Here's some news (that awakens me with a startle in the mornings) that I feel some on you on the world wide web might want to know: I'm speaking at Women's Conference this year.
It's a 2 day conference held April 29th and 30th at (the) BYU, they have many different speakers, they do some huge service projects, and thousands of women attend (I think I'm going to throw up now.) My topic: "Don't Let the Digital Dominate Your Life" (stop laughing) and I am presenting with the super-cool Jon Mott. We've emailed and met IRL once and I'm excited to hear what he has to say, and very excited that he knows how to set up the powerpoint presentation because I'm not particularly up-to-the-know with the latest (yes, the irony is not lost on me and yes, I still think powerpoint is fairly new. Stop laughing.) He's assistant to the academic vice president for academic technology, he has a PhD, he's a father, he takes his kids to cool concerts. He made THIS SITE.
I think it goes without saying (but that rarely stops me) that I feel horribly inadequate to speak at this conference, but I'm happy to do it (because I like talking and an excuse to buy a new outfit). Just do me a favor and when you see me IRL=IN REAL LIFE, don't comment about how "weird" or "totally random" that it is I'm doing this and "How did they ever come up with your name? Because it's SO WEIRD. . ." like someone asked me to build a supercomputer with some tinfoil and a few bobby pins because, trust me, I'm doing the best I can to just show up with my talk and powerpoint presentation all prepared and ready, hoping no one says "Just kidding!" because a part of me thinks that just might happen.
This is our course description:
Don't Let the Digital Dominate Your Life (Elder David A. Bednar)
Internet social networks can connect adults with family and long-lost friends. How can we be wise with the time we spend online? What are the dangers of spending more time in the virtual world than in reality? How can we use technology prudently and wisely?
We speak in the de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC at 12:30-1:30 pm on Thursday, April 29th.
Don't worry, Lis. . .it's just the de Jong Concert Hall. So wish I could be there.
ReplyDeleteThat is beyond awesome.
ReplyDeleteTalk about how it is really easy to not let it dominate your life when the Deseret Book no longer sponsors your site.
Well, check you out! Now I want to come to Women's Conference!
ReplyDeleteOoooh how I wish I could see that!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous!!! You will do an amazing job! I wish I could be there. We will actually be in Provo, for my son-in-laws graduation, and of course, it is on the same day as women's conference, so I can not be at two places at once. I really know that you will do a great job!!
ReplyDeletetimely topic. and i so want to hear you speak--i have complete confidence in you.
ReplyDeletep.s. you should be flattered. i wouldn't brave those crowds for just anyone. *wink*
ReplyDeleteLove this! You're perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteI shall make my Women's Conference debut to hear you in the DeJong. I'm looking forward to it, and shan't ask you how you got picked to be the speaker. (I already know it's because you are an AWESOME performer with much charisma.)
ReplyDeletePlus you're smart. And techy. And time-managementy.
ReplyDeleteOkay, hold on a sec....There. I've stopped laughing. Seriously!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll be just fine. BYU needs a little randomness and excitement you know.
I would give several of my children to be there (I will even let you pick which ones...but not Gracie......:-))) It will be awesome! Maybe some one who DOES let technology run their life will record it for us... :-)
ReplyDeleteOf course you are speaking at Women's Conference and anyone who is surprised, thinks it's random, or wonders why they picked you is a moron.
ReplyDeletethis is the only time I wish I lived in utah...
ReplyDeleteKacy, I think it's really mean that you just called me a moron on my own blog.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are so nice to encourage me. It means a lot to me!
I think it's AWESOME... and I think I'm spending time in the digital world to find out about it. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou will rock the house. Or hall, as the case may be. Go get 'em!
ReplyDeleteDe-lurking here to say I saw your name in the women's conference program I was sent and thought it was great that they picked you. I wish I was going, but the budget says no. If I was, I would go to your presentation. (I admit I lurk on your blog, and other related blogs because when I lived in Provo, your father-in-law was my bishop, and I really loved him and his wife. And by extension, the whole family.) Long run-on sentence. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteHow I would LOVE to sit and chat with you about some experiences I've had with this very thing. Some pretty...shady things. Luckily I came out unscathed, but it was an eye opener to me how dangerous some things are.
ReplyDeleteI'll be there (quietly giggling to myself the entire time b/c you will be funny-like, when you mean to be but no one will laugh b/c they won't know if they're supposed to, but I'll laugh out loud if you want me to!)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy I found your blog. I heard you yesterday at Women's Conference and you were FANTASTIC! It was truly my favorite class of the day. Great insight and ideas and you helped me pinpoint just why I started to blog myself. Your sense of humor was just what I needed. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteHow did it go? was it as scary as you thought it would be? I hope you had a great experience, and I won't ask how you were picked either('cause I already know;-)!)
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