In roughly 24 hours, I will be in my car driving to the Philly airport to leave for FinCon12. To say that I’m excited is an understatement. This,however, actually sums it up perfectly:
I went last year, too, and the amount I learned and eventually applied to this site has helped it become the shining jewel you read daily (or find by accident while searching for unsavory things on the internet. Yes, I’m talking to you. You know who you are). But more than the lessons and information I gained for improving DMS, I also learned the following lessons last year:
- Green drinks, namely mint chocolate martinis, are evil. Particularly when Long Island Iced Teas are consumed beforehand.
- Hotels will give you complimentary toothbrushes if you forget yours. However, they are one-time use only and you look a little foolish if you ask for more than one. Which means that…
- Having a friend with a car and GPS to help you find the nearest Target is essential.
- You can never have too many business cards and, upon sitting down at a table for a meal, the first few minutes are like a dizzying game of poker. Cards are flying everywhere, and there’s a whole lot of really confused people.
- If you enjoying sleeping, I’m sorry. It will not happen in nearly the quantity you would like.
- Smartphones and iPad outnumber conference participants 2:1
- Free alcohol tastes exponentially better than alcohol you pay for.
- FinCon folks like to get their groove on while on the dance floor.
I’m really looking forward to what I’ll take away from this year’s conference. But in the meantime, I’ll just show my excitement with this song from ye old Pointer Sisters (note: this is not the exact type of excitement I’m anticipating at FinCon but whatever. It’s still awesome and kind of funny. And The Pointer Sisters):
You’re going tomorrow? I won’t be there till Thursday! I’ve got my iPad and smartphone ready….BTW: no video ;-(
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OMG the 80s! Did I spot a young Blair Underwood under a fedora in there?
No smart phone or tablet for me, but there will be my honking laptop…
See you Thursday!!!!
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So totally jealous!! I will be there next year for sure!!
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These are awesome and hilarious tips, Jana :). I wish I could make it this year! I’ll definitely tell Ben and Azra to keep an eye out for you when they’re there. Have a great time and I can’t wait to read all about it when you’re back.!
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I’m so sad I don’t get to go! Poor Jessie Spano though… she got TOLD! I’m sure you’ll have a blast and make sure to take notes and write a follow up post so I can learn something even though I don’t get to go… silly work!
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Green drinks for the win! That night was soo much fun….looking forward to talking with you again!
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