So, this is what it's like...

to be a professional. The last few weeks leading up to the conference have been hectic; setting up the press site alone and coordinating with my colleagues, among work and school, was almost too much. But being here on the first day of the conference, I came to a realization. Every professional wishes there were more hours in the day. To be surrounded by so many like-minded, driven scholars and professionals has given me new appreciation for what we all go through - to be here. I look forward to tomorrow and the exciting people we will be interviewing.