Alt recap in a list

Monday, January 24, 2011

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Alt was incredible folks... no really I am overflowing. I am overflowing with new thoughts, different points of view and an amazing list of things TO DO! I think it would be impossible to sum up my experience in one post but I am going to try with a list.
1. DJ Spooky. Starting with the text I sent Ross while he was speaking {I know, rude, but it was only because I thought it was nicer then talking to my neighbor about how amazing he was} I have not stopped thinking about his talk. So he was one of our keynote speakers. He went through the history of spinning music starting in the 1800's it blew my mind. He showed us a photo of "speaker party" in 1915. There were a few men dressed in suits and bow ties with their floor to ceiling speakers. They would play sounds together and 'mix music.' He was raised in DC in the 60's, his dad was the lawyer for the Black Panthers and his mother was a professor. One of the ladies in the room asked "how did your parents cultivate your desire to learn and your individual style?" He said that his parents always challenged him and expected him to challenge them. He said his mother would say {and this is my favorite quote from the conference} "Dye your hair green but don't ever do anything stupid". I love that I want to calligraphy that somewhere in my house.
2. Which brings me to #2. My calligraphy class was so great. I am in love, obsessed and can not stop thinking about calligraphy. Melissa Esplin of I Still Love You lead the class and she is adorable and so talented. I can not wait to use calligraphy for letters, packaging, gifts... the list goes on. And my highlight of the class was sitting next to Joslyn of Simple Lovely. Which brings me to #3.
3. There were so many inspiring, lovely and approachable people at this conference. Joslyn was one of the ladies that I was so excited to meet and she proved to be just as charming and authentic in person. Here are some of the other ladies that were highlights on my trip; Willow of Willotoons, Karey of Mackin Ink, Erin of Apartment 34, Stephanie Neilson of NieNie Dialogues, Deb of Fresh Nest Design and Christy Tomlinson of Scarlet Lime there are more but I can't find everyone's cards!
4. Social Media... obviously that is very general but one of the things that I came away with is refocusing my energies while I am on my computer. I started a Pinerest account {I don't have any pins yet but will start this week}. This will be a place for me to post things I find while reading all of my favorite blogs. I have only been posting my own photos so this is the perfect place to put all of the things that I love love love. I am also going to be tweeting a lot more. I never really understood tweeting but it clicked during one of my sessions. I am going to be linking to music, videos and products that I love. And finally Facebook. This is the one area that I am really struggling with because I LOVE FB for checking in on my sisters, seeing my sweet friends adorable, precious children and I feel like I will miss out on what is going on if I am not on it. With all of this said I feel like all of my heart relationships {dear friends and family} deserve more then social media. As every month passes I feel like I write less notes, have less coffee dates, and talk on the phone with friends less. I feel like texting and Facebooking have been a totally normal way to communicate with the people I love. I want to reserve these relationships with the things that I love to do. I love sitting down and writing a note, I love making time for coffee dates and family dinners and I love talking to friends on the phone and of course in person. It is going to take much more effort but I am up for the task.
5. Random but... I am getting a subscription to Anthology. It is hands down the most gorgeous magazine I have ever seen.
6. One of my big take-aways was said by Joslyn in a panel. She said that what she loves about following a blog is seeing it evolve. She loves watching the writer find their voice, find their style and develop their photography. I loved this because I tend to get impatient with my blog. I am always wanting to change my layout and I feel like I often get discouraged by my writing. When Joslyn said this I felt like she was speaking directly to me. It gives me so much comfort to be reminded that it is the journey. Of course, brilliant!
6. And finally... thank you to my sweet roomies {Jeanne and Melissa}. I loved spending time with you. I think that every women should share a hotel room with other ladies at least once a year. It is such a treat to talk for hours and get room service {bliss}!

23 comments:

  1. whoah! good luck with all of that; you sound inspired and yours words are inspiring...

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  2. I enjoyed reading this so much. I feel like I was there with you.

    I agree with Joslyn, seeing a blog evolve is the most beautiful thing. Wish you the best and you definitely deserve it. Your blog is amazing!

    xx

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  3. You, my dear sweet Alexis, are so incredibly inspiring in every. single. thing you do and say! I love this recap...and I adored our time together!
    Cannot wait for our next 'coffee and dinner fun' when we visit SoCal next!
    Bisous,
    Melissa

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  4. sounds like a blast! Love the part about the blog being a journey and making more time to write notes and have coffee dates. xo

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  5. i love,love,love this recap. and yes, dj spooky totally blew my mind too!!

    one of my favorite parts of the week was sitting next to you at that calligraphy class...I'm toally smitten with you lady. so glad i can say we're friends in real life now ;-)

    xoxo

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  6. Wonderful recap. I think I will have to divide it into two posts:-) Loved my time with you. Went on a date with Kel last night and we had to stop and get Ross' magazine. LOVED it...gorgeous.

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  7. Wow! You sound inspired. What a great recap.
    I agree on how social media is changing our relationships and not always for the better as well as the blog being a journey. I like that and feel better about my blog (at the moment anyway).

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  8. cool! i can't wait to check out all of your links! it sounds amazing...i'm already planning on going next year! love the green hair quote:)

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  9. Wah! Okay, next year...you and me (maybe with babies, maybe without??) are hanging at Alt fr sure...sounds Ahmazing!!

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  10. Hello! I sat in front of you at the up and coming blog forum with my friend Lisa as we both perused your blog after asking you what your site was. Ha! Just wanted to drop a line and say hello and just share that I was also encouraged by Jocelyn's words when she expressed how our blogs naturally evolve after time. Your blog is lovely and I intend to come back. In addition, I am also believer and love how you share scripture with your readers. Good to meet you *even if it was for a brief moment*.

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  11. Hi Alexis!

    I totally remember being with you in the class - I sort of wish I had been a little more outgoing and walked around the class to personally say hi to everyone... but I hadn't gotten over my shyness at that point so I am glad you sent that email!

    What a great recap of the summit - with so much that happened it is so tough to really put into words how amazing it was. But, you did it wonderfully!

    Your photos are beautiful and your writing makes me feel like I am there with you!

    Kindest Regards,

    Padgett (thanks for the sweet comment regarding my name... I have come to love the uniqueness of it! people seem to remember it which is nice!)

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  12. Welcome home Alexis! I have been greatly anticipating an ALT recap; and yours takes the cake! But then again, I wouldn't have expected nothing less coming from you. You are so thoughtful in your delivery and your pictures tell a thousand words. Thank you for sharing those inspiring words! xo Samantha

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  13. Wow, kicking myself all over for not going. Your recap has put it over the top for me now. I'll be signing up next year for sure. Sounds like an inspired couple of days to say the least. Love to see how it all evolves for you.

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  14. Fun! I am dying to take you out for a cup of chai tea so I can pick your brain about the conference. Welcome home!

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  15. Beautiful recap, Alexis! And what a view you had! I don't know about you, but I seriously can't wait until next year...

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  16. Also adore Anthology, it's so beautiful! Great recap!


    Camila F.

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  17. How fantastic, love the recap. I've always been a huge calligraphy fan, got a set of ink and pens from my grandma years ago and you're reminding me to get back into it. Also I think I'll take your lead and subscribe to Anthology...xo

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  18. Great recap!! I had so much fun at Alt, too! I'm so glad you were in my class. It was a pleasure to meet you!

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  19. It was so great to meet you, Alexis. Friends for life. xo

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  20. Looks like it was amazing! Next year we're going for sure. And your calligraphy is so pretty! I could majorly get into a calligraphy class.

    xx

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  21. alexis, you open my eyes.
    thank you.

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