ALA in New Orleans

Ok, so I got back two weeks ago. I'm getting blog lazy.

Bayou off of I-10
It seemed like as soon as you crossed into Louisiana, it looked like how I imagine the state. We drove over MILES of swampy water, it was lovely.

As soon as we got in, we ran out to see Dan Savage give the opening keynote.

Then went to the exhibits to start the free book collecting.

I spent Friday night finishing my midterm that was due over the weekend (!!), so Saturday I got out and about.

Did some cultural things.

Decatur Street

Jackson Square

Mississippi River

I think this was on Royal Street. And it was actually raining.

Mark Doty
Aannd then it was back to conference time. It was surprising how quickly your day fills with conference stuff.

On Sunday there was a new members party and coincidentally, Meg's cousin's band was playing.

It would have been nice to have more NOLA time and to get out of the French Quarter area, but ALA dominated the weekend. A girl has to eat, though, and I made sure to do plenty of that.

Emily says hi

Now it's back to the usual. My cataloging class ends in a couple of weeks and then I'll have a month to enjoy the beautiful Austin summer. Imagine me saying that with sarcasm.