DC Blogger Meet Up!

When I started my blog about a year ago, I had no idea what it would turn into and that I would start relationships across the internet I never thought were possible. Blogging can open doors and introduce you to an amazing community of friends you wouldn't know otherwise. People that live across the country or ones that live a mere hour and a half away from you.

Well, I've got news for you, those people you've met through blogs and through twitter? They're ten times more awesome in real life. This is the truth. I know because on Friday evening, I had the pleasure of meeting six fantastic ladies that I've known through the internet for a while now.

Emily, Claire, Anni, Steph, Megan and Maria. Oh, and me. 

Since Anni was visiting Washington D.C. (from her hometown of Chicago) for a few days with her fiancée, the other girls and I took advantage of this and decided we should all meet up. This is the first time I've met any of my blogger friends in real life and truthfully, it felt almost as if I were going on a first date. While Kevin and I were walking to the restaurant from the metro, I felt a surge of excitement and nervousness wave over me. What would they sound like? Would I make an awful first impression? Wait, how do I look? (What? All valid questions.) But by the time we arrived and sat down, all my reservations left.

Anni and her fiancée Ross.

Megan, Maria  and her fiancée, Ale.

Emily's husband Josh, Emily, Steph, and the newlyweds Elliott and Claire

Dinner was so much fun that we decided to keep the party going and go dancing. But first, we had to make a  quick call to our dear friend Layla! 

Smile Ross and Anni! Seriously though, these two were soooo sweet. I die. 

Myself with the charming and beautiful Claire.

My blogging BFF! How awesome is she? Well she brought me a pink Snuggie so I'm going with effing awesome.

The gorgeous Em and Steph, posing for another photo.

And from this point forward, the evening went downhill for me. My last glass of wine kicked in and as poor Kevin watched from a dark corner, the rest of us busted a move on the dance floor.

The hilarious and awesome Megan showing off her sweet moves

Maria trying to convince Ale to dance. Get it girl!

Josh and Megan doing the robot? Or the sprinkler?

Fun fact: Josh knows every word to every song ever made. Truth.

The gorgeous Steph and Em posing for another picture.

It was an amazing night with some really awesome people. I knew all my blogger friends were great but this just solidified that fact. I can't wait to meet more of my friends "inside the computer" - even if it is in Vegas next year. ;)

PS - I realize I didn't get any good pictures of Kevin but I promise, he was there. See:

Even though he got up at 3 a.m. and worked twelve hours, I think he was curious to meet all the bloggers I ramble on about all the time. And it may not look like it here but I swear, he really did have fun. I know because he admitted it to me.