As a first time conference goer, I’m already unsure of
everything since I think I way over packed and may not have packed the right
things. But, I do have duct tape, a pair
of scissors, highlighters, sharpies, extra hangers, an extra bag for my swag
and this awesome new bag that one of my students gave me today on our last day
of school. Not sure what I will do with
the duct tape. I don’t believe it was on
anyone’s “List of things to bring to ALA” but I just thought it might come in
handy.
I scoured the blogs last night at
the last minute looking for ideas on unusual things to bring and how to manage
my first conference. Everyone said to
bring business cards. Check. My almost 9 year old son designed them for me
and I’ve got 500 to hand out! Come and
get one. My principal laughed because he
doesn’t even had cards. Well, he’s not
going to ALA. If I get him to tag along
with me to AASL in Columbus this year, maybe I’ll get him some cards.
I don’t know what I am most looking forward to—Oh, I know,
the Newbery Banquet! But what’s
second? The Coretta Scott King
Breakfast, of course! Then could it be
the Exhibit hall? The graphic novel
panels? Other workshops that I don’t
even know about yet? I just didn’t have
the time to look at the schedule the past few weeks so I’m planning on getting
up early and trying to figure it all out tomorrow. I’m also a bit old fashioned and do well with
a book in my hand. So maybe I will register,
find a coffee shop and get to work with my highlighter that I brought from
home.
Well, I can certainly vouch for the fact that you packed an excellent selection of fabulous frocks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carole! It was so great meeting you!
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