Alright I’m not the greatest at actually writing about the sessions I attended. That being because most of the sessions I am attending are only somewhat related to my field of work, therefore I only really take in half sessions.
Nonetheless though, I’m having a fun time. Obviously it was good to listen to Dries early in the day. Then I went to the Media Session. After that though I ended up meeting up with our Web Designer, Steven, and hitting up the Exhibit Hall for free swag. Then I sat in on Andrews Bird of a Feather on local news sites, which was interesting, but only a small turn out and finally I listened to a session with Project Manager, which was neat. Of course the final, final thing I did yesterday was attend the Drupalcon Field Museum Party.
I have to say I got a little overwhelmed at certain points yesterday. There were just so many people and I did the stupid thing and didn’t really pay attention to where I needed to me. Today though I have a plan of attack, read the schedule a head of time.
Something I was told when I started playing with Drupal, although I haven’t gotten far, was to never hack Core.
The only thing I am regretting so far at Drupalcon is not being more out going in person. On Twitter I’m a little Social-lite, but in person I keep to my own in a sense. Wouldn’t mind meeting other people along the way and hearing their stories.
Here’s how you start. After every session, just resolve, and do this — find 3 different people, walk up to them, shake their hand and introduce yourself. Say you’re from far northern canada and *guaranteed* you’ll get a conversation started. Also be prepared with one basic question like (the obvious) where are they from, or another one – which other geek conference will they be attending. Lather.Rinse.Repeat. this is a kick-ass opportunity to make connections IRL. Have a blast with it.
Thanks, Nancy.