CPEs earned

I'm back from a week of training in sunny and humid Orlando Florida. My CPEs for the year are mostly earned. I did skip class on Friday morning. Thursday night, we had a private party at Epcot. Our wristband got us into the park, and our private party in the Wonders of Life pavillion. Dinner was mostly fried and/or greasy ... mini corn dogs, philly cheesesteaks, french fries, deep dish pizza, funnel cakes and fried snickers bars. In addition to the open bar, there were stands with popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy. There were crew members in costume as NY Tourists, NJ wise guys and a cop and his mom trying to get him a date. And people on stilts. I did the dancing heads (singing "I Will Survive" with two team mates) but never made it to get a charicature done.

We watched the fireworks and some folks went on rides. I walked around a bit and headed back. The firm had rented the park after closing time so we could stay until midnight. I was much too tired for that.

My flight home was delayed by 23 minutes, which was really like a bonus, since I expected more air travel trouble than that. I slept like a rock once I got home.

By the way, you might be thinking "holy cow, her employer paid for all THAT?" but we worked hard all week. Starting before 8 am and working until after 8 pm for three days in a row -- we deserved it :)