Back from Philly!
I actually wasn't very happy with the trip to Philly (in regards to ECAASU). If I wasn't getting reimbursed for my travel expenses, I'd be blowing up the spot and making a stink, but... At least I can express my disappointment. (Due to bad organizing, only two people showed up to the panel that Chris and I spoke on. And there was no traffic for any of the exhibitors during the tabling session.)
But at least my whole three-day weekend wasn't a complete bust. I got some networking done and saw the city. Met folks from Boston, Sacramento, DC, Los Angeles, Minneapolis... I got to drive through the boonies of Pennsylvania, see the Real World Philly house, and play pool with my new Mongolian friend (think big Asian guy with a heavy Russian accent). Oh, and best of all, I had a cheesesteak at Pat's in the South Philly. Lining up to order my food was like a Seinfeld "Soup Nazi" experience. I was so scared of ordering wrong and being told to go to the end of the line to try it again.
Anyhow.
I don't have much to write about, except that I've been anticipating the launch of a new Asian American magazine called Theme. Apparently the premiere issue has just been released and features such names as: Twist (graffiti artist also known as Barry McGee), Jessica Yu and IQU.
I subscribe to so many magazines, they end up sitting on my bedside table for weeks before getting read. I'd love to subscribe to Theme, just to check it out and to support... But I'd much prefer to borrow someone's copy before I make that financial commitment (haha). So if any of my friends out there have a copy to loan me, then you know the drill.
If you've seen Theme already, tell me your thoughts. I think it's great another Asian American magazine is out in print--one that's not lifestyle specific, or ethnic-specific.
Posted by Audrey at February 24, 2005 9:48 AM
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welcome back Ms. A. glad to see you enjoyed the right coast. sorry for the small turnout at your event. if there was anything i could have done to help, i would have, but i didn't know until too late! ;-)
did you go to the Reading Termminal? run the stairs like Rocky?
Posted by: a questioner... at February 24, 2005 11:52 AM
You should set up an exchange with Theme. Send them Hyphen when it comes out and they can send you Theme. It's a pretty common practice among magazines. I'm sure they'd love to read Hyphen, if they don't already.
Posted by: Steve at February 24, 2005 9:33 PM
Hello ?er. I almost went to Reading Terminal, but that will be a future trip to Philly (maybe this summer). I wanted to run the stairs like Rocky ("Yo Adrian!"), but alas, I might've slipped on the snow... Philly's a great little city, but maybe too small, figuratively speaking.
Posted by: Audrey at February 26, 2005 1:43 PM
so you felt like Cheers - everybody knew your name? maybe its that good PR you've been getting! thank your 'advance team' - you being a editorial magnate and all :-)
or was it chance encounters of an uncorfortable kind? just when you thought it was safe to go in the club...
but it sounds like you had a good time. you DID get a cheesesteak right? from Jim's?
any scintillating revelations from your panel and the conference? you know how to reach me!!!
Posted by: a questioner... at February 26, 2005 1:59 PM
Hey Ms. A...by the by, your previous post in praise of a bollywood beau has had quit the back and forth during your roam of the east. i must accept responsiblity for at least a part. it has wandered somewhat far afield from your original theme, but the input of the original firestarter might be interesting.
Posted by: a questioner (again)... at February 26, 2005 2:07 PM
I just saw Theme magazine for the first time - it's the best magazine i have seen in a long time! i'm not asian for what it's worth - the magazine accomplishes what most indy magazines strive to accomplish.
Posted by: themba at October 20, 2005 5:27 PM
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