Today is the first day of the SQLPASS 2012 and I will be soon posting SQL Server 2012 experience over here. Today when I landed in Seattle, I got the nostalgia feeling. I used to stay in the USA. I stayed here for more than 7 years – I studied here and I worked in USA. I had lots of friends in Seattle when I used to stay in the USA. I always wanted to visit Seattle because it is THE place. I remember once I purchased a ticket to travel to Seattle through Priceline (well it was the cheapest option and I was a student) but could not fly because of an interesting issue. I used to be Teaching Assistant of an advanced course and the professor asked me to build a pop-quiz for the course. I unfortunately had to cancel the trip.
Before I returned to India – I pretty much covered every city existed in my list to must visit, except one – Seattle. It was so interesting that I never made it to Seattle even though I wanted to visit, when I was in USA. After that one time I never got a chance to travel to Seattle. After a few years I also returned to India for good. Once on Television I saw “Sleepless in Seattle” movie playing and I immediately changed the channel as it reminded me that I never made it to Seattle before.
However, destiny has its own way to handle decisions. After I returned to India – I visited Seattle total of 5 times and this is my 6th visit to Seattle in less than 3 years. I was here for 3 previous SQLPASS events – 2009, 2010, and 2011 as well two Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Summit in 2009 and 2010. During these five trips I tried to catch up with all of my all friends but I realize that time has its own way of doing things. Many moved out of Seattle and many were too busy revive the old friendship but there were few who always make a point to meet me when I travel to the city.
During the course of my visits I have made few fantastic new friends – Rick Morelan (Joes 2 Pros) and Greg Lynch. Every time I meet them I feel that I know them for years. I think city of Seattle has played very important part in our relationship that I got these fantastic friends. SQLPASS is the event where I find all of my SQL Friends and I look for this event for an entire year.
This year’s my goal is to meet as many as new friends I can meet. If you are going to be at SQLPASS – FIND ME. I want to have a photo with you. I want to remember each name as I believe this is very important part of our life – making new friends and sustaining new friendship.
Here are few of the pointers where you can find me.
All Keynotes – Blogger’s Table
Exhibition Booth Joes 2 Pros Booth #117 – Do not forget to stop by at the booth – I might have goodies for you – limited editions.
Book Signing Events – Check details in tomorrow’s blog or stop by Booth #117
Evening Parties 6th Nov – Welcome Reception
Evening Parties 7th Nov - Exhibitor Reception – Do not miss Booth #117
Evening Parties 8th Nov - Community Appreciation Party
Additionally at few other locations – Embarcadero Booth
In Coffee shops in Convention Center
If you are SQLPASS – make sure that I find an opportunity to meet you at the event. Reserve a little time and lets have a coffee together. I will be continuously tweeting about my where about on twitter so let us stay connected on twitter.
Here is my experience of my earlier experience of attending SQLPASS.
SQLAuthority News – Book Signing Event – SQLPASS 2011 Event Log
SQLAuthority News – Meeting SQL Friends – SQLPASS 2011 Event Log
SQLAuthority News – Story of Seattle – SQLPASS 2011 Event Log
SQLAuthority News – SQLPASS Nov 8-11, 2010-Seattle – An Alternative Look at Experience
SQLAuthority News – Notes of Excellent Experience at SQL PASS 2009 Summit, Seattle
Let us meet!
Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)
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