Event Went Well

I got up at 6 AM today, in a horrible mood just like I always am when I have to get up early, especially since insomnia struck again last night, induced by a stupid, brief, but intense fight with Boyfriend. (Well, "fight with" is not wholly accurate. Mostly me being furious and him being relatively calm and trying to end the fight -- but once my mood starts spiraling down it takes on a life of its own.)

Anyway, so I was feeling like shit this morning because only slept 4 hours. But I HAVE to be out of the hotel door by 6:45 becaues the client told me yesterday that the traffic is horrible in the morning around here so I should leave a lot of extra time on the drive to make sure I get to the school by 7:30. So I dragged my tired body up and through the shower and into the car, etc.

Traffic was very light that early in the morning. Even had time to stop on the way at Starbucks to get a latte with whipped cream. Feel much better after drinking it.

Got to the school a little early, and met my contact there and basically chatted wtih her until 8:30. Usually, I don't like chatting with people right before an event because I would want to concentrate, but somehow I really connected with this woman and found it very calming, actually.

She is a very attractive and fit woman in her 40s or late 30s who has a child attending the same school. She volunteers at the school as a parent, but her real job is being a nurse at some children's hospital. We talked about her work, her life.

The Simulation itself went really well, and all the students seemed to have fun and all the teachers had tons of nice things to say about the game afterwards. In the end we ran a little short on time, so I had to wrap up the discussion rather quickly. But they were really pleased and wants to invite us back again.

"But only if YOU come again!" One of the contacts said.

How very flattering!

I was initially worried about this event because the students involved were a bit younger than what I'm used to. Fifth and Sixth graders instead of seventh and eighth. I could tell that despite our assurances, the teachers themselves were a little nervous as well. However, in the end everyone was beaming, relaxed, and very appreciative.

Breakdown of the equipment and cleanup was a breeze because both of my contacts helped me. We packed up the van and I drove back to the hotel. Are just now relaxing in the lobby. I can feel a tiredness stealing up to me and soon I might have to collapse and go to sleep.