Real conversation in the Kober household over the weekend
WIFE: So what are we doing for Valentine’s Day this year? I know that you usually keep all of your incredibly romantic gestures a secret, but do you at least have any hints for me?
ME: Nope, no hints. You’ll have to guess.
WIFE: Are you taking me on another island vacation? You know how much I hate the cold.
ME: Nope. Better.
WIFE: OMG. Do we have reservations at that award-winning restaurant that everyone says is impossible to get into? I saw photos on the ‘gram. It looks amazing!
ME: Nope. Better.
WIFE: Please, please tell me you got me that new Tesla I’ve been dreaming about. I know I have been dropping subtle hints these last few weeks, but I didn’t know if you were paying attention or not. You are amazing!
ME: I am amazing, but it’s not the Tesla. It’s better.
WIFE: OK, now I am really stumped. Not a vacation, not a romantic dinner, not a new car. What could possibly top all of those?
ME: We are going to spend the night snuggling on the couch reading through the abstracts that are submitted for CMEpalooza Spring.
(Door slams)
I guess some people just don’t appreciate how much Derek and I are looking forward to the bountiful and creative ideas that are brewing from you, our loyal audience.
I had many, many conversations (OK, maybe 2 or 3) at last week’s Alliance conference with people who were extremely excited to submit their abstract for CMEpalooza Spring because, “Oh my God, oh my God, I have such a great idea! You guys are going to love it!”
I had many, many conversations (OK, maybe 2 or 3) at last week’s Alliance conference with people who were mildly motivated to submit their abstract for CMEpalooza Spring “if only I could come up with an idea.”
I had many, many people (this one is really many) who scampered the other way when they saw me coming their way so that they didn’t have to admit they hadn’t thought about an idea for a CMEpalooza abstract yet.
No matter which of these groups you fall into, you still have until Cupid runs out of arrows on Wednesday evening to submit your abstract for consideration. I am sure I can win back my wife once she sees how innovative and creative our community can be. Who needs a day on the beach, a filet mignon (medium rare), or a new Muskmobile when you can have a 100-word description of “CME: The Musical”?
Click here to submit your abstract for CMEpalooza Spring
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