(photos and links in no particular order.)
I want to be…
As gracious as Chrissy, Edie, Lisa and Sibi.
As unconditionally loving as Frelle and Lee.
As courageous as Ari.
As passionate as Alli and Ally.
As talented as Mishi, Dawn, Lotus, Deana, Angie and Amy.
As fantastic as Carmen, Esther and Mrs. Chicken and Poppy.
As powerful as Barbara, Catherine, Paula and Liz.
As hysterical as Allison, Marie, Heather, Bridget, Cassie, Michelle, Monica and Christina.
As coordinated as Jessica
As honest as Steph.
As immensely beautiful as Amber, Sarah, Robin, Amy, and Danielle.
I know I forgot people. Please don’t take it personally.
My head is up in the clouds with happiness from this last weekend at Blissdom.
I want you to tell me who is what to you.
Leave me comment saying “I strive to be as ______ as _______” and leave a link to their blog or twitter.
Why would you want to do this?
Because it’s nice.
And because I will pick one person to win this…
A very rare Lisa Leonard necklace. Rare because only the speakers at Blissdom 2010 were given them.
Why am I giving it away? Because. That’s why.
I’ll pick a winner Wednesday, February 10 at Midnight EST.
making unbreakable - formerly moosh in indy. 
I strive to be as strong as my mother.
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I strive to be as preppy and put together as Lisagh 🙂
grosgraingarage.blogspot.com
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I am NOT saying this to sweeten you up because I don’t need to win the necklace. I thought this very thing this weekend:
I wish I were more un-inhibited like Casey.
Also? I want to dance like you. And have your smokin’ body.
Steph
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I strive to be as genuine as Heather Spohr.
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I strive to love as unconditionally as Kelle http://www.enjoyingthesmallthings.blogspot.com.
I also strive to be as good of a mother as my mother.
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I strive to be as centered and faithful as Angie: http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/
(and disclaimer: AM NOT UNREASONABLY SUCKING UP) I aspire to be as authentic as Casey.
-xo
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I strive to be as strong and brave as my bloggy friend Natasha, who is waiting patiently to bring her beautiful baby home from the NICU.
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I want to be as confident and honest as you Casey!
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I was going to say “I want to be as inspiring as @babysteph and @mooshinindy” but reconsidered because really I just want to continue to be inspired *by* @babysteph and @mooshinindy. And I will.
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I strive to be as hopefully as Kelle from “Enjoying the Small Things.”
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And by “hopefully” I meant “hopeful.”
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I strive to be as loving, creative, and funny as Sarah: http://www.sarahviola.org
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I strive to be as thoughtful as my dear Casey from Moosh in Indy. (No, I’m not trying to suck up!) I take a few moments each day to look at the “You are so loved” canvas everyday and let it sink in. I never truly felt it until I spent two weeks with you.
And…
I strive to be a little less scared of walking my own path just like Rebecca Woolf from http://www.girlsgonechild.net
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I strive to be as…
unselfishly sweet and Madonna-like as babysteph (not Madonna the pop diva…the other one.
unflinchingly honest and gritty-yet-tenderhearted-as-all-get-out as mooshinindy.
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@Molly, I don’t know, the idea of Steph in a metal cone shaped nursing bra has my intrigued…
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I strive to be so many things, especially now that I’m a mom.
I strive to be as honest with my son as I can.
My parents were always honest with us and I think that has played a large part in making me the person I am today. Sometimes honesty is brutal and sometimes it hurts but I value honesty in my life and in my marriage.
I hope to teach my little boy the same thing!
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New to your blog, linked thru Carmen, mom to screaming masses, i strive to be more like you and all the other amazing bloggers.
thanks for the contest, the necklace is really cool.
ps rock on indy! i live here too.
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I strive to be as funny and honest as Brittany. She rocks my socks.
http://barefootfoodie.com
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I strive to be as genuine as Amy.
http://amalah.com
And she’s just a damn good writer so I’d like to write like her too 🙂
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After this weekend, I know it seems a cop out to say that I have so many people I admire in 101 different ways – but, to name a few:
I’d love to have @sassyirishlasie’s dance moves (girl can shake it!).
Love to have @justmalia’s enthusiasm – love how she gets excited about things!
I think my whole family would love if I had @sthrnfairytale’s confidence in the kitchen when it comes to cooking (I can bake – my cooking, on the other hand? Meh…)
I would love to have the confidence with a camera that Mishi, Lotus and you have (though MAD MAD PROPS to my photography buddies at Blissdom who took the time to teach me new things and helped me – Truly a gift to not be selfish with one’s craft, and I’m so lucky they took time for me.)
Blergh. I could go on. But won’t. Basically, those with hearts who shared what’s in it? I want to be like them.
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I strive to be as hippie as Enchanted Gypsy: http://enchantedgypsy.blogspot.com/
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I strive to be as honest as Jenna (www.jennawoestman.com) and as fashionable as Valerie (www.thegagamama.com
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I want to be as sweet-spirited as Steph @babysteph.
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I long to be as in the know as EVERYONE at Blissdom, AND to be as FUN and inclusive as Casey! thanks for singing with me on Saturday night! *hugs*
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I strive to be as successful as JD Roth (getrichslowly.org/blog)
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I am NOT saying this to suck up, but it must be said.
I strive to as honest, fun, and brave as YOU.
Seriously. I’ve been sitting here thinking about it all day, and that’s what I came up with.
(I also want to dance like Ivy, but she doesn’t have a Twitter… yet.)
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oh just look at all of that lovely!
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I strive to
Take as beautiful of photos as you, @IveyLeagueMama and @DExtraordinaire
Be as good a writer as @anymommy
Be as funny as @MarinkaNYC and @UndomesticDiva
Be as strong and brave as @maggiedammit
Be as good of a friend as @elizzieh and @avasmommy are too me.
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I strive to be a good friend, like @BethanyActually.
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I strive to be as funny as Jenny (@thebloggess)
I strive to be as open hearted as Maggie (@maggiedammit)
I strive to be a loving as Casey (@mooshinindy)
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I strive to be as smart as Tip Junkie! That lady is bananas smart.
p.s. I don’t need to win, but it’s fun to play along just the same.
xoxoxoxo
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I strive to be as creative as DaMomma.
http://www.damomma.com
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I want to be as trusting as my friend Julie.
http://www.thesaals.blogspot.com
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I want to be as brave as my little brother serving in the US Marine Corps!
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I strive to be as eloquent as Darcie (@medarcie). Her posts often move me to laughter or tears.
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What a lovely idea, Casey. I’m smiling just reading the comments and feeling all the bloggy love.
I strive to be as as confident and yet so-very-humble as my friend Jenn at http://www.flamingobear.com. She inspires so much with her laid-back style and the amazing food she feeds her family. I think of all the traditions and memories she’s creating for her girls, and graciously sharing with us, and I can’t help but get a big ol’ goofy smile on my face.
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What a wonderful love fest you’ve created! I am so glad to have met you this weekend. I feel like we just clicked.
I strive to be:
as infectiously happy as @sarasophia
as accepting as @secretagentmama
as brave as @drewsfamilytx
as composed as @extraordmommy
as crafty as @thepleatedpoppy
as giving as @holleygerth & @incourage
as gracious as @alliworthington
as enthusiastic as @JessicaKnows
as lovely as @barbarajones
as encouraging as @mutheringheight
as mentoring as @ShotLivePhoto
as friendly as @coopermunroe
as composed as @reneejross
as sweet as @tothink
as karaoke-ific as YOU
{must stop. i could go on all night.}
I already have the necklace. I just wanted to play. 🙂
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I strive to be as creative, resourceful, live life for the moment, and so much more as Amanda.
http://www.soulemama.com/
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So honored to be included here. You’re a hoot. (Yes, I just said hoot… Tennessee rubbed off on me after all.)
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Still amazed that I was included as hysterical. Thank you.
As for me? I strive to be as original and self-confident as Mishi (@secretagentmama).
And as smart-under-pressure and strong as Amy (@mrschicken).
And as intelligently well-spoken as Catherine (@herbadmother).
And as blissful and free-spirited as you, of course.
There’s so many other women I admire and aspire to in some aspect or another, but my brain is running short on adjectives tonight!
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I strive to be as confident in myself as Jim @busydadblog. He not only attended a conference with 500 women, he immersed himself in it. He was funny and was just so great to be around.
There are so many people I met and I know that I love qualities of.
I am thankful to know them all and to know you. xo
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i strive to be as honest and uninhibited in my writing as you, dear casey. i have much to say, but i’m a big old fat chicken.
bok. bok.
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Thank you so much sweet friend. I can’t believe you included me in your special list. Thank you so much for thinking of me and I absolutely loved meeting you.
You are a special soul……
I long to be as wonderful a friend as
@southernbutter
http://www.southernbutter.blogspot.com
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