Portland, Oregon

I have been in Portland for the Public Library Association Conference this week.  It is the longest that Jon and I have been apart, since we have been married.  We had a little practice when he went to his music theory conference in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 

I don't like going places without my Jon!  Part of me is missing, and I wish we could have shared this experience together.  I hope we can visit this great place together one day.

I did have a nice time.  Portland is a great place!  Lots to do and very different from Louisiana.

I was put in a pre-conference that did not pertain to my current job situation.  It is valuable information for maybe the future.  It was a little sad that some of my co-workers had two and a half free days before the conference began.  They got to have fun and adventures, while three of us were in a pre-conference.  It was interesting that those that could have benefited were the ones that had all the free time.

Then I was kept on a very busy schedule once the conference began.  I did not have much freedom.  I guess that's the price I have to pay for going on the library's dime.

Today the conference came to a close, so I got half a day to explore.  I took the Max to the Oregon Zoo.  It was an adventure.  I am so tired!