Friends in All Sorts of Places
UPDATED:Â Congrats to our winner Colleen
One of the coolest things I love about blogging, twittering, and the like, is getting to know some amazing new people. I really have this huge supportive group of friends around me on the interweb and I appreciate each and every one of them.
People like Ali. We started chatting a few months back and immediately clicked. I couldn’t tell you exactly why. Maybe it was her horror when I told her my favorite Starbucks drink was a Java Chip Frap (after she looked up the calorie and fat content – which I refuse to look at. I like my dessert in a cup, thank you very much), or her subsequent addiction to them. Perhaps it was the mutual desire to bang our head repeatedly against a wall after one of *those* days with the kids. Or maybe it was just because I find her really funny and sweet.
Whatever it was, I’m really glad that I’ve made a new friend like her. It doesn’t matter that we’ve never met in person (or if we ever meet for that matter). Sometimes these type of friendships transcend the physical realms and exist happily in the lands of Twitter and Facebook. That doesn’t make her any less of a friend. I love being able to catch up with her with a simple email, or tweet, or heading over to her blog, My Life With Them and hearing about the latest exploits of her two boys.
That’s why I think BlogHer@Home is so much fun. It doesn’t matter that we can’t be there in person. What matters is that we’ll still all be able to get together, in our way, and get to know each other a little better (so that when we DO make it to BlogHer next year, we’ve already got lasting friends waiting to meet us).
So in honor of BlogHer, friends, and bonding over Starbucks drinks, my good friend Ali has an awesome giveaway for BlogHer@Home.
A $50 Starbucks gift card.
Yeah. I know. Life doesn’t get much better than $50 of FREE Starbucks. *swoon*
Any questions about why I think Ali is the mostest awesomest now?? Yeah, I didn’t think so.
And the fact that she’s skinny, exceedingly rich, and her kids are perfect, doesn’t hurt either. Oh, who are we kidding… well one out of three ain’t bad, right? (I’ll let you figure out which one)
So, on to the good stuff… here’s how $50 worth of Starbucks can be yours:
- Leave a comment (any comment will do!) = 1 entry
- Visit Ali’s Blog and tell us what your favorite post is= 1 entry
- Have you made an amazing connection or friendship over Twitter? Tell us about it = 1 entry
- Follow BlogHerAtHome and Ali on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway (leave us a comment with the link to the tweet)= 1 entry
I’ll be waiting for my Java Chip Frap to arrive by mail from the winner.


Ohh, I like Starbucks. I am, of course, completely intimidated my the baristas, but I think a gift card would really help me get over that.
Jennifer´s last blog ..Blog Resolutions
Java Chip is my favorite too! I seriously went through huge withdraws when I had to give up after becoming pregnant.
My new drink of choice? Decaf Iced Mocha, baby!
Already following BlogHeratHome and Ali.
RTed giveaway:
http://twitter.com/JennSicu/status/2688653135
Jennifer´s last blog ..Blog Resolutions
i am always thrilled and amazed with the connections i have made with twitter and my blog. the most amazing was just 6-7 weeks ago when my #4 daaughter and myself came down with meningococcal meningitis. daughter nearly died. i was live tweeting until i became to sick to tweet because there really was nothing else i could do. twitter friends passed on my tweets and soon i was covered by so much encouragement, prayers and just kind people concerned. it kept me going especially during the days when daughter and i both were in isolation in different parts of a hospital miles from home. i love, love, love all the people i have befriended in this way and look forward to the day when we meet face to face….SITScation 09? Disney Princess 1/2 marathon 10? BlogHer 10?….i hope so!
you can reaad some of my meningitis adventures here:
http://adventuresinjuggling.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/
and here
http://adventuresinjuggling.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/meningococcal-bullets/
and here
http://www.modmomsclub.com/content/victoriously-dancing
Laura Scarborough´s last blog ..overheard under the Big Top #716
Oh dang. Ali should’ve known I’d be all over this one like white on rice. Or baby puke on brand new carpet. Because that’s how we roll around these parts.
Cara´s last blog ..OH HAI Internets
http://bit.ly/onyourside
“Back on Your Side”
One of my faves. Loved the way Ali addressed this topic.
Cara´s last blog ..OH HAI Internets
I hope this one doesn’t count as cheating…I already follow Ali on Twitter & have for a long time. We got to know each other through another website a while back but Twitter’s helped me get closer to her & get even more little peeks into life with her two little baby men :)
Cara´s last blog ..OH HAI Internets
I’m now following @blogherathome & tweeted the giveaway
https://twitter.com/carareed/status/2689027941
Cara´s last blog ..OH HAI Internets
I already follow Ali. We both have 2 boys so it’s been fun following her. I’m also following BlogHerAtHome and really admire all of the hard work you have put into this site. Thanks!
Lori´s last blog ..Down With Computers! Up With Typewriters!
I already follow BlogHer and Ali. My favorite post is about Tucker, we share the love of Boston Terriers. I feel as though I really connect with many on Twitter and don’t want to exclude any but I will narrow it down to one for the sake of the contest but I love you all. The Twitter peep I feel most connected to today is @irishamom I lurve her. (I also lurve @PrincessJenn, @sara3isenough, @heartmychloe, @duchessmama, @theonlyshannon, & @trobin40 to name a few)
PB and Jazz´s last blog ..Staying Centered Can Be Hard To Do
would love to win!
I enjoyed her “purple sky” post, its nice being near the beach :)
Melinda´s last blog ..Suggestions?
just joined twitter so no amazing friendships yet
Melinda´s last blog ..Suggestions?
Me, me, pick me!!!! I heart Starbucks. And Ali too. Even before she made my day today. :)
ali (adil320) Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 11:52 am
No, sweetcakes…you made MY day! Fo realz Fo realz.
ali (adil320)´s last blog ..Follow Friday the Blog Edition Part 2
Following both.
Retweeted. http://twitter.com/Deidra23
Fave post – Letting Go (it made me nearly cry)
Crystal´s last blog ..Sterling Silver Hammered Rings
Twitter: cathymccaughan

Fifty dollars worth of Starbucks? That’s like 10 times when I could disappear for an hour of peace.
Cathy McCaughan´s last blog ..Amy says / Evan says
Twitter: cathymccaughan

I LOVE the Follow Friday posts that Ali writes. She doesn’t just say who you should follow. She says why you should follow them. It is soooo much better than the random link dump of names that everyone posts on Twitter.
Cathy McCaughan´s last blog ..Amy says / Evan says
Twitter: cathymccaughan
I love Twitter so much that I have a post dedicated to just a few of the ways it has changed my life:
http://domesticpsychology.com/blog/2008/05/17/the-fraternity-of-twitter/
Cathy McCaughan´s last blog ..Amy says / Evan says
I live for starbucks but my husband has made me cut back on my obsession. And even when I tell him that my dinky 2 cup coffee pot doesn’t make caramel light fraps – he doesn’t seem to care.
Hera´s last blog ..*Missing you*
My favorite post is about Tucker, we share the love of Boston Terriers.
I am an idiot, I put everything in one post, now breaking it into three to better my chances. The first one counts as I follow Ali.
PB and Jazz´s last blog ..Reflections of a butterfly
PrincessJenn Reply:
July 18th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Twitter: Princessjenn
You know what, it’s all good. Because lots of people have done it, I’m spreadsheeting it and just noting that you have done three things on the list and therefore have three entries.
#3 I feel as though I really connect with many on Twitter and don’t want to exclude any but I will narrow it down to one for the sake of the contest but I love you all. The Twitter peep I feel most connected to today is @irishamom I lurve her. (I also lurve @PrincessJenn, @sara3isenough, @heartmychloe, @duchessmama, @theonlyshannon, & @trobin40 to name a few)
#1- I follow Ali
#2- favorite post
PB and Jazz´s last blog ..Reflections of a butterfly
Oh…what a great treat!
Julie´s last blog ..Good news but….
Wow, this doesn’t help me to curve my java habit at all…but thank you for indulging me further :)
Kristen´s last blog ..Call For Support
My favorite post is Purple Sky. It is such a lovely tribute to little Maddie.
Kristen´s last blog ..Call For Support
There’s a very convenient Starbucks in the building next to the one where all of my classes are held. Yum!
Jennifer S.´s last blog ..Someday…
I don’t know that I’ve formed any great friendships over Twitter yet but it has allowed me to converse with some amazing people and find some amazing new blogs to follow and inspired some great ideas.
@LadyRiposter
Jennifer S.´s last blog ..Someday…
I’d be loving some starbucks
Jim Deville´s last blog ..Git – TFS Integration
Caramel Macchiato = small slice of heaven. :-) I’d also love to try the new Strawberry Vivanno smoothie. Thanks for the chance to enter!
PsychMamma´s last blog ..Chicken Pox Parties and Vaccinations
I love her “Random Tuesday Thoughts” posts!
PsychMamma´s last blog ..Chicken Pox Parties and Vaccinations
I actually connected with Nic from “My Bottle’s Up” via Twitter and was amazed to find another mama with a wee one with feeding issues! It’s great to have that connection with someone who truly understands, first-hand.
PsychMamma´s last blog ..Chicken Pox Parties and Vaccinations
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/PsychMamma/status/2761678022
PsychMamma´s last blog ..Chicken Pox Parties and Vaccinations
I can only imagine what I could do with the extra 5 dollars a day I’d have for 10 whole days. world peace? universal health care? the possibilities are endless!
Please include me in your drawing.
thanks!
Mmmm caffeine. :D
Yay for Starbucks!
I could hand deliver a Java Chip Frap along with a small sip of sanity…
I LOVE starbucks!!!
Twitter: knowmeloveme

Sitting at Starbucks on a weekend morning enjoying my Grande Carmel Latte is heaven!
Chantel´s last blog ..Middle School Orientation
Twitter: knowmeloveme
I’m following both and here’s my tweet about the giveaway. :)
http://twitter.com/KnowMeLoveMe/status/2803419985
Chantel´s last blog ..Middle School Orientation
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I’ve made ridiculously amazinf friendships on twitter. Sara being one of them. That girl kills me and secretly, I’m toatlly in love with her.
Creepy Mommy´s last blog ..BlogHer@Home, The Perfect Storm, anxiety and mah baby
Twitter: knowmeloveme

Oooh, Ali’s Blog is so pretty. Another great PrincessJenn design. :) I liked the post Purple Sky because it reminds me so much of myself. I have the same thoughts and feelings about Maddie, Heather & Mike. Her boys are super handsome too. :)
Chantel´s last blog ..Middle School Orientation
Do you know how badly I would like to win this one? Mmmmm….
punkinmama´s last blog ..wordless wednesday: camera play
I visted Ali’s blog, and I have to say, I really related to her good-bye buddy post. It’s always sad when you have to say goodbye to a pet:(
thepsychobabble´s last blog ..100 things about Me, part the second
Umm, hi- I’ll die if I don’t win starbucks giftcard. I live off of starbucks and cake.
Already following Ali and blogher@home on twitter
Sara´s last blog ..In Three(.5) Years
I met @PrincessJenn on twitter and got to pimp out her daughter with new clothes. How’s that for amazing connection/friendship. I love all the people I have “met” on twitter and can’t wait to really meet them in person hopefully next year at blogher
Sara´s last blog ..In Three(.5) Years
Chai Tea and me. We need this card. Yup
Vixen´s last blog ..Not A BlogHer Post, But Close
Twittered and followed. This would be easier if I had the card already and could get some Chai Tea to keep me awake.
Vixen´s last blog ..Not A BlogHer Post, But Close
Twitter: amyelk

Yum, Starbucks!
Amy Elkins´s last blog ..I Heart Faces – Pets Challenge
Twitter: amyelk
I have met SO many amazing people through Twitter & blogs- I don’t think i can choose one friend to talk about. The most amazing thing I’ve expierenced because of the internetz was the support for Heather (mamaspohr) after Maddie passed. We have some amazing people on here!
I heart Starbucks… And Ali’s blog!! :D
My favorite post was 99 Years, about her grandmother’s 99th Birthday.
And I tweeted :D
Deidre´s last blog ..BlogHer@Home 09