did you hear?

Two years ago at a SheSpeaks conference, I was introduced to and invited to be a part of {in}courage by Stephanie and Holley.

I would be lying if I said I was not scared out. of. my. mind!

I had just been diagnosed and treated for a brain tumor and barely could form understandable sentences without taking forever and a year due to the treatments that I had undergone. I vividly remember writing my first post as a contributor, I bet I deleted and re-wrote that post at least 20 times!

Oh how my life has changed since I became a member of this family.

I am more of a lurker than a regular participant tho, and many times I receive emails asking if I am still alive, but… I can honestly say that I love this group of gals and couldn’t imagine my life without them.

You see, I am what Arriane calls “an extroverted introvert”. Like her, social situations are so not my friend. I am the girl in the corner, waiting for someone to approach me, and then I will let my proverbial hair down… {sorta }

Which brings me to the reason for this post, come in close and I will whisper it in your ear… {in}courage is hosting an {in}real life local girlfriend meet up! The dates are April 27-28, and they are going on ALL OVER THE WORLD!

Did you read that? ALL OVER THE WORLD!

Here is what the {in}RL website says about the conference:

“There will be something for everyone – walking, talking, laughing, hugging blog content – right in the comfort of your living room. The webcast kicks off on Friday, April 27 and (in)RL beach house parties follow on Saturday, April 28 with more live (in)courage content to tune into together. Just imagine thousands of (in)courage women all over the world getting together in homes, coffee shops, restaurants, or churches – you name it- to connect in real life!

There will be a free T-shirt for everyone who registers, fabulous giveaways, a beach house in a box available for hosts, and the fun of meeting women from our local communities who all read (in)courage – it’ll be the online beach house (in)real life! We get giddy excited just imagining it!”

Still on the fence? Watch this video and you will know the hearts of the {in}courage team:

So what are you waiting for?!
First, you need to register here.

Then sign up here to host or attend an {in}RL beach house party!

Have more questions? Find the answers here
On your way out, wont you stop by my friend Arriane’s blog to read about what {in}real life means to her?  She has so kindly offered for me to have artichoke dip ready to give to you!  And tomorrow, be sure to read Deidra’s blog, where I am sure you will be blessed beyond measure as you read why {in}RL is so very important to her!

{Just in case you forgot }