11-12-2018
11:18 AM
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04-19-2022
04:05 PM
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grazittiApiTest
Hello Everyone
I am sure you guys are still going through ConnectLive18 posts, re-caps and personal takes on the event. Here's my version of CL18 ...
Well, for me, #CL18 was all about passion, focus, commitment, friendship, fun, sheer drive to excel and on top of all it was all about being part of one global family working for the same cause.
Having met so many great individuals, from different backgrounds, beautiful countries and having incredible stories to tell - it was pure luxury, it energizes you and drives you to a point where you actually start feeling/living the #localguides brand itself.
Every individual at CL18 had a certain skillset and a very different and inspiring story to tell, all of which was beautifully curated and presented to the world by the CL18 team. (Kudos/Likes/Thumbs Up)
Let me quickly share the insights and my personal story behind ConnectLive 18.
Connect Live 2018 was more of a fight for me than passion, as I got rejected last year and lost the will to carry on until one fine day when @SP31 came to rescue and pushed me for CL18 - Salut !! Respect !!
And after that, it was about ...
Contribution Period: a well over the best part of my creative life ?
Application Period: 2 weeks of gruelling (story boarding/cut/re-takes/packups/post-production)
Application Wait Period: Those 50-ish days for me, the toughest of all that I could remember
Visa/Prep Period: Another good 3 months
Hangout Sessions: A month and a half of pure luxury to know some of the best people I met my entire life. I'd like to call them 'My people'.
Flight Times: Just about 23 hrs ...
The Big Day: Let's talk about it
@KarenVChin & @ermest's Clearn The World project was just necessary to give us a feeling of responsibility, sense of accomplishment and drive to serve our communities more.
I am very thankful to Google once again for this amazing opportunity.
To all Googlers - who spent so much time and energy I need to say that you guys are beautiful.
To all moderators- I am so glad we met in person. I can comfortably say that Google picked the best from the community, hands down, you guys rock.
To CL18 attendees - I miss you guys, I wish it could last forever (but nevermind, we're friends for life)
To Fellow Local Guides around the world - Let's make this world a beautiful place and let's map it all up ?
Cheers
P.S. Here's the Link to my Shared Album
11-12-2018 11:28 AM
Great #localguidesconnect live 18 recap @OmerAli!
Congratulationr for all your achievements!
11-12-2018 11:31 AM
I really loved reading this, @OmerAli. It was a delight to meet you in person! I'm glad you decided to re-apply for the event and that Steve helped give you the push you needed. You made my Monday! 🙂 As for the suggestions you have around selecting sessions and your feedback about food, parties, the Local Guides Lounge, and more - we hear you! Thanks for sharing.
11-12-2018 11:40 AM
@OmerAli Just want to say awesome RECAP for Connect live 18. Seems You had the best time there with all lucky Local Guides.
Hope meet you in future...
Happy Guiding !!
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11-12-2018 11:41 AM
Fantastic recap! 😍
11-12-2018 12:47 PM - edited 11-12-2018 12:47 PM
Beautiful video and great recap, @OmerAli - I appreciate the fact that you persevered and didn't let a rejection last year stop you. You're incredible and you are very caring and beyond compassionate about Local Guides - you're a fine example of why we do what we do and I'm so glad to have met you. It definitely will not be the last! Thanks for sharing the memories!