Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Your CreateAthon@USC Survival Kit

Believe it or not, CreateAthon@USC is in 3 days.  3 days.  Big events always seem to sneak up on us, don’t they?

But don’t panic.  Here’s a list of things to bring to make sure you’re prepared.  A “survival kit,” if you will.  Because let’s get serious: 24 hours is a long time.  I figured it’s the least I could do.

What to bring to CreateAthon:
 1. A good attitude.  This 24 hours will seem like 24,000 hours without one.
       2. Comfy clothes, in layers.  Who wants to be uncomfortable for an entire day?  Like some people, the Coliseum runs hot and cold.  You never know what you’ll get where.
       3. 5 Hour Energy. Maybe like five of them.  They work.  Seriously.
        4. Your favorite snack. Food will be provided, so don’t worry about a full-course meal.  But if you know you’re going to be craving Cheetos at 2 a.m., by all means, bring Cheetos.
        5. Deodorant and a toothbrush.  It’s great to work for 24 hours straight.  It’s not great to smell like it.
        6. A freshly-charged smart phone.  And headphones.  There may come a time when all you want to do is listen to your own music and tune us out.  That’s okay.  And, hey, maybe you’ll even tweet at us!
        7. Your go-to for inspiration.  Your journal.  A rabbit’s foot.  Whatever gets your creative juices flowing.

These are just the “bare essentials.”  But please, bring whatever you need to keep you on your “A” game for 24 hours.  We won’t judge you, we promise.  :-)

Kellie McKinney
CreateAthon@USC 2013
Team Leader, Social Media Director, and all-around think-aheader

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