Are you ready for Wave One? How are others preparing for the countdown?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the excitement and preparations for Wave One, with participants sharing their countdown experiences and discussing logistics for the upcoming event.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Several participants express enthusiasm about the countdown to Wave One, with comments like "I can't WAIT!!!!" and "YAHOO!!!!!!!".
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of preparing for a Regional Meeting, mentioning the need for a notebook and snacks.
  • Another participant notes the importance of planning for childcare and other commitments leading up to the event.
  • Some participants discuss the need to shop for new clothes and consider weight loss before the event.
  • One participant shares a tip about bringing an outlet strip for convenience when sharing a hotel room.
  • Several users mention the idea of bringing healthy snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during travel.
  • One participant suggests carrying fast food gift certificates for panhandlers as a way to help without supporting harmful habits.
  • Another participant highlights the importance of bringing address labels and business cards for networking opportunities at the event.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on personal preparations and experiences related to the event, with no clear consensus emerging on specific strategies or tips.

Contextual Notes

Participants share a variety of personal experiences and logistical considerations as they prepare for the upcoming Wave One event, reflecting a mix of excitement and practical concerns.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for insights on event preparations and personal experiences shared by peers in the community may find this discussion useful.

Final NC TipToday is July 9. There is only 1 more day until the start of Wave 1!

Don't forget to set your email for an auto response if you aren't taking your laptop with you. That way people won't think you're ignoring them.

Travel safe, everyone. I'll see you in Chicago.
 
Have fun and don't forget us here!:D
 
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Hmmm, JAE and I might be the only Wave 1 cheffers still here today!

We leave tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn!
 
Good Morning Wave 1 Cheffers!

A couple more hours and a group of us will be on our way to the airport! We will see you at breakfast tomorrow morning or the MNG!

Karen
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Hmmm, JAE and I might be the only Wave 1 cheffers still here today!

We leave tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn!
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Will dawn be cracked at the early time we have to leave? I got up at 6 am yesterday and 5 am today. I'm acclimating myself to early mornings because in order to get to the train tomorrow I have to get up at 4 am. I'm hoping to be tired enough tonight to get to bed by 10 pm, no later than 11 pm. I tend to get my second wind around 10 pm and have trouble getting to sleep much earlier than midnight. Thank goodness for caffeine. I won't have any today or it may keep me up tonight. I'll wait until I arrive in Chicago so I don't have to worry about using the restroom during my travels.

I have my list going of things to pack. I have to shop for two things plus a little bit of food for my family. I have my list of phone numbers for potential future hosts. See you all there!
 
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JAE said:
Will dawn be cracked at the early time we have to leave? I got up at 6 am yesterday and 5 am today. I'm acclimating myself to early mornings because in order to get to the train tomorrow I have to get up at 4 am. I'm hoping to be tired enough tonight to get to bed by 10 pm, no later than 11 pm. I tend to get my second wind around 10 pm and have trouble getting to sleep much earlier than midnight. Thank goodness for caffeine. I won't have any today or it may keep me up tonight. I'll wait until I arrive in Chicago so I don't have to worry about using the restroom during my travels.

I have my list going of things to pack. I have to shop for two things plus a little bit of food for my family. I have my list of phone numbers for potential future hosts. See you all there!
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I'm wondering if I'll be able to sleep at all tonight - worrying about getting up so early! I plan on staying up until everything is done, taking a shower just before bed, so that all I have to do in the morning is roll out of bed, make some coffee, brush my teeth, and get dressed. I have to leave here at 4:40 am!!!:eek:


I have to go to Harvest Health, the chiropractor, and have to get a couple little gifts for Micah to open while I'm gone. I also have some host coaching I need to do for my shows next Monday & Tuesday!
 
Bye-bye!! We are gonna miss y'all!

I wish so bad that I was gonna be there with you...my cluster is leaving this morning and I am :cry::cry::cry: I keep telling myself that I made the right decision (I did) but I am still sad to be missing NC and seeing everyone! I feel like a 12 year old sitting here crying this morning!
 
((Kelly))

Got a phone call this morning from Other Director. Previous director stepped down, and while New Director has been scant with the details (couldn't be on the conference call? Too bad, so sad ...) there is another director on our team whom I'm rooming with. Got a call from her this morning telling me I should be sure to bring business cards and snacks! LOL! She's sweet, but she has nothing on Raebates!
 
Online printing my final stuff so I can leave in about an hour!!!!Long drive today...
 
Safe travels everyone! I'm with Kelly, sitting here crying! I could still jump on a train tomorrow, but I know this is the right decision for my family!

See ya all next year! Someone remember to call or e-mail me! :D
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Hmmm, JAE and I might be the only Wave 1 cheffers still here today!

We leave tomorrow morning at the crack of dawn!
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I'm still here too. Early flight tomorrow, running around trying to figure out what I am forgetting and I think I have forgotten more than I have remembered.
 
KellyTheChef said:
Bye-bye!! We are gonna miss y'all!

I wish so bad that I was gonna be there with you...my cluster is leaving this morning and I am :cry::cry::cry: I keep telling myself that I made the right decision (I did) but I am still sad to be missing NC and seeing everyone! I feel like a 12 year old sitting here crying this morning!
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I'm not even in Wave 1, but I'm with you on the crying thing... I'm not going this year either! It just wasn't in the cards and DH isn't being supportive right now. :cry::cry::cry:
 
becky, i'm still here at home. i live an hour outside chicago, so my recruit linda and i are driving tomorrow.

my ft job is slow this week, which makes the waiting even harder! so....i've packed, i've cleaned the house, cleaned out the fridge, and will take the dogs to my friend/sitter in a little while. i also had time to polish my nails and get my eyebrows threaded, so i will look semi-decent ;-)
 
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susanr613 said:
becky, i'm still here at home. i live an hour outside chicago, so my recruit linda and i are driving tomorrow.

my ft job is slow this week, which makes the waiting even harder! so....i've packed, i've cleaned the house, cleaned out the fridge, and will take the dogs to my friend/sitter in a little while. i also had time to polish my nails and get my eyebrows threaded, so i will look semi-decent ;-)
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I've been running errands, and I had to pick up a few little treats to make goodie bags for DS for each day that I'm gone. I took him to McD's for lunch (RARE treat) so he could get a transformer happy meal toy.:rolleyes:, and to spend some time just hanging out. I'm not sure why - I've left him before - but this year I keep getting all teary-eyed about leaving him. Maybe I'm just hormonal.

I'm hoping to be able to do my nails tonight (another RARE occurance) after I finish laundry and packing. We have chiropractor appts at 5pm, and DH suggested we eat out at a new Italian restaurant in the same plaza as our Chiro....and I'm all over that! The people who own it are customers of mine, so I've been wanting to check it out anyway!
 
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