I refuse to believe that’s how much time we have. \u00a0I also refuse to look at a calendar, for fear that number is right.<\/p>\n
Are you going to RT? \u00a0If you’ve never been, there are some things you need to know.<\/p>\n
You don’t get a lot of sleep. \u00a0You walk a lot. \u00a0Cons are notorious for making people sick. \u00a0Food is often a) forgotten b) expensive c) both.<\/p>\n
In the spirit of things, I decided to do an RT Survival post. \u00a0We see a lot of these this time of year.<\/p>\n
I decided to do my own. \u00a0Cuz I’m lazy and this is easy and I got books to write.<\/p>\n
So my suggestions, in no particular order:<\/p>\n
Tips offered via twitter!<\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> comfy shoes and snacks are my 2 must haves #RT14<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Cait Miller (@caitmiller) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> Take breaks. Give yourself permission to leave the madness for some alone time.<\/p>\n\u2014 Lillie (@lillie_80) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> don’t be afraid to ask questions. many people are happy to help you find your way. at least, i am \ud83d\ude42 #rt14<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Katie Dunneback (@younglibrarian) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> Not just for RT but for an RT in NOLA. B-complex is your friend \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\u2014 Lillie (@lillie_80) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> bring a power strip if you’re sharing room – never enough power outlets in hotel. Portable charger also convenient during day.<\/p>\n\u2014 Eva (@TXbookjunkie) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> I tell people to wear poise pads cuz ‘yes you will laugh that hard’ and tissue cuz ‘yes you will laugh that hard’.<\/p>\n\u2014 Renee Bernard (@ReneeBernard) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
@younglibrarian<\/a> Don\u2019t ex afraid to join conversations or walk up to someone & start one. @shilohwalker<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Lynda Ryba (@FishWithSticks) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@shilohwalker<\/a> Don’t over schedule. Wear comfy shoes. Have fun. Carry swag with you. Talk to readers. Nap often. Don’t drink TOO much.<\/p>\n\u2014 Ann Aguirre (@MsAnnAguirre) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
@MsAnnAguirre<\/a> @shilohwalker<\/a> carry water, breath mints. try for some downtime (not sleep) every day to recharge your personal batteries.<\/p>\n\u2014 Melissa Ann Singer (@maseditor) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"