Just wrapped up a conference around here–well, technically, it was St. Patrick’s weekend–but it takes a few weeks to wrap up things, right?
Or maybe that’s just me. I’m one of the behind-the-scenes people at the conference now and oh. My. Word. Lots going on behind those curtains!
Of course, all most attendees see is the smoothly flowing conference, the practically perfect workable AV system, the charming faculty and helpful volunteers. It all goes mostly like clockwork, the gears fitting together nicely to make a great conference. But it takes a lot of grease to get that job done and so I need a lot of rest after the conference to recuperate.
I’m not sure I needed almost three weeks back in the day but I’m not going to dive deep into that pondering. I’m just going to thank my lucky stars that my legs aren’t cramping anymore (and someone, please remind me not to wear new boots to a conference). I’m reading one of the books I purchased: Ranger Nader and the Sunstruck Phantom by Kam Karem, (pseudonym of friend, TK Read). Take a look here for more on this fast-paced science fiction adventure. And I’m fixin’ to deliver all the board books I purchased for all my friends with babies/grand-babies. (There are four of ’em!)
And very soon, I’ll start writing again, applying everything I learned in between running around like a chicken with my head cut off. For now, I was able to write a post at the Muffin: “What Kind of Conference Attendee Are You?” and…um…this post right here.
And I feel pretty darn good about that.
(Photo by Startup Stock Photos from Pexels–thanks!)
Cathy C. Hall Writes 
It’s taking me a few weeks to recover, too Cathy!
Solidarity, sister! 🙂
I have been and still am like some or all of these attendees. Time is a teacher and kindness and compliments go a long way. When I taught, and we went on field trips, I taught my students to thank the bus driver and the event coordinator. Always. So you are finally back in your groove? I remember teacher conferences when I was so fired up to get back and try EVERYthing. LoL
Let’s see, Linda, I’m just now getting to these comments. But good news: I found my notes! So writing can’t be far behind, right? 🙂
Oh, the boots. Shame on you, Master Yoda. Shame. You KNOW better! The most important thing at a conference, besides a positive attitude and open mind, is comfy shoes! And now I’ll click over to The Muffin. I know I’m about to learn something.
I KNOW. I’m pretty embarrassed about the boots, Lisa. They looked SO good but oh, man, I paid dearly. 🙂
See, that’s why I wear Crocs. You never regret wearing them (comfort-wise). Butt-ugly? Yes, they are that. But nobody’s feet will ever hurt because of Crocs. 😉
I applaud your attitude, Sioux! You keep rockin’ those crocs! (Yep, I applaud it. But I’m never wearing crocs. 🙂 )