A few days ago in a WordPress Facebook Group, someone mentioned that SiteGround was giving away free tickets if you tweeted and wrote something up. I figured, “Meh…. What could it hurt to see what happens.” And so I did.
https://bradgriffin.me/loopconf-tickets/
@loopconf @SiteGround https://t.co/VxnbGnpfUX The who, why & what behind the ticket #loopconf #siteground #wordpress pic.twitter.com/USTK0qFGIh
— Brad Griffin (@bradkgriffin) April 23, 2015
….and here’s what happened.
Hey @bradkgriffin – you win our free ticket for #loopconf! Congrats and 10x for taking part!Can’t wait to see you there! — SiteGround (@SiteGround) April 24, 2015
Well heck. Slap my fanny and call me Bertha, I actually won something.
I’m still not sure what to think. I’m not much into entering contests, and …sure enough. I go to enter one and I win.
Irony = I don’t gamble, …yet I entered a contest …for an event in Las Vegas ….and ….I won.
I’m absolutely thrilled that I get to go hang out with all the geniuses and rocket scientists!! I’ve just always been one that thought going to something like this was an accomplishment, a level, an ‘I-have-arrived’ type of thing. Shoot, can I be really honest with ‘ya? Normally, when someone sends me a problem, question, or tweak, I just find the code, send the new code back, or just log in via their ftp and fix it for ’em. And only last night, I actually figured out how to do a ‘pull’ request on github.com!
Seriously folks. Can you see why I’m feeling a bit ….??????….. “outta my league” with this LoopConf.io snhindig?
I still hate spending money on me when there’s three little girls running around. I can tell ‘ya right now that the whole gambling money thing still seems ‘weird’ to me (totally not sure why but… I’m supposed to put money down on a number and this black and red spinny wheel thingy is supposed to do what exactly? Uh…. Nah…. I’m good. Thanks though!) Some people get their kicks off the whole Vegas strip thing. I’m just not seeing it.
What I am excited about is learning!
See, up to this point, I’ve gone to as many WordCamps as possible. I’ve watched countless hours of YouTube videos. Signed up for all sorts of classes here and there. But when it comes down to it, I’m not exactly sure of some things.
- Wait, I can build a theme w/ different tools? Ok. Tell me more Jack. Follow @jacklenox
- I’m pretty good w/ SSL’s but tell me more about TLS Zack Follow @tollmanz
- So… it doesn’t have to be perfect Syed. Yeah right! Oh, wait. You were serious when you said, it really doesn’t have to be perfect? Follow @syedbalkhi
- I’m just gonna be all-up-in this plugin session! Follow @irintchev
- How to NOT ‘bunghole-pucker’ when sharing? Ok. Get the popcorn! Follow @bamadesigner
- I’m actually a HUGE multisite aficionado!!! so I’m really, Really, REALLY looking forward to this session by Follow @jeremyfelt
- Security? Bring it!!!! Follow @chriswiegman
- Changing Code w/out telling folks? Yeah, that’s just wrong! Follow @chrislema
…and of course, I could spend the rest of my day writing up all the things I’m anticipating and excited about LoopConf.io, but the main point is that I really just want to make sure that they hear me say:
Thank You!
Your gonna want to Follow @SiteGround and Follow @bradkgriffin <– Hint: This guy will be giving away something free as well!!
SiteGround is one of most favorite Bulgarian companies. Congrats on winning, Brad – have fun there!