But in the age of social media, of being able to connect with people via twitter, facebook, phone, email, skype … why do we need to go to live events at all?

Why go to seminars and conferences to learn? Why not just learn new stuff via information products and

Why do we need in real life?

Are you coming to SXSW? Make sure we find each other!!

And … what have you got out of meeting people in real life?

Because grown-up professionals don’t wear t-shirts, right?

They wear sweaters and blouses and button downs. Jackets over cute tops with coordinating scarves and necklaces. Tailored pants. Heels.

And so I thought that was what I was “supposed” to do.

But then … I went to Austin.

So what are you wearing, what are you doing, because you are “supposed” to do that as a professional?

What of yourself did you give up to become a grown-up?

And … do you want it back?