Going to Texas!

Next week I get to go to Texas. Through the student marketing group I am part of at Portland State, I will be attending the NACMA (National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators) Convention in Dallas. My tickets are finally booked and hotel arrangements are made. Unfortunately, I will be 3 months shy of 25, therefore the rental car agencies think that I am a risk as a driver. I was going to rent a car, but decided to save my student group money as well as myself as I would have to pay for the 2-3 days following the convention when I go to visit my friends. My friend/ co-worker Molly is also attending the conference. I am excited that we are going together and I think it will be a blast. I talked to my friend Jenny today and will be staying at her house for the 2 nights following the convention. I haven't seen her since her wedding, when her eldest was maybe a year old. Her 2 kids are now 6 and 4 (I think). Many of my other friends from growing up also have kids. Jenny is going to see about everyone getting together while I am there. When I talked to her today, I had to listen REALLY hard--I can't believe how thick her accent is! She probably thinks I have thick accent too (northwesterners talk fast). Anyway, I am really looking forward to seeing everyone and am glad that we have kept in touch despite me moving away nearly 13 years ago. I may try to put together a few photos to show everyone just how GREAT the "GREAT Northwest" is.