Bon Voyage

Alright - this week has been crazy. I thought I would just jot down a few of the activities so I can look back and remember that I lived through it!

This week, I had finals for my 3 classes (Mon-Wed). I was also getting ready for our wedding reception/bon voyage party (Sat) and our trip to Paris (departing Sun). Needless to say, I am exhausted. I'm sure that everything will pay out in the end.

Thus far, I believe that I have As in all of my classes - so, all of my studying paid off this quarter. Luckily, my mom is handling most of the details for the party. I am just picking up a few odds and ends - and calling her each day to bug her.

At work, I have been trying to wrap things out because I will be out for 2 weeks. While I'm out, there are 2 events going on at work that I have been preparing. First, there is a lunch & presentation for about 60 people. Second, there is a day-long celebration at Jillian's for 90 people. Crazy! I'm trying to wrap everything up and be out tomorrow afternoon for consumer research.

As far as packing for Paris, I have been trying to track down all that we will need. Tomorrow night (Thurs) is the first time I will have to really go through it all. I am going to launch into laundry when I get home from work tomorrow night and try to get everything washed that we plan to take. I am pretty well caught up now, but I'm sure there are some last minute things that will need laundering. We will also have to pack up all of our electronics, toiletries, etc. I'm hoping this will go smoothly.

On Friday evening, I will depart for my mom's with the 2 labradors in tow. Here, I will help her with last minute party preparations and get ready for the bash on Saturday. Jeff will be riding down with his parents to the party on Saturday, so I will meet him there. Mom & dad will be taking care of the doggies while we are out of town - so, I have to pack them up too. Ok, getting worn out with all of this...

On Sunday morning, my mom will take Jeff and I to the airport and leave us to our plane. I'm looking forward to a nice long nap and a good book for the plane ride. On my first day in Paris - I plan to SLEEP IN!

I hope to be able to keep a journal of how things are going in Paris. I think it will be a fun thing to look back on. I will try to post some of it here, including pictures.