Pre-Blogworld Preparation

Getting out-of-town is not an easy task for a mom, a lot of pre-preparation has to take place. Luckily, this is the second year in a row that I've got a "hall pass" to Vegas. Blogworld has allowed me to learn, connect and have fun with fellow bloggers and social media enthusiasts. I am thankful for this event because it gives me a good break to be Jennifer and not a mom. This year, I am driving with three friends that have agreed to go on this ride with me (Thanks Richie, Sugar and Liz), I plan to have my cd mixes ready (What are those Vegas songs again?). I hope to check in to the ZZyzx Road on Foursquare and Whrrl because I am a dork like that, but other than that I don't have any expectations for the ride to Vegas (Do I hear In-n-Out for lunch?).

So here are things I need to have done and hope I don't forget to get ready for my road trip tomorrow:

1. Have enough food in the house- Not for me but for my husband and kids. I am not sure when the last time my husband stepped foot in a grocery store. This weekend is Soccer Snack weekend, I had to buy enough oranges, fruit snacks, Gatorades, Rice Krispies treats for 15 people. Also, bought some staples like milk, mac and cheese, throw and the oven and go lasagna and Top Ramen (Bachelor food). 

2. Bring trail mix, snacks, water for me- I tend to forget to eat when I am running around Vegas and I am truly on a budget when it comes to food. So having this stuff stashed in my room and my purse will be handy for those food emergencies. 

3. Packing clothes- Arrgh, I hate packing. Luckily, I am not flying so I can pack hair products. I also tend to pack too light. I have to remember that what you wear in Vegas, you don't necessarily wear in San Diego. I have to find clothes to step it up a notch. This may not happen, but at least I am making a conscious decision to try. Shoes...remember flats are your friends. Heels are the devil. 

4. Hangover drugs- I don't plan to drink a whole lot but the dry air and all the walking may trigger my nasty migraines. I'm bringing extra strength headache medicine.

5. Quarters- for my slot machine fix. It's Vegas- I need to live a little.

6. Get my electronics in order- chargers, laptops, cameras...

7. Business cards- So passe' but I guess they are needed. 

 

I have a feeling Twitter will have a bunch of #BWE10 mentions this weekend. Hope to meet some new people. learn a little and have some fun. See you all to tomorrow Vegas! 

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