Yesterday I had Post Event Ick.
"PEI" is a real thing for me...happens every time I do, plan or teach anything big, plan a wedding, work CHA, have a baby, etc..you get the picture....
it always happens...comes on like a tsunami and mine hit on Sunday morning before the sun even rose on my way home from Las Vegas...I was near Baker California, home of the worlds largest Thermometer.
I actually had to pull over and sleep. Yes, it was that bad, but 45 minutes of sleeping in the parking lot of a roadside gas station next to the world's largest thermometer helped so much, that I woke up and made it all the way home...straight to the couch...pretty much until today. It is like having the sleep flu, jet lag AND if it is even possible, throwing in a hangover without one drop of alcohol...
That was me...needless to say, I will not be driving alone next year...Valentine has already committed to coming with me....wait...
did I say next year???????
yes, I am one of the TEACHERS for next years Inspiration Unlimited....gasp..with Teresa, Janna and Elizabeth Kartchner....and the key note speaker is Melody Ross, hello! more details to follow soon...
anyways...I did manage to pry myself off of the couch to get my suitcase emptied and put away, got to Trader Joes to get a little food in this "Mother Hubbards" cupboards, and the sheets off the bed and into the wash..but that was it!
oh, and I got my nails done but even though my eyes were open..I was a zombie and probably asleep.
Today, I am fine! Like a leprechaun clicking his little heals and over the rainbow, fueled with creative energy, happy happy giddy giddy fun fun emotions from the Inspiration Unlimited event this past weekend...and ready to share as much as I can because you know...
"What happens in Vegas..stays in Vegas"...
Personally I do not like that saying. It is like someone gave you a free pass to be bad...and oh no, we were not bad...on the contrary....good, fun, creative, crazy times had by all!!!!
anyways...
in a nut shell...here is a look at IU 2009 (click on the IU2009 hyperlink under the screen)
Now I am off to pick up the boys, get them to school, paint a few signs for the PTA (no, not the Piggy Tales Academy!) then over to bible study and then out to the shead-teau where the poor little thing needs some TLC!
Have a fabulous day..glad to be home!
Cute slide show... i've been checking that out. Thanks for the turn on to picnik... thats made life a whole lot easier! Glad you're home and safe. I haven't been out to that big tall thermostat in a million years.
Posted by: deena Ziegler | September 29, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Looks like it was a great time! The love for what you do shines in your eyes and lights up that beautiful smile of yours!
Posted by: SusanC | September 29, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Love the pics!!! I am glad you are feeling back to normal now!!!
Throughout the weekend, my kids got sick, now of course I am sick!! :(
But we're getting as much rest as possible. Hopefully we'll be back to normal soon!
I can't wait to see you again!!!!
big Hugs!!
~Sonia~
Posted by: Sonia Pitts | September 29, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Sounds like you had a good time. I think its the let down after all the running our mind & body does to prepare for the "big" events. Glad you are feeling better. Off to watch the video. Have a great day!
Posted by: Janna Houlihan | September 29, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Oh Stephanie I can so relate. I was missing my family so much on Monday as I spent the day living in airport terminals. I gave myself permission to have Tuesday off because I feel like I had the travel "flu" too. Today I am going through my loot that I brought back from IU. You are such a joyful person and a kick to hang around with! Take care.
Kim the bling thief
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1542093861 | September 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Hi Stephanie,
I feel so honored to have meet you in person after being a stalker of yours for years. I would love to attend every event that you are part of because you bring such great spirt to it. Thanks for sharing you with us!!!!
CindyE
Posted by: Cindy E | September 30, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Love the slideshow. I wish we lived closer, I would offer to empty the trash in your craft room; looks like some quality scraps there!
Posted by: GiddyGardener | September 30, 2009 at 03:01 PM