So currently, I am at the ACPA conference, which is a higher education conference for student affairs professionals of all sorts. I'm in Louisville, KY and having a blast driving down with Cali Foodie, Dandy Woo, and Tough Southern Belle. We met up with Powder Climber, Frenchie's Choice, and eventually Tall Bear and have been exploring the downtown area in between our early sessions. This is shaping up to be a great trip and I'm having fun seeing at how strong the friendships we've begun building really have become. All teasing, joking, and snarky comments aside, I'm stoked to be here with these amazing people and missing those who could not join us this week.
Speaking of great friendships, and in light of my recent EPIC FAIL of trying to thank all the people involved in making my trip back home a success on Facebook, I've been reflecting on how much I take for granted, even if I'm trying not to. Moments where I can sit and banter with King Wrangler, or when Red Button and I agree on something Pokeboss doesn't and then in the very next topic sides switch while Captain Peanut and Shyly Sue watch amusedly. My sister guilt tripping me for being antisocial by reading a book, only to continue reading and pass teasing remarks alongside my brother without looking up from the page. Listening to Brock say something random and terrible and then feel really bad because Mama Goldfish was offended on behalf of the victim and five minutes later hearing Mama G go "Dammit James" because I did something like drop ice down her back. Dungeon Daddy and I both facepalming and laughing hysterically at the same time because Heavy Spy said something completely stupid and hilarious. These juxtapositions, these random exchanges, these snapshot moments are what make my life feel so full and complete. And words cannot express my thanks for all those friends and loved ones that make these things possible.
So while I go network, reconnect with folks and enjoy my conference, I also take solace that while I miss home and await future moments like these, I'm also making more in a non-exclusive ever-growing pool of life's blessings.
I think that's all I have to say. More to follow soon. Also know I'm keeping a blog of ACPA, but I may not publish it. Feel free to ask about it if you are interested.
-JTY
Reading: Hunger Games, all done. So good. I understand peoples complaints but I still enjoyed it. On to the movie.
Listening to: Cover bands in the bar area near the Louisville International Convention Center
Playing: Draw Something on my phone!
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