It's That Time Again

Time to head off to that bi-annual Bacchanalia for Librarians, otherwise known as ALA. A time for fun, learning, and lots and lots of working. I both look forward to and dread this event twice every year. So, here are lists for the reasons behind both.

What I'm looking forward to in DC:

• The Hollywood Librarian
• The OCLC Blog Salon -- even though I work for OCLC, I've never been. I'm going this time. I don't expect anyone to have read my blog, but I'm legit now baby
• Going to the Nationals vs Indians game on Saturday night with about 30 of my work friends
• The OCLC Symposium: Is the Library Open? Another work plug, but these symposiums are always so good
• "The Ultimate Debate: Do Libraries Innovate"; Saturday, June 23, 2007 ~ 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.; Renaissance Mayflower (MAY) Grand Ballroom

What I'm not looking forward to in DC:

• Humidity
• Walking a lot in humidity
• All the last minute appointments I know I'll have to make and keep
• Not having a night where I can stay in my room and order room service until Monday night-- I'll be so ready for that
• Missing my favorite weekend in Columbus OH which includes Comfest and the Pride Celebration-- this is the weekend every year that I need to experience to remind me that I can live here happily

So, I'm off in the morning for the joy and the agony of ALA Annual 2007.


And, in unrelated news...
She had me
(click to play the video when you follow the link)
She lost me
Celine Dion, really? Good Lord!