If you ignore the semi-psycho hair and the pale-ness. I do have the rockin’ eyelashes though, thanks to Skinny Cow. (This was before the mass crying that caused the glue to soften and my eyelids to stick together.)
But here is the official video of my presentation at Voice of the Year. That night will live in my memory as one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I wish you all could have been there with me.
You can see all the incredible women read their Voices of the Year pieces here. And trust me, it’s well worth the viewing. But bring tissues. Because I promise you will cry. And then laugh until you’re crying. And then cry some more.
Thank you Lisa, Jes, Polly and of course Eden for your love, support and encouragement. And to Noa, Alex, Cecily, Bon, Eden, Annie, Darryl, Diane, Kate, Stacey, Brit, Kristin, and Jenni, thank you for letting me share a stage with you. I have never felt simultaneously so celebrated and so honored.
No, thank YOU. It was an honor to stand with you and all of the other amazing women on that stage.
I wasn’t there! Wasn’t even close to being there. But this video…well let me just say it, no YOU blow me away!!!
Loved, loved, loved!!! You rocked it!!!
One of my best memories of BlogHer was listening to you read. I knew you would be all sorts of awesome but Lori? You blew it out of the water.
And one of my funniest memories was sitting in the bathroom at some god-awful late (early?) part of the night and seeing those false eyelashes in the trash can like some odd insect from the forest.
Much love to you.
Eek! How exciting and wonderful and amazing is this? Much love to you dear friend! XO
This is an amazing moment, but what an even more amazing story.
I remember this post and thought it was lovely when I read it. You read beautifully.
It was a pleasure and an honor. I loved your piece so much!
PS- You kinda kick ass.
I still wish I could have been there, but seeing you read it here it pretty amazing, too.
Love!
I never get tired of reading this post or hearing it read.
Weren’t we just so blessed?
I will always remember this, as if it’s someone else’s life.
Nothing wrong with some good good stuff happening along in this road of life.
You did a perfect job of reading this.
And, I agree: few things as hard as watching yourself read. I have a new respect for those up on the silver screen.
Still, we’re not too bad if we cover our eyes and just listen.
High five, woman, we really, really did it.
I had read your piece before.
Still, watching it come directly from you is special.
And I’m sure you know you have touched people’s lives…
But it can’t hurt to be told again, though.
I’ve been touched.
XO
You were such a fantastic speaker, Lori – really, you have a voice made for public speaking.
Boy, that whole evening was such an emotional experience, for speakers and listers alike.
I cried when I read it and I cried again listening and watching you read it. Such a wonderful, wonderful piece.
I literally had shivers. My best friend is getting married soon and on Saturday I will go to her bachelorette party with a print out of your post and a pair of amazing red underwear.
It was such a magical evening. You and the other honorees were just mesmerizing.
No, Thank YOU! And still very sorry about the picture. I suck.
You sparkle, Lori. And not just because of the dress.