Well, it’s almost time to go home.  Despite our Hilton shenanigans (which I will expound on more later on), we had a really great time at SXSW and I hope that they ask us to come back again. I’d love to participate in another panel (and next time, I want my partner in crime to come, too!) I’ve run into people I’m familiar with, but don’t know and spotted people I was too chicken to talk to, for whatever reason, including Jennifer Robbins.  I must have seen her 10 times and every time thought, “I should introduce myself.” and then I just stand there like a tool until she passes by.  I’m smooth like that.

I think I saw j. brotherlove last night at the hotel and I almost ran up and said hi again, but I wasn’t positive it was him because I was kind of far away and again, that “tool factor” came into play. So, I got coffee instead.  Everyone should have a backup plan.

I just got out of the CSS Problem Solving panel, which if I’m being perfectly honest, didn’t really share anything like, new or advanced.  I think I underestimate myself sometimes.  I assume I don’t know this or that or whatever and it turns out, hey!  I know stuff!  Who knew?  The best parts of that panel were the self-depricating, charming goofiness of David Shea, who looks nothing like I thought he would (in a good way!) For some reason, I pictured a beard.  I have no idea why.  Anyway, the best parts were some little tricks that he and Ethan Marcotte (also charming) shared, the latter of who had the more thorough and dynamic presentation.

I’m sorry, I’m having a hard time writing because there is a guy at the table next to me who just keeps staring. Stop it, dude!  I don’t think he’s really looking at me, but more like in my direction. He’s on the phone, but every time I look up, he meets my eye and it’s freakin’ me out. Stop it. No, really. Stop.

Anyway, the other great thing about the panel was meeting geeky!  I snuck up on her, actually. I walked into the room and sat a row behind her. I didn’t realize it was her until I stole a glance at her laptop and saw she had her blog up.  I said, “That wouldn’t happen to be your blog, would it?” And that was that!  We sat through the panel together and chatted a bit.  What a cutie, too!  And sweet. I dig her.  There’s a photo, but I want to get her permission before I post it.

So, here I sit, waiting for mike to pry himself from March Madness and come join me for lunch.  We got some ass scrambled eggs this morning from room service; they were runny and not just a little.  Like, they only cooked them for 15 seconds in the microwave and poured them on a plate. Ptooie.  So, we’re gonna hit the IHOP again, m’thinks.  All hail IHOP!

Then its just killing time, really, until we have to catch our flight around 7pm.  We’ll probably just hang, watch people and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi.  I’ll be spending the next couple days in “hiding”, catching up on client work and preparing for the week ahead.  I have to wade through a bevy of emails, so if you’re waiting on one from me, I’ll be with you as soon as I can.

If any of my fellow panelists are reading this, you should know that I was nervous about meeting all of you (because I’m a chick like that) and you all made it so easy.  I was honored to be included with you and I admire all of your work. Thanks for such a great experience. I look forward to doing it again!