Thanks Rose!

I went to the Island Tech Conference on Friday Nov 13th.  I got up early, to go to the morning VIP keynote address, given by Will Harbin.  I missed the bus and didn’t want to be late, so I walked fast.  It was nice out.  Everything was freshly washed by a heavy rain.  The sun was beaming down warmly and the wind hadn’t picked up, like it did later in the afternoon.   The walk got my blood going.  I ended up being early for the speeches, because the 8am start was actually for a meet and greet with time to take in the Empress’ continental breakfast.  I scanned the site for water and found only hot.  I passed into the ballroom proper and got a nice empty table closer to the front.  Water was in a pitcher at the center.

As the room slowly filled from back to front, two guys joined me: Derrick V and a globe-trotting aerospace engineer were both checking out the conference.   We chatted a little.

While we talked, I watched the suits file in, loaded with their croissants and caffeine injections.  I was the only one there wearing jeans, while sporting spiky hair.  I didn’t fit the corporate profile, which I enjoyed.  Sometimes sticking out in a crowd is such an empowering feeling.  Just before the host got introductions started, two women from Industry Canada(IC) joined our table.  We had time for introductions then things got going.

After Will finished speaking about the massive expansion of the virtual goods market, I had a short conversation about my reason for being there with one of the IC reps named Rose.  I started off by telling her I was starting a new venture and that “I’m a peacemaker”.  We talked a little bit about what it would be and her response was very enthusiastic.  She even said the world needs more people like me.  We parted quickly, as I wanted to catch Will’s attention and get his card before he flew away, but that short moment and her beaming encouragement meant a lot to me.

It really revs me up when people get excited about my ideas.

Rose, you have my gratitude for sharing your enthusiasm with me.

Thanks for reading!

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