Later I will upload all my pix from SXSW and do a nice recap of SXSW in my perspective. But right now I will share some thing that I learned from my experience from SXSW.
First, be ready to walk! I swore it felt like we walked from Houston to Austin this weekend. Parking is kinda hectic in Austin. Things get even more messed up when they shut down the streets for big events. Like any city, big events are a time for them to capitalize on tourist and charge a ridiculous amount of money for parking. I found that if you go early the price is cheaper. We arrived downtown around 1130am and I payed $10. When we went back to the car at 6pm it was $15. We even saw some garages and lots charging $20! So in the end get some super cushy shoe insoles because after 4 days of walking the hilly Austin streets your gonna be exhausted.
Secondly, Stock up on Pepto Bismol. SXSW is a hectic time. You are so busy running around you barely have enough time to see the bands you want to see let alone grab a bite to eat. All over down town are street cart vendors selling a large array of foods. Austin is very popular with pizza and cupcakes, and when you mix that with all the free booze you can expect an upset stomach. Either way you had fun getting sick. I advise everyone to try the different pizza shops and truck all over town. You will be blown away.
Thirdly, Aspirin. Loads of it. Texas is hot and walking around all over town on the blacktop is overwhelming. Loud music, heat and tons of free drinks it is easy to get carried away and the next thing you know your in a deep sleep setting yourself up with a hangover from hell. Try to force yourself to drink at least one bottle of water and two aspirin. This is the only way to make it through the week. Plus the aspirin will help with the pain
in your feet from all that walking.
Fourth, dress for the occasion. Look I understand that you may be in a band or really like the fashions of the emo pop punk indie bands but some of that stuff is just to much. It was hovering over 80 degrees this year and it was hot! I saw some people wearing them skin tight jeans and jackets from the 70's just sweating their asses off. I understand being true to your passions but do it with in reason. Some time people just try to hard. But who am I to judge? Maybe next year I will show up in some ass less chaps, a pink thong on backwards, combat boots, suspenders and
First, be ready to walk! I swore it felt like we walked from Houston to Austin this weekend. Parking is kinda hectic in Austin. Things get even more messed up when they shut down the streets for big events. Like any city, big events are a time for them to capitalize on tourist and charge a ridiculous amount of money for parking. I found that if you go early the price is cheaper. We arrived downtown around 1130am and I payed $10. When we went back to the car at 6pm it was $15. We even saw some garages and lots charging $20! So in the end get some super cushy shoe insoles because after 4 days of walking the hilly Austin streets your gonna be exhausted.
Secondly, Stock up on Pepto Bismol. SXSW is a hectic time. You are so busy running around you barely have enough time to see the bands you want to see let alone grab a bite to eat. All over down town are street cart vendors selling a large array of foods. Austin is very popular with pizza and cupcakes, and when you mix that with all the free booze you can expect an upset stomach. Either way you had fun getting sick. I advise everyone to try the different pizza shops and truck all over town. You will be blown away.
Thirdly, Aspirin. Loads of it. Texas is hot and walking around all over town on the blacktop is overwhelming. Loud music, heat and tons of free drinks it is easy to get carried away and the next thing you know your in a deep sleep setting yourself up with a hangover from hell. Try to force yourself to drink at least one bottle of water and two aspirin. This is the only way to make it through the week. Plus the aspirin will help with the pain
in your feet from all that walking.Fourth, dress for the occasion. Look I understand that you may be in a band or really like the fashions of the emo pop punk indie bands but some of that stuff is just to much. It was hovering over 80 degrees this year and it was hot! I saw some people wearing them skin tight jeans and jackets from the 70's just sweating their asses off. I understand being true to your passions but do it with in reason. Some time people just try to hard. But who am I to judge? Maybe next year I will show up in some ass less chaps, a pink thong on backwards, combat boots, suspenders and
a propeller cap. Because that's how I roll. Oh snap! I cant forget them shutter shades!
Lastly, bring you some wet naps and antibacterial hand gel. This is an event full of porta potties and sticky sweaty people. So lather up because its gonna be a gross week but who cares you will be drunk!!!
I had a blast Austin, I will see ya all next year for SXSW 2010!
Lastly, bring you some wet naps and antibacterial hand gel. This is an event full of porta potties and sticky sweaty people. So lather up because its gonna be a gross week but who cares you will be drunk!!!
I had a blast Austin, I will see ya all next year for SXSW 2010!
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