Playing Hookie

COUNTDOWN 4 DAYS

Beginning at noon yesterday I embarked on a girl's weekend with my friends Monica and Laura.

We are using the Great American Scrapbook Convention in Chantilly, VA as our excuse to get together.

Yesterday afternoon, we took a couple of classes and they shopped the vendors on the convention floor. I didn't dare buy an expo entry ticket, I am already moving enough scrapbooking stuff.

In the evening, we hit one of the acclaimed local resturants--Anita's--known for its fabulous Mexican food. We weren't disappointed. We started the evening with pina coladas (Laura), raspberry daquiris (me) and banana smoothy (Monica), guacamole, and lots of laughter. Our entrees were equally tasty and so large none of us were able to clean our plate.

Today I am volunteering from 8am to noon as a teacher's helper while Laura and Monica take classes. Volunteering is a great service-based distraction to keep me off the convention floor unattended.

I will take a couple classes in the afternoon. I am really looking forward to taking one called Random Musings Acrylic Album. Laura took that class yesterday and her mini album is gorgeous.

Once the classes are over, we're meeting up with some other women and having a final meal together before I drive home to dive back into packing.

A few people suggested I was being irresponsible to take a day and a half and essentially "play hookie" from preparing for the move. I completely disagree. In fact, I already feel refreshed and I know I'll be able to complete what's left by the time the truck arrives on Monday.