Leave a message at my room!
In the “Cindy is a Nimrod” department (which has a long and healthy history), I brought a pre-paid Canadian cell phone to the States thinking, no problem, I could use it during the RWA Conference in New York (where I am now). The last time I attended a conference, I had this same cell phone, but I was on a plan then. I rarely use my cell so it didn’t occur to me that I can only use it in the States if I’m on a monthly plan. I ran around trying to take advantage of a temporary cell phone service my provider has set up with another company, but the cost was exhorbitant for a week’s use PLUS anyone calling me would have had to use a different cell number than the one I’ve already provided to my conference peeps, PLUS that number routes through Estonia! I’m not sure if this would affect texting, but it would definitely affect long distance rates for anyone phoning me. Anyway, if you want to get hold of me call my room and leave a message, or I’m in contact via email on my Netbook, which I’ll be checking a couple of times a day.
Now to hit Starbucks and The Golden Network Retreat!
Great! you are still at the RWA.. is Wifi too costly? how has been the overall experience, since you are attending it after 2008? share your experiences here
Hi Laurence.
I’m sharing Wi-Fi with my roommate in our room. Let me put it this way. I’d rather Wi-Fi were free, but splitting it with someone else is reasonable. I would not want to pay the day charge on my own, but it’s good for up to 3 devices and we have two.
Thus far, the conference has been a good experience. RWA offers a LOT of workshops at the same time, so there’s always a trade-off between what you want to attend and what fits into your schedule. This morning I attended a 2-hour Michael Hauge workshop that was excellent, but other commitments prevent me from attending his afternoon session.
At a conference as big as RWA (2000 attendees), you also have to learn to pace yourself. It’s easy to get worn out, so “scheduling” downtown is a must.
Wow Cindy, Michael Hauge workshop.. that must’ve been great! I know RWA is pretty tiring, but sincerely i feel every moment spent there is PRICELESS!
Hi Laurence,
Yes, it was a great workshop. I couldn’t attend the afternoon session, like I said, but will buy the download (a production company offers them to RWA members about 2 weeks past the conference).