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#ThrowbackThursday: Mario Talks Menstruation

March 6, 2014 By Lena

In 2014, I will be participating in #tbt courtesy of the Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Small–in–One printer, the ultimate choice for scanning and printing. Ultra powerful and ultra slim, it produces stunning borderless photos and documents quickly and affordably. Featuring the ultimate in wireless printing, the XP-810 makes it easier than ever to print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone, whether in your home or out and about.

San Diego, 2011. It is my very first BlogHer experience, and I am in my element – taking in the city and conference, bouncing from party to after-party, collecting swag bags and exchanging business cards. It is the epitome of social learning, and it will take at least two more BlogHer Conferences (New York 2012 and Chicago 2013, respectively) to convince me that I really have outgrown the institution.

August 6th, 2011 – I’ve printed out three Eventbrite invitations. Party hopping heaven! The first invite is for the Softcup soirée… with special guest, Mario Lopez! Squee! Mr. Dimples is making an appearance at a blogging conference for women? Is this what happens at blogging conferences?

But wait… WHAT is SOFTCUP? And why is Mario shilling for it?

“Softcup is a flexible cup that is worn internally, around your cervix. It collects, rather than absorbs menstrual flow. It’s hypo-allergenic, latex-free and completely safe when used as directed.”

WTF. Seriously, A.C. Slater? You’re pushing a menstruation cup? Do I really want to hang around for your speech… or worse, a demonstration?

Saddened, I was embarrassed for both of us. So I did what every self-entitled blogger would do: when Mario arrived with his entourage, I hopped the velvet rope and asked for a photo with him, declaring that frankly, I had a better party to get to. He looked at me with surprise, as did everyone around me – I mean, who was this crazy blogger?

As soon as the photo was taken, I skipped away, calling out, “I got the first photo with Mr. Dimples! And now I’m gone! Enjoy your period product!” True story.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #tbt, #throwbackthursday, Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Small–in–One

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  1. Frank

    March 6, 2014 at 8:25 am

    So you only been attending the big events for 3 years? Amazing progression Lena!!

    • Lena

      March 6, 2014 at 8:30 am

      LOL the Soft Cup party was hardly a “big event” – but yes, I’ve attended three BlogHer conferences :) Sadly, no plans to attend this year!

  2. jaimeem

    March 6, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Bahahaha, for a lady, you sure have some steely balls! I wouldnt be able to jump a rope and draw that much attention to myself (extreme introvert? Or just not enough martinis in me)

    • Lena

      March 6, 2014 at 8:46 am

      You know what? I DID have a martini or two in me!! I knew I had a little liquid courage to help :)

  3. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    March 6, 2014 at 9:09 am

    lol…..thanks for the laugh this morning! I don’t think I would of been able to do it even with a little liquid courage!

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:27 am

      Oh, you never know Judy! His dimples are pretty fabulous :)

  4. Allie

    March 6, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Bahahahha!! You totally kill me!!

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:28 am

      Happy to amuse!

  5. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    March 6, 2014 at 10:30 am

    lol hop that rope!. all I can think of how messy is that cup thingie would be when ya gotta empty it ew, does it have the sound like your tummy makes the swishing noises when you drink too much water. ha Ill stick to my stand by.

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:33 am

      Well thanks for the detailed visual!! Hahahaha

  6. Flora M

    March 6, 2014 at 10:45 am

    I think I have stopped laughing long enough to be able to type now ! Toooooo funny !!! And you know what ? I would have probably done exactly the same thing (rope hopping) without the liquid courage and a few years younger too so I could get over the rope without tripping LOL

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:35 am

      I think you would have done the same thing too, Flora!

  7. Tricha

    March 6, 2014 at 10:53 am

    OMG! That’s hilarious Lena. Love this story, I would be embarrassed too.

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:36 am

      I keep thinking back to the moment I realized I was at a period product party!!!

  8. Cici G-H

    March 6, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Love this!!

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:37 am

      Thanks Cici!

  9. Angie In My 30s

    March 6, 2014 at 11:35 am

    LOL! how bizarre!!! You look great though Lena!

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:37 am

      Thank you Angie!

  10. Nancy

    March 6, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Speaking of BlogHer’11 – it was also my first blogging conference ever. At least, I think so.

    Anyway – since the BlogHer’14 is in my “new” home town.. I’ll be going. Are you?

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:44 am

      Nancy, I think I’m going to pass on BlogHer this year. Love love love San Jose (have been many times) but with the flights, time change, etc… it’s like a 6-day trip for me to make it worthwhile. Have fun!!

  11. Victoria Ess

    March 6, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    OMG you did not! I don’t believe you said that but then I do haha amazing!

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 6:51 am

      LOL it was great!

  12. Melinda L.

    March 7, 2014 at 10:18 am

    LOL. Love the story and photo. But seriously that’s gutsy of you to say that out loud, I would have giggled the entire time.

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Hahaha I’m sure it was all that liquid courage on an empty stomach :)

  13. loriag

    March 7, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Oh my, good for you for being able to share your “fun times”! Big smiles here.

    • Lena

      March 7, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Happy you enjoyed my story Lori!

  14. MrDisco

    March 7, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    that’s a funny story

    • Lena

      March 8, 2014 at 6:19 am

      There was a lot of bacon at the party!

  15. Lynda Cook

    March 9, 2014 at 9:12 am

    awesome picture, but the best part was the story behind the picture, would of loved to been there to see that and the look on his face had to be priceless, you sure are gutsy!!! and yes a little liquid always helps lol

    • Lena

      March 10, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      I think he was astonished more than anything at my brashness of asking to take a photo a mere seconds after he walked in!

  16. Stephanie LaPlante

    March 9, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    LMAO that is hilarious! Not something I would expect either.

    • Lena

      March 10, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      :) Happy you enjoyed the story, Stephanie!

  17. Rick F

    April 13, 2014 at 11:37 am

    Is that man better looking in person?

  18. Susan T.

    April 21, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I couldn’t resist pinching those dimples! He was my childhood crush!

  19. Debbie White Beattie

    October 27, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    I could never use one of those cups or whatever they call them and I can’t believe he was talking about it. I don’t know if I’d be able to even say anything.

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