warm fuzzies for portland
It's Friday afternoon, about 3:30 pm Pacific Central Time, and I'm in between sessions at the CCUMC conference in Portland. I feel just a little guilty that I haven't had any time to post anything for the last few days, but it's been insanely busy, getting ready for the trip and all the preparations involved with leaving work for a few days, especially considering this is homecoming weekend (and yes, I feel guilty about that, too!) But I also miss posting short (ok, rambling) blogs each day...I think I'm getting addicted to this!
So, long story short, I'm in Portland for the next several days, meeting with over two hundred other media specialists from colleges and universities around the country. Can you say A/V geek central? *laugh* It's a fantastic group of people and the event organizers do a great job of scheduling helpful, interesting sessions. It really recharges me, professionally. I'm taking notes like a madman.
Yesterday was a long day. I rolled out of bed at 3:30 am and my Mom drove me to the Moline airport for my 7 am flight (yeah, she's a saint!). I had two connections - one in Dallas/Fort Worth, and the other in Oakland. I didn't see much of Dallas but I was keen on their little train that shuttled people from one terminal to the next. Reminded me of that train on Mr. Rodgers. I had more time to kill at the Oakland terminal - that's where I had a highly mediocre burrito for lunch. Why in the world are there no good, fast food restaurants in airports? I'm thinking of Chipotle Grill or Noodles and Company. Mmm....noodles...
Anyhoo, I'm keen on Portland. The airport was a dream. They have information desks with people who are extremely helpful and friendly. The luggage arrived at the carousel no more than five minutes after I stepped off the plane. And to top it off, my bag was the second piece of luggage out of the carousel chute! *laugh* As if this wasn't enough, the light rail system is awesome. I grabbed a train from the airport to my hotel for $1.80. You can't beat that with a stick. Oh, and did I mention that the airport is extremely clean? A few more days here, and I may not want to return! I'm meeting my cousin Ann tomorrow night for dinner - I'm looking forward to it.
So, long story short, I'm in Portland for the next several days, meeting with over two hundred other media specialists from colleges and universities around the country. Can you say A/V geek central? *laugh* It's a fantastic group of people and the event organizers do a great job of scheduling helpful, interesting sessions. It really recharges me, professionally. I'm taking notes like a madman.
Yesterday was a long day. I rolled out of bed at 3:30 am and my Mom drove me to the Moline airport for my 7 am flight (yeah, she's a saint!). I had two connections - one in Dallas/Fort Worth, and the other in Oakland. I didn't see much of Dallas but I was keen on their little train that shuttled people from one terminal to the next. Reminded me of that train on Mr. Rodgers. I had more time to kill at the Oakland terminal - that's where I had a highly mediocre burrito for lunch. Why in the world are there no good, fast food restaurants in airports? I'm thinking of Chipotle Grill or Noodles and Company. Mmm....noodles...
Anyhoo, I'm keen on Portland. The airport was a dream. They have information desks with people who are extremely helpful and friendly. The luggage arrived at the carousel no more than five minutes after I stepped off the plane. And to top it off, my bag was the second piece of luggage out of the carousel chute! *laugh* As if this wasn't enough, the light rail system is awesome. I grabbed a train from the airport to my hotel for $1.80. You can't beat that with a stick. Oh, and did I mention that the airport is extremely clean? A few more days here, and I may not want to return! I'm meeting my cousin Ann tomorrow night for dinner - I'm looking forward to it.
posted by Mike Willis @ 5:19 PM
2 Comments:
At 9:35 PM,
LeAnn said…
I hope you're having a great time! Take care of yourself out there and please come back!
At 12:34 PM,
Anonymous said…
I always felt you'd like the Pacific Northwest. The ocean, accessible mountains, but also, with Portland and Seattle, real cities with thriving music and arts scenes. Unlike Dubuque, educated, single women actually choose to live in those places... :)
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