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[Atlanta, GA, Apr 6-10, 2025] My conference took place over the next few days. Conference registration was on Sunday, which meant we had to man the registration desk and hand out badges. I knew I was going to be stuck inside all day, so I decided to take a walk to Piedmont Park first thing in the morning. If Piedmont Park reminds you of Central Park in NYC, it’s not a coincidence…. Read More
[Augusta, ME and Atlanta, GA, Sep 24-26, 2024] After all the fun, it was time to actually go on the work trip that this whole thing started from. I was headed to Atlanta, GA, for the annual board meeting of the professional organization I am a part of, while Ash headed home. We chose to fly out of Boston so we could fly non-stop to our respective destinations. It was a 6-hour… Read More
[Portland, Maine, Sep 20, 2024] A work trip to Atlanta, GA had me eyeing national parks in the vicinity. I had to choose between New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia and Acadia National Park in Maine. I decided to go with Acadia. I would be returning to Atlanta in April 2025 and I figured I can do New River Gorge then. I took a red-eye flight from Portland, Oregon to… Read More
[Chicago / Champaign, IL, Mar 17-20, 2024] We woke up to much cooler temps – 30s vs 50s the day before. We still braved the cold and walked to a different section of the river, because when are we going to see a green river again? We then picked up our rental car and drove south to Champaign, IL, where my conference would take place over the next few days. The conference… Read More
[Chicago, IL, Mar 16, 2024] It was time for my annual conference, which was taking place in Champaign, IL The Higher Education Date Warehousing (HEDW) conference moves around every year depending on which university is hosting it, and this year it was the University of Illinois. I always make it a point to extend my trip and sightsee. This time, I started my trip early so my boyfriend and I can spend… Read More
