This is my first time at this conference and from what I can tell through Twitter and the forums, NTC is amazing for networking (god how i hate that term) but especially for the happy hour good times. Looks like a lot of people are coming direct from SXSW to D.C. which means technology AND music nerds... ahhhh my favorites.
Just wanted to share some tweets I've seen come through for the conference...
- You'll be pleased to know that I managed do get my laundry done at the hotel before heading to #11NTC tomorrow. #cleanclothessmellbetter
- Really hoping the @HiltonWash wifi is stellar for the #11ntc this weekend. We heard the signal was spotty at sxsw.
- my supervisor and #11NTC first-timer said, re: all the invite we're getting: "I didn't know this was such a party!" -- she's on to us!!
- So many nonprofit tech people will be traveling from#SXSW to #11ntc we should have leased a private jet "Geeks on a Plane"
- Sad face that I'm missing #11NTC this year. A great conference for those w/ passion for #nonprofits and #technology. Le sigh
So why am I blah blah blahing about a work conference? CAUSE I'M THAT LONELY. Working from home is both awesome and not-awesome. I love the independence and the amount of work/life balance (again, hate that term) that comes with being a remote employee. But seriously- it's lonely as hell. I miss chatting about the weekend, grabbing lunch, break-room chatter, even the birthday cards that are passed around in an unmarked folder for everyone to sign.
So this little conference is a break from the quiet of working from home. A chance to actually get dressed! And shower! And talk to people who love their jobs and coffee and beer! And the internet! And yes, I'm a little too excited about it. See why I need to get out of the house more?
These are my peoples.
Come nerds, let's party and tweet about it.
