
The day before the Midwinter Meeting in Seattle brings excitement, packing, and (of course) delayed-flight haikus.
First, we are excited for those of you who are joining us for your first ALA conference!
#alamw19 So excited for my first ALA conference! Ready to learn, share and create something amazing!
— Jenna James (@SoulSearchingJJ) January 25, 2019
Before you left the house, you had to make sure you packed the essentials.
Well, I guess I’m all packed for #alamw19 #librariancats pic.twitter.com/r0cLSjVgBr
— Beth DeBold (@eliza_audacis) January 25, 2019
I have a suitcase full of #robots that I'm taking with me to #ALAMW19 this weekend, and if that's not the most on-brand thing I've ever tweeted, I don't know what is. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/vZXJgi7bHz
— Alexis Ames (@alexis_writes1) January 25, 2019
#alamw19 how I pack: 1/4 empty space for souvenirs or other acquired items, 1/4 clothing and toiletries….. 1/2 snacks. 🤷♀️ 🍪🥜🍿that’s how I roll.
— 🎄 Reindeer Rachel 🎄 (@ReviewerRachel) January 25, 2019
When you get to the gate, it’s time for everyone’s favorite game.
Waiting to board the 9 am direct flight from EWR to SEA and playing spot the librarian. Pretty easy game …seems to be a lot of NJ libraryland taking this plane. See you soon Seattle. #alamw19
— Janebrarian (@JanieH) January 24, 2019
Pro tip: wear a nerdy t-shirt so other librarians can spot you at the airport! (Or wear a plain shirt if you’d rather be incognito 🤫😁). #alamw19 at @fly2ohare next stop Seattle! pic.twitter.com/oyJHxnEgx4
— Abby Johnson (@abbylibrarian) January 24, 2019
If you were unlucky and were delayed, at least it gives you time to write haikus.
En route to conference
Flight delayed, bar is closing
At 6. Midwest angst.#alamw19 #travelhaiku #moline— Madeline Jarvis (@jadeline_marvis) January 24, 2019
But if you lucked out and somehow scored free Wi-Fi on the flight, you probably prepped by following the #alamw19 hashtag.
https://twitter.com/linds_bot/status/1088557410212560899
And of course, to those of you flying out today—may the force be with you (and your packing efforts).
https://twitter.com/Librarian_Bree/status/1088663123811131392
To our #alaleftbehind folks, we’ll empty out a tote bag for you.
I am #alaleftbehind for the first time in over 10 years. Lift a glass for me in Seattle, friends! #alamw19
— Keri Cascio (@keribrary) January 24, 2019