So Jackie and I just got back from the SMX / Microsoft pre-conference bash, and I for one am very tired from all the "work". Who would have thought!

Microsoft rented out the Olympic Sculpture Park for this event - just a few blocks away from the convention center as well as our hotel - to officially kick-off this years SMX Advanced conference. The party featured free drinks and finger-foods, dj music, break-dancers, and lots of art / sculptures. Being a big fan of the arts, I really enjoyed walking around the park, and browsing through all the pieces.

Overall we both had a great time. I was able to catch up with a few of my conference buds before the show tomorrow (that's always good), and at the same time I ran into a few others that I've become acquainted with online but have never gotten the chance to meet in person. It was great meeting you all and I certainly look forward to chatting with you more throughout the conference.

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