(or relearned, as the case may be)
- my hair doesn’t like Austin, but my knee does
- exercise makes me happy
- in a fire, the first thing I’d think about is my files
- I need downtime, and sufficient sleep
- bicycling in a skirt is tricky
- gtalk makes a really annoying noise, unless you turn it off
- I still sunburn easily
- when I’m intellectually engaged, I take better notes
- conversation with friends is a good thing
stuff I brought that I didn’t need:
- most of the clothes
- tights
- most jewelry
- most of the stuff in my wallet
- dove hair smoother stuff
stuff that I really could’ve used
- nail clippers
- qtips
- another pen
- power strip
all in all, it was entirely overwhelming and entirely worthwhile.? I don’t know if I’ll be able to do it again next year, but I would like to.
Hope you can make it again next year — it was great to meet you! I had similar thoughts about the number of clothes I brought along and the number actually needed…
My first SXSW trip I failed to bring along extra camera batteries and a powerstrip. Living in Austin, I didn’t have to worry about the clothes, so that was good. I want to get one of the power squids for the next time as they pack easier than a standard strip does.
It took a good day or two to recover from being “on” for four days straight.
Those squids are cool. And I was just about recovered…when I got this stupid cold.
Your list of stuff you brought that you didn’t need is almost identical to my experience. I even brought a light sweater – you know, just in case.
What on earth was I thinking? Chilly nights out-on-the-town?
And jewelry…! I’ll never take jewelry on a trip again…
Two pairs of hose got a free trip from California to Austin and back (never used them in Austin – promptly returned them to department store when I got back).
Anyways. Glad you had a good time.
Best,
SD