27 Reasons This Mouse Had A Better SXSW Than You

My 4-year-old asked me to take his favorite stuffed animal, Mia Cheesy Tiny (full name), on my trip to SXSW Interactive because he was going to miss me. She had a pretty exciting trip.

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Mia Cheesy Tiny's adventure begins...

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Got some work done on the plane down to Austin.

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Checked into the Four Seasons Austin and enjoyed the view of the city.

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Ate some nuts from a chocolate boot, typical Mia Cheesy Tiny. (thanks for the hospitality Four Seasons!)

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No line at Badge Pick-Up!

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Caught a Chevy to the Refinery29 + Kate Spade New York party at Qui. Drinks and dinner were amazing!

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Saw this guy wearing these "conversation starter glasses," so naturally our friend had to try them on (they do nothing).

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Kicked off our first day of the conference with Seth Meyers!

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Learned some interesting stuff at the Nasty Gal session and got really excited to read Sophia Amoruso's new book Girl Boss.

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Hung out with the lovely Eva Chen between sessions.

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Had a full-blown fangirl freakout meeting Chris Lowell and Andy Samberg in the elevator.

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Enjoyed the margaritas a little too much.

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Holy Shrimp Grumpy Cat is not amused.

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Had another hyperventilating freakout meeting the incredibly beautiful and talented Mindy Kaling.

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Had a great morning checking out new books, wondering how big Jess3's sticker budget is, not winning anything from esurance and making a custom Oreo cookie.

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Rode The Wrecking Ball at the Mashable House and instantly regretted it.

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Enjoyed some bubbly at the Lyst / Farfetch dinner at Barley Swine (delicious)!

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Got styled out in Chloe's SS14 Crystal Pendant Necklace.

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Crashed a photo with the Wandru Monkey.

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Met the incredibly gracious Brandon T. Jackson (from the Percy Jackson movies) who was there to support the new Hulu show Deadbeat.

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Caught a sweet pedicab and learned the new HBO show Silicon Valley will premiere April 6 @ 10 p.m.

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Gorged ourselves on Bahn Mi Sliders at the Peached Tortilla food truck.

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Met a pug puppy (who also was not amused).

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Met a robot.

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Listened to the inspiring and articulate Lauren Bush talk about her amazing work at FEED and the launch of FEED Supper this fall.

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Learned that when Nic Cage was cast in Valley Girl he felt "like a fig infused in vodka."

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Last stop... checked out the new Corvette Stingray.