Pink13 - ITSM Conference

Had a wonderful time at the conference.  Attended a session in almost every timeslot which meant from 7:15am until 5pm and then the nightly reception from 5-7pm.  I won't talk about what I learned in the sessions here as I'm guessing my whole 10 readers are not into ITIL so instead I'll post some pictures of the food and drinks from the receptions:

This was one of the welcome treats upon registration.  Yum!

One night the evening reception served mashed potato martini's.  There were 3 different kinds to choose from.  They were delicious and now I want some glasses like this so I can make them at home!

Another night there we had mac and cheese martinis.  Again - there was a choice of which one to take. This one was the homestyle one and it was great.

These pink drinks were served each night and were really good...and free.  :)

The highlight of the trip was when our team won the ITSM Project of the year!!  We are on their website here:

http://www.pinkelephant.com/Pink14/ConferenceOverview/IT-Excellence-Awards/

Bellagio

Back in February I was sent to a conference called Pink13 - An IT Service Management conference.

We got to stay in the Bellagio!

Here are some room pics!

and the view from my window

I tried the $20 trick but it failed.  She said the hotel was totally full for the conference.  She looked disappointed as she handed back my $40 (i figured I had to up it for the Bellagio!).  The room was very clean and quiet.  I thought the wallpaper was terrible, but the dresser/closet nice.  The bathtub was deep and the shower spacious.  I ended up with a double queen so switched beds each night.  LOL

Night Musings

3:15am...sent out an email.  LOL

In haiku...

Late night couch is cold
Fireplace cravings ensue
I go back in time

Or

Wool blanket warms
Will bake bread in morning
Winter can bite my ass now