Eight Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Summit Depression
Posted on | January 24, 2011 | 54 Comments
Well, I got back late last night from a spectacular 5 days at Alt Summit. What a terrible crash, though. My pal Kelly was exactly right. It was totally like going to blogger’s summer camp! And with that came the inevitable depressing goodbyes and realization that all the fun had to come to an end (not to mention, the painful return to the real world). And even sadder, we have to wait a whole year (wha?) until we can do it all again. So my darlings, here are some steps to help you get over that post-Alt heartbreak. I love you all, and can’t wait to see you back in Salt Lake City next year. Thanks for all the laughs, conversations and most importantly, the inspiration. XO
{DJ Spooky image found here, all other images found here}
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January 24th, 2011 @ 12:02 pm
Loved it!! I am going to have to do all of these things (sans the marriage proposal, as I am not a bigamist, though DJ Spooky would make a great second husband). I don’t think we met this year, hopefully next!
January 24th, 2011 @ 12:10 pm
I know Aimee! There are so many people I didn’t meet. Hopefully we can find each other next year.
January 24th, 2011 @ 12:44 pm
Absolutely hilarious – my goal is to go next year.
January 24th, 2011 @ 4:46 pm
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January 24th, 2011 @ 4:57 pm
these are so great! I laughed so hard when Benny shared the link with me. I don’t think we met at the conference but there’s always next year!
January 24th, 2011 @ 5:06 pm
What a great post! I’m at the airport now headed home & as much as I’m ready to be back home, I do feel a little sad that alt is over
I guess it’s true that all good things come to an end… but at least like you said we have next year to look forward to 
January 24th, 2011 @ 5:06 pm
Thanks so much! I don’t think we met either, I’m off to check out your blog now.
January 24th, 2011 @ 5:40 pm
Ha! This is classic. Experienced a bit of culture shock upon returning to NYC. After running around the Grand like Eloise at The Plaza for four days, I too am having serious Alt withdrawls!
It was so great to meet you.
Sana
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:08 pm
Ummm, this is totally my fave.
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:29 pm
So, DJ Spooky and I hung out some and I know for a fact that he’s single. He’s really smart and very nice. You’re in NYC, yes? When I’m there this summer, I’ll have a dinner party and invite you both. I’ll even set the mood and throw Some Enchanted Evening on the stereo.
And I ADORE this list of yours. It’s so funny and so exactly what I’ll be doing. Except staring out the window in the rain, because I’m in San Diego and we have no rain here.
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
Best. Post. Ever. I am dying! Going to go make a sandy now because all of this missing alt totally has me hungry too!
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
Oh wow. This sums it up perfectly, right? And, hilarious
I don’t think we met at Alt, but I am going to take a quick poke around…
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:35 pm
This is amazing! You captured my feelings (and many others I’m sure) to the T! I’m bummed we didn’t get to meet at Alt – we should totally meet up and share a sandwich!
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:49 pm
Bahahah!!!
Yup. That pretty much sums it all of perfectly!
You are heelarious and this almost makes up for not being at Alt right now.
January 24th, 2011 @ 6:59 pm
Hilarious! I didn’t even go and I’m having withdrawals from all the amazing tweets. Next year!
January 24th, 2011 @ 7:11 pm
Um, I do the first one all the time. What? Love you, sister wife! Can’t wait til next year… or sooner??? Crossing my fingers.
January 24th, 2011 @ 7:15 pm
This is the best! I’m definitely in the midst of #2 and #3!
January 24th, 2011 @ 8:49 pm
Okay Amy, you win. This is the cutest most awesome post-alt post!
We didn’t get to meet, but next year for sure mmmk?
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January 24th, 2011 @ 9:38 pm
lol, i loved your eight steps. and yes, that dj spooky is totally dreamy.
sigh.
January 24th, 2011 @ 9:43 pm
I am soooooo holding you to this, by the way.
January 24th, 2011 @ 9:43 pm
Thank you, Erin! I hope your sandwich was delish.
January 24th, 2011 @ 9:46 pm
@Dottie, Janie and Tauni! Thank you! I want to meet each of you next year at Alt.
January 24th, 2011 @ 9:47 pm
LADY BIRDS FOR LIFE. (come to nyc)
January 24th, 2011 @ 9:47 pm
Hopefully you move to the sandwich stage soon, Melissa.
January 24th, 2011 @ 9:47 pm
Hooray! Thanks Brittany. Will look for you next year.
January 24th, 2011 @ 10:42 pm
This post is all kind of awesome. Mostly #7…
January 24th, 2011 @ 10:45 pm
Agreed, Liz. He is a dreamboat.
January 24th, 2011 @ 11:56 pm
This is amazing and so true! The Alt withdrawals are so hard core. What an awesome couple of days, so great to meet some of you and hope to meet the rest of you next year! Happy 2011
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:21 am
Amy you are adorbs.
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:22 am
Loved this!!! I would be getting the info on DJ Spooky myself if I wasn’t married…heck…let me know anyways:-) I wasn’t ready for the real world yet.
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:26 am
You and this post are positively perfection. So proud to call you a sisterwife. Can’t wait for our NYC reunion, festiva!
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:28 am
way funny.. and such useful advice! i’d be lying if i said i hadn’t shed a tear on leaving alt. such happy times!
January 25th, 2011 @ 1:30 am
Love this! It’s perfect!
January 25th, 2011 @ 2:01 am
hahahahaha!!!!! You’re hilarious! Love it!
January 25th, 2011 @ 2:07 am
Definitely best post-Alt post. You’re hilarious, we will have to meet next year!
January 25th, 2011 @ 3:23 am
This is sooo awesome. Wait. Did i forget to pick up my complimentary sister wife in the airport? DAMN IT
January 25th, 2011 @ 3:29 am
I feel strongly about the second one, and the one about making a sandwich.
January 25th, 2011 @ 10:53 am
Wow. Thanks for the laugh! Hilarious! : )
January 25th, 2011 @ 11:23 am
i didn’t get to meet you (clicked over from oh, hello friend), but i’m glad i found your blog. i was out of attendees to stalk! now for a sandwich….
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:45 pm
How can I nominate this blog post for a Webby?? CLICK, CLICK, CLICK.
We gotta meets up at some point, nyc style! You are hilars.
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:46 pm
That’s perfect. I learned a ton,made new friends, had a blast. All in one place and in only 2 days. Whew….what more could you want. I love all the pics out there. That helps with the post Alt blues. Next year, here we come!
January 25th, 2011 @ 12:56 pm
Ha! This is too funny…I’m totally with you on staring vacantly out a window and figuring out if DJ Spooky is single. Hope to meet you at Alt 2012!
January 25th, 2011 @ 10:57 pm
I am so glad I clicked this link! This was stated so well I wish it was my post!:)
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January 26th, 2011 @ 9:09 am
This post is pure genius!! And so true – I miss it already. Amazing that it was only 3 days!
January 26th, 2011 @ 11:49 am
haha…this post is sooo lovely!
January 26th, 2011 @ 3:15 pm
Great post!
January 26th, 2011 @ 7:37 pm
Amy – your recap made my week! Although I haven’t figured out yet if it makes my Alt withdrawls worst or better?! Best half-week ever…I look forward to meeting you next year
January 26th, 2011 @ 7:38 pm
Amy – your recap made my week! Although I haven’t figured out yet if it makes my Alt withdrawls worst or better?! I look forward to meeting you next year
January 28th, 2011 @ 4:49 pm
I wasn’t even there and I love this!
Maybe next year…
January 28th, 2011 @ 11:54 pm
this is so spot on, every single thing made me laugh and nod and smile! well done. i loved my time at alt too!
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