Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Mommy Bloggers Are Showing Up Everywhere!

Kellan, from On The Upside, in the green room at WOAI TV Station on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.


On the set, waiting to be interviewed by Leslie Bohl Jones. Story featured as "The World Of Blogging" with primary emphasis on Mommy Bloggers, featuring local Mommy Blogger, Kellan, of On The Upside.



Meeting Leslie Bohl Jones (WOAI TV - San Antonio Living Show) for the first time. She is strikingly beautiful and such a talented professional. I was so excited to meet her, as I have watched her show for years and she is just as beautiful and smart in person as she is on TV every morning.



Using my hands to talk a lot about blogging! Leslie was very kind to point out the positive and rewarding aspects we bloggers enjoy about blogging and made this experience very enjoyable. I could have talked all day with her about blogging.


And, with all that hand waving, I do believe I got my points across.


If I can figure out how to upload the video of this interview (which featured not only the interview, but quite a bit of footage of my children at our home), I might put it on my blog. For now, all I have are these lousy pictures my mom took with the cell phone camera.

I thought you all - my fellow Mommy Bloggers - would appreciate that I am doing my part to get the word out about the good work we are doing! I did my best to explain why we love blogging, what a fine community we have created and how fortunate I feel to be a part of it. It was a lot of fun.

(Okay - Rachel (From The Land Of Monkeys and Princesses) says I should tell you to go to http://www.woai.com/ (or http://www.woai.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=541862). (Channel 4 News) and then go to "videos" and then go to "Living" category and view the video that is titled as "The World Of Blogging").

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99 comments:

Rachel said...

I am sooo glad you put this on here! I loved the video and I know others will too. So many can and do learn from you.
Just give them the website address and then tell them to go to Watch: then Living: Then the Mommy Blogger section. It is absolutely worth the viewing.
I feel so cool just 'knowing' you :-)
'Til we meet :-) Sweets.

The Boyds Family said...

WOW Kellan!! This is HUGE for you!!! Congrats!!

Take Care.
Yvette

dawn224 said...

Kellan's the big time now!

(ps love the sidebar picture)

Anna said...

KELLAN!! You are totally FAMOUS! I'm squealing over here...by myself...still at work! ;-)

Congrats, Kellan, you've hit the big time, baby!

Angela said...

I can't tell you the joy in seeing you be recognized for your dedication to your blogging. You are one of a kind to me, the constant and regular commenting on your readers blogs. You have done a fantastic job and been a great example to other mommy bloggers. Like I said, I'm beyond happy for you!

Angela said...

Oh and I forgot to mention how much I love your new hair!

Brittany said...

Can I pass this off as knowing someone famous?!?! ;)

Congrats, Kellan!!! :)

Suzanne said...

Go, Kellan! It was so cool to see you on TV! Congratulations!

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

Wowza! I'd love to see it. Thanks for representing.

Mighty Morphin' Mama said...

Oh My Goodness, this is so exciting! I am watching the video right now. So cool to hear and watch you speaking, I feel like I know you better now.
You did such a wonderful job, I love that it was such a positive interview.
Have a wonderful night, I am off to bed, but hopefully I will get some blogging in tomorrow.

Angela said...

Very cool.

I am going to try to look it up

Pam said...

Wow! That is amazing! You are actually the second mommy blogger this week that I have seen on tv....I'm so lame compared to all of you!

Melanie said...

Look at you!! WOW!! Congrats, Kellan- fabulous.

The Rambling Housewife said...

Very cool. I found you accidentally on the WOAI website, while checking the weather . . .

I'm just a fellow Mommy blogger! :)

Eagles' Wings said...

Are you a celebrity, already? My... You will have people asking for autographs at the grocery store.. What a life!

Jaina said...

How exciting! I will have to watch the video later. Congrats on the interview! That's super exciting! :)

Dawn said...

I just watched the video with my husband! I'm so excited for you Kellan. It was so fun to hear your voice and see you- you did so great.

Barrie said...

You are a star!

just jamie said...

Kellan, that is fantastic! Hooray for you. I'm jumping over to check it out now.

Becky said...

EEEEEEEEeeeeek! Kellan! That is so exciting! Can we say, "Supah-Stahhhh"?

Those pictures weren't lousy...you look fab, woman! I can't think of a more perfect Mom Blogger to interview than you! You are very deserving of the honor.

YOU DA MOM, KELLAN!

justabeachkat said...

Hi Kellan

Just watched the video. Wow...great interview and you looked mah-ve-lous darlin'!

Congrats!

Hugs!
Kat

Jodi said...

Wow Kellan, You were so articulate. Nice job.

bichonpawz said...

Now that you are famous and a television STAH...hope you'll still talk to us!! Seriously, congratulations, Kellan!!! Well Deserved Recognition to one of my favorite bloggers!! Hugs, Jeanne

LaskiGal said...

Yay, Kellan!!! What a great interview. You were so articulate and you captured so much of why we do what we do. Go Mommy Bloggers!

This is wonderful. I'm sure you'll keep this forever! Maybe even in hardcover!

Thank you for your honesty . . .

EC said...

Hey now! We have a celebrity in our presence :) Great interview!

There have been a ton of bloggers on the shows lately - congrats!

And by the way you look fabulous!

dani said...

kellan,
my favorite part of your sharing this interview is that i now have a voice to put with your words!!! lol, i think i've had ann richards voice in my head telling your stories!!! and you sound nothing alike...
it was a terrific interview; you did the blogger world proud:DDD
love and hugs,
dani

Family Adventure said...

Wow, Kellan, how exciting. I am so proud of you...and happy that it was a good experience. :)

Congratulations!

Heidi

dani said...

ps. kellan, i saw on your local tv station where you are in for possibly some severe weather. i will say an extra prayer for you all!!!
take care, and stay safe.
l,
d

kim-d said...

Oh my gosh, Kellan--that is amazing! I am so proud to be able to say I KNEW YOU WHEN...!!! Do you suppose they'll ever wanna do an interview with just a regular old blogger :)? If so, I'm their girl...okay, well, really, I just wanna be on TV. BWAHAHAHA...

Have a wonderful day, famous Kellan Renee!

kimmy said...

That is awesome Kellan! You must have been so excited!

Kimmy

Mamarazzi said...

KELLAN!!! that is sooo cool!! don't forget us little people when your blog starts flooding with real fan mail!! soo awesome! you are like famous and stuff, love it!

Mamarazzi said...

pssst just a reminder we are now Dandelion Wishes so be sure to change our name on your blog roll! thanks hun!

congrats again on the TV thing..awesome!

This Southern Belle said...

Wow, I can't think of a better representative! Thanks for doing us proud, Kellan!

Toni said...

Hope you were treated better tahn Dooce was by Kathie Lee Gifford...Congrats on the cool recognition!

Kaci said...

Oooooh how supper cool for you!! YEA!! =)

Steph said...

Congratulations, Kellan! How exciting!

marybeth said...

Hey Kellan girl---you are famous! Way to go! I'm off to watch the video--This is so exciting!
Hugs,
Mary Beth

JO-N said...

Hi Kellan, WOW!! I'm so proud of you and I'm very excited now. Hopping over to watch the video now. Congrats and you deserve this interview cos you write well.

Sharon Brumfield said...

I have been reading although I have not commented lately.
Loved the interview...you did us proud!
My brother tried to turn me on to blogging years ago...I didn't understand why anyone would want to do this..now I understand.

Karen said...

Kellan - that's so exciting! Congrats, and thanks for the link.

Aliki2006 said...

Wow! Good for you for getting the word out there...thanks for the link, and the photos!

Wonderful World of Weiners said...

I loved watching the video. You made the blogging world sound so wonderful - thanks for that!

Hallie :)

suz said...

Awesome!!!!!
Good for you...
You look fantastic too!

pb&j in a bowl said...

You look awesome! I'm so proud of you. I'm sure you did everyone proud!

OHmommy said...

AWESOME Kellan.

Way to go. I love your hand waving. Yes, you got your point across. WAY TO GO!!!

another good thing said...

You look gorgeous. And more than that, happy and full of life. Nice job.

Katrina said...

So cool, Kellan! Way to go!!!

Julie said...

How awesome is that?!!! ... I must go see the video!!!!!

Kelly said...

Wow, you go girl!! How exciting! It was so neat to see you and hear you--you did a great job!

Courtney said...

I feel like I know a celebrity.

I wish you would publish a book of your blog. My mom can't figure out the internet, but if you ever publish a book, let me know I will have to buy it for her. So many of your stories remind me of my childhood that I know my mom will relate so much to you and your stories.

Congrats on your success and please don't forget about your faithful following when you have a ton of hits and comments - VERY soon!

Have a good day!

Maria said...

Congratulations Kellan! That is so cool. You look great! And look at those shoes! They don't look like my mommy shoes. I hope you post the video:)

jessica said...

wow, congrats! that is great!

Summer said...

How exciting Kellan!

rthling said...

Woohoo, Kellan's famous now! It was so nice to meet you with sound included. It feels like we already know you, since we read so much about your life, but this helps put it into perspective.
I aspire to write and save stuff in drafts to publish later, but I haven't that much to say, and I end up putting it all out there as it comes to me.
BTW, you look fabulous, and your children are as beautiful on video as they are in still photos.

duchess said...

Congrats on the interview. Great job.
Thanks for representing us so well.

tommie said...

You go girl! How exciting for you.

Monogram Queen said...

Well they couldn't have picked a better Blogger to interview! Beautiful, intelligent, articulate .... Congrats honey!

Leah said...

How fun for you! I'd have been a nervous wreck and probably would have cried from nerves. Or stammered and stuttered and wished I could disappear! You're awesome!

Steph said...

Well, would you look at you!!!! I can now say I know a celerity!!!!

Joanna said...

Congrats Kellan!! I can't think of a better face to mommy blogging than you.

I'm glad you talk with your hands too. Everyone says if they tie my hands together I would suffocate!

Kelli said...

wow, I have a friend that is so famous. Great job.

Mama T said...

Great job Kellan!!! I loved the interview, you did a wonderful job! I loved seeing an "inside" look at you and your family.

Stella said...

So exciting! Congratulations!

Amanda said...

Wow, congratulations to you!
You must be on top of the world!!!
And i know someone famous:-)

Love Amanda x

bren j. said...

This is so cool! And now a voice to go with the face and the writing....and look at Little Billy go on his guitar! How's his band doing?

joan said...

Oh my goodness Kellan. This is so exciting. I am going to see if I can see the video. I'm so happy for you and all of your sucess with blogging.

Melissa said...

Wow, there are Mommy Bloggers all over the place lately!! Yeehaw! Good job, Kellan!

Kathryn said...

I just watched the whole thing. Great job, Kellan! Wow! I would have been so nervous to do that, but you looked so relaxed. Well done!

LunaNik said...

I told you that you were on your way to fame!!! Dude, I'm getting my little butt over to TLC RIGHT NOW to email them about turning your blog into a reality show!!

Chrissy said...

So. Very. Cool.

I can't wait to watch the video!

Monika said...

Dear Kellan,
This was the coolest blog ever. Thank you so much! God Bless.

imbeingheldhostage said...

Get OUt! You're famous?! You did tell them that not only do you blog well, but you also styled your own hair, right? You look terrific! Congrats.

shay said...

how cewl are you?! WOW! Awesome.

Oh and you look amazing!

Tabitha said...

Wow Kellan, that is wonderful.
Well done!!!
love and hugs
Tabitha X

truth said...

Congrats your interview! Very exciting, and you looked beautiful. I would have gone crazy trying to figure out what to wear. You are awesome.

Anonymous said...

Kellan, Fantastic. I love it. You are on your way. You were beautiful. Your kids were terrific. Your house is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing all this with us. It sure helps the connection you were talking about during the interview. Congratulations. Margie

jamie said...

Kellan, you're famous!! :) This is so great! What a fun interview! Take care.

Rosemary Bogdan said...

Woohoo, Kellan, you go, girl!! Nice job! And it was fun to see and hear you. They picked the right person to talk to about mommy blogging. I may post the link on my blog.

Laurie M. said...

Wow, you are famous!!! So cool!

the dragonfly said...

How fun!!! You're famous! Looks like you had a good time, too. :)

tammy said...

Wow - look at you! I'm gonna have to call my TX friend and see if she saw you.

Carl & Kathy said...

Wow! Your a celebrity now! Glad you had a great time on the show.

Kami said...

Oh I am so excited for you!

You are now famous girl and I can't think of a better representative for mommy bloggers!

Kami said...

I just watched the interview! That was so neat and now I feel even more like I know you :-)

Thanks for sharing this with us!

Laura said...

TOOO COOL!

WAY COOL!!!!

KUDOS!

Rachel said...

Kellan-you are such a bright and positive voice for mommy bloggers. I am happy it was your face and words on channel 4. Congrats!

Valarie said...

How exciting for you!!!! I do so love the wonderful world of mommy bloggers.

La La said...

You go, Girl! I just watched the video, and I'm so proud of you and all you've accomplished!

Are You Serious! said...

♡ That was so fun to hear!!! It was great to hear you and see how are you in real life!!! Congrats on the interview! :)

baby~amore' said...

congratulations Kellan -they couldn't have chosen a better blogger - sincere and hysterically funny -you are mommy blogger of year candidate.

JCK said...

Hey Kellan! Congratulations. It was so fun to hear your voice, see your kids in movement and your interview was great. You got wonderful air time. Longer than Dooce's interview on that morning show recently!

Debbie in NC said...

Kellan, this is fabulous! I wasn't able to view yesterday so I came back and tried again! You're a celebrity now and I noticed I'm comment #92....wow!

I am so thrilled for you! You did a wonderful job :)

Mimi said...

It is so awesome to see this! Congratulations on this honor, and it is lovely to put a "personality" to your name and blog! And, wow, do you type fast!

mama meji said...

Wow! An interview! That is just so cool! It's been awhile since my last visit and this has been an awesome news.

Congrats!

girlymom said...

Seeing these pictures puts a knot in my stomach, I would have been so nervous sitting there. You were calm collected...way too cool! So just remember us little people now that you are a tv star! :)

Amy said...

You are famous, woman! You were before, but his just kicks it up a notch!

Stacie said...

I always thought you were a STAR!

Amanda said...

That was awesome! I love watching San Antonio Living. I am glad to know that Leslie is as cool as she seems on t.v.

Thanks for representing us Mommy Bloggers well.

And for the record - Leslie was much more prepared with you than Kathy Lee with Dooce on the Today show. yay!

~Amanda
www.themomcrowd.com

Elaine A. said...

Kellan! I just watched your interview video and it was so great! You look so beautiful and are so well spoken - GOOD FOR YOU! I love to see mommy bloggers gettin' some press. WAY TO GO!!