Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the list of winners.
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Some ladies I know are getting together and putting on a web conference called “A Woman Inspired”, sort of like a retreat except without the travel or the hugging. I find that incredibly appealing. I am attending and I hope you will too. After the long winter my attitude has gotten a little sucky and I need my spiritual split ends trimmed.
Some of the speakers whom I know are Lysa Terkeurst who plays tennis with Oprah, Allison Worthington who owns the entire internet and a small foreign auto parts distributorship and Darlene Schacht who not only speaks fluent Greek, but also dreamed up and launched Christian Women Online. We get together a couple of times a year and play some golf on Kiawah, the four of us. It’s fun…
Yeah, only a wee bit of that’s true and I’ll leave it up to you to figure it out. Maybe they’ll have a session on lying creative story telling.
The other gals I don’t know – Yet! – but am hoping to insinuate myself into their lives somehow so I can make up stories about how we hang out. You can find the whole slate of speakers, topics and details here. Lots o’ good stuff.
The conference runs April 6-9 with four speakers each day covering a range of topics from forgiveness to finance (or wherein the two may need to intersect if you’ve ever uttered this line: Honey! It was on SALE! I saved you money by buying this. You should THANK me!)
Tickets are $12.95 through April 1st which enables you to attend and/or download mp3’s of all the sessions. And! I hear there will be goody bags (valued at over $100 – NOT makin’ that part up!) and free downloads and who knows what other good stuff they will come up with between now and then.
I have five tickets to give away, so if you would like the chance to win one and join me at the conference, leave a comment and I’ll draw five names at some point in the day on Friday.
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Winners!
And here are the lovely winners chosen by my personal friend and assistant Mr. Random.Org who treats everyone with equal kindness:
#24 – Suzanne who writes Southern Living At Its Best
#29 – Iota who writes Not Wrong, Just Different
#30 – edj who writes Planet Nomad
#45 – Heather Crawley
#52 – Dana who writes Are We There Yet?
If you did not win, please consider scraping together $12.95 and treating yourself to a little inexpensive on-line spiritual spa. Just for the record, I bought myself a ticket and one for my friend Jennifer and when I emailed “The Amie’s” with a question, they offered me five tickets to give away. I say that so you’ll know that I think so much of these ladies and what they are trying to do that I forked over my own money.
Anyway, congrats to the winners. “See” you there!
Michele says:
That would be so cool!
March 25th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Pmom@ChocolateandGarlic.com says:
It sounds neat!
March 25th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Amy in WA (Texas transplant) says:
I’d “go” – what a refreshing way to enter spring…
March 25th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
happy geek says:
Sounds good!
March 26th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Allison Worthington says:
DUDE!
Antique Mommy knows who I am!
***faints***
March 26th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Tonggu Momma says:
Wow! I would love to go! Thanks for the opportunity.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:02 am
Alison says:
What a great way to support and get to know other women!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Diane Jennings says:
Woo hoo! Sign me up, please!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:43 am
Karen {simply a musing blog} says:
Well, HELLO. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win one.
And you’re safe from me and my side hugging ways! (aren’t you so glad?) lol
March 26th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Sarah says:
This would make my day
March 26th, 2009 at 2:52 am
JoLyn says:
This sounds like a neat event. Might be just what I need to pull me out of the winter (will it never end?) BLAHS. Count me in – and thanks for letting us know about it!
March 26th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Meg @ Spicy Magnolia says:
What an awesome idea!
March 26th, 2009 at 6:07 am
Lysa TerKeurst says:
You have no idea how funny it is that you picked me playing tennis with Oprah for your (lie) creative liberties with me.
Oh child.
The one and only time of my life I played tennis, would have won me a lot of money on America’s Funniest Home Videos.
If only I’d had a camera. sigh.
Loved hanging out with you last weekend!
March 26th, 2009 at 6:33 am
YewNorkBabe says:
My spiritual split ends could use a good trimming, maybe even a Dorothy Hammil haircut.
March 26th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Suzanne says:
That sounds like the breath of fresh air that I have been wanting. This has been a very long winter… and my split ends are really showing!
March 26th, 2009 at 7:09 am
everydayMOM says:
Funny post! I would love to win.
March 26th, 2009 at 7:22 am
milissa says:
pick me, pick me!
March 26th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Bee says:
I just looked over the web site and I’d love to attend this conference. Thanks!
March 26th, 2009 at 7:37 am
MrsNaz@BecomingMe says:
Great post. I just read all about this conference and registered last night. How wonderful to have an opportunity to attend a very affordable event. It may be the only conference I get to this year. Just read your hugging post and completely understand…I also think it is more of a Southern thing…really caught this Yank off guard.
March 26th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Kathryn says:
I would love to attend! Pick me!
March 26th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Becca says:
That sounds like fun. Your creative storytelling reminds me of your post where we had to figure out which “fact” about you was not true! We all thought you were super tall, I believe.
March 26th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Kim says:
I would love the chance to attend this conference. My spirit needs refreshing too. Thank you for the opportunity!
March 26th, 2009 at 8:31 am
Sandra says:
Sounds wonderful. I would love a ticket.
March 26th, 2009 at 8:35 am
suzanne says:
If it meant hanging out with you AND those girls, I’d LOVE, LOVE, LOVE a chance to “go”…….I might even wear my cutest pj’s……and drink coffee with you, and share a Dove chocolate –good for the heart. Oh, do pick me!
Suzanne
March 26th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Sarah at themommylogues says:
I’m already registered, but I’d love to win one for a friend of mine! Then we could get together to discuss afterward!
March 26th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Shelly W. says:
Oh my goodness! I’ve been mulling this over for several days now, and couldn’t decide if I should sign up or not. I’d sure love to win!
(And how very funny that you should mention Kiawah in your post–I’m heading there on Saturday!!!)
March 26th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Debbie says:
It sounds wonderful. Would love it. Thanks for the opportunity.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:11 am
Jeni says:
I’d love to win!! I’ve been pretty house-bound lately with this pregnancy, and could use a boost!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Iota says:
A retreat without the hugging. That would be a retreat in England, then.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:13 am
edj says:
Wow…a retreat that I could go too. I still picture myself kissing all the women on both cheeks…too much time spent in the Franco-Arab world, I guess.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Sylvia says:
I love this concept. I am certainly NEED something like this in my life right now. Thanks for the opportunity!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Amy says:
What a great idea! I would love a ticket.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Amanda says:
Put me in the drawing! I would love to participate in this inspriring conference.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Jenny-Jenny says:
As my Dad says, “When you can get advice from a good woman, jump at the chance.”
March 26th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Donna P says:
I would love to attend!I love the fact that I can attend in my pj’s, no makeup and messy hair…LOL! Thanks for doing this giveaway, and I hope I win! My attitude is kind of sucky too! Must be the weather!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Annie says:
I am attending the conference. You don’t have to count me in the giveaway because I already have the ticket, but I am excited about it, so I wanted to comment
March 26th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Marcy says:
This sounds fun and I don’t even golf or play tennis!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Jen Welton says:
I’ve already entered the giveaway on 2 other blogs so I’d hate to be greedy and do it here too, but….
I really, really want to attend.
…sigh…
What to do…..
March 26th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Jan says:
Sounds like just what I need!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:54 am
rrmama says:
Sounds awesome! I would love for someone to make up stories about hanging out with me!
March 26th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Shoe says:
I’d love to meet with you at the conference. It would give me something to chew on (bend my mind around what I have left of it). I’ll have to check out the Christian Women’s Online. I belonged to one on SparkPeople. I need to get back on line with them. My diet went to … in a little hand bag and I need inspiration to loose again.
March 26th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Karen says:
What a fun and fabulous idea…I am going to check out the website- thanks for sharing!
March 26th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Anna says:
I would love to go – It sounds great!!!
March 26th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Meg says:
That sounds fab! And when your boyfriend turns his camera on you, he will see a woman inspired. You KNOW you are!
)
March 26th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Heather Crawley says:
Count me in! I would love to attend and get a little refresher as spring begins.
March 26th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Karen says:
…okay, so I signed up already-so you can take me out of your drawing- or give to another gal if you happen to draw my name…thanks again for sharing!
March 26th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Krissy H says:
Sounds like the perfect pick-me-up!
March 26th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Gena Larson says:
Sounds great! Count me in!
March 26th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Ann G says:
I think this would be a wonderful way for me to pull myself out of this “slump” that I’m in…spiritual, physical, and emotional. Thanks for offering this and telling everyone about it!!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
LIB says:
That sounds like a fun time; count me in!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Liz says:
count me in, too!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Dana~Are We There Yet? says:
Oh, yeah! Now THAT’S what I’m talkin’ ’bout!
Put my name in the hopper. Or the hat. Or the laundry basket, mixing bowl or whathaveyou.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Martha says:
That would be fablulous! Count me in!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
momof8 says:
I just got home from surgery, that sounds like something uplifting to do while I sit around on my behind!
March 26th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Darlene (CWO) says:
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March 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Darlene (CWO) says:
So, I see that my “greek” comment above didn’t work out. Argh!
March 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Carol ~ I Throw Like A Girl says:
Oh, I really need to be inspired right about now! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
March 26th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Heather says:
I would love a free ticket!!
March 26th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Tina I says:
Inspire me for free!
March 26th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Christine says:
What a speactacular idea! As much as I could use the travel and/or the hugs, this is really a great concept!
March 26th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Jude says:
I would like that I think so hiya!
March 26th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Kelly says:
Sign me up!
March 26th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
vickie says:
what a unique idea
March 26th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Sue says:
Sounds neat, so count me in as one who would like a ticket. I don’t know if the tickets are for a certain day or for just one day. I know I’m not going to be able to be there on April 7th, but it sounds like it just might be flexible.
March 26th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Jodie@The Sky Is Only Dark Between the Stars says:
I would love to win this!! LOVE to. Thanks for the offer!
March 26th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
BeckyB says:
This sounds absolutely wonderful!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Becky
March 26th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Jan says:
What an awesome idea! I could use some inspiration!
March 26th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Roxanne says:
Okay. . .so if you’ve read my blog in the past couple of days you know that I have: lost a Mastercard (it’s not next to the seat in my car either), lost a Discover card, gone to the “female” dr. for an unpleasant event, figured out on my way there that I had no cash, no check, and no Mastercard OR Discover card with which to pay my bill or get out of the parking garage, forgot my cell phone at home, forgot my keys at home (difficult I know), and today I found out that the job I wanted no longer exists (though I am really grateful for the one I currently have), a substitute AND a room full of 8th graders laughed (serious “You-are-such-an-idiot” laughter) at me for trying to get them to behave (after that I left the true idiot sub in there to fend for himself, and his days are numbered as three of us ratted him out without even consulting each other), AND I walked boldy into the restroom at McDonald’s only to greeted by a urinal cake. . .and you don’t find THOSE in the WOMEN’S restroom.
So. I’m not so sure how the whole internet/web/tour thing works, but I need a whole lotta sumpin’ so sign me up, sister.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Allison says:
I return from Walk to Emmaus on the 5th. I think this would be the perfect continuation of my spiritual renewal! Pick me!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Allison says:
P.S. No hugging sounds perfect!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Kathy Vaughan says:
OK, I’m in! I work weekends at a hospital, and so I’m missing out on my church retreat. This will be great! Thanks for sharing with us about it. I’m going to try to hook my daughter and daughter-in-laws up, and we can all “attend” together!
March 26th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Smockity Frocks says:
Thank you! I would love to win one!
March 26th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Beverlydru says:
I’m late to the party but I want to come!!
March 27th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Jana says:
I would love to win a ticket. This even sounds like big-girl kind of fun!
March 27th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Janet says:
I would LOVE to attend the conference. Pick me! Pick me!
March 27th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Robyn says:
Sounds fun to me! Having a 10-month-old kind of limits the traditional women’s conference/retreat options.
March 27th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Sarah S. says:
It’s ’some point in the day’ on Friday — but I’m wondering if it’s pre-or-post YOUR ’some point in the day’ of drawing?
If I’m not too late, throw my name in the hat, too!
March 27th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Jill says:
Is it too late? I had a virus on my computer the last few days so I’m late in surfing…
Sounds great.
March 27th, 2009 at 1:36 pm