I could have applied to this right away. I was there early enough that I could have nominated some of the people who ultimately ended up speaking—which, according to the application form, would have given me a free ticket. I needed some time to figure out if I could make it.
Then I realized I would really like to make it if I could.
Being in person for some of the Builder events really brought the right spark in for me. I applied almost a month ago, spent time arranging free accommodations in SF, and kept checking daily for “the organizers’” decision so I could confirm them. I even offered to volunteer if that could help make attendance possible.
Eventually, I had to let the accommodations go and decided I wasn't going because I wasn't hearing anything back and had lost my free place to stay.
Meanwhile, Presidio was still publicly posting that there was time to apply.
So now I realize applying earlier most likely wouldn't have made a difference either.
Guess I'm just NOT Elite enough for “the organizers.”
And they let me know one day before the actual event.
What a fucking joke.
I guess “the organizers” curated a very exclusive event that still had seats publicly advertised until yesterday.
GFY.
Could have at least sent me a readable, properly formatted rejection email with an unsubscribe button.
Oh hey... GM. 🌞
Can you tell I'm butthurt when this is what I'm thinking about first thing, before I'm even fully awake?
