So yesterday, I pretty much just flew from Columbus to Chicago, and then from Chicago to Austin got setup in my hotel, and wandered around Austin a bit.

The flights were a pain as usual, my feet hurt from walking too much, but thats all fine because now I am in the Austin Convention Center, registered for sxsw interactive, and am waiting for the first panel I am going to.

Austin has been cool so far, but it is also cold, which is rather confusing to me. I went from Ohio to Texas during winter, and the tempature difference was two degrees. It is also windy as hell. It is supposed to be nicer tomorrow.

I will update this post later today after the panels and the parties.

attended Dustin Diaz’s book reading

This was only 20 minutes long, and was most meant to promote the book in question. Nothing was said that isn’t fairly common Javascript knowledge, however it was still amusing and worth attending.

He did some of his talking through DomoKun, and told one of the only people who asked a question that their question was stupid, and then answered them.

attended How to Rawk SXSW: The Basics

A look at how to enjoy sxsw from some of the veterans. Rather nerdy and meta all around. This was fun, but I do not think I believe the general message, which was “it is easy to make friends with internet superstars, they want your friendship!”. There are about 7000 people here, and I get the feeling that about 6000 are here for the first time.

attended Mix at Six

This was a pretty cool meet-up, where I met alot of really cool people, including Greg of HUGE, and Simon and Kate of Portable Film Festival.

Went to Ego’s

Ego’s was sweet. Ended up there after mix at six with the previously mentioned Greg, Simon and Kate. It was a Texas honky tonk with some ridiculous classy music. I also met a delightful madman who may or may not have been the drummer for the Butthole Surfers.

I’ll be adding more pictures when I get the chance.