Tucson

Every year my favorite business trip we go on…is our trip to Tucson…especially since I became the insane “plant lady”

I also can’t get over these…..

I’m sure they all think I’m insane because I just stare at them…

This trip was a bit different …we were in a hotel…that was frankly…the worst one we have stayed at in quite some time…it really was a shame. However, we will NEVER stay there again…not fun…seriously…outdated…and not very clean…upon arrival back home I felt the urge to wash every single thing whether I had worn it or not….the show itself was glorious and busy and exhausting as always…but let’s start with my favorite thing about the show….food trucks ❤️😊😘

For the most part the food in Tucson is amazing…these food trucks are no exception! People are also soooo friendly in Tucson!

I can’t tell you the enormity of the show…everyday we get there when the show opens and stay until it closes. We buy stock for our store for the year…we have great relations with our vendors. This particular show is not open to the public. You must be in our trade to attend. We know where the gems come from and the treatments…and we hand select our stones…it’s exhausting…but I love how much I learn each year…this year I tackled rubies…and was able to catch a few things my husband didn’t see…go me!!!!

Marks eldest daughter was able to join us for the last two days and that was soo great having her young eyes to help us! That is the biggest star sapphire I have ever seen. Over 200 cts 😳😱😱😱

On our last day we went to an amazing place where we were able to have fried bread and enjoy the amazing beauty and architecture of this beautiful church.

It was a wonderful experience!

Our trip home took longer than we expected…as we missed our connecting flight home due to our plane was late due to a mechanical failure…we spent the night on the airlines dime and had a nice dinner in Salt Lake City. Very friendly and very beautiful!

Our luggage liked it aa well. And they stayed an extra day….but finally showed up around 2 pm this afternoon.

All clothes are washed and dried and put away….I’m on Tucson time…and I have to open in the morning 🤦🏼‍♀️

All schoolwork is checked and graded. All hours are written..:payroll is done and bills are paid as well as grocery shopping…now to get ready for Valentines Day!

Lessons learned? Never put your makeup in your suitcase. Never pack your favorite toothbrush. Always bring your warmest fuzzy sweatshirt (even to the desert)…I froze for two days. Always Bring more than two pairs of shoes….always pack Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer. Last but not least…be kind to your fellow man….don’t yell at airline people….be kind…be courteous….we are all just trying to make a living…don’t be the person that they talk about when they get home as the worst person of the day. Thank your hairdresser, every SINGLE day from people at the KC airport, Tucson airport and show. Where we ate lunch…dinner…and back to Salt Lake City….people always complimented my hair….my husband even started laughing about it…it was constant…but you know what? It was awesome! Tell your fellow man when you like their hair or clothes…they will feel like a million bucks!

Rest easy! Travel safely! Thanks for all the love for my KC Chiefs from all over the country while traveling (even a couple from California 😳) we as Kansas Citians so appreciate it….and yes. I forgive you Salt Lake City airport young man….who asked us if we were flying to Kansas ☹️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ I appreciate you even😬