db and I are happily arrived in San Jose, CA, for the BlogHer conf. Fri & Sat. Woohoo! Greatly looking forward to the conf., as last year's gave me hope, among other things, that the women's movement was not dead. I love smart women and, for that matter, smart men. Big fan of smarts in general, and I have a lot of respect for the women who organized this conference. They should give lessons.
We are drooping like -- what droops? -- whatever, something especially droopy. If I have my geography correct, NC and CA are on opposite sides of the country, and is it just me or are airlines not really trying anymore? There's no room, there's no food, the plane is littered w/ bits of travel effluvia -- magazines, gum wrappers, napkins; it all just looks v. shoddy. And by the time one emerges 3,000-miles later, one feels a little like that travel effluvia oneself.
So we're tired. Happy to be in Cali, though, where the weather is so reasonable. Lucky Californians! It's like 563 degrees in NC right now, isn't it? We were told SFO was at 59 degrees before we arrived, but I think it was a little warmer when we landed. Here, just south of the city, it's a perfect 70 degrees, clear skies, a light wind. db and I are wondering when we'll move here. [Answer: when we win the lottery.]
Thoughts going in: It really sucks being an introvert. Whine, whine, whine. I don't have any business cards w/ me, dammit. I feel like I should be networking, but don't really know why and to what end. Or how, for that matter. I'm trying to be Zen about it all and take what comes. Happily, that's an easy attitude to have re: BlogHer, which will be wonderful, so no worries on that point. I hope I have the chance to really chat with some new folks, which, if I can ignore my natural impulses, should be a breeze. Ha.
I want to come out of here w/ a little more technical knowledge, because, sorry Typepad, you're on my last nerve. I wouldn't mind some strategies on writing a decent blog either. I'm sick to death of this one, and it shows. Also, I don't have a lot of time to devote to this pursuit, so advice on how to eke out 5 more hours in a 24-hr-day would be welcome. That said, if I had 5 more hours, I'd take 5 more hours. Advice on how not to be s-o d-a-m-n s-l-o-w probably most needed. Will write updates as I have the opportunity. Here's to another fine conference! Y'all come next year.
I, for one, am not tired of your blog. And I am really happy I finally got to meet you and talk to you in person.
Posted by: Elkit | Friday, 28 July 2006 at 08:45 PM
Elke! By far, one of the highlights of this trip was meeting you! I'm going to try to take your advice and just let this thing rip. Thanks, and I hope we'll see each other again soon. xoxo
Posted by: ae | Tuesday, 01 August 2006 at 12:35 AM
If I'd realized it was you Friday night by the pool I probably would have been too shy to speak. I've been reading your blog for a long time and would be sad if it was discontinued. It was wonderful to meet you.
Posted by: Candace | Tuesday, 01 August 2006 at 03:00 PM
Wait. You were there? What the fuck? I missed a gajillion people!
Posted by: Lauren | Wednesday, 02 August 2006 at 07:09 PM
Next year, we'll all print and wear T-shirts that display front pages of our blogs. We'll stare at each other's chests shamelessly and go, ohmiGawd, you're ... arsepoetica .... rox populi ... bottleofblog ...
Posted by: Elkit | Wednesday, 02 August 2006 at 10:10 PM
Elkit, that isn't a bad idea. Really. I forgot my glasses and was completely unable to read people's nametags without holding them up to my face and squinting -- and this isn't good etiquette.
Seeing that it's in Chicago next year I can't think of an excuse for me not to attend.
Posted by: Lauren | Wednesday, 02 August 2006 at 11:40 PM
Candace, a real pleasure to meet you (and Robert), and thanks for your kind words. If ever you're down my way, I've got a spare room. I won't put you in the attic! That said, w. does one more goddamn egregious thing and I'm coming to live in yours! ;->
Elkit, I have a huge crush on you now.
Lauren, and I mean this in the most wholesome way possible, but do you mind if I stalk you at next year's BlogHer until I work up the nerve to say howdy? First round of mojitos on me next year!
Posted by: ae | Wednesday, 02 August 2006 at 11:56 PM
I was there - sorry I missed you. I would definitely have liked to get a Red Stapler shot of you. The rest are up on flickr - my account is suebobdavis and I made a set of the BlogHer shots.
The t-shirt idea is fab. I got sick of trying to discreetly peer at people's nametags with the tiny type.
Posted by: Suebob | Thursday, 03 August 2006 at 05:17 PM