Looking
for Five Minute Friday? It’s at the
bottom. Feel free to read my list,
though. ;)
1) I’m
rooming with the hubby this year.
Hopefully he already knows these things, that’s why I’m writing to
you. The reason that the hotel filled up
is the exact reason he’s coming with me this year – The Gran Fondo
Hincapie. We both love cycling and this
is an amazing chance to see world class cyclists up close and personal.
2) I have either waited a whole year to see your
lovely face again, or I’m thrilled to actually get to meet you for the first
time. Seriously! I love meeting people and hanging out with
friends. Ah, but you say, “you have no
idea who I am.” No matter! If you are planning to be at Allume you are a
fascinating, passionate, beautiful person.
Who wouldn’t want to meet her?!?
3) I
tend to get hyped up in big crowds – I think that is the definition of an
extrovert. I am energized and in my
happy place. Feel free to remind me to
dial it down a notch or two. I may have
forgotten to tell myself.
4) I
also love to tuck away in a corner for a bit and just watch. People watching is a favorite activity. I love watching interactions, reunions,
first-time meetings, collaborations, reflection. Since I took that anthropology class way back
when, I have been enthralled with how people are with each other – or alone.
5) I may
forget your name – 4 times. I may also
know your name before we ever meet in person.
I have never quite figured out why my brain remembers some names and
others just slide off like an egg in a Teflon pan. I apologize for asking again and again. I also apologize for completely freaking you
out.
6) If
we hop in the Smile Booth together please make sure we get plenty of pictures
together. Last year I left with one
print. I always feel bad about taking
the print, but I want to make sure I take some home, too. I’m generally up for making a fool of myself
with a prop or a totally unflattering full on laugh.
7) If
for some reason you are reading this and we’ve never “met” online before,
please introduce yourself. Look me up on
twitter @ACTilson, leave a comment, email me.
See #2!
8) I am
beyond excited about the speakers and some of the opportunities we will have
this year. Some of my favorite
organizations are sponsors and I can’t wait to partner with them at the
conference. Have you checked out thesponsors? If not, this is some good
homework to do beforehand. Maybe you
will even want to put a special section in your conference binder.
9) I am
a slow eater. I get wrapped up in conversations at meals and often forget there
is a plate of food in front of me.
Although, these delicious meals will be prepared, set out and cleaned up
by someone other than me. That makes a
simple sandwich more appealing and I may just be savoring every bite.
10) This
will be the first time that we have left our son with family and gone on a
trip. I have a twinge of anxiety about
this. I’m not so much anxious for us as
I am for the little guy and the grandparents.
I’m also a little worried he won’t want to go back home with us when we
pick him up on Sunday.
So that’s my
list! I’m linking it up over at Allume today. If you’ve come over from Five
Minute Friday, you’re next. This is a
Two-fer day. I’m still getting settled
into my house while also working behind the scenes with the (in)CouragersCommunity Groups and this lovely conference.
Life is a little busy. So glad
you’ve hung with me today. Without
further ado, here are my five minutes on:
Last
This word has been on my mind a lot lately:
When will I empty the last
box.
I found that one thing I’ve been looking for, at last.
The last time I
saw my friends arriving tonight.
The last words
I heard my granny say in her hospital room.
There is something about last that feels final, like a
period at the end of a book. There is
also a feeling of a springboard.
Last leads me to next.
Next is full of hope, sometimes full of dread. Next can also make me exhausted even
considering it.
I’ve stalled at times wondering if the last was truly the
end and if the next would ever come.
Sometimes this space is like that.
I pass the last without noticing until it is days later. Let’s hope the next next isn’t that far away.
Disclaimer: I had to go back and italicize so the words
would make sense. Hope you will forgive
me this editing violation. Now I need to
visit you all, last week was a little crazy.
Sorry if I missed you then.
Wow...I feel like I got more than my five minutes worth today! A snapshot of your life for sure. Thanks
ReplyDeleteUm, yeah, sorry about that. Just happened to be a double link up day. Glad you stuck it out. Thanks for visiting!! :)
DeleteGreat post, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much and you're welcome. :)
DeleteNice to meet you and read your Last. Sandra
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, too!
DeleteGreat to "meet" you Amy! How exciting your first trip without a child- don't worry he'll be in good hands! Hope to see you at Allume!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to meeting there. Feel free to hunt me down if I don't find you first. :) We are very excited about this trip - as much for the consecutive, uninterrupted nights of sleep. It's the little things. So glad you stopped by.
DeleteCan I just tell you how very much I love you?!!! I love this post and I love where God has taken you over this past year and a half. I am sad that I won't be with you at Allume this year, but I can't wait to hear all of the stories.
ReplyDeleteLadies- if you don't know Amy, she is for real! She is genuine and authentic and she truly means it when she says she wants to know you!
Love you!!!
I'll get your check in the mail tomorrow. We definitly just need to find another reason, place and time to get together. I should ship the boys off for a weekend and have the girls here! :) You will definitely be missed at Allume. :(
DeleteLast leads me to next....goodness gracious girl, I love that.
ReplyDeleteand wish I was meeting you at allume. (I wouldn't tell you to tone it down) {HUGS}
Seriously can't believe you won't be there. Just fly down anyway! ;)
DeleteNice to meet you, Amy. See you in October. Kim
ReplyDeleteYay! Will be nice to meet you too.
DeleteOooooh, we are going to be such good friends! We already have so much in common. I can't wait to meet you!
ReplyDeleteI can not WAIT... I love your list (and your FMF!)
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time my Honey and I left our girlie for a week - she was shifted around between local family and friends and she did great! (and so did we!) I left little notes or a little gift for her to open each day - whenever the caretaker thought it was best... she was only 3 and she still talks about that! He'll be fine and coming back together as a family will be that much sweeter!
Beautiful! You captured how I feel about last...because sometimes you just wonder if what comes next could possibly be as good as what came last!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the God work.
Great post! I can't wait to meet you. I will confess that one of my fears is that noone will go into the smilebooth with me. Oh and that I will make a complete fool out of myself. See you in October!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy,
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I was going to Allume...it sounds like fun..praying you and the other women have a blessed time...I chuckled when I read your definition of an extrovert, because I am definitely an introvert, but with extrovert leanings :)
If you forget my name 4 times this year I may just take you downtown to the seedy side of Greenville (does Greenville have a seedy side?) and get you a tattoo. Just sayin'!
ReplyDeleteOh, P.S.: Yay! for the Gran Fondo!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom one extrovert to another...I'm really looking forward to meeting you! I love your list...and your FMF, too! (((hugs))) and happy Tuesday to you! :)
ReplyDeleteExtroverts UNITE! So stinkin' looking forward to meeting you, funny lady. Your little man will do just fine. Promise. I'm more concerned that I'm leaving mine behind WITH my husband! Chocolate cake for breakfast, anyone? Just sayin'...
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