March 14, 2008

What I Missed at SxSW

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:24 am

Friends

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It’s a joy to be able to spend time meeting with folks I know down Austin — Sheila was a gracious and generous host. Becky made sure I toed the line and helped me sort the world. That Chris Brogan is a rock star and personally delivered on of my favorite dinners. Aruni is even more beautiful inside and out. Christina, Shama, and Shashi made a group lunch just by being there.

Still I have to say that I missed talking to everyone I meet here in the morning.

At a meeting on Wednesday, Leah Jones was speaking to a group about the people she knows online and said this, “I’m not going to use quotes. [My friends online] are real friends.

It’s a right choice for me to be “gone” when I’m gone on conference. Otherwise, I find myself torn in too many directions — trying to do too many things. I lose track of where my focus should be.

Conferences come and go. Hopefully, I found some new thoughts to share with you.

What I missed at SxSW was talking to you everyday.

I also missed sleeping with my own pillow.

Thanks for being here to come home to.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
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8 Comments to “What I Missed at SxSW”

  1. March 14th, 2008 at 8:04 am
    Joanna Young said

    We missed you too but I think it’s a good idea to make it clear you’re gone, for us, for you and for the people you’re talking to at the conference. Otherwise you can’t give people your full Liz attention.

    Hope you’re starting to feel better :-)

    Joanna

  2. March 14th, 2008 at 8:33 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Thanks Joanna!
    I’m right with you. I know how easily I let myself get pulled in too many directions. To be in the moment and fully in the location where I’m standing is the best for me and the people I’m serving.

    I’m a bit better, but by no means going to win any races today. :)

  3. March 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am
    Mike DeWitt said

    Welcome back and get well quick. You’ve got nachos to serve this afternoon! ;-)

  4. March 14th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hey Mike!
    I saw your message this morning when my eyes were still glazed over. Great to see you! I like hearing from you. :)

  5. March 15th, 2008 at 9:54 am
    Mike said

    That’s probably the best way to view my messages…

  6. March 15th, 2008 at 10:20 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Well, I am always squinting, because when I see your name, I smile. :)

  7. March 15th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
    Becky McCray said

    You can keep me up till 1:15am with thoughtful conversation anytime. :)

  8. March 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Thank you, Becky McCray!
    You just made my day and my weekend.

    The feeling is so mutual. I love how you think. :)

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