I’m back in America and I owe mad props to my friends who helped me out financially and emotionally. Since I was in London to work — and not to have an anxiety attack — I thought I’d recognize my fellow panelists at TruLondon.
- Andy Headworth taught me to chill the f-k out and embrace chaos. His wife, Sarah, is a fellow cat lover. She made me smile when I felt lost & confused.
- Trish McFarlane emerged right before my eyes as a confident, poised, and wonderful public speaker. Her personal development over the past year just blows my mind. Growing by leaps and bounds before us — and yet she is leading us through smart discussions on HR and social media. She is awesome.
- Peter Gold intimidated me with his knowledge (yes he did) and then made me a fan with his warm & welcoming demeanor. I’m not sure he wanted to hug me as much as I hugged him, but I don’t care. I am American and that’s what we do.
People are what make conferences work, and I was lucky to spend time with great people.
Also, Sarah White made a playlist to summarize her experiences in London. I thought I would do the same. I fell in love with the city in 1996 and I’ve returned several times — but this time was transformative. My ass was kicked. I drank champagne. I didn’t sleep much. I’m still in love, dammit.
I’m not sure what happens next. Everything else seems so dull by comparison.
Also, f–k you to the woman who stole my purse. I don’t care if you are an agent of the Mossad. If I meet you in a dark alley, you’re dead. Count on it.
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If you do meet her in a dark alley, please go all Samuel Jackson in Pulp Fiction, paraphrasing Ezekiel 25:17, on her, quoting:
“‘The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides with the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of charity and good will shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother’s keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon those with great vengeance and with furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know that my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.’”
Love the playlist.
Laurie, you made my day, my week, my month. I saw a picture yesterday of you and I during the blogging track and I just thought “OMG, how lucky am I?” To be sitting in London, with you, and spreading the word about HR, social media, and blogging. Amazing how my life has changed in one year.
When I see you we’re both always pulled in so many directions I need to just sit down and have coffee or a martini with you. I feel like there is still some big project we’re meant to do…..
Thank you for always supporting me. I’ve got your back too.
@Trish Mwah.
@Angela I realized that Apple won’t let you publish songs on an iMix that are from your own collection and/or from another site. So some songs didn’t make it — but I’m glad you like it.
@Bruno Perfect!
I totally forgot about the Polecats. What a great tune.
Laurie – Welcome home! I’m glad to see that you came out the other end of adversity. I’m hoping to meet you in San Diego at SourceCon & ERE. Its been awhile since I’ve been at a conference / networking evnt, so I am looking forward to mingling with “my kind” in the industry.
Safe travels!
Lou