Of course, I knew that I’d be making time for her no matter what. After all, when I visited Perth/Fremantle, WA a few years ago – and I wrote to her that I was going to be in town – she was more than enthusiastic about meeting up. She even brought her lovely family with her.
Anyway, my sis ended up tagging along during our get-together. Of course, they both talked shop about fashion/beauty blogging, as it’s an interest that they share. Other than that, we chatted about the state of social media in Perth and Adelaide, as well as a few other things about work, family, design, shopping, and other similar interests. It was definitely a fabulous catch-up. Sasha shared more pics and her side of the story at Style Manila.
And, writing of Australian Bloggers and Meet-Ups, I thought I’d mention that the Adelaide Bloggers’ and Social Web Media Group is holding its first 2009 get-together tomorrow, Friday, 23 January 2009. For more information and/or to RSVP via Facebook, check out the January 2009 Meet-up Event Page. Or, our Meet-up.com Page (sponsored by Australianblogs.com.au). Other than the fact that this is the first meet-up that I’ve organised this year, I’m really excited to share that this is also the first meet-up where we managed to get a venue sponsor.
Yes, the meet-up is being held at Caffe Primo – Norwood from 6 to 9pm. And, the good folks at Caffe Primo has offered free house wine + softdrinks to all attendees AND a 50% discount on all other orders. Let’s hope that we got those details right! In any case, a special thanks goes out to my sister who did the legwork on organising that sponsorship deal.
I’m looking forward to seeing good friends from the group – and meeting new ones this year. And, I hope that we’ll have more exciting things to come for our growing group – and for Australian bloggers and social media enthusiasts as a whole.
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Note: As I was preparing this post, South Australian Premier Mike Rann and Deputy Premier and Treasurer Kevin Foley just followed me on my Twitter account. Well, at least that’s what their profiles say. Whether they’re really Mr Rann and Mr Foley… we’ll see. I wonder if they’d come to the meet-up, though? After all, they just live nearby! 
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Hi,
I really liked the idea of meetups..I liked it soo much that I joined it…
Ashlee
That’s good, Ashlee. I hope you enjoy attending some meet-ups!
Thanks again for letting me tag along. I’ve always wanted to meet Karen. And I’m looking forward to the Friday meet! I’d love to meet blogging folks (and all who are into the whole social web media) in Adelaide! Happy to help out on getting a sponsor for the venue!
Hi, Sasha. No worries at all. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
You both just about converted me to fashion/beauty blogging. Just about. Hehe. 
I’m so gutted I can’t go tonight. But this break in Melbourne is something I have wanted to do for ages (to spend time with a cherished friend.) I’ll just have to wait for the next getogether.
Hi, Melissa W. Yes, it was such a shame that we missed you. Looking forward to catching up with you again soon!
Not this time for me either unfortunately. The social networking/blogging scene in Adelaide is getting stronger and stronger, thanks largely to you. Well done.
Sorry to miss you in this one, Jen. But, next time! And aw… thanks so much. It is quite wonderful to see how the social media/blogging scene has grown over the last year or so. Really happy about it.
Hi Shai – your friend was indeed very privileged to meet Lance Armstrong. I do not think that either Mike Rann or Kevin Foley are really on twitter – just had a read of the Twits and they are a set up.
Anyway see you tonight
Hi, JimBob51. Yeah, I think they’re just fakes. But, it was fun to “pretend” they were real for a short time. In any case, I think their accounts have been deleted now. It was great to see you again! Looking forward to the next.
Wow! Karen Cheng was pretty lucky! Lance Armstrong must have a pretty heavy schedule- plus he’s a family man and trying to keep himself healthy through all this! WIll be interesting to meet your sister at the meet-up- we’re going to have a heap of youngies and oldies…anyone in the middle?
Hi, Kay. Yes, Karen’s definitely snagged a great opportunity there. It was good catching up with you again too. Glad you were able to make it. ’til the next!