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SXSW 19: Rain Break
Sometimes, Mother Nature tells you to “stop.”
I had seriously considered hitting three more SXSW parties — Gowalla at the Belmont, Plutopia at MACC and Good Capitalist at Youthworks — but they were primarily outdoors. I’m sure the guests found a way to cope. They always do.
But I needed the time off anyway. So far: 24 parties, 26 miles on foot, 3 miles by cab, more than 200 people engaged in conversation. I revel in all this socializing, believe me, but this 55-year-old body just can’t order everything on the menu.
(True story: Last yesterday, I learned from Kip that I’m 55. I thought I was 56. Math was not my best subject. Which may be why I’m so obsessed with numbers.)
I still have 5 parties — Ray Benson Birthday Party, Belmont Film Festival, British Embassy at Latitude 30, Media Temple Closing Party at Mohawk and the Parish Party — on my event list for tonight.
After that, 5 more full days to go during SXSW. Don’t worry. I’ve followed all the rules. Rest. Hydrate. Eat. Moderate. Exercise. And I’m still having fun.
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