I always knew Melbourne would be an incredible class, but I could never have anticipated just how incredible. Let me tell you: two sold-out classes worth of incredible!
A whole lot of magical stuff happened in the lead-up. For example, ABC News showed up to interview us for a segment on blogging! (You can watch it right here.)
Since we were making our Australian television debut, we decided a little time spent with a make-up artist would pay dividends… And we were right!
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Chit-chattin’ with Jacqui of ABC News. (She has been reading my site for years, isn’t that nice?!)
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Look, if you’re going to be on the telly, you might as well do it in ears.
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ABC not-so-discreetly perched in the back row!
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Kat and a very giggly bunch.
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Shauna laying the branding SMACKDOWN!
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It’s always a treat to be given gifts. Arienne Gorlach made us
personalised Filfofaxes, filled with customised inserts. So in love!
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I love this notebook. How true!
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Soon, it was time for lunch.
99designs hooked everyone up with a delicious lunchbox from
Goldilocks!
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Rachel, mid-story…
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Caught in the (selfie) act!
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After lunch, it was time for a surprise:
Deanne Love showed up with a hula hoop for everyone! We shimmied and shook to Deanne’s block-rocking beats.
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You simply cannot fake that kind of enthusiasm!
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Even us headmistresses had a go….
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Some of our blogcadettes turned out to be secret hooping goddesses!
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It was so cool to finally meet Deanne. We have been talking online since I started my blog way, way back in 2006!
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Seren is such a joy.
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Takin’ notes and kicking ass.
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One of the most valuable parts of the day is when our babes sit with us one-on-one as we give them feedback on their blogs. Here I am, clearly taking it very seriously!
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Kat and Jade, who helped us out and saved our asses!
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All our girls got a pair of gorgeous earrings from
NAJO.
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We were all sweetly-scented after using our
Sacred Self essential oils!
Boothalicious provided us with a photobooth — aka, blogger catnip — for both classes. Look at these cuties!
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Spontaneous hugs!
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Now
that’s a class!
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What fun is a class without prizes? This was our prize selection in Melbourne. (Very colour coordinated.)
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Class one!
Look at them, getting all silly!
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Class two!
They were just as silly as the first class!
Melbourne was absolutely a highlight of the year. Both classes were teeming with enthusiasm and excitement: what a stupendous babe cluster! We can’t wait to come back in December.
What’s it like to be in a Blogcademy class? This video will give you some idea…
We go back on the road in May… Wanna join us?!
Hula-hooping in my mind,
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Photos by Lakshal Perera and Corey Sleap. Video by Delyse and Kris of Jasper and Ruby Visions.