Has arrived. OMG — the hotel gave me a room on the highest floor that isn’t a suite, with a jaw-dropping wraparound view of the bay and my own private balcony — the topmost balcony, with seats! Of course, right as I’m checking in Scott walks right by me (!hugs!), then Phillip and Lady Ada join us… (!morehugs!) …nearly an hour later they’ve got me all oriented and I’m badged and we’re feeling pretty okay about being the only ones all in black and stripes. Now I’m online in my room, listening to my Nano with its little portable speakers (Love and Rockets), and am uploading pictures using this tag.
Wow. I am here to talk about the intersection of human sexuality and emergent technology.
Here’s a kiss from my balcony. Wish you were here — oh wait, you are…
From atop her tower, she shall conquer the world. And the world will beg her for more.
Hey Violet! Don’t forget my offer to buy you a drink (or a few drinks) when you’re in town. I know it’s been eons since our email exchange, but the offer stands. :) Bring HB.
While you are here in SD, I recommend you stop by the Rubber Rose, a really great sex shop in North Park. Right around the corner is a FANTASTIC dessert place called Heaven Sent Desserts…good coffee and amazing sweets in a very nice atmosphere.
North Park/Normal Heights isn’t exactly the Lower Height, but it is a close as we come in “America’s Finest City”.
Enjoy your time here Violet!
…Love and Rockets…
<3 you so much.
Go Violet… go Violet… go Violet… (insert cheesy dance moves that make the young & hip cringe). You are not the poor schmo. You are the uber goddess of sexuality & technology knowledge. Remember, they picked you to speak at this conference. Granted, a lot of the other speakers and attendees do make more money than you now, but with time, experience and growing reputation for being very thorough in your research, writings and knowledge, they money will come. Just keep up your ethics and passion.
As a PR flack having had to pimp high tech wonks to speak at different tech conferences over the years, I can attest to the fact Forbes has rather higher standards than some others conferences. You’ll be great. Bon chance!
If you aren’t at some crazy party or conference or something tomorrow, you should bring everyone to the Whistle Stop Bar in South Park: http://www.whistlestopbar.com/
boardgames, super nintendo on the big screen
Tonight at Lestat’s is open mic
Lots of links here: http://patsdistrict.com/music_scene/sandiego_ca_music_scene.html
Maybe I’ll see ya?