed to do one…but how do you pick when there are so many amazing women out there. I could have listed even more.)

Lotus Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:15 pm

@Bridget,
You were so delightful. I cherish the opportunity I had to get to know you better. <3

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I strive to be:

as warm and vibrant as @SecretAgentMama.

as Sassy as @SassyIrishLassie

as caffeinated as @RockandRollMama

as full of life and good humor as @apsatparentella

as big a rockstar as @busydadblog

as stylish and classy as you, my dear @mooshinindy

as fierce as @isabelkallman

and much much more.

I have that beautiful necklace so no need to put me in the drawing but think this is a fabulous idea!

BusyDad Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:00 pm

@Jessica Smith, \m/ you rock, Jessica. I just make a fool of myself on YouTube

Secret Agent Mama Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 1:43 am

@Jessica Smith, Thank you, Jessica! <3

I strive to be as Asian as Jim.

BusyDad Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 8:58 pm

@Avitable, I’ll take you out for chicken feet sometime.

Avitable Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 8:59 pm

@BusyDad, you’re so damn inscrutable!

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I want to be as gracious, warm and welcoming as you ALL were. Thanks to all the ladies who organized and participated in Blissdom for totally washing away any apprehension I had going into it. From the heart, THANK YOU.

*blush*

I strive to be as gracious and uplifting as Casey.

PS: If anyone says I’m being corny, I KNOW I AM. I kinda like it that way.

As bold and beautiful as you! Thank you so much for leading the lunchroom chorus of Happy Birthday to me. Once in a lifetime moment, thank you!

Casey Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:53 pm

@Deb, HA! My favorite part about that was not only getting you the birthday wish you deserved but also that I was back to good old fashioned no shame me.
So thank YOU.

I want to be like @beckyinbalance because she is the best writing partner a girl could dream of!

I would love to be as strong and as funny and such a good writer as Julia.
http://julia.typepad.com/julia/

I would like to be as young and beautiful as everyone who attended the conference and had their pictures immortalized by Casey. Dang: I’m an old, wizened hag. Reality does indeed, bite.

Casey Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:53 pm

@Lizzy, Uh oh. DID YOU NOT HAVE FUN?

Casey Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:54 pm

@Lizzy, I mean it’s okay if you didn’t but I just want to know how I can or could have fixed it for you.

Lizzy Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 10:19 am

@Casey,

Sadly, I did not attend. I’m pretending I did, though. You’re sweet; I was admiring all the happy, fresh faces of the attendees.

You are too sweet and I’m all blushy now. Thank you honey, really. You made me smile.

“I strive to be as soulful and beautiful as Emery Jo. http://emeryjo.blogspot.com/

“I strive to be as good a photographer and as lovely and genuine a person as Casey. I moosh you Casey. (That means “love” you know.)

(Don’t enter me b/c I have the attendee one and I’m happy!)

As long as no one says I strive to be as FERAL as Tanis, I’m a happy girl. Once was enough.

I want to be like Liz (http:www.successful-blog.com)

I want to be like Cecily K (http://www.cecilykellogg.com/)

I want to be like Rachel (http://asouthernfairytale.com/

I want to be like Isabel Kallman (http://www.alphamom.com)

The list is endless. Which is why Blissdom is so inspiring. I can’t choose from all the fabulous women I got to hang around with and meet.

But mostly I am thankful for YOU, my friend.

I want to be as transparent as Jenna.

jennawoestman.com

After a miscarriage and failed IVF, there is no poker face here. Yet she still acknowledges and trusts her gracious Lord. She tells Him her pain and anger, as well as her happiness.

I want to be as sweet as @extraordinarymommy, to write as beautifully as @amberrunsamuck and @velveteenmind, I want to be as tech savvy as @ericamueller and @amylynnandrews and I want to take pretty pictures and not care if anyone thinks I dance like a fool like @secretagentmama and you, my dear Casey =)

Casey Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:54 pm

@Melissa Multitasking Mama, are you saying I dance like fool?

Oh, and also, I have to say that I strive to dig imaginary dirt as convincingly as @JessicaKnows

Wait until I post *that* YouTube.

Casey Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 9:55 pm

@Lotus, See the edge of my seat? I’M ON IT.

Bridget Reply:
February 8th, 2010 at 10:00 pm

@Lotus, That may have been the best moment of the weekend.

I want to be as unselfconscious as my daughters.

I’d like to be as strong as Anissa.

I’d like to be as funny as Jenny (The Bloggess).

I’d like to be as honest and photogenic as You!

I wish I was as thoughtful as @mariamelee

I want to be as prolific as Mir http://www.wouldacouldashoulda.com

…as in such deep romantic love with my husband as Ree!

I admire women who are authentic, and honest, and fantastic! And real. And who, because of their openness, help other women with their own battles.. women like Casey (you, lovey) and Heather (www.theextraordinary-ordinary.com)

I was not at BlissDom (*sadface*), but…

I strive to be as good a mom as my own mom is.

First thought –

I want to be as unflinchingly honest and transparent as Casey. But some might think I’m kissin’ up. (I’m not)

Second thought -

How could I ever, ever choose ONE?

Most consistently when I read Amber’s words (http://therunamuck.com/, I wish I were as gifted and effortless with words as she is.

But truly, I could fill pages with “I strive to be as _______ as ___________.”

I strive to be as helpful & hardworking as Sarah. (@SarahInMI)

I strive to be as sweet & sassy as Kat. (@SassyIrishLasie)

SarahInMI Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

@Malia,

Awwww, thanks sweet face. I love you and your heart.

What a sweet post!

I strive to be as creative and loving and cool as Kal.

http://lovelife.typepad.com/my_weblog/

I strive to be as passionate about my family as Amanda at The Wink. (And also to be able to use the written word as eloquently as she does.)

hmmm… my twitter name didn’t go through completely. weird.

Maybe I should strive to type as well as my mother.
: )

I wish I had Kate Inglis’s way of finding the exact, perfect words. She has word magic.

I have had this post open on my desktop for a few hours now. There are far too many “I strive to be as ______ as______” in my life but I will now try – or I won’t sleep until 3am.

And I’ll probably still come back with more.

I strive to be as:

as poetic and delicious as Amber (www.therunamuck.com)
as faith filled as Holley and Stephanie (www.incourage.com)
as eloquent and Megan (veleveteenmind.com)
as fearless and infectious as Casey(right here, right now)
as big hearted as Rachel (SouthernFairyTale.com) and Mishelle (SecretAgentMama.com)
as supportive, witty and brilliant as Shelly http://www.v3im.com/
as brave as
as pioneering and ingenious as Liz http://www.successful-blog.com/
as fantastic and mobilzing as Alli, Barbara and Paula (Blissdom, y’all)
as intelligent, fierce and loyal as Molly http://www.politicalmommentary.com
as inspiring and courageous as Ariannewww.tothinkistocreate.com
as giving and talented as Audrey http://www.momgenerations.com
as innocent and magical as Baby Velveteen, Ivy (adventuresinbabywearing.com) and Anna (momfaves.com)
As sweet as Jessie, Sara and Alli (mutheringheights.com, tout-est-des-roses.com, notimeforflashcards.com
As damn funny as Jenny (thebloggess.com), Jessica (bernthis.com) and Deb (debontherocks.com)

I swear I am not done – just merely spent….

(P.S. – I have that beautiful necklace, so I’m not officially entering, but couldn’t resist spoiling the amazing people I know with love and recognition)

Danielle ExtraordinaryMommy Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 1:33 am

@Danielle ExtraordinaryMommy,

Please ignore my typos – it is late

I have had this post open on my desktop for a few hours now. There are far too many “I strive to be as ______ as______” in my life but I will now try – or I won’t sleep until 3am.

And I’ll probably still come back with more.

I strive to be as:

as poetic and delicious as Amber (www.therunamuck.com)
as faith filled as Holley and Stephanie (www.incourage.com)
as eloquent and kind as Megan (veleveteenmind.com)
as fearless and infectious as Casey(right here, right now)
as big hearted as Rachel (SouthernFairyTale.com) and Mishelle (SecretAgentMama.com)
as supportive, witty and brilliant as Shelly http://www.v3im.com/
as pioneering and ingenious as Liz http://www.successful-blog.com/
as fantastic and mobilzing as Alli, Barbara and Paula (Blissdom, y’all)
as intelligent, fierce and loyal as Molly http://www.politicalmommentary.com
as inspiring and courageous as Ariannewww.tothinkistocreate.com
as giving and talented as Audrey http://www.momgenerations.com
as innocent and magical as Baby Velveteen, Ivy (adventuresinbabywearing.com) and Anna (momfaves.com)
As sweet as Jessie, Sara and Alli (mutheringheights.com, tout-est-des-roses.com, notimeforflashcards.com
As damn funny as Jenny (thebloggess.com), Jessica (bernthis.com) and Deb (debontherocks.com)

I swear I am not done – just merely spent….

(P.S. – I have that beautiful necklace, so I’m not officially entering, but couldn’t resist spoiling the amazing people I know with love and recognition)

wish i could speak as beautifully as kevin carroll. wish i could dance as unselfconsciously as mooshinindy.

I strive to be as colorful as Katie.

http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/

Love this!

I strive to be as generous (in spirit and in actual giving) as Lindsey from the Pleated Poppy. http://www.thepleatedpoppy.com/
I strive to be as welcoming and gracious as Holly and Stephanie from (in)courage. http://www.incourage.me/
I strive to be as confident with my words in real life as I am with them on the computer like Sarah Markley. http://www.sarahmarkley.com/
Really, I could play this game all day. The best part of Blissdom is realizing that the friends on the other side of the screen are even better, more fun, funnier and MORE than you think they are.
Loved every minute and it was great to meet you.

I strive to be as business savvy as @ShellyKramer.

I strive to be as bright as all those that love me, for they are the ones that–in turn–make me shine!

I strive to be as strong as my mother.

I strive to be as preppy and put together as Lisagh

grosgraingarage.blogspot.com

I am NOT saying this to sweeten you up because I don’t need to win the necklace. I thought this very thing this weekend:

I wish I were more un-inhibited like Casey.

Also? I want to dance like you. And have your smokin’ body.

Steph

I strive to be as genuine as Heather Spohr.

I strive to love as unconditionally as Kelle http://www.enjoyingthesmallthings.blogspot.com.

I also strive to be as good of a mother as my mother.

I strive to be as centered and faithful as Angie: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/

(and disclaimer: AM NOT UNREASONABLY SUCKING UP) I aspire to be as authentic as Casey.

-xo

I strive to be as strong and brave as my bloggy friend Natasha, who is waiting patiently to bring her beautiful baby home from the NICU.

I want to be as confident and honest as you Casey!

I was going to say “I want to be as inspiring as @babysteph and @mooshinindy” but reconsidered because really I just want to continue to be inspired *by* @babysteph and @mooshinindy. And I will.

I strive to be as hopefully as Kelle from “Enjoying the Small Things.”

And by “hopefully” I meant “hopeful.”

I strive to be as loving, creative, and funny as Sarah: http://www.sarahviola.org

I strive to be as thoughtful as my dear Casey from Moosh in Indy. (No, I’m not trying to suck up!) I take a few moments each day to look at the “You are so loved” canvas everyday and let it sink in. I never truly felt it until I spent two weeks with you.

And…

I strive to be a little less scared of walking my own path just like Rebecca Woolf from http://www.girlsgonechild.net

I strive to be as…
unselfishly sweet and Madonna-like as babysteph (not Madonna the pop diva…the other one.

unflinchingly honest and gritty-yet-tenderhearted-as-all-get-out as mooshinindy.

Casey Reply:
February 9th, 2010 at 1:16 pm

@Molly, I don’t know, the idea of Steph in a metal cone shaped nursing bra has my intrigued…

I strive to be so many things, especially now that I’m a mom.

I strive to be as honest with my son as I can.
My parents were always honest with us and I think that has played a large part in making me the person I am today. Sometimes honesty is brutal and sometimes it hurts but I value honesty in my life and in my marriage.
I hope to teach my little boy the same thing!

New to your blog, linked thru Carmen, mom to screaming masses, i strive to be more like you and all the other amazing bloggers.
thanks for the contest, the necklace is really cool.
ps rock on indy! i live here too.

I strive to be as funny and honest as Brittany. She rocks my socks.
http://barefootfoodie.com

I strive to be as genuine as Amy.

http://amalah.com

And she’s just a damn good writer so I’d like to write like her too

After this weekend, I know it seems a cop out to say that I have so many people I admire in 101 different ways – but, to name a few:

I’d love to have @sassyirishlasie’s dance moves (girl can shake it!).

Love to have @justmalia’s enthusiasm – love how she gets excited about things!

I think my whole family would love if I had @sthrnfairytale’s confidence in the kitchen when it comes to cooking (I can bake – my cooking, on the other hand? Meh…)

I would love to have the confidence with a camera that Mishi, Lotus and you have (though MAD MAD PROPS to my photography buddies at Blissdom who took the time to teach me new things and helped me – Truly a gift to not be selfish with one’s craft, and I’m so lucky they took time for me.)

Blergh. I could go on. But won’t. Basically, those with hearts who shared what’s in it? I want to be like them.

I strive to be as hippie as Enchanted Gypsy: http://enchantedgypsy.blogspot.com/

I strive to be as honest as Jenna (www.jennawoestman.com) and as fashionable as Valerie (www.thegagamama.com

I want to be as sweet-spirited as Steph @babysteph.

I long to be as in the know as EVERYONE at Blissdom, AND to be as FUN and inclusive as Casey! thanks for singing with me on Saturday night! *hugs*

I strive to be as successful as JD Roth (getrichslowly.org/blog)

I am NOT saying this to suck up, but it must be said.

I strive to as honest, fun, and brave as YOU.

Seriously. I’ve been sitting here thinking about it all day, and that’s what I came up with.

(I also want to dance like Ivy, but she doesn’t have a Twitter… yet.)

oh just look at all of that lovely!

I strive to

Take as beautiful of photos as you, @IveyLeagueMama and @DExtraordinaire
Be as good a writer as @anymommy
Be as funny as @MarinkaNYC and @UndomesticDiva
Be as strong and brave as @maggiedammit
Be as good of a friend as @elizzieh and @avasmommy are too me.

I strive to be a good friend, like @BethanyActually.

I strive to be as funny as Jenny (@thebloggess)

I strive to be as open hearted as Maggie (@maggiedammit)

I strive to be a loving as Casey (@mooshinindy)

I strive to be as smart as Tip Junkie! That lady is bananas smart.

p.s. I don’t need to win, but it’s fun to play along just the same.

xoxoxoxo

I strive to be as creative as DaMomma.

http://www.damomma.com

I want to be as trusting as my friend Julie.

http://www.thesaals.blogspot.com

I want to be as brave as my little brother serving in the US Marine Corps!

I strive to be as eloquent as Darcie (@medarcie). Her posts often move me to laughter or tears.

What a lovely idea, Casey. I’m smiling just reading the comments and feeling all the bloggy love.

I strive to be as as confident and yet so-very-humble as my friend Jenn at http://www.flamingobear.com. She inspires so much with her laid-back style and the amazing food she feeds her family. I think of all the traditions and memories she’s creating for her girls, and graciously sharing with us, and I can’t help but get a big ol’ goofy smile on my face.

What a wonderful love fest you’ve created! I am so glad to have met you this weekend. I feel like we just clicked.

I strive to be:

as infectiously happy as @sarasophia
as accepting as @secretagentmama
as brave as @drewsfamilytx
as composed as @extraordmommy
as crafty as @thepleatedpoppy
as giving as @holleygerth & @incourage
as gracious as @alliworthington
as enthusiastic as @JessicaKnows
as lovely as @barbarajones
as encouraging as @mutheringheight
as mentoring as @ShotLivePhoto
as friendly as @coopermunroe
as composed as @reneejross
as sweet as @tothink
as karaoke-ific as YOU
{must stop. i could go on all night.}

I already have the necklace. I just wanted to play.

I strive to be as creative, resourceful, live life for the moment, and so much more as Amanda.
http://www.soulemama.com/

So honored to be included here. You’re a hoot. (Yes, I just said hoot… Tennessee rubbed off on me after all.)

Still amazed that I was included as hysterical. Thank you.

As for me? I strive to be as original and self-confident as Mishi (@secretagentmama).

And as smart-under-pressure and strong as Amy (@mrschicken).

And as intelligently well-spoken as Catherine (@herbadmother).

And as blissful and free-spirited as you, of course.

There’s so many other women I admire and aspire to in some aspect or another, but my brain is running short on adjectives tonight!

I strive to be as confident in myself as Jim @busydadblog. He not only attended a conference with 500 women, he immersed himself in it. He was funny and was just so great to be around.

There are so many people I met and I know that I love qualities of.

I am thankful to know them all and to know you. xo

i strive to be as honest and uninhibited in my writing as you, dear casey. i have much to say, but i’m a big old fat chicken.

bok. bok.

Thank you so much sweet friend. I can’t believe you included me in your special list. Thank you so much for thinking of me and I absolutely loved meeting you.

You are a special soul……

I long to be as wonderful a friend as
@southernbutter
http://www.southernbutter.blogspot.com

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