September 29th, 2008

NYC Meet-up, SMS banking, and commandN (150)

First of all, thank you to the dozens of folks who showed up to the meet-up that Natali Del Conte and I co-hosted in NYC Friday night.  My mom, best friend, and her mom were also at our event, and they were overwhelmed (in a good way!) with the ever-so-friendly crowd of unfamiliar faces (big thanks to Jimmy for helping us to find a venue).  I took lots of pics, which I'll get up on my Flickr account soon enough (more photos here).  I was in NYC for four nights; and, unlike other trips, I really tried to unplug and spend some good quality time with my mom (i.e. if I owe you an email, it will come soon enough!).  Needless to say, our time away was wonderful (from watching Wicked on Broadway to scurrying around Central Park in the rain).

While I was away, commandN hit the web in record time (thx Chris, Will, and Jeff!). Check out Episode #150 below for all your weekly tech news. In other high-tech news, I just found out about RBC's Mobex and I am happy to see this mobile payment service come to Canada. Pay back your friends faster than ever ;).

In the spirit of John Hodgman, that is all.

September 29th, 2008 | Permalink | Comments (3)

Posted by: drew | around 3 months ago

Sounds like a very nice time. I bet unplugging is quite difficult for you to do? Looking forward to the photos.

Posted by: SteveintheUK | around 3 months ago

Glad your mum wasn't scared off by all the geeks that would have turned up at the meet-up. If this picture - http://tinyurl.com/4rjlqo (your so cool Amber) - is anything to go by I can't wait to see what you put up on your Flickr account. Oh and good luck with the talk tomorrow, not that you ever need it. L&L

Posted by: Jimmy | around 3 months ago

awwww, thanks for the shout out and links to my site amber! feel free to gank any photos. i love the shot i took of you that the previous poster linked to. it was a pleasure to find the venue and help things run smoothly. great to meet you finally as well. really fun hanging and chatting with jenna and the moms. :) (you guys still owe me karaoke. :P ) take care and see you next time you're in NYC!