24 hours later and I have done nothing. No shows, no sightseeing, not one coin in a slot machine. I think this is a first. I do feel tired for doing so little. Last night we had a poolside reception where I spend 3 hours getting caught up with people that I haven't seen in a couple of years. At 11:00 pm when the parties started, I decided to run for the safety of my room since we had an early day. I didn't sleep well so I might as well have gone out. Today was a 3 hour meeting followed by a quick lunch and another 3 hour meeting. I did a coffee run (no in-room coffee here) and am now getting new caffiene motivation before the banquet. Conference weeks are the strangest routine of scheduled meetings and activities, and then all the informal meetings and activities that happen as schedules permit. I've hid in my room for the last hour and I feel caught up on work-work enough that I can relax for the next hour.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Most Hobbit minded people have already seen the latest installment so this is for those of you waiting for the crowds to go down. Part 2 is much better than part 1. This applies to all viewers. Where the gap happens if you have not read the book (including the appendices) you will probably like the whole movie. If you've read the book and taken the time to read the appendices, then you'll appreciate the back story that's presented here. The spirit of Tolkien is present and Desolation of Smaug fits well within what will become a 6 part movie. What I liked....The opening sequence. This is not in the book and I had to look it up in the appendices and sure enough, Gandalf and Thorin did meet in Bree. Thranduil and Legolas father/son relationship. I liked it. While only a mere mention in the appendices, in this movie we see Legolas loyal to his father. That Legolas doesn't mesh with the person he becomes and it will be interesting to see what happens to Legolas in the nex...
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