July 26, 2006
Almost there
Written by RobynDeHart in Jaunty PostI’m leaving in a few hours to drive down to Atlanta for RWA’s National Conference. It’s always one of my favorite times of year, especially when so many of my friends are attending. National is something to behold. 2000 women (well there are a handful of men mixed in there) converge on a hotel and eat, sleep and breath romance writing for 4 days. It is, at times, overwhelming, moving, exhausting and exhilerating. And regardless of how little sense it makes, we all work very hard to primp and polish until we look all shined up for each other. Case in point…in the last few days I’ve had my hair done, my teeth cleaned, my eyebrows waxed and my fingernails and toes done. I’m coordinating my jewelry and bringing far too many pairs of black shoes with me. Yep, multiple pairs of black shoes. I know you ladies understand. I also know that no one at the conference will care one ounce how I’m dressed or whether or not my earrings match perfectly with the print in my blouse, but we’ll all have on our finest. And for a group of people who rarely make it out of work-out pants and bathrobes, this is a vast improvement. Some have gone on their annual pilgrimage to Wal-Greens for a 4-day supply of pantyhose. I chose open-toed shoes instead. Because, frankly, it’s too hot to wear hose in the south. Regardless of the fashion parade, National is a wonderful experience. No matter if you’re a new writer who’s still a little wet under the collar, or if you’re a seasoned multi-puliblished author, being with other writers is a special time. So while I hate to leave you all, I must go and finalize my packing and get myself to Atlanta. My sisters are calling…
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AndreaW Says:
Drive safely, Robyn. See you tonight!
Andrea
Manuelita Says:
Someone once told me women dress up for other women. I think that is soooo true! Women are more conscience of what they are wearing when they are around other women than when they are around men. (Unless of course she is on a date. But that’s a whole other story.)
Robyn - At least since you are driving you can pack your car with as many shoes as you want!!
Shane - I’m sending you good luck vibes and hoping you take home that RITA.
Jaunty Quills - Have fun at the conference!
Haven Rich Says:
Ditto on the vibes…best of luck Shane.
Robyn drive safely..don’t pack so many shoes you can’t see hehe. Besides a girl can never have too many black shoes. Just don’t try to enlist your hubby to help you pick out shoes (mine always say, “but they are all black”)