[nabs-l] National convention roommate please help

Fri May 12 16:04:17 UTC 2017

Thanks for the info.

On 5/9/17, Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Cricket, thanks for the information, but Shikha is an LCB graduate, so
> her training is up to par, she is just looking for one last person with whom
> she could split down the cost even more.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 9, 2017, at 21:37, Cricket X. Bidleman via NABS-L
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Shikha,
>>
>> I'm Cricket Bidleman. I had the honor and pleasure of speaking at
>> Convention last year. Do feel free to message me off-list.
>>
>> Convention is a wonderfully fun, slightly crazy place. Since there are
>> generally more than two thousand people in attendance, not taking into
>> account hotel staff, it can be incredibly crowded. Canes and guide
>> dogs are everywhere. There is no reason to be scared, however.
>> Everyone is so accommodating and helpful. If you need an arm, someone
>> will undoubtedly provide one. That's one of the things I love about
>> the NFB--it's a huge, welcoming family. Don't be scared! It's truly a
>> wonderful experience.
>>
>> The hotel we are going to has a lot of escalators. I don't know how
>> much O&M training you've had in relation to those. I try not to assume
>> such things, since my entire county only has one escalator that goes
>> up... And none that go down. I'm being entirely serious. Welcome to
>> farm country in California, folks! i imagine that you may have had
>> some training, as even I have had a little exposure. Whether you have
>> or not, I'm definitely going to recommend that you be really careful
>> around escalators, especially if you're dressed up and in heels or
>> whatever else. Always hold the banister thing on the side. You never
>> know what might happen. You might get a cane tip in your shoe. I did
>> last year on multiple occasions... Remind me not to wear sandals
>> again.
>>
>> The hotel is kind of overwhelming... AT FIRST. note that I said "at
>> first". It's sort of a maze. Read the document that Mrs. Jernigan
>> wrote about navigating the hotel. It's a tad bit confusing, but you'll
>> figure it out. I took the liberty of deliberately getting lost the
>> first night I was at convention. This was technically the day before
>> convention started, so there weren't as many people around. I don't
>> recommend this technique for everyone, but it certainly helped me...
>> Taking a solution-oriented approach as opposed to just focusing on
>> each task as I had to do it was incredibly helpful.
>>
>> A note on the upstairs hallway in the convention center... It has
>> pillars here and there. You want to be super careful of those. They do
>> hurt. Also, there are lots of people shouting "(insert meeting name
>> here) this way!" It's very helpful.
>>
>> What else? What else? ... ... The convention agenda will be coming out
>> soon! I'm so excited for that. Last year, I opened it on the day it
>> came out and read through it five times in the middle of AP Physics.
>> Don't tell anyone. I was supposed to be working on a project. There
>> are so many meetings, activities, etc. on that list. it's phenomenal.
>> You're going to want to read all of it thoroughly. Don't plan to just
>> go to one meeting in each time slot. Sometimes you'll run into a
>> packed room or whatever else. When you go through the agenda, take
>> note of all of the meetings that catch your attention. Try to go to
>> them all if you can. I did... But then again, I was running around
>> like a crazy person last year.
>>
>> You're definitely going to want to attend all of the general sessions,
>> partially since nothing else is really open at that time, but mostly
>> because it's fun. Try to attend the NFB board meeting too. I hear that
>> it's going to be a great one. I don't remember how the room was set up
>> for the board meeting, but for general sessions the room is divided
>> into states. For example, the two or three rows in the very back will
>> be for Wyoming, and the rows closer to the front will be California,
>> Alaska, and Alabama etc. There are poles with signs on the left, as
>> you walk up the center aisle. The state affiliate presidents will be
>> sitting directly to the left of each of the signs. There are also
>> microphones placed strategically throughout the room if you want to
>> talk at the points that are appropriate. For example, when resolutions
>> are being discussed on the afternoon of one of the days, you may wish
>> to speak about one or more. In that case, you would walk up to the
>> microphone nearest you... You might have to wait in a line though.
>>
>> Overall, Convention is hectic, busy, slightly crazy, but very
>> wonderful. Try to do as much networking as you possibly can. You never
>> know where your connections might take you. I got a job as a direct
>> result of Convention last year, and I've become friends with
>> phenomenal people. Make sure you can write down phone numbers and
>> names and stuff like that. This year, I will have my BrailleNote Touch
>> to take notes during presentations, when appropriate. Feel free to try
>> and find me at convention. I'd love to chat with you.
>>
>> Best,
>> Cricket X. Bidleman
>> NCS Pearson, Associate Quality Assurance Engineer
>>
>>> On 5/9/17, Shikha via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I will be working at BISM this summer from june to August. I booked a
>>> room
>>> before i got the call from BISM. I am looking for one more female room
>>> mate.
>>> Please help so the room price will be less.
>>> Also i got all A this summer. Also if anyone has worked at BISM during
>>> the
>>> summer can you please share your experience because i am excited and
>>> scared.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Shikha.
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