Friday, October 1, 2010

Re-charged

Yesterday I attended the Book Academy writers conference. I suffered from a major sinus headache the entire day. It wouldn't go away! I tried to be social, to make conversation. Mostly, I failed. It's just not fun to be overly friendly when your head feels like exploding.

Besides my headache, I was freezing! Seriously, I couldn't keep the goose-bumps off my arms. I tried to suck it up, but caved while eating a cold (but delicious) salad for lunch. Off to the bookstore I went. Maybe it's a conspiracy - between the conference committee and the bookstore manager - to keep the temperature down so low.

I wonder if anyone else had to spend their novel-buying book-money on a stop-the-shivering sweatshirt? I'm now the proud owner of a UVU zip-up hoodie. At least, because of a Back To School sale, I got a $40 souvenir for only $25!

But even with a couple of personal complications, I rate the conference a success!

It was just what I needed to recharge my muse. I learned some new things. I was reminded of some things I already knew. I met a few new people. I ran into one of my cousins (in the restroom, of all places!). I even approached someone from the virtual blogging world, and introduced myself (Hi Don!).

There is nothing quite like a writers conference to lift your spirits and get you re-motivated.

And just in time too! Today is the beginning of Tristi Pinkston's quarterly writing challenge. I SO need to do this. If you want to push yourself a little this month, check it out here.

Stay tuned for more posts about the wonderful things I learned!

5 comments:

Don said...

Kim, it was great to meet you yesterday. Sorry you weren't feeling your best, but I've found good conferences have a way of making up for problems like that.

I guess I need to get me over to Tristi's and sign up!

Elizabeth Mueller said...

Hi Kim! I wish I could've gone. I'm glad you were there, thought. *Hugs*
I miss you on face book! I hope you're doing well. :)

Anonymous said...

It was freezing!!! and the salad was amazing. I'm drooling just thinking about it. It was awesome to see you and talk to you.

Rachael Anderson said...

Oh, I hate sinus infections! I hope you're feeling better and I'm glad you had a great time at the conference!

MTeacress said...

I'm really looking forward to hearing what gems of wisdom you took home. :)