Last week, I was in Philadelphia, PA for a conference. The event was fantastic—packed with meetings and sessions. I didn’t plan as well as I should have; going up a day earlier or staying an extra day would’ve given me time to explore Philly. Still, it was a fun trip, and I made some great connections.
I managed to try some Philly food, although it was mostly through the hotel hosting the conference. The Philly cheese-steak and pretzels were surprisingly good! Some locals at the conference recommended I walk down the block for fresh pretzels, but I never made it. I filled up on the ones provided, and they hit the spot. Overall, the conference food was excellent. Having breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day Monday was a treat. Each meal doubled as a networking opportunity, and we were joined by another conference group focused on banking and finance, which added an interesting dynamic.
The conference kicked off Sunday afternoon when I arrived and ran non-stop through Tuesday at noon. Sunday evening’s social event was a highlight—it was held on the 33rd floor of the hotel, offering a great view of the city.
After returning home to Topeka, I was back at work on Wednesday. Before I left, I had read that
B&B Theaters would be showing live
Royals games in their theaters Monday through Wednesday that week, free of charge. Watching the
Royals on the big screen was a fun experience, especially with all the concessions open—I definitely indulged. The
Royals won, and it was a blast cheering them on with others in the theater.
While I was away in Philly, Carrie took Oliver out to dinner at
Salute. She sent me a picture of him enjoying the patio life. Carrie said Oliver loved watching people come and go, greeting everyone like the social pup he is. Silly guy!
Until next time, have a great rest of your Sunday and a wonderful week!
