laid off camp SF for my IT peeps! [news]

i wouldn't do a second post on any given day unless i thought it was something that needed attention.

a laid off camp will be hosted in san francisco. it looks like they are still working out the details but if you're interested in helping with the planning or other volunteer work, just go here and sign up. Or if you don't want to take the time to look through the page just follow the instructions below:

Planners and Volunteers

* Wanna help plan and organize LaidOffCamp? Email planning@laidoffcamp.com
* You can also talk to Chris Hutchins (@hutchins on Twitter / email: chris@chrishutchins.net) and Kevin Buecher (@kevinbuecher on Twitter / email kevin.buecher@gmail.com )

When / Where

* Tuesday: March 3rd @ 10am
* Searching for a venue in San Francisco for 75-150 people (or more)
* RSVP for LaidOffCamp on Facebook, Upcoming and LinkedIn


Session Ideas

* Living on a budget
* Building your personal brand
* Finding a job / work in this market
* How to freelance / be a consultant
* Finding co-founders

You do NOT have to be unemployed to attend!

NYE in SF 2008 -> 2009

we had a good time for new year's eve. ry surprised me when i got home asking me to prep up to head out to the city and to keep warm.

this was my first time taking the BART train since the wheelchair bit. it's an amazingly convenient option for those of us who can't drive. heck, even if i could drive, i wouldn't take BART to the area we're going to. parking is scarce and pricey.

it looks like we weren't the only ones who were feelin' like cheering on the professional pyros.  thankfully, all those people were behind us and there and nobody blocked our view.  well, all that is true but i have to say that the fog and building did get in our way of seeing a spectacular show.

it's all about the experience with the scenery, friends, family, police, and strangers packing the streets.  =)