Time keeps on slipping

Wow, the week has slipped right out from under me! I suppose I didn't really write about my experiences at the OLA Super Conference. Tonight I don't really feel like rehashing it, other than to say it was rather inspiring and a great way to build some contacts.

Here are the things that I learned:

1) Do not overdrink on the free wine that is available through the week

(I didn't do this, but it was clear things could have gotten messy quickly. One of my former bosses told me a story of drunken librarians falling off street cars. Yikes.)

2) I will not wear jeans through the week again. I felt like a dumbass when I did this, mostly because I made Friday my jean day and then ran into all of the MLIS people doing the Vendor Relations course this term. They, of course, were all dressed in fancy suits, heels, and had very nice hair.

3) Take more than one free pen/pencil from the vendor, but do not take free paper in the form of handouts or catalogues. It takes up too much space and will be of no use to you after the conference is finished.

It was really nice spending time with Carolyn last week, since other than a few phone calls and emails we hadn't had a chance to connect in a long time. Her apartment is adorable and her hostessing skills, absolutely dynamite. As I was walking around Toronto and navigating my way on the subway with relative(!) ease, I decided that I could handle the city for a while. Exploring all of the neighbourhoods would likely be the death of me, since it seems there is good food and clothing to buy in each one.



In other news, yesterday I went up to Waterloo for the evening and decided to make it an impromptu sleepover due to the snowy conditions and my general want of a vacation. This was mostly in thanks to my latest GST cheque! I stayed at the Delta in downtown Kitchener, had an awesome night of watching cable TV, and slept in a big old King Size bed. The girl at the desk gave me a great rate, I think cause of the weather and that I seemed decent. Kind of a silly little holiday but also well worth it.

Today I swung by Taryn and Don's for a visit. They are leaving for the Carribean on Monday so it was the perfect timing! Don was at work, but I got to hang out with Taryn and Reece. I can't believe how big Reece is now, and so adorable. Tomorrow is Ranch Night with the Guelph gals, followed by a long weekend of productive sleeping and replying to emails.

Has anyone heard of or seen The Secret, also known as the Law Of Attraction? I had not heard about it until these past two weeks, when I swear every other person I've run into has mentioned it. I saw a copy of the DVD today for $35. Hence my decision that The Secret can be kept from me for a while longer. At least until I can rent it or borrow it from the library.

Currently listening to: The Decemberists