Packing for Dallas
I’m in the process of packing for the RWA National conference. I swear, it’s one of the more difficult trips to pack for because there are all different levels of clothing to pack. Shorts and t-shirts for traveling, business attire for meetings, and formal attire for the Rita ceremony. Hey, if I have the chance to dress up in a floor-length gown, albeit with my beer gut pregnant belly, I’m taking that opportunity! 
But, I swear, no matter how many lists I make, I ALWAYS forget something. One year it was shampoo. One year it was socks. I’m wondering what I’ve forgotten this year…hopefully nothing critical.
I’m sure I’ve told this story before, but the worst case was when I packed my kids’ suitcase for Grandma’s, and I forgot to pack underwear for my son. Poor kid. 
But the kids are now dancing on the ceiling because they get to spend an entire week at Grandma’s while I’m off in Dallas. I shudder to think of the amount of sugar that will be consumed.
I do hope to see many of you at the Literacy Signing! I will be the one with the Lonely-First-Time-Author sign stamped on my head. 
And just for kicks, I took this photo of my son the other day with his tower of blocks. The boy is a little bit too much like his engineering father. What do you think? 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:54 am | Viewed 2296 times
Holly Says:
Shoot..I can’t imagine having to pack so many changes of clothes. I’m a jeans or shorts kind of girl and was never much for formal wear…heaven help me! LOL
That block tower is impressive! WTG little man!
mary beth Says:
You’re going to have so much fun at National Michelle. And I bet you won’t be lonely at the booksigning. Everyone will be stopping by to say how much they loved Her Irish Warrior.
Lexi Connor Says:
I’ll stop by and keep you company for a while at the booksigning, but like Mary Beth said, you’ll have plenty of visitors I’m sure!
And don’t even get me started on the packing!!!
Melissa aka lovingu Says:
I’m the opposite. I have everything packed for my kids not a stitch of clothes forgotten. But do I remember to pack my toothbrush, or even some PJ’s? Geesh. Can’t wait to see you there.
Tori Lennox Says:
I’m so jealous of your impending trip to Nationals!
Love the picture of your son, too!
Kelly Says:
Have an awesome time in Dallas! Next year for sure!! San Fran here I come…
Suzanne Says:
I’m ready to pack! RWA, here I come!
Jenna Bayley-Burke Says:
I just made my own panic post…hadn’t even thought about packing shampoo. I bet we have to go buy the huge plastic bags so the airport searchers can see it…
Michelle Willingham Says:
Can’t wait to see many of you there!
Melissa Marsh Says:
Hope you have a fabulous time at Dallas, Michelle! And since you’re pregnant, you have the perfect excuse to eat whatever you want!
April A. Says:
Lonely First Time Authors sign… It’s all still so much better than last year, right?
I hope you have everything you need and your trip is terrific!!