Carsonified.

Carsonified is hosting a contest to win an all-expense paid trip to any Carsonified event, and all you have to do is write a blog post about why you want to win the prize and get 25 comments on that post.

I’d say that this post was my entry for the contest, but in all honesty, getting 25 comments on any post on this blog would be a bit of a stretch. So while I’d appreciate it if you could leave a comment so that I can qualify for the contest, I’m not forcing you to comment if you don’t feel as though you have anything to say. The comments on i tell stories are for you, not for me.

I do, however, want to tell you why I’d love to go to another Carsonified event.

Bronwyn JonesLast year, I had the opportunity to attend the Future of Web Design conference in New York. There, I met some wonderful people, saw some amazing speakers, and learned a whole lot.

The highlight of the conference, however, was not the speakers or workshops or even the parties. It was meeting one of my heroes — someone whose work continues to inspire me on a daily basis — after a session: Bronwyn Jones.

I’m not going to gush about Bronwyn here because I do enough of that already. Instead, I want to thank Ryan Carson and his team for facilitating that connection by creating an event where influential people in the industry (like Bronwyn) can interact and exchange ideas with common people like me.

That’s the real reason I want to go to a Carsonified event: to connect with people I would normally never have the chance to interact with on a regular basis. That golden ticket sure would be nice.

(Photo of Bronwyn by Ryan Sims.)

comments

Lara Kretler

I totally think you should get to go! I know that if you do, you’ll blog about it here so many of us will get to hear your stories and learn what you learned. Plus, you’re cool so they should want you at their event, because then other people would get to meet you there, too. The entire event would be better as a result. It all makes perfect sense to me!

Mario Bourque

Go and tell the rest of us what you heard at an IxDA local event in Toronto.

Jerrold

I’m sure that if you go, people will be inspired by you as much as you seek to be inspired by them. :)

suresh

points for you for showing me a whole new site!

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Sameer Vasta

Aw shucks, thanks guys. And of course, if I do go to FOWD or FOWA, I’ll be sure to blog about it and post photos. Did some blogging from FOWD last year, but next time, I’ll even do more. (And hopefully see some of you there!)

Shaista

One comment closer to the goal ;)

Jon Hurlock

Best of luck with the competition! I havent had the chance to attend FOWD, but have been to FOWA & FOM. I have to agree the events put on by Carsonified are great!

As you mentioned before the way in which you get to meet & chat with influential people at their events (in my case developers) is great! They are really open and seem like really nice geniune people. Only in a Carsonified event would the atmosphere seem so relaxed and open.

Would you also be able to help me enter by leaving me a comment?

Sameer Vasta

Thanks for stopping by Jon and Shaista. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

Mike Robinson

Thanks for commenting on my post, here’s one for you :) good luck!

Scott Mallinson

Thanks for swinging past my website and good luck with the competition.

FOWA in London this year will be my first Carsonified event and I can’t wait. I’ve heard so much good stuff about the events the guys arrange.

Shannon

comment comment comment.

and of course I think it’d be in Carsonified’s best interest to pick you, because you’ll give the most complete and engaging review of the event that they could possibly hope for. I’ll send some more friends your way to help. Good luck!

susan

Shannon sent me. Go. Have fun. Learn. Post.

chrisco

Good luck!! I’m in, too. http://chrisco.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/carsonified-golden-ticket-and-point-of-life/ Please drop by if you would like to return the favor (and leave a comment on my blog). Thanks a lot. Cheers, Chris

Nell

Corporate Monkey sent me. Have a great time!

Rob Hayward

Hey hey! Good luck +1 from me!

I’m in also! :)

http://www.frontenddeveloper.co.uk/blog/

Sameer Vasta

Thanks so much everyone. Really appreciating all the love. If I can ever return the favor, let me know!

Ryan Carson

+1 Good luck Sameer! Thanks for the kind words re: FOWD :)

Sameer Vasta

Oh my yay! A comment by Ryan Carson! Heck, even if I don’t win, that’s a highlight for me. Thanks for stopping by Ryan.

Catherine

Google Reader tells me that:
a) you’re a friend
b) you have shared items I should read
c) you needs some comment love

So… done! Will link some other people over and see if they can stick some comments up. Like cooked pasta on a wall. Good luck!

Adrian M.

I had never even heard of these events till I read this post. I’d be interested in attending some!

Patrick

#23!
Almost there!

Good luck

Sherren

That’s awesome Sameer. I’m sure you’ll get to go… just caus I don’t know anybody better suited than you. So when you get back, be sure to tell me about it! =] Have fun.

Tina

I fully second what the chiquita upstairs said! Good luck! You’ll so get it!! ;)

min

25/25!!! this man is not common. brilliant, kind and humble, yes, but not common. he has superpowers!!!

Jason

Count me as a fan!

AV

I’m only posting because he’s my brother and I’m being nice.

Denise

Great blog, have fun at the Carsonified event!

Sameer Vasta

Thanks everyone! I’ll keep my fingers crossed! Appreciate everyone’s help.

Pema

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you too Sameer. Good luck!


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