10 things I learned at EVO ’10

July 2, 2010

in events

At EVO it wasn’t just about social media, I learned a lot about myself, social media, and made some amazing connections with people. Before I give you the long, rambly run down of what I did, saw and learned, here are my top 10 things I learned at EVO. This is dedicated to those of you with internet ADD.

10 things I learned from EVO 2010

10. Utah is gorgeous, and Mormons aren’t like the people on Big Love.

9. Gathering with a group of people who really “get” what you do can be life affirming.

8. People you know online will be more amazing than you ever imagined in person-especially if you get to really spend time with them.

7. Careening down a mountain sounds scary, but is really, really fun. (see Mommy Niri for more)

6. Everyone does the 2nd hello a lot. It goes like this:

“Hi, I’m Kelly. What’s your name?”

“Hi, I’m Mrs. X. <shakes hands or hugs lightly> What’s your twitter handle?”

“@CentsibleLife”

“OMG! I KNOW you!!!! I’m @MrsX!”

Begin jumping up and down, big hugs, laughs, and instant best friendship.

5. You will end up in a car, gondola, chair, or bed with someone you barely know. (and no I don’t mean in that way)

4. Social media means a lot of different things to different people, and almost everyone has a unique perspective and a different story to tell.

3. Sleep is overrated. (well until you get home)

2. The parties are almost as informative as the sessions.

1. If you are crazy enough jumping into a pool with your clothes on will sound like a good idea. About 30 other people will join you, and it will all be documented. (we are in social media after all) For the record we are professional even when we are soaking wet. See?

taken by Niri (@mommyniri)

Kelly

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About Kelly


Kelly Whalen is the founder of The Centsible Life, a blog where motherhood and money meet. Her goal is to help readers live well on less. Kelly is a mom to 4, and loves that she can stay at home with her kids, and still pursue her passions for writing, personal finance, and social media. You can often find her on twitter and Facebook talking money and motherhood.

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  • http://twitter.com/LkWhtMomFound Melinda

    #6 makes me laugh, that's totally how I introduce myself at blogging functions LOL

  • Mommy Niri

    Let me say with with all honesty – you make the best roomie evah!

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  • http://www.thecentsiblelife.com/ Kelly Whalen

    I think I'm an addict now too, except I may have to wear a bathing suit under my clothes next time. You'll have to tell me your secrets for traveling with soggy clothes!

    You will absolutely see me next year!

  • http://www.thecentsiblelife.com/ Kelly Whalen

    I think the majority of us were, and if we weren't the cold when we got out certainly made us sober!

  • http://twitter.com/PureNaturalDiva purenaturaldiva

    Yes… and while you might think they were led to the pool in a drunken mess.. the ring leaders were stone cold sober!

    It was so nice to meet you!

  • Jyl Johnson Pattee

    Love your list! Of course, my fave part was the mention of the pool jumping, but what can I say? I’m a pool jumping addict. Soooooo fun, right? Do you laugh whenever you think of that dude showing us his badge? So funny!

    Happy to have met you at evo’10 and really hope we see you back again next year!

    xoxoxo

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