Good morning. I am in Portland,  Oregon for the Press Publish Conference. I have my itinerary, name tag and my goodies bag. I am thinking I might wear my “I Love Sheila My Big Fat Pig” T shirt. I will try it on with my skirt right now.  I think it might work with this colourful crowd.

Last night, by the time I arrived, Portland was turning the lights out. So the only shots I could bring you were from my lovely, lovely hotel room at The Embassy Suites, downtown.

But I was so tired I could barely keep my eyes open so off to bed I went.

Once I have sent you this I will go off down to have breakfast (I am starving) and very soon this day will unfold. It might be just another day for many people, but I am the kind of person who is easily entertained and excited by ordinary events so I am sure to find some new and interesting things to tell you tomorrow.

And because of the live streaming you can be there too, if you want to. My talk ( 1.45 Pacific Time) including question time is 30 minutes.  But I am thinking – what if people don’t ask me questions. Do you have any questions for me? That is a useful thought. I could put a few of your questions up my sleeve in case of uncomfortable silences.

It will be fun though.  Now I had better go, iron my skirt and wrestle my hair into some semblance of order and find some food.  Now that is not my usual morning is it?!

I shall report back tomorrow.

Lots of love,

Your travelling friend

celi