tommeagher · March 9, 2018 13:47 · alykat · Mar 1, 2017 · palewire · Mar 7, 2018
diff --git a/#NICAR18 advice b/#NICAR18 advice
 Next year, try to:

 * Drink more water. 
 * Drink less coffee, beer and whiskey.
 * Eat a vegetable, it won't kill you.
 * Get up and hit the gym in the morning.
 * Leave the hotel at least once every day.
 * Bring extra charging cords and a powerstrip. Write your name on the supplies you lend out. (@ecarewgrovum)
 * Eat meals with parties of 4. It's much easier to get a table in a busy town. For big groups, just get drinks.
 * Split into smaller groups, if you take a large party to dinner, and you have to wait forever. (@chrislkeller)
 * Nap for at least 15 minutes during the lunch break each day (while charging devices). (@JuliaJRH & @KarrieK)
 * Research nearby coffee spots. To avoid long lines for bad coffee, bring your own supplies. (@hbillings)
 * Carry snacks for the times you're hungry, and the food line is just too long. (@elainewong)
 * Think of lightning talk ideas throughout the year, and pitch at least one.
 * Be aware that DST starts again on the Saturday night/Sunday morning of #NICAR16. This will bite you.
 * Sleep at least 6-7 hours every night.
 * Set a time to go to bed, and stick to it. (@roncampbell)
 * Join games, even if you aren't experienced. People are nice and will teach you. (@reefdog)
 * Preserve your voice. Talk less; listen more.
 * Thank every IRE staffer you see. They work incredibly hard to make the conference fantastic. (@stevenrich)
 * Catch up with old friends when you see them. With a conference this size, you might not get a second chance.
 * Meet as many new friends and young journalists as you can. It's one of the best parts of NICAR. 
 * Listen to @sstirling's weather reports to avoid winter storms that could delay conference travel.
	Next year, try to:

	* Drink more water.
	* Drink less coffee, beer and whiskey.
	* Eat a vegetable, it won't kill you.
	* Get up and hit the gym in the morning.
	* Leave the hotel at least once every day.
	* Bring extra charging cords and a powerstrip. Write your name on the supplies you lend out. (@ecarewgrovum)
	* Eat meals with parties of 4. It's much easier to get a table in a busy town. For big groups, just get drinks.
	* Split into smaller groups, if you take a large party to dinner, and you have to wait forever. (@chrislkeller)
	* Nap for at least 15 minutes during the lunch break each day (while charging devices). (@JuliaJRH & @KarrieK)
	* Research nearby coffee spots. To avoid long lines for bad coffee, bring your own supplies. (@hbillings)
	* Carry snacks for the times you're hungry, and the food line is just too long. (@elainewong)
	* Think of lightning talk ideas throughout the year, and pitch at least one.
	* Be aware that DST starts again on the Saturday night/Sunday morning of #NICAR16. This will bite you.
	* Sleep at least 6-7 hours every night.
	* Set a time to go to bed, and stick to it. (@roncampbell)
	* Join games, even if you aren't experienced. People are nice and will teach you. (@reefdog)
	* Preserve your voice. Talk less; listen more.
	* Thank every IRE staffer you see. They work incredibly hard to make the conference fantastic. (@stevenrich)
	* Catch up with old friends when you see them. With a conference this size, you might not get a second chance.
	* Meet as many new friends and young journalists as you can. It's one of the best parts of NICAR.
	* Listen to @sstirling's weather reports to avoid winter storms that could delay conference travel.