Twitter, oh how I love thee

I have said before, and I'll say it again, Twitter is my favorite social network.  I love how I can just pop in, see what's happening, comment here and there and then get out.  I recently was gone for a trip to San Francisco and missed a lot of the goings on - as tends to happen when you don't have a really cool mobile device - but as soon as I came back, my twitter friends greeted me with open arms.  On the trip a photo of me was taken that I really liked so I decided to update my profile pic.  I contacted Animal, my official profile pic consultant, and recruiting friend who lives in Toronto, and once posted, I got lots of praise from the crew.  Mind you, many of these people who commented I have never met in person.  It's amazing.

 

As someone who works virtually for CoolWorks.com, a niche job website featuring jobs in great places like national parks and resorts, etc., I tend to be alone a lot except for the company of my darling kittens, so I really appreciate having a bunch of like-minded individuals I can tap when I need a boost of people power.  Since I joined twitter in early 2008, I've discovered that it is great platform for connecting via common interests, and being social by nature, it gives me the lift I need when I work solo from home.

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to participate as a speaker at the Seattle Cool Twitter Conference and met some great people including Bob Fine, the founder and idea guy.  Like most of my Twitter followers/followees, I had never met anyone at this conference prior to my arrival.  When we got there though, we discovered that all of us had many things in common.  We were ahead of the curve, willing to take risks, and hopeful for a more connected and futurstic world.  Each had their own reason for twittering, but we all agreed that at least we were doing it.

In two weeks on Friday, October 23, I will speak at the Vancouver Cool Twitter Conference where I'll share how you can connect with other people on Twitter.  My presentation focuses on how to get your foot in the door, ease your fears about breaking into the conversation, and get you connected properly.  It's easier than you think.

I am happy that Bob wants me back.  Plus, I hope that we'll get more of a chance to chat since he quickly skedaddled after the one in Seattle.  His world tour schedule is amazing!  And since it seems that I am always (ha!) at the conferences that include the number three (3), it looks like I'll be joining the show next in Melbourne, Australia.  Bob, feel free to add me to the exotic location stand by list. : )

I hope to see you in Vancouver home of the 2010 Olympic Games.  I can't believe that they're almost here!