Goodbye Austin
This year’s SxSWi was such a blast. As always, it’s not because of the panels, though I saw plenty of great presentations. It’s not about the beautiful weather, since the rain spoiled that for us this year.
And it’s not even about the stack of business cards that I end up sorting through at home.
For the second year in a row, for me, it’s about the people. The countless conversations, laughs, opinions, introductions, re-introductions, and familiar faces make the whole event worthwhile.
Let’s hit a few highlights:
- The Avalonstar Bowling Extravaganza
- Chatting with Dan Cederholm about being a father
- The Will Wright keynote
- Having all four Sidebar guys all together in the same place (exactly twice)
- Shaun serenading us on the bus with my guitar
- The Virb/Pure Volume party(ies)
- Wii Bowling and Tennis
- Seeing The Art and Science of CSS for the first time, and signing a few copies
I’m sure I’ll remember more, but that’s a good start. Here’s a few things I want to accomplish for next year:
- Stay away from too much Red Bull
- Be on a panel (I’ve got some good ideas floating around)
- Get more sleep (yeah right, but I’ll put it on anyway)
- Book my hotel in the Courtyard Marriott again
- Use caution when partying with Garrett Dimon
Thanks for the memories folks. Keep in touch, and I’ll see you again next year, if not sooner.
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It sounds like so much fun! I wish I had the chance to go. :(
March 15th, 2007
Was great seeing you again, Steve! :)
March 15th, 2007
Hi Steve … Its great
March 16th, 2007
It was great meeting and hanging out with you Steve. Having shuffled through my own stack of business cards, I have to say that the Ordered List and Sidebar Creative cards were two of the best. Great job. I can’t wait to go back next year, but I’ll definitely be booking a later flight so I can actually get some sleep after “breakfast”.
March 16th, 2007
Oh Steve, it was awesome hanging out with you again! I’m glad I spoke to you before deciding to skip Southby this year. :D
March 18th, 2007
Evan: There’s always next year!
Jeff: You too, man. Perhaps I’ll see you again before next year. If you like college football, drop me a line.
Jason: Thanks, man. Later flight on Wednesday, for sure. I made that mistake last year, so I made sure not to repeat it.
Mike: Great to see you again, too. Glad you could make it!
March 18th, 2007
I guess it’s Dan Cederholm and not Cedarholm who you talked to.
March 19th, 2007
wow… reading your post about the event sure make me feel envy, really!! Just wondering when will i be there hanging around with guys like you….. hurm, dreaming is it?
March 20th, 2007
Hey Steve,
It was great meeting you at SxSWi. Thanks for the chat and the drinks… but damn you for beating my business cards. ;)
I’m very much looking forward to next year.
April 6th, 2007