Eight (More) Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Summit Depression
Posted on | January 23, 2012 | 44 Comments
I’m back from my second year at Alt Summit. And (no surprises here) it was an awesome time. It’s hard to explain what those four days are like. It’s exciting, overwhelming, exhausting, informative, terrifying, entertaining and tons of fun. It always flies by and before you know it you’re back in the real world missing all the fun and festivity and most importantly the amazing pals both old and new. So here’s Eight (More) Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Depression. Thanks for another great year, lovely people of Alt Summit. Y’all totally complete me.
p.s. And in case you missed it, here’s my original post from last year: Eight Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Depression
p.s. all photos are from getty images with the exception of the lady in the red shirt which is from here.
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January 23rd, 2012 @ 4:24 pm
lol the first step has got to be my favourite!
Do you know the dates for next years and when tickets go on sale? (I’m sure it’s not organized yet but I want my tickets now!)
January 23rd, 2012 @ 4:32 pm
I adore you and your Alt Summit recaps. Another freakin brilliant one. Especially since I found myself on my plane back to DC yesterday with tears in my eyes. I just avoided a major public freak out. JUST.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 4:43 pm
Brilliant Town, USA; population: YOU
January 23rd, 2012 @ 4:49 pm
already wearing the locket!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 4:51 pm
Well, this is just extraordinary.
*golf claps*
January 23rd, 2012 @ 4:55 pm
Yep, about to do #1.
Brilliant list – love it!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:12 pm
Um, how did I not get to meet you at Alt? I’m officially your newest stalker. This post is genius and you pretty much summed up my deepest and darkest feelings about Alt. Thanks, lady.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:23 pm
OMIGOSH! This is cracking me up, I barley managed to shower and it is noon!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:29 pm
Unfortunately I wasn’t able to join in this year, but this is still kind of amazing! Enjoy your kale and your deserted meadows!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
I’m struggling over my own recap and can’t find the words but this is just brilliant! Loved it (and can relate to every single item)
January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:40 pm
Maybe next year we can skype about our feelings in a post-alt summit depression support group.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 5:49 pm
I don’t think we met! There are so many people I missed… next year for sure. Loved #3. Ben was totally awesome. Thanks for the list, currently doing all of them!!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 6:35 pm
Think of all the modeling aspirations we will have after sorting through the flickr pages!
I already did #2—except the “making a list” part. Whoops.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:08 pm
This is the funniest thing EVER! Much needed & so true. And really nice art work.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
I’m trying to formulate my Alt summary, but how could I compete with this?! Must go take my nap now…
Fun meeting you on Wednesday night!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:19 pm
Love this! Hands down, I think #3 is the best- he was a total sweetie, wasn’t he?! Hope to see you next year!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:22 pm
[...] two wrap ups that should give you a sense of what this Alt thing is all about: here’s one and two. Many thanks to Estelle for the Old Sweet Song [...]
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:25 pm
HA! As one of the only guys attending ALT I think I’m not gonna use the locket….instead I’ll carry his picture in my wallet! right?
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:32 pm
Laughed my way through this list – perfection!
Back from Alt myself (my first time….) and still a bit stunned. So much inspiration – so many talented and creative people!
Glad that I took the plunge and went….
January 23rd, 2012 @ 7:53 pm
I’ve checked off 7 of the 8. Now to find me a locket for Ben’s picture
Loved your recap. Wish we had met at Alt. Maybe next year!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 8:08 pm
This is perfection! It was my first time, and it was certainly life-changing in both amazing and uncomfortable ways. (To-do list, anyone?) Thanks for this!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 8:12 pm
I went last year and loved every second. Sadly, no Alt for me this year. Which is kinda lame because I live in Utah. I was a twitter stocker though, and I have a to do list, and I’m not missing next year!!!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 9:08 pm
I think I have I-wish-I-went-to-ALT-summit-depression…maybe next year.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 9:55 pm
This is fantastic. Thanks for the perk up this morning. Xx
January 23rd, 2012 @ 10:53 pm
Best recap yet!!
I remember your wrapup from last year and thinking that it was hilariously awesome.
January 23rd, 2012 @ 11:11 pm
I LOVE these! I did a recap of Alt on my blog today, but these tips will come in handy now that I am back home and longing for those gorgeous desserts they serve with every lunch!
January 23rd, 2012 @ 11:21 pm
Genius.
January 24th, 2012 @ 12:31 am
My favorite part is just how “presh” Ben was! HA! Get a locket? You know it! For Ben? He made a restraining order for all of his new *FANS*! So great that we got to meet! Can’t wait for more posts and Alt 2013!
January 24th, 2012 @ 12:32 am
Correction: “He MAY NEED a restraining order…”!!! Not “made”! Oy! I need more sleep!
January 24th, 2012 @ 1:49 am
This is totally brilliant and so true
January 24th, 2012 @ 2:13 am
amazing. as always. your design skillz rock.
January 24th, 2012 @ 4:19 am
LOVE IT!! This is genius and perfectly put. Can’t WAIT for next year. I’ve already recruited 3!!
January 24th, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
So Freaking CUTE!! You are talented my dear!
-Leigh Anna
January 24th, 2012 @ 6:28 pm
SO funny, and so true. This is amazing!
January 24th, 2012 @ 7:25 pm
O.M.G. this is hilarious!! Thanks for making my day and helping me get through Post-Alt depression. Found you via Parker Etc. and ain’t I glad she linked me! Nice to *meet* ya! xo
January 25th, 2012 @ 12:01 am
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January 25th, 2012 @ 5:40 am
So true! This list is fabulous…well done
January 25th, 2012 @ 3:54 pm
I didn’t go to Alt but this post is still hilarious!
January 25th, 2012 @ 3:57 pm
I was at Alt and this post is perfect. The Ben Silbermann locket point is so, so true. Good stuff.
January 27th, 2012 @ 2:47 pm
[...] reading all of the recaps this week. But I think my favorite post is a list of steps to get over post-ALT depression. Pretty funny [...]
January 27th, 2012 @ 10:57 pm
Wow. And I thought you were pretty awesome possum *before* checking out your blog.
January 29th, 2012 @ 5:38 am
I think that this is Brilliant! You should be beyond proud of how charming, clever and cool this recap is! I have loved reading everyone’s take homes and yours is my favorite. I love the Ben locket! He was my favorite part.
Happy to have found you through ALT.
January 29th, 2012 @ 5:39 am
PS- you really found a pic of Ben in a locket? Incredible!
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