We've been back from SXSWi for about a week now but have yet to post. Yes, we are still alive after SXSWi - although, I feel, only barely. I am sick, you see. Stress, many humans to come in contact with, chatting in close quarters, alcohol lowering the immune system, constantly on the go with conference panels all day and parties most of the nights... well - it is easy to see why I am sick when you couple all of the above with traveling in a small metal tube with a hundred other folks.
Blahhh...
I got some interesting notes from a few of the panels if anyone wants them. I still have podcasts to watch from the panels I missed.
Sickness history:
Saturday - Kinda sick but thought it was just allergies to dust as Justin and I spent hours cleaning the bedroom.
Sunday - The great cleaning revolution ground to a halt when I woke up with a fever, extremely sore throat, miserable congestion, body aches, etc.
Monday - I was hella productive work-wise and felt as though I was recovering with minor symptoms remaining such as sore through, sinus irritation, small headache, etc.
Tuesday (today!) - Wake up feeling like hell. Just do not want to get out of bed. Incredibly sore throat, sinus problems, some aches, some fever. Stared at the "to do list" I've created for myself and stumbled through one or two items in the morning before slipping into a state of near-complete lack of productivity. Justin brings me chicken noodle soup for lunch which I hurriedly scarf down. Research and create SEO optimized landing page for Peru with travel related keywords. Hopefully we'll see some results in a week. I am hoping to get two more SEO pages built tomorrow.
I move at a snail's pace on any sort of writing project anyway it seems. If you're an SEO expert and check out the page above (although the likelihood of that happening are 1 in a million) and have some tips for me, feel free to share. I am always open for suggestions.
At any rate, I had to cancel the plans I'd made to see and catch up with Matt tonight which disappoints me. I hope I feel better tomorrow otherwise I'll be canceling even more plans. I hate how sickness can blast your work life and social life. Mleh
Good news (there is always good news even if I am grumpy):
Morgan got a much deserved promotion at JetBlue. He is now a Manager! w00t
Reshma accepted a kickass job offer from MTV.
Justin has reaffirmed he is a sweetheart by taking care of me these last three days and freaking out when he catches me doing chores. <3 I love you sweetie - even if you are a glum fairy sometimes.
Did anyone do anything interesting for St. Patrick's day? Justin and I went to an Irish pub in the neighborhood for dinner.
Update your blogs and LJs, people.
4 comments:
rarr! I am manager hear me roar (quietly)
Joey and I met up with Laura and her boy and an acquaintance for dinner and drinks - though had nothing really to do with st pattys day - i did wear a green tie ?
ps: Never order a Manhattan when you've had a light lunch
pss: I want to be listed under the 'good news' section somehow next time
Justin and I didn't go out for St. Patty's day :) We stayed in and quietly had a relaxing night.
I know that doesn't sound like a lot but we gotta save mooolah for a house ya know!
Morgan - rock that roar!
Val! - you can definitely make it into the good news section, what with our new Happiness project and all! :) I am proud you were sporting a green tie! I had my neon green t-shirt on, the faithful old standby!
Sheila - A quiet relaxing night is really nice sometimes. I've been sick since getting back to NY and have had quite a few of those myself. :)
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