So, tonight I am writing you from Phoenix where I am attending a photography workshop. April 25 is one for the record books- as I, Kristen Leep, did not check any bags to come here and carried everything on. I can’t believe I did it considering I brought my laptop and my camera!

My flight was delayed for an hour and a half, but it wasn’t totally full so that was nice.  I picked up my rental car, stopped at El Pollo Loco for some dinner and then at Walgreen’s for some drinks for my room. I checked into the hotel and parked the car and brought my bags to the room- and the key didn’t open the door.  So then I had to schlep my stuff to the lobby and get new keys.  Then it was off to the introductory mixer (late, because of my flight).  Met some really nice people, some of whom had already checked out my blog. 

It’s kind of nice being back in Phoenix as I have some really good memories from here.  My Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Jim used to live here with my cousins Gina and James.  We’d often stop here on our way out to California back when my family was doing Griswold vacations.  There used to be some sort of castle-themed arcade and mini-golf place here (I can’t remember the name for the life of me), but it was awesome and I used to beg to go there when I was a kid.  But I remember playing a lot of basketball in the pool in my aunt and uncle’s backyard.  I can totally remember that house like it was my own. 

I am really excited for tomorrow and the first day of the workshop.  We get to shoot pictures of a bunch of kids in the afternoon after learning some techniques in the morning.

I miss Rob and the kitties, but I know they’re okay without me- even though I like to think I’m needed.