What I'm Looking Forward to Most About Conference...

[chefcharity]

I am of course looking forward to the obvious things...
* the training
* the recognition
* the boost to my business

but MOST of all... I'm looking forward to just being Charity for 4 whole days. I won't be mommy, I won't be wife, I won't be employee... I'll just be me. Oh, I'll miss my kids and husband on about day 3 but still... I get to be ME and not have to worry about whose nose is running, who needs a snack or who is cooking dinner.

Just wanted to put that out there. What other things are you looking forward to for conference? Anything else off the wall that you are looking forward to? Favorite restaurant? Favorite store? Favorite tradition?

 

[doughmama]

freebies. seeing the new products. hanging with my p chef buddies!

 

[Jinkies]

Getting to be in Chicago! I love big cities And this time, I will try out the hotel pool!

 

[raebates]

All of those things!Plus, I love trying new things. Usually I attempt to eat at one new place or try one new thing while at NC. I look forward to meeting new people, too, along with seeing old friends.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Everything that's been mentioned plus 2 things:

We always go to Bubba Gumps and a pizza place and sometimes Magnificant Mile but this time we're doing other things too. Sears Tower, maybe Second City, boat tour...

Since I'm already in the midwest I get to go up to WI and see my kids and grandkids. This year we're taking a longer visit up there so hopefully we'll see some friends too.

 

[chefcharity]

Everything that's been mentioned plus 2 things:

We always go to Bubba Gumps and a pizza place and sometimes Magnificant Mile but this time we're doing other things too. Sears Tower, maybe Second City, boat tour...

Since I'm already in the midwest I get to go up to WI and see my kids and grandkids. This year we're taking a longer visit up there so hopefully we'll see some friends too.

That is awesome, Beth, that you get to go see kids and Grand Kids. My mom would hurt me if I moved across the country w/ her grandkids like that! LOL! Kidding .... kinda But seriously, that is wonderful you get to see them

 

[BethCooks4U]

That is awesome, Beth, that you get to go see kids and Grand Kids. My mom would hurt me if I moved across the country w/ her grandkids like that! LOL! Kidding .... kinda But seriously, that is wonderful you get to see them

I'm the one who moved - DH's job. I hate that we live 1000 miles away but it works out, I guess...

 

[chefcharity]

I'm the one who moved - DH's job. I hate that we live 1000 miles away but it works out, I guess...

well, hey.. you have to do what you have to do. At least he has work, right? And in 2 months...you get to see them! WOOHOO!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

well, hey.. you have to do what you have to do. At least he has work, right? And in 2 months...you get to see them! WOOHOO!!

Yep! And they come here every Thanksgiving for our TG and Christmas! It's been an awesome tradition. I try to get there once or twice besides that but at least that's the minimum. Thank goodness for phone and internet. I get to see the grandkids online and my son calls with every little update. My 2 year old granddaughter wants to call me every time she uses the potty and also calls to tell me to come to her house. I am so grateful to my son for making me so much a part of their lives that they remember me.

...can't wait for July!

 

[StacieB]

I am totally with you on everything that you said Charity. I love being a mom and wife, but need a little me time. I love all the hoopla that goes with conference. The freebies, seeing the new products, you name it I love it all!

 

[pampchefsarah]

Yep! And they come here every Thanksgiving for our TG and Christmas! It's been an awesome tradition. I try to get there once or twice besides that but at least that's the minimum. Thank goodness for phone and internet. I get to see the grandkids online and my son calls with every little update. My 2 year old granddaughter wants to call me every time she uses the potty and also calls to tell me to come to her house. I am so grateful to my son for making me so much a part of their lives that they remember me.

...can't wait for July!

My niece would do that with me. Very cute the first few times, but when she started using it regularly, it was hard to work up the enthusiasm!