Penning recap posts is hard for me; in a perfectly innocent manner of course, although I know what you were thinking. Dirty birdie.
Here’s the thing, I’m not one to gush, unless of course it’s about my farmers markets veggies, and I’ve spent years developing relationships with those guys, and I do mean the produce, although the farmers are pretty mind-blowing too.
Also epic: Erika’s pick up line at the Denver airport. When a banana calls, I answer.
Vegetables and phallic fruit aside, I don’t do over the top emotional prose. It’s awkward at best, which isn’t shocking considering I’m the non-romantic who doles out relationship advice. It’s also why you’ll never read a post from me declaring my undying love for the Blend Retreat. Sure I had a fantastic time filled with some of the sassiest of ladies, but it wasn’t earth shattering or life changing. As a woman in my late thirties, only babies, health scares and sexual healing can do that, and I’d prefer the last one.
Yep, in order for me to wax poetic about Blend, I’d have to smoke some of Colorado’s funky green stuff. Spoiler Alert: I didn’t. It’s my one regret.
I do have enough raciness in me though, without the benefit of herbs, to get jiggy with it, limerick style because that’s how I roll.
One Limerick Per One Love.
Lucie (Fit Swiss Chick)
There once was a blogger named Luce.*
To CrossFit she owes her caboose.
Blonde, flirty, and most fun.
Pam Anderson ain’t got none,
Not with Lucie on the loose.
*Luce: to be pronounced loose, although I promise I’m not making a subtle jab at her sexual adventures. I’m not even suggesting she has those kinds of rendezvous. Perhaps I should shut my mouth now.
Amanda (Running With Spoons)
There once was a blogger named Spoons.
Together, we laugh like some loons.
She’s from Canada. ‘Eh.
Bananas make her day.
She’s my bestest blogging tycoon.
Carly (Snack Therapy)
There once was a blogger named Carly.
Who’s tatas were totally gnarly.*
With maturity like mine,
We got on better than fine.
As a biker, she’d ride a Harley.
*gnarly tatas is a compliment, just in case there was any confusion.
Heather (Kiss My Broccoli)
There once was a blogger named Heather.
Who’d look sexiest wearing leather.
Cheese and wine is her game.
Broccoli is her name.
The best is when we are together.
Meghan (Clean Eats, Fast Feets)*
There once was a blogger named Meg.
Guzzled drinks the size of her head.
Protein powders aren’t her thing,
Still got a shitton of bling.
She worked out, was happy and fed.
*Yes, I’m vain enough to pen my own limerick.
There once was a retreat named Blend.
Where the swag, it never did end.
Cookies, bites, and bars.
Hikes, boot camps and carbs.
It stands for Blogger Plus Friend.
The End.
Have you ever been on a blogging retreat? Would you want to?
You must be my recap soul sister because recaps of anything but a race are tough for me! I think you nailed it with the awkward gush feeling. I appreciate your creativity and your weekend was clearly awesome! Love that last picture of you guys all dressed up 🙂
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…WIAW – Taming the Runger
Yep, recaps usually get all kinds of awkward and seem over the top to me. Must be the skepticism in both of us. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Aw, looks like fun! I’ve never been to a blogging retreat mostly because I think if readers show up to those kinds of things it’s just called stalking? Not sure what the protocol is on that.
Side note: that cheese board is epic. #willblogforsnacks
Isn’t the cheese board amazing. I knew you’d appreciate that.
There were some non-bloggers signed up, although to be honest I don’t know that I met any. Maybe they were hiding out in the bushes, stalking. 😉
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
You’re awesome.
The feeling is mutual.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Haha if that’s vain then I love vain 😉 Perfect recap!
I personally love recaps maybe because I can gush endlessly if don’t shut me up.
How did you like crossfit?
Juli @1000lovelythings recently posted…What I ate Wednesday #88 – The London Edition
I liked CrossFit. It was a lot of fun and people were incredibly welcoming and supportive. Great community, I can see the appeal.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
ALL .mY .FAVS. You know I cannot wait for this Summer- Remind me to call…The fork.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…What I ate Wednesday #224- I’m so fancy
I can’t wait for you to get your bucket to Cleveland already.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Best. Recap. Ever. That is all.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Blend Retreat Recap – Day 3
Aw shucks. I appreciate that.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
😆 You’re brilliant and I adore you. Who can we bribe to make the summer happen more quickly?! Also.. I blame you for the fact that I came home with about 6 boxes of crackers… although it’s nice to see that you got me beat on that front 😉
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…. a spoon in colorado {blend 2015} .
I think you should send me some of your crackers…particularly the rosemary ones please. K, thanks.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Carly’s boobs are amazing. I love that you guys all get to do this! It looks like so much fun.
Suzy recently posted…Woozy Wednesday: A Nice Piece of Goat
I know, her boobs are fantastic.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
well well well… it appears you have used all of my favorite words in one lovely, jazzhandsfabulous post! inluding ta-tahs, caboose, tycoon, and wine. 😀
after reading this i’d be a damn food to turn away from an opportunity to enjoy these sorts of amusements. your trip looks like it was absolutely spectacular, like banana-rama bodaciousness. LOVE!!!
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And I have you to thank for my inspiration. THANK YOU! All your lovely suggestions led me down the limerick path.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Favorite recap post I’ve seen! I love limericks
Emma @ em-poweredwellness recently posted…Five Things Friday
Hooray, I’m thrilled to hear that. Thank you!!
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
carly’s tatas –> haha yes. Love it all! your so creative. Love these ladies!
lindsay recently posted…5 Food Photography Tips Using a Smart Phone
You were the missing element my dear. I would have loved to pen a limerick about you.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
So much (more) love for you after reading this post- love it!! Firstly I love how you constantly keep it real: ” Sure I had a fantastic time filled with some of the sassiest of ladies, but it wasn’t earth shattering or life changing. ” And secondly, the only reason I’m bummed I missed out on BLEND is because it meant not getting a limerick made about me by yours truly. I gotta ask- did you ever try out those Quest bars that you guys got as part of the BLEND swag? I feel like your opinion is totally legit!
Khushboo recently posted…Currently (May 2015)
I gave all my Quest bars, protein bars, protein balls, protein powders and protein everything away. 🙂 You know me, I don’t mess with that stuff. I didn’t even try any of it. Ha.
Also, I gotta keep it real. Always.
You need to come to our next blogger meet up so I can write inappropriate lyrics about you.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Sweet beats yo! Looks like I have some new bloggers to check out if they are your bffs and get their own limericks!
Chris recently posted…Into The Box
Yes, I think you will especially like Carly, for more than just the tatas too. She’s hysterical.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
You are just the cutest. Looks like you had a great time!! Lots of booze and workouts. My kinda trip 🙂
caren recently posted…Zen and the Art of Baking With Protein Powder
Yep, all with a side of cheese. Best kind of trips. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
This was so fantastic. HAHA. Best recap of them all. Also the only one I’ve read, but I’m confident enough to say it’s the best.
Brittany recently posted…Tic -vs- Toc
I appreciate it. You know me so well. 😉
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
You’re so vain/You probably think this song is about you…
Love this! We revel in your awesomeness!
Heather@hungryforbalance recently posted…WIAW: The Babysitting Edition
I love that song. I’m pretty sure you got it stuck in my head now. I kind of appreciate it.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
…..I need to come to Blend again next year just for the sake of getting my own limerick.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles recently posted…How I’ve Been Training for This Race (Versus My Last One).
Absolutely. I missed you this year.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
This is amazing. The asterisks are definitely my favourite part, it’s the ‘oh crap I didn’t mean to be rude honest!’ Haha!
Pip {Cherries & Chisme} recently posted…Getting soaked in Cambridge
I had a few more asterisk I pulled out too…. I’ll let your imagination run wild with that piece of news.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
I just love your poems! So cute and such a creative way to “recap”. Glad you guys had such a great time. I wish it was closer to me so I could attend! Maybe next year.
meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…Thinking Out Loud – May 21, 2015
Yes, that would be fantastic. Although I do want to get to NYC to see Mr. Arman. Maybe we can meet up then.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Looks like so much fun, and I love the limericks! It’s awesome that you got to hang out with so many fun bloggers!
Thanks, it was a blast.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
I’m impressed with your rhyming skills! It reminds me of me when I was younger – my parents say I was always making up poems on the spot haha.
Sounds like you had an awesome weekend though with some wine-fuelled fun in there. 😉 Hope I can make it next year!
Chelsea @ Chelsea’s Healthy Kitchen recently posted…Mediterranean Millet Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese
That would be a blast. I’d love to get the opportunity to meet you in person. It’d be more wine fueled fun.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Loved this one. I read all of your groups recaps pretty much so far and love how they all are a little different! Looks like so much fun.
Hayley @ Full of Life recently posted…The Real Problem
Yeah, we all like to put our own unique spin on things. Makes it and us interesting. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
The cost of going to Blend was worth is JUST for this. Weird if I frame this?
Carly @ Snack Therapy recently posted…Let’s Have Happy Hour #5
Not even a little bit. Frame away, my friend, frame away.
Okay, maybe a little bit. Do it anyway.
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
OMG. I want to spread this ALL OVER THE FREAKING INTERNET. The world must read the poems about US.
You are geniuser than I ever thought.
Lucie@FitSwissChick recently posted…Things you learn when travelling
Thanks sunshine. I do like to dabble with words. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
We need to talk about my Sexual Rendezvous you are mentioning in public though. 🙂
Lucie@FitSwissChick recently posted…Things you learn when travelling
I was only referring to our incident. Were there others? 😉 😉
Meghan recently posted…Blend 2015 To Limericks
Girl, you are pretty talented at writing limericks!! From what I’ve seen, Blend had no shortage of delicious food and was an awesome time.
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness recently posted…Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookie Dough Pretzel Dip
Why thank ya, I sure do appreciate that.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Kohlrabi Fritters
This was so fun to read!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Kohlrabi Fritters
Love it! So stinking creative!!
Man one of my goals was to hang out with you and Heather more this year, but I totally failed at that. I feel like I didn’t see you at all! Next year! 😉
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut recently posted…Grilled S’mores Banana Boats
Agreed, I feel that way about a lot of other bloggers too. I think with separate cabins and such, it was easy to lose one another.
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Kohlrabi Fritters
Orrr I might just show up at your house one day. With Broccoli…. 😉
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut recently posted…Grilled S’mores Banana Boats
Even there, I didn’t get enough Broccoli time. #neverenoughBroccolitime. 🙂 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Recipe: Kohlrabi Fritters