Monday I jumped on a plane and headed to he Windy City for a work conference/trade show.

{who am I kidding, these days there is no jumping.}

Work has recently changed for me.

Three weeks ago, a trade show for me would have been filled with camo, gun, dudes and dudes wearing camo carrying guns has been replaced with…well, this…

I have no idea what company this panda guy represents, but he gave me some licorice…

Plates and plates of candy on the tables…at 8:30 in the morning…breakfast anyone?

Samples from booths like this…

Giant statue things made out of Jelly Beans and other candies…

I think I could get used to this industry…

Seriously though, the trip has been a great learning experience and I haven’t actually eaten that much candy. Promise.

Bonus: my sister lives here so I’ve got to stay with and visit her!

I’ve decided that I’m so not cut out for big city living. People in big cities are…well…not very nice. Even to clearly pregnant ladies.

Today was day 2 of the show. My feet? They hurt. There’s a half day tomorrow then I’m on my way home!

I miss my hubby. And my kid. And I miss nice people.