As a girl originally from Texas, I was very excited to return to the big state for my first professional business conference! I have been working in an AIDS clinic, learning about cutting edge research and seeing patients in various stages of the disease process. As we convened in a monstrous convention center, I was amazed at the complexity of the presentations and the intricacies of the minute details that were the forefront of debate. While much of the information was over my head, I felt driven to learn and excited about this specialty as a career choice.
In between conferences, we had quite a bit of time to explore the city of Dallas. My favorite venture was visiting the Texas school book depository, where Lee Harvey Oswald shot John F. Kennedy in 1963. As we listened to our headsets and strolled through the museum, we looked at photographs in an effort to relive the events of that somber day. It was eerie to stand by the boxes of books that served as Oswald’s hideout spot.
On a lighter note, we also enjoyed Tex-Mex cuisine and dined in an authentic Steakhouse. My favorite meal was by far getting a room service for breakfast, which I delightfully enjoyed in my pajamas. On our final night in Texas we got drinks 50 stories high in a magnificant architectural masterpiece offering a panoramic view of the city. I truly enjoyed the company of my fellow PA friends and colleagues, who offer not only laughs and good times, but also inspiration for the type of PA I strive to be. As I return home to the Tarheel state, I am filled with an excitement for my career, a love for Texas, and most importantly, some pretty cool cowboy boots!
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