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Gearing up
March 6, 2008
I was emailed a video this morning, and I’m somewhat perplexed as to his identity. Anyone? Anyone?
At this time in two days, I will be somewhere between flights on my way to Austin, TX for the SXSW Interactive conference and 2008 Bloggie Awards. I am excited, and I am petrified. If I’m not high on Dramamine by the time the plane leaves Pittsburgh, I plan on recording takeoff so you can witness pure terror.
I can hardly even focus on the enthusiasm I have hidden somewhere for all of the people I’ll be seeing. The actual bodies of people. Internet people. In real life. I’ll be making a whole album just of Heather’s hair. And also? Convincing Leah to become a polygamist, because I totally want in on that marriage.
There are also a couple little things I’m working on that should come out this weekend, and if you’re easily annoyed by reader updates, I would almost recommend removing me, just for the weekend. Almost. Because I’m going to be constantly bugging the hell out of you. Think: Some girl running up to you on the street, ripping out pages of her well-documented diary, and throwing them relentlessly at your right ear. Hi, I’m Rachel.
I also have a secret. Perhaps about my personal life? Perhaps that will especially surprise my PodCamp friends?
Now you’re looking for the secret, but you won’t find it because you’re not really looking. You don’t really want to know the secret. You want to be…fooled.
Categories: Daily, Pittsburgh, Traveling, Video
March 6th, 2008 at 11:46 am
If you’ll be in Austin the 12th, I suggest you catch: Okkervil River feat. Roky Erickson 11:00 p.m., Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces St
March 6th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Have a great time! I’m jealous :)
March 6th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Secret? You’re taking over Ashley DiParlo’s job? Switching majors from English to pre-med? Or even worse — journalism? You’re going to be the Packers’ next starting quarterback? You’re actually the Mexican Jew Lizard? WHAT?
OK. Have fun in Austin. Remember: there’s no such thing as too many updates. We’ll be waiting. And … not … looking.
March 6th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Have an awesome time! Be safe! Can’t wait for tour Twitter feed!
March 6th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
your* Twitter feed not tour. whoops.
March 6th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Have a fun and safe trip!
March 6th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I, for one, am looking forward to all the updates. Have a blast!
March 6th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
I know who this is, but the secret is safe with me. Actually fell of my chair, in a coffe house in Denver, Co., when I heard this.
Rachael, have a great time in Austin, TX and good luck.
MJL looking forward to dinner.
March 6th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Dude, I emailed you about meeting up, but I didn’t get a response. Anyway, you should, nay, must, get back to me before you take off for my not-so-great state.
March 6th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I second Anthony’s recommendation to see Okkervil River at SXSW. And I’m looking forward to your updates from the road. Have an awesome trip!
March 6th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Don’t be quite so petrified…we’ll all be with you, virtually. =)
March 6th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Thanks everyone! I’ll be thinking of you all when I break down in tears on the tarmac.
Uncle Crappy - None of the above. Fortunately. Sorry!
Great Guy - I was a bit perplexed for a while, but I figured out who you were. So nice to hear from you, and thank you! I’m also looking forward to dinner. :)
Marianne - Emailed you!
March 6th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Have a blast, and don’t talk to strangers.
Oh, wait, that won’t work.
Enjoy yourself, you deserve it!
March 6th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Dramamine makes me feel like I’m on crack and Quaaludes.
Should be fun!!
March 6th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
My guess is that you are either PittGirl or the ninja from ask a ninja.
March 6th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Oh no. Not HIM!
March 7th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Good luck, and have fun, and all of that!
March 7th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Have a great time and don’t let Tom Green convince you it’s Boston.