One of our members had the bright idea to help us get to know each other better! With her help, we drummed up a little link-up for network members and future conference attendees. Ladies, we are so excited to watch you share with and learn from each other! If you aren’t yet a member but you want in, start here. I’m excited about combining names with faces with quirkiness in September. Although, chances are great that our big homecoming will not culminate in a hug. Not a fan, remember?
Pretty much anything from my wedding night works!
Southern when sleepy. Otherwise, you might never know.
Verbal but introverted. Let that swirl in your head for a minute.
Rule-follower with authority issues. No, wait. Let THAT swirl.
The right kind of online community is just as life-giving as “real life” community. Therefore, it deserves just as much effort and investment. And while I’m learning what that looks like? Grace abounds.
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Stopping by from the influential women link-up. Love your dress. You look great in that picture.
Thank you! That dress has quite the story. Can’t wait to check out all of your link-up posts!
Rachael. I am also NOT a hugger! My friends make fun of me all the time, especially because they say I give the best hugs. :)
And YES to all three things that help to get to know you! If nothing else, it’s nice to know I’m not alone!
I’ve realized I’m the verbal but introverted kind too, so odd, but true.
This picture is adorable! It’s nice to meet you :)
Oh, the swirling. I just like you, friend. And I’m glad you’re verbal, because you always add just the right words to a conversation. It’s a gift.
Rachael, those last two “about me” things, SO ME! I am a body full of contradictions.
You seriously inspired me so much at the conference last year. Your life, which I am sure requires a ton of grace, and your servant’s heart astound and encourage me. Hope to know you better this year!
effort and investment in onlin community just like real life community.. love you sister. It was a blessing to sit next to you at PF Changs last year and I hope I get to chat with you again this year, I promise not to hug you :)
one of the highlights of my trip last year, for sure!
You are so right, the community is life-giving! Just like any other community or relationship, it takes dedication and trust to get what you want out of it.
And I love the swirling. :)
Haha, I’m also a verbal introvert :) I love what you said about the community. It does deserve as much time and effort as a “real life” one does. I have to say that the community at IN is awesome!
i totally get the verbal introvert too, and yes i agree the time and effort it takes to build real genuine online relationships as well as real life. it’s one of the most rewarding things i’ve attained. :)
Haha — I love your 3 facts. So great! I would say I’m probably a rule follower with authority issues too ;)
I think you’re pretty great. That’s all.
I am always impressed with the way you can put together words in such an insightful and witty way. I am also thankful I got to share a ride with you to and from the airport for the conference. :)
yes. finally a description of myself: “rule follower with an authority issue.” This is me to a T! I hate to bend rules but also hate being told what to do. haha wow, never thought how odd that was before.
1. You’re beautiful! I already knew that, but now I know it more.
2. You gave me too many things to swirl around. TOO many.
3. I *might* hug you. But I give you permission to just not accept it, or to intercept and go for a HIGH 5!
I’m a rule-follower, remember? I’ll hug you and resent you for it.
;) just kidding.
“Verbal but introverted. Let that swirl in your head for a minute.
“Rule-follower with authority issues. No, wait. Let THAT swirl.”
^ Rachael, this is the story of my life. This must be why we’re friends!
ummm. love that wedding picture. is it a high fives for marriage kind of thing? so cute! lol.
I prefer side hugs, but I can be a fake hugger if I have to be. I blame it on Christian private school and the “6 inch rule.”
I love this link up! I’m glad it’s being done months in advance of the conference so we can get to know who will all be there ahead of time! Excited to put my link up on my blog!
xoxo
And I LOVE the wedding picture :)
Oh I like rules a lot. A lot a lot. But I don’t like breaking them…
Same! I lose sleep over it!
you are so funny! i seriously hope to meet you in september!
bring it!
I have a tendency to turn non-huggers into huggers.
just saying.
Ok, I’m so super afraid I’m accidentally going to hug you now! ;) LOVE that picture of you and your hubby. LOVE your family and think you are pretty awesome ;) xoxo.