Okay, I can’t be THAT uncool…
…OR CAN I?
Brand About Town has graciously asked me to hostess a party for their “Girlfriend’s Guide to Gaming” promotion of the new Nintendo DSi handheld. Some other lovely lady bloggers have done these in their hometowns and it looks like they had a blast. I’m really flattered that I was asked to host. And seriously? Nintendo party? Squee!!!
Tiny blip.
“Girlfriend’s Guide to Gaming” is obviously targeting a female audience; therefore, my invitees must be female. And I’m coming to the scary realization that even though I was born and raised in the St. Louis area, I don’t know many girls in this town anymore. Most of my friends are boys.* And complicating this is the fact that one of my two good girl friends has a wedding to be in that weekend and the other is on-call to work the All Star game.
And I’ve realized on perusal of my Facebook friends that the girls I actually consider to be friends (i.e.: I really care what their updates say) don’t live here.
I’m going to try and get the date changed so my good friends can come at least. The other little quandary is the fact that the girl friends I DO have come from different parts of my life and don’t really know one another. I might take the “bring a friend” angle to get the numbers up, meet new people, and encourage mingling. It’s also an awesome chance for me to try and gather some of the previously un-met St. Louis lady bloggers together and get to know them. And what better way to do that than with food, drink, and Guitar Hero?
Tonight I’m going to holler at the girls in the St. Louis group on 20-Something Bloggers to see what they’re up to the weekend of July 11th.**
Still feeling uncool, though.
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* Because I heart boys.
** Join my group! Join my group! LOVE ME!
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Definitey do the bring a friend thing. Everyone loves parties and video games!
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By Jamie on 06.16.09 12:17 pm | Permalink
You had me with cake. And as luck would have it, I also live in St. Louis. And I have one or two friends I could bring. That is, if I’m invited.
And since I’m just assuming that I am without even asking, I should also let you know that July 11 probably won’t work for me. I’m free most other weekends though!
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By Liz on 06.16.09 12:19 pm | Permalink
Well like we have already discussed July 11th won’t work for me but if you can change it I will totally be there. And if you need me to find a friend or two, I bet I can do that too =) And yay to see that Liz (above) is on here. We hang out and she’s awesome! I met her through blogging, you know, because you cared to know that.
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By Nora on 06.16.09 12:43 pm | Permalink
I always care! I hope to meet you both
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By Rebekah on 06.16.09 12:56 pm | Permalink
If I did live millions of miles away (possibly not literally) I would be there in a shot!!! I rick at Guitar Hero (in my head – in reality I recently ended up in the ER following a bout of GH!!).
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By jen - tsk on 06.16.09 2:25 pm | Permalink
I think it’s awesome you were selected! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
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By Jessica on 06.16.09 7:13 pm | Permalink
I’d totally come if I lived anywhere near there! Enjoy!
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By Elizabeth on 06.16.09 7:46 pm | Permalink
Dude, if I lived in St. Louis, I’d totally come!
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By A Super Girl on 06.16.09 7:53 pm | Permalink
You and your girlfriends are going to have an amazing time! Can’t wait to read about it and see all of the pictures
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By Jenn on 06.17.09 10:02 am | Permalink
can i fake it? being your friend and being a girl that is?
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By Sean on 06.19.09 10:52 am | Permalink
I’ll bet you get a good crowd together once the word gets out that there will be free food and wine and fun! I think the “bring a friend” thing is great–especially if a person you are inviting won’t know anybody else at the party or has to drive some distance to get to the party. A few of my guests brought a friend for these reasons and it was really nice to meet a few new people. I wish I could join you! Have a great time!
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By Slice of Pink on 06.19.09 3:05 pm | Permalink
[...] was such a great night, getting to know the games and especially getting to know the girls. I was more than a little nervous when I was first asked to host the party and realized that I don’t have a lot of girl friends [...]
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