First Class Perks.....

I have to say that even though most of you reading this...(yes you know who you are)...think meeting planning is fun, exciting and "easy". Oh sure we get to travel to all of these wonderful cities and hang out on the beach....Well, I have to tell you that it is not like that!!!! I have had people come in and out my department doors coming in with the "expectation" that what they were getting into was going to be a glorious and fun means of employment....I don't think so..... Meeting planning is not for the faint of heart. Try working for a week straight (100 hours!! no weekend!!!) without seeing your family while working from a windowless office in a hotel meeting room when you know there is a beach just a few yards away. Yes.. it does take alot of self control!!! This is my next task starting tomorrow. I have not been away from Brady for more than 4 nights since he was born and tonight starts my first 10 night away excursion from my beautiful Brady. I mean....how could you leave this???

Ugh...hard.....Now my job does not come without some "perks". I mean even though I don't get to "see" the beach doesn't mean I cant stay after the conference and enjoy it with my husband for a small couple day post trip. I mean..my flight is already paid for...why not have him fly up after the meeting ends and stay a couple extra nights on the group hotel rate??? Right?? This does mean 2 nights more away from Brady but Mom does need a small break right?? In addition, because of all the travel I do, I typically get to special status with certain airlines and when available......I get bumped to first class!!! Ahhh the life!!! Now that is the best perk ever. I do now get spoiled though. Unfortunately....first class upgrades are not guaranteed so they don't happen all the time but now.... I hate to travel BEHIND THE CURTAIN!!!

Well wish me luck on my Conference, with a broken ankle this is going to be a challenge. I already have wheelchair assistance booked at the airport and since I am carrying 2 laptops (1 work one and 1 presentation one) I am wondering how I am going to figure out the whole security line while unable to walk and juggling all my stuff scenario.....should be interesting.......