Finally got into Louisville in one piece! The first leg of the trip wasn't so bad, but I missed my connection in NC, so I got to KY about 2 hours later than I anticipated. At that point, I said to myself that I was not even going to attempt the conference. "Liz," I said, "you are going to get to that hotel room, take your shoes off, have dinner, and watch TV". And I heartily agreed with myself - Right now I'm in that room, watching Cartoon Network, and eating soup.
While I appreciate the helpfulness of the airport worker in getting me on the plane, I still felt like a zombie when we touched down. I will say this, though, Louisville is pretty at night! The lights were like a glitter explosion!
Fun hilights so far:
-One of the top 5 best burgers I've had in my life at the Newark mini-Ruby Tuesdays. Yeah, I know, a chain making a decadent burg? Turkey/avocado, some kind of really tasty roll (not bun, darlings, but *roll*), fresh lettuce and tomatoes with TASTE! And rice pilaf as a side. This gives Old Man Rafferty's a run for its burger money :)
-A big, beautiful, burning, honey-amber sun setting over the Carolina airport. I wish I could have snapped a photo.
-the lady at the front desk laughing at my lame joke about travel difficulties, "I almost had to ride in here on a broomstick!" yuk-yuk. I appreciate the courtesy...makes me feel a little more human.
So yes, tonight I unwind, and limber up my presenting muscles. Students, if you're reading, this *totally* involves a stunningly choreographed martial arts training scene. See, see how exciting teachers' lives are?
Good night, all, I should have some fun tales to tell tomorrow!
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