Sunshocked

I like to name my little projects in a similar fashion to military operations. Redesigning my website to make it more accessible was Project Infinite Access, revamping my wardrobe was Project Dashing Devil, and vying for a raise was Project Mo Money. It is with the same spirit of grim determination coupled with all-around jauntiness, that I embark upon Project Internet Famous.

Until there’s a national holiday explicitly about hanging out with friends and family, eating and drinking, and watching television marathons, it’s doubtful that everyone will be “true to the spirit” of whatever reason they’re not going to work. Still, I always try.

Last weekend, downtown San Francisco hosted an event that celebrated the diverse community of which we are all a part. People were free to be themselves, without fear of persecution or judgement. It wasn’t for everyone, but those who attended came away with a confidence that their voice is heard, their contribution to society is valued, and that there are solutions for the problems we face as a culture. I speak not of the Pride Parade, but BarCamp San Francisco.

Or something like that. I speak of Vloggercon, which went down only a few blocks from my house last weekend. I felt a little sorry for those that flew in from Amsterdam or wherever, but it’s their fault for not living in San Francisco.