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It's hard to believe it's been three weeks since I arrived back home from our fabulous trip to the AARP convention in Washington, D.C. So much happened that I can't begin to relate ALL of it in this journal, so I'll touch on the highlights. The dinner held in honor of the "Dream Job" winners at the Acadiana Restaurant was fabulous. The meal was excellent and it was great getting to meet everyone in person and put faces with the names and voices I'd been hearing from for the past nine months. My fellow 'Dream Job' winners were as impressed as I was with the excellent accomodations at the hotel and the shuttle bus service which delivered us from place to place so efficiently. The convention was beyond my expectations...hundreds of vendors and exhibitors and many helpful sessions on everything from health care to "What Not to Wear at 50+" with the TV personality from the show "What Not to Wear". My step-daughters were so impressed that I actually got photos of him!  We were treated to tickets to see Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Chicago and Paul Simon. I felt like a teenager again going to rock concerts!

On Friday morning the six of us were on a panel in a session discussing work related issues at 50+. I really enjoyed being part of the panel and afterward I met so many well wishers and folks willing to share their advice and experience with me. Friday afternoon, Cat, Jenette and I gave short talks on networking at the Work@50+ stage on the vendor floor. Members of the audience also shared their networking stories which proved very interesting and helpful to all in attendance.

The rest of the time we were kept busy checking out all of the vendors and exhibits and by the end of the convention, I had two huge bags of givaway items to haul back home. It was so informative and FUN. My sister-in-law went with me as my guest and we've already decided that we want to go to the next convention next year...in VEGAS! It was hard to pack up and leave our posh hotel to return home to the REAL world...

Since I've been home, I've been continuing my job search. I had two interviews in late August before I left for the convention. When I returned home, I received a letter from one firm to come for a second interview. The offer was for a position that MAY become available the end of October. At first I accepted it, but after much consideration, I decided that I didn't want to suspend my job search for a maybe, so I'm back looking again. I had an interview last Wednesday for a part time position as an office assistant in a law firm. It's not my 'paralegal dream job', but I hope to be hired. I think it will provide valuable experience. I am sure that I will learn skills that will be beneficial in the future. I will be notified one way or the other this week. I'm hoping to report good news!  Until then...many blessings to you.  Stef