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Blissdom Canada

by Candace Sampson

I had such an incredible time reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people, and getting to know others better at Blissdom this year. Looking through the pictures I realized my bliss was spending time with all of you. Thank you for being so wonderful.

Category: TravelTag: Blissdom, Blissdom '11, Blissdom Canada, Life in Pleasantville

About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast. A trusted voice in Canadian lifestyle and travel media for over a decade, Candace blends storytelling with sharp insight to connect with women on everything from solo travel to social issues. She’s also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused retreat and travel brand. Find her on Instagram @candace_said @whatshesaidtalk and @girltrips.ca

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  1. Loukia

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    Aw, that was lovely, Candace! And reminded me I didn’t take hardly any pictures! 

  2. Lisa

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    Aw yay! I got to see some familiar faces!! Loved. Thanks for sharing. Next year I’ll be there!

  3. Candace

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    I made a point of it this year. Lived with regret after last.

  4. Candace

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    Missed you terribly but glad I at least got to spend some time with you at YMC shindig

  5. Candace

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    So glad I got to spend some time with you this morning Karen. Squeezing visits in until the very last second 🙂

  6. Candace

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    You know what else sucks? All the women I didn’t get to meet! One more reason to go back next year.

  7. SamiJoe

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    It was so fun to meet (or hear you speak) you all!

  8. Diana

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    That was such a nice video slideshow! I can actually say now that I can name almost all of the people in those pictures. Oh, the bliss!

  9. karengreeners

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    All those beautiful faces – love! Will come back and watch again when I’m really missing everybody. Tomorrow.

  10. Redneck Mommy

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    That was awesome. It was so nice seeing you and getting to know such fabulous women. But now I’m all sad I’ll have to wait another year to make the magic happen all over again. Darn.

  11. Shannon

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    Oh wow, that was great! I kept thinking in the back of my head, I need to take more pictures but kept forgetting. lol next year!!!

  12. coffeewithjulie

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    LOVED getting to hug you IRL at Blissdom! Awesome slideshow 🙂

  13. Rossana Wyatt (@RossanaWyatt)

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    Candace, this is so lovely. You were so good at getting all those pictures, so wish I had done that – must make sure to make a point of it next year! Great video slideshow!
    Must also make time to chat with you when I see you again (please forgive my old mind) .

  14. Susan Ovington

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    What a beautiful wknd at Blissdom. This montage reminds me to take more pictures when I am at a conference. Great meeting you Candace!

  15. Lindsay

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    Now I wish I brought my camera, awesome slideshow! It was so nice seeing you and I wish I had taken more time to chat.

  16. Candace

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    Me too Lindsay. The whole weekend is like speed dating 🙂

  17. Candace

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    You too Susan! I forgot my camera last year and I vowed I wouldn’t do it again 🙂

  18. Candace

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    OMG JULIE!!! Seriously, you have no idea how happy I was to meet you. And you’re a really great hugger too 🙂

  19. Candace

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    Thank you Rossana. It was really nice meeting a “homegirl” 😉 Last year I so regretted not getting pictures I swore I wouldn’t waste the opportunity to do the next. Glad now that I took the time.

  20. Candace

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    Thank you! That was probably my favorite part of the weekend…matching the avatars up to the people IRL 😉

  21. Candace

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    I will try to remember to remind you!

  22. Candace

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    I need to remind everyone next year 🙂

  23. Capital Mom

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    That was a fab idea. Thanks for including me! (And I can’t believe I just saw it now)

  24. Candace

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    Thank you for taking the picture with me! Our conversation was way too brief. Next time longer 😉

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