Most videos from my journey this week will go straight to the special youtube channel (for this and other adventures), and not be posted here on the blog. So, after today get the latest news and adventure in video form when you go here.
Starting very early Wednesday I’ll be traveling several thousand miles and going to the conference of a lifetime. #STORYchicago.
I’ll update everyone following along with many ensuing adventures which also include solo navigating my way several hours to BWI airport (Baltimore) and around Chicago on public transportation (yes, there’s STILL 30,000 public school teachers striking and over 350,000 school-aged city kids on the loose….hum. Things could get interesting).
PLUS I’ll be staying at a commune with hippies….seriously, the Original so-called “Jesus Freaks” (Jesus Movement) of the early 1970s, and obviously absorbing good vibes. I’ll be finding good coffee whenever possible, eating Chicago style pizza, and meeting and cavorting with lots of cool friends who are writers, artists, filmmakers, creators, and creative types, some of whom you’ve likely heard of… but I’ll skip the name dropping, at least for now.
Another thing I’m planning to do goes against popular convention…Especially for writing types. I’m only taking a carryon (no checked baggage), and I’m leaving my laptop at home. This will be a test of my smart phone skills and iPhone 3GS battery life. This means I will try to post here too if time allows and the technology gods smile upon me.
I found this gem at Fast Company. They made these rules from some great input. Those sources are referenced at the bottom.
Please let me know if you liked them!
I’m excited to tell you this update.
Some of you have been following the STORY of my STORY and here. For the sake of time I won’t recap, just click the links if you aren’t in the loop…
It was lovely surprise, and I was taken aback on Friday. Well, in a surprise twist, and a gracious gesture going to the STORY conference in Chicago is now possible.
I’m blown away!
I just need to scrape together some lodging and a plane or train ticket. But, it’s GOING TO HAPPEN!
Choices: Plane ($266 + tax and fee via Southwest, trip take a few hours.)
or Train ($168 + tax and fees via Amtrak, trip takes 19-20 hours, but I can really see the countryside)
Seriously…What would you do?
If anyone knows someone I could lodge with in Chicago, that’d be awesome. (Did I mention I was poor?)
I’m super stoked to record my journey and share it with you as I travel to #STORY2012. Look for more on this in mid-September.
WEDNESDAY’S post will be on using Social Media better.
With that in mind: How do you need help with this for your project? Do you have any questions about social media? I’m going to set to helping with this. Stay tuned.
Snail Mail gets an upgrade.
It’s official. I have an genuine Kickstarted project accepted and LIVE.
Backers make this creative project happen and get rewarded in the process.
Or click image for promo video:
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I just got some postcard love from across the country. Lara lives in this amazing hostel near the Golden Gate bridge. I haven’t been to the West Coast yet, but now I know where I’d love to visit! I’ll take that Hostel Environment any day!
Reaching out though my creative experiment Super Snail Mail has brought new friends into my world. It’s been far more fun than I even imagined with surprises almost everyday. The power of shiny stickers, some creativity, and generosity has a Pay It Forward vibe, and I’m feeling the love.
Peace out.
-Sparky
