Adventures in Vegas
Cheryl from Crayons and Curls, Farrah from Mrs. Shipley’s Whole Brain Teaching, Katie from Keep Teaching & Planning (KTP on TPT), and Natalie from Teachery Tidbits. Oh, and me 🙂
These are our swag bags full o’teacher stuff. By the end of the conference, I had collected this variety of freebies:
The happy hours and meet-ups were some of my favorite things. In the midst of this talking- picture 600 teachers smushed into one space and EVERYone uses their teacher voice – the noise was deafening – I managed to squeeze through and around and meet some bloggers and sellers who I really admire.
Amy, who is an absolutely adorable individual. If I used the word “adorbs”, I would use it to describe Amy. But I don’t use the word “adorbs” because it’s pretty ridiculous.
I met these charming ladies, too, and so many others.
Confession: when I met Jennifer Runde of Runde’s Room, I’d already downed both the free drink coupons TPT had given me. Kind of fast, actually, because big groups aren’t exactly my favorite. (I’m not the go-up-and-talk-to-you type.) So when I walked up to Jennifer, full of liquid courage, I said, “Hi Jennifer! I’m Chrissy from Buzzing with Ms. B, and I love your blog. It’s so specific and full of thorough teaching practices!”
I was doing well so far.
“Thank you!” she said sweetly, gesturing with the international sign for thank you.
“I’m so impressed with your consistency in posting, too.”
“That really makes my day,” or something kind along those lines. “I’m blushing!” she said.
To this point, I appeared to be a normal individual. I should’ve stopped while I was ahead.
It was at now that the wheels came off the cart.
“Well,” I stumbled here, not sure what was to come after that grand opening. “You should constantly….be….flattered…. of yourself?” What? What does that mean? Is that English?
“Thank you,” she said, as I silently prayed that the teacher talk in the room was so loud it drowned out my ridiculous words. “I appreciate that!”
Lovely woman. Thanks for not calling me out on my absurdity.
See the glass? My downfall.
At one point in the weekend, some of my roomies and I decided that we wanted to take advantage of the fun photo booth in the corner of the meet-up room. We made our way over to stand in the line and giggle. While I was there, I met Ari, the Science Penguin. Anyway, all of a sudden, Paul (yes, that Paul), Deanna (yes, that Deanna), and John Yoo (yes, that John Yoo. I know, I didn’t know who he was either, but he’s a muy importante individual.) headed over to the booth where we were standing. They nicely asked (I guess they didn’t actually HAVE to ask, because they were the ones paying for the photo booth in the first place) if they could cut. John graciously announced he would trade selfies for a cut in the line. So I did! I snapped a picture of Deanna and Paul,
and then John snapped a picture with me!
Considering I was about four drinks deep in my five-free-drinks evening (we met up with some preggos and they gave us their tickets 🙂 I think I’m maintaining pretty well!
Later that night, we hit Fremont street and had some fun adventures there. I’ll spare you the details, but our first picture pretty much sums it up. See the photobomber? Yeah? We didn’t.
Natalie, Haley from My Silly Firsties, me, and Cheryl
So there was all the fun stuff from Vegas. I intend (I really do) to share some of the bullet points of my learning from the trip too, as soon as I can muster the energy. Vegas kind of wore me out.
I linked up this post with A Burst in First! Click over to read all of the other fun Vegas posts!
I had a blast and I'm glad I got to hang with you!
Journey of a Substitute Teacher
I LOVED meeting you!! And you are hilarious — the Runde story cracked me up!!!! I wish we could have talked longer! And I am so sad I never got to meet Farrah!!! 🙁
Yeah, you just liked the suspenders guy… oh – wait. Maybe that was me! LOL
Yeah, I felt like all weekend I said, "HEY! So excited to meet you! Ok, bye." and then I ran off. Kind of tacky, I guess :/
SO much fun, right??
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
Such a fun time, but I felt so scatter brained!! I had ADHD the whole time, lol!! So fun to meet you!!
Aloha,
Corinna (✿◠‿◠)
Surfin' Through Second
Hi Roomie!! Love your recap of our fabulous time in Vegas! I had so much fun and you ladies were so much fun! I need to go work on my blog post, but really I should just copy and paste yours! Yay for Texas friends!
Katie 🙂
KTP: Keep Teaching and Planning!
Vegas was so much fun it was almost a blur! I love your Jen Runde story! You handled it so gracefully though!
Loved finally meeting you! I know what you mean – Jen Runde and Stephanie Moorman both came over and sat at my table at the keynote. OMG!
Krazy Town
It's so fun to see everyone's experience at Vegas! Looks like you had a great time 🙂
2 Smart Wenches
You recapped Vegas perfectly!!! I am working on my post now! Loved Loved Loved rooming with you and getting to know you! Best Vacation!! Yay for Texas! Whoop!
You are too funny…you nailed it on the head. Then I got home and thought of all these people I meant to meet. Thanks so much for linking up!
Deirdre
A Burst of First
There's nothing like liquid courage, lol!!!!
Angela
The Daily Alphabet
Worked for me!
You are hilarious! And not alone! 🙂
WigglingScholars
You are too stinkin' cute!!! Thanks for letting us cut in line. You are a sweetie!