Observations

As I gear up this morning for the next ten days I’m filled with awe of what is to come. And, a little nostalgic about some stuff that happened a long time ago.

It was four years ago that I sat on a panel at SXSW to talk about blogging, intimacy, mask making and love online.

Sometimes when you are in the forest it’s hard to see the trees, life is funny that way.

The amazing Julie Leung was the fabulous futurist  of 2006 who saw what was coming before many of us did, even if we were living it.

Looking back now I can see  the forest clearly.

We were discussing and living the social side of online media and it’s consequences way before the genre of multi media interaction online was coined “Social Media.”

I’ve been quiet for far too long…

• @shootitmobile will u pay for postcards if my tweeps send me their addresses and want some pics of this event? :-) tweeps! DM addy if u want #
• http://twitpic.com/frdd9 – Steve Madden is in Scottsdale, AZ – luv his shoes! #
• Steve Madden in Scottsdale! http://yfrog.com/2ciffj #
• I love Steve Madden shoes. I have slightly wider feet and his shoes don't hurt. This is a good thing, knowing the brands that fit u well. #
• http://twitpic.com/frh8d – @sethcombs shopping for a Mont Blanc #
• http://twitpic.com/frpnd – PB Loco! Gourmet PB sandwiches! #
• @jspepper lol went to buy flip flops! Ended up hitting two more spots! Mmm PB, with pineapple, coconut and strawberry jam! It was soooo good in reply to jspepper #
• http://twitpic.com/fru9v – Mmmm PB w/ @sethcombs #
• http://twitpic.com/fruab – At the W pool party with @Techiediva #
• http://twitpic.com/frual – You should be here! Scottsdale AZ #
• http://twitpic.com/fs398 – Pool party fun with @Techiediva #
• About to order Saki – cold or hot? Any brands u know of that are good #
• I love Erykah Badu! "breathe love in my air, don't abuse me cause these herbs are rare… Bring me water, water for my mind…" #
• Its about to go down with @shootitmobile @prettyboypaul @techiediva @ponzarelli @sethcombs at the w Scottsdale. ht (cont) http://tl.gd/esgc #
• Had a GREEEEEEAT time this weekend with @ponzarelli, @techiediva, @sethcombs, @photosalaquang and @prettyboypaul – (cont) http://tl.gd/euat #
• Looking for Ramsey from SF, you grad. from Univ of CO?! Darling you intrigued my friend and we are doing an all call, didn't get ur info! #
• @nikf Wow, that does sound scary! Glad it all turned out well. in reply to nikf #
• Getting married. About to walk down aisle. Putting phone on vibrate. (via @pud) Congratulations! #
• We must stay open to the unknown @ give up trying to control our journey, (via @FredaMooncotch) #
• @ChiliMac OMGoodness… Good call! I am not getting married, for the record. I was congratulating a friend. :-) in reply to ChiliMac #

• http://twitpic.com/54roy – The Fab Betsy Aoki #
• http://twitpic.com/54rp5 – Digital Outlook Report / Look it up! #
• http://twitpic.com/54s8x – Jim says focus on the behavior not the toolset #
• #smcsea

  The beautiful Veronica! http://yfrog.com/09nc9j #

• It’s a “The Very Best of Roberta Flack” kind of day. Can you feel me? #
• @jchenry Miles Davis is awesome… Have you heard “Doo Wop” amazing. Different than “Kind of Blue” though. :) #
• @jchenry Had to look it up… it’s “Doo-Bop” from 1991 – Now I want to listen to it! :) #

• http://twitpic.com/52iy9 – How does someone lose a shoe?! #

• Should I see Push? = 2 yes, 2 no, one it was a “C” and one said “shove” was grand instead. lol You peeps crack me up. #

• Zero 7 is my new favorite band…for the moment. What’s yours? #
• @liftsifter @outsanity @nnineinchnails @comradeyuri http://bit.ly/12S9AS #
• Any woman who can start a love song with “I’m watching porn in my hotel suite” is a poetic genius. Destiny – Zero 7 #
• @DannyMinick W00t! Hope you can make it! :) #
• @Iggy Who were you hoping to hear from Iggy? Why do you say close to a “bust” #
• @Halley I agree, I think whenever men decide to become proactive about womens issues it really opens a lot of eyes. Personalization is key. #
• Has anyone seen Push? If so, was it good? #

• http://twitpic.com/4rade – SOIL Seattle Art Walk – 1st thurs of every month! #
• http://twitpic.com/4raxj – Follow @davidhoang #
• http://twitpic.com/4rbar – Personification of art and Social Media! #
• http://twitpic.com/4rbm5 – Vic Haven and Greg Kucera / Seattle #
• http://twitpic.com/4rbuy – Sculpture Garden #
• http://twitpic.com/4rdpm – Jana Brevick – up the ante #
• http://twitpic.com/4rdr6 – Mark Calderon: Nocturne #
• http://twitpic.com/4rdte – More Sculpture Garden #
• http://twitpic.com/4rdvs – 3rd and Washington @8:00 pm May 7th 2009 #
• http://twitpic.com/4rdyk – How many photographers can u count? Amanda K is there! #
• @MarkIsMusing excellent inspiration! #

• http://twitpic.com/4mtcf – Apparently I though it was ok to drown my salad to make up for not having had breakfast or lunch! #
• Listening to: The Shins…. “Caring is Creepy” #
• @Bowler4Ever It’s a Ponzi salad (means whatever is leftover!) so, Murgh kabob chikn, greens, mushrooms, romano and blue cheese dressing. #
• @Tatty I LOVE the drums.. must check this out. I’ve always wanted to learn the drums. #
• @scott_krause Delicious… but I should have only had half. @serendipitySol is right, I just added up 300 cal of dressing! Ack! #
• @_OM_ where is your social love? Sharing is a good thing, spreading the love is what this is all about, is it not? #
• @ahhyeah – Iowa is evil when it comes to food. The best Blue Cheese, the best pork sandwhich things (forgot the name) – best STEAK… mmm #
• @_OM_ I agree spamming is bad but that real marketing is a good thing. So all spamming is bad but not all marketing is. #
• @kleinmaetschke – Watch “A Walk To Beautiful” a documentary that has had me thinking for months. We are so lucky to be privileged. #

• http://twitpic.com/2xh6x – Mmm lunch #

• I just added 150 more tickets to our party at SXSW http://humancircuitry.eventbrite.com/ Join us, physically or virtually! #
• @SeanAlex We so wish you and Nickie were going to SXSW! :) #
• Do you know someone who SHOULD be at SXSW if only they had the tools to create? Empower them.. http://humancircuitry.eventbrite.com/ #
• I feel so lucky to be able to attend awesome conferences and do what I love and be around fantastic creators, I’m trying to share the love! #
• I totally have medicine head. I took Dayquil… yikes! #
• @jabancroft Mmmmm Pie day is awesome! #
• @SaraD lol sage advice! :) I’ll remember that! #
• @scales Nice! I hope to see you tomorrow. :) #
• @Scobleizer :) #
• @StarFortress Its only bad because I’m feeling like I’m in a bubble or something. Was hoping to clear my head before flying tonight. ugh.. #
• @Listersmate That’s kind of you to twitter. Thank you. #
• @ElliotGarciaJr Yes, it seems tons of people are sick right now. Stock up on Zicam… :) #
• okay, I’m off to pack up and head to Austin tonight. :) #
• Standing in line at airport. I say I need something to eat. @chrispirillo says eat a bar. I said I want something hot. He said microwave it #
• I forgot to eat today. The only way I ever forget to eat is if I’m sick and taking waaay too strong a medicine. Nothing open at seatac :-( #
• http://twitpic.com/247p4 – Dinner options… #
• http://twitpic.com/247yg – How I got to this point I have no idea… #
• @StarFortress torturer! I’m wishing I had those whole dinners in a stick of gum like Wonka promised to make… Reality=I opted for the chips #
• @BAoki Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. ;-) #
• Yay! Finally on the plane. Going to listen to “the four agreements” while flying. #
• @chrispirillo and I made it. We are in Texas, sick but here. :) #
• We came straight to the hotel and promptly took way too much medicine and died… #
• Up now and getting ready for the party. 445 confirmed for Club De Ville tonight in Austin. 500ish virtual confirms too!!! #