In a little over a month, it will happen. The (un)conference and BBQ party coinciding with my 40th birthday, which I announced last fall, will definitely take place. The theme is ‘Working on Stuff that Matters’.

Elmine’s birthday conference 2008 (photo left by Elmine, cc by nc sa)

Working on Stuff that Matters
Are you working on Stuff that Matters? That really matters to you? To those closest to you? To the world?
How do you stick with or start doing the things that really matter? How do you stay the course, through every day trivia?
What practices do you keep, that help you? How do your relationships and networks factor into this?
How have your practices evolved? How do you operate in this completely networked world?
What are the things and questions you are convinced matter most? And how have you or haven’t you incorporated those into your life?
And can we make something in one day that makes the aggregate of our efforts matter more?
This is what we will be working on, on May 14th! A full day in BarCamp style format, with inspiring people, of course with a BlogWalk style walk after lunch.

Ever done actual work on a birthday party? 😉

Celebrating Stuff that Matters
The day after the unconference we will open the door of our home for a party. To celebrate stuff that matters: friendship, family, and inspiring conversations.
The outcome of the unconference day before will be shown around our house (just as we did for Elmine’s birthday in August 2008), so the conversations can keep flowing.

All age groups welcome for some serious bbq-ing! (both photos by Elmine)

If you want to join us, you are very much welcome to! (I will be sending e-mail invitations as well)
Find out more about the program, the party, how to get to our place, where to stay, and how you can contribute. And don’t forget to add your name to the guest list if you are joining us. Of course your partner and kids are welcome as well.