Book Blogger Hop!

Happy Friday, it's time for the hop! Stroll on over to Crazy For Books and check it out! Tons of book bloggers in one spot, what more could you ask for?

This week question: Are you going to Book Expo America (BEA) and/or the Book Blogger Convention BBC this year?

My answer: Unfortunately no. I would love to go to something like that but there are many reasons why I can't. One is that I don't live in the US so that's a lot of money for travel. Plus I'd have to get my passport renewed which wouldn't happen in time and is more money. Plus I have a 4 year old and 2 year old who need to be looked after. Plus that's the week of my 5th wedding anniversary and we're taking a trip for that. Plus....anyways, lot of reasons I can't go, but I would love to be there. For all those who are going, enjoy!!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Comments

  1. TCMay 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Hi, thanks for hopping by my blog. I'm not in the US either so time and money are an issue for me too. I hope you're off somewhere great for your anniversary.

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  2. HarveeMay 13, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Enjoy your anniversary in Canada!

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  3. KarenMay 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Happy Anniversary and at least you get to go on a trip.
    Hope you get to go to BEA one year, it's a lot of fun. I met bloggers from all over last year even Germany!

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  4. Kat @ NoPageLeftBehindMay 13, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Have a great weekend and congrats on your anniversary!

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  5. AnonymousMay 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your weekend and there will be other BEA's and hopefully you will get to attend one.

    Visit my Hop

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  6. Jo KMay 14, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Thanks for hoping by my blog. I don't live in the US so I'm not going either. Have a nice weekend!

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  7. Hannah DoermannMay 14, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for commenting (:

    Happy aniversary! You are definitely excused from attending BEA and BCC xp

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  8. Kyanara_BJDMay 14, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi,

    thnx for stopping by my blog!!
    have a great weekend!

    Kyanara

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  9. BonnieMay 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks for visiting me at Hands and Home! We have a lot of the same reasons for not attending BEA! Maybe one day! I hope you have a great weekend.

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  10. Sheila (Bookjourney)May 15, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I am attending and live in the states, kids are grown, no anniversary in May... :) I hope there are book events near you that you can attend.

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