Peace of Mind Organizing

Off to San Diego!

6 April 2011

I leave this afternoon to fly to San Diego for the annual conference of the National Association of Professional Organizers. This will be my sixth NAPO conference in a row and, as always, I’m very excited.

Here’s why I think attending the conference is well worth the investment of more than a thousand dollars (for registration, airfare, hotel):

• The educational opportunities are terrific. This large conference offers a wide variety of sessions from which to choose. I had a very hard time deciding which I wanted to attend.

• The trade show is great. I love learning about new organizing products, learning more about products that aren’t new, and getting to know the people who market them.

• The networking opportunities are fantastic. I always meet new and wonderful people. And, even better, I get to see the organizers I already know and love.

• The slumber party aspect is fun. This year, I’m sharing a suite with my pals, Geralin Thomas and Margaret Lukens. Talk about a fun getaway!

• The location is beautiful. I don’t go to the conference because of the location. But it’s always nice to see palm trees.

Incidentally, on Monday I mentioned that I was on the fence about bringing my computer along so that I could keep my inbox zero streak going. I’ve decided to leave my computer at home, but use LogMeIn Ignition to access my computer remotely from my iPad and stay on top of email. I tested it this morning and I it shouldn’t be a problem. That makes me happy!

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