Well, it's been a while since I've been on to blog, but I am back, and have some interesting stories! Well, I think they are interesting, they might not be to whomever may read this.
About three weeks ago, I went to the most amazing event I think I have ever been to! It was a Vitamin Expo in Dallas at the Sheraton Hotel. I know, it may sound boring, but it was the most amazing weekend! I was a little disappointed when I heard that a dear friend of mine that is my vitamin cohort, so to speak, wasn't able to come! Megan is full of knowledge and I would have adored getting to spend time with her and just having someone there to share the experience with. I did, however, have a wonderful time regardless, it just wasn't quite the same.
The show began at 8:00AM on Friday. I had stayed at my sister's the night before and planned to get a cab to take me to the hotel at 7:15 the next morning. Thankfully, I didn't miss the cab, but I was darn close. I, being the blonde that I can be sometimes, set my alarm for PM instead of AM. So, I woke up at 6:45! Thirty minutes to get a shower, put on make up, dress up and look nice? I don't think so. The shower- don't judge, had to be foregone. I managed to look pretty descent in less than thirty minutes before the cab arrived. Record time for me! I thankfully got to the hotel a little early and got checked in and headed to the first lecture (Which included an amazing breakfast.)
From 8:00am to 9:00pm that day I was in lecture after lecture, after lecture! I took a little break in between lectures I didn't feel compelled to attend, but aside from that, it was a PACKED day! I believe I took more notes that whole day than I did the whole Spring semester at UNT. I'm not sure, but I'm thinking there's something wrong with that concept! Anyway, every lecture was amazing! Not that anyone cares, but I learned so much about Chaga mushrooms, fungi in the body and its effects on our daily lives, how to sell products better, I heard an amazing testimony from Jordan Rubin, founder of Garden of Life, and so much more! To make it all the more exciting and wonderful, almost every speaker was a believer! Almost all made reference to scriptures in the Bible, they would say things like, "I believe in the Creator who gave us one body...", and "God bless you all.", pretty amazing in my opinion! Come to find out the NPA (Natural Products Association) has a reputation for being strong Christians. So wonderful.
Saturday was equally as amazing. Again, the first lecture began at 8:00am and even though I'm not a morning person, I didn't care one bit that I had to be up early. Lectures lasted through 'til about 1:00pm and then the trade show began. I do not believe I have ever seen so many vendors set up in one area in my life! (And this was considered to be a small show.) There were so many people it was like sensory overload! Every sales rep was trying to get your attention, people were friendly and talkative, but I was completely overwhelmed. I managed to get through the majority of the vendors that interested me most by 3:00 and stopped to talk to a few sales reps that I already knew. I even won a door prize worth about $65.00; score! I also had so many samples my bag was overflowing and ridiculously heavy. By the end of the night, I was exhausted. I went back to my room, ordered room service and a movie and literally went to sleep at 9:00! I don't think I have been to bed that early since I was a kid!
Sunday was full of lectures from 8:00 'til noon and it all sadly had to come to a close. It ended with an amazing lecture though by Doug Kaufmann. He was a Chemist at one time, but decided to get into the whole foods and vitamins industry. He has his own TV show now and speaks fluently on the subject of Fungi. I know, you're thinking that that sounds boring, I assure you, it was the farthest from boring. I learned about so many cures for the body that relate to anti-funagls, getting rid of the mycotoxins, according to Doug, was imperative to lasting health. I wont go into detail and bore whoever may read this, but it was interesting. IF you were to be interested, you can find Doug on Facebook. You can also Google him. I encourage you to do so.
When I got back to Denton, I literally went through a separation anxiety or something! My apartment is really nice, but maybe not quite as nice as the Sheraton Hotel and I was truly depressed that the lecture were over and all the people I had met weren't there. I especially missed one of the sales reps I got to know and whom mentored me a little bit. I'm fine now, but I have to say that the first day back was tough.
I didn't even bother to unpack when I returned to Denton. I left less than 48 hours later to catch a flight to Midland! I was beyond thrilled to see my dear, dear friends, Iris, Sarah, and Megan!!! I missed them like none other!!! Inexplicably actually. I have had a blast with them and now I'm in San Antonio with my parents, helping out at the Vitamin store we bought in October. It has been a blessing to get to work and talk to customers again. I missed that as well.
For now, that is all I've got! I'm just relaxing, had fun with friends, my family, and I'll be back in Denton soon to start summer classes... Joy... But I do miss my lovely Audrey and Fanny! I also miss the climbing wall... I think I am having withdraws from it!
Anyway, blessings and shalom va shalom!
sOnShine.
