Tomorrow I fly to Los Angeles for my day job team’s annual planning retreat. I usually enjoy this trip because I get to see coworkers I only see once a year (I’m the only one on my team who works in the Washington office). I also get to see old friends that I don’t see very often. And I get to see family, too. This time, however, I almost wish I didn’t have to go. With Kelly pregnant and Zach a handful right now, I really just wish I could stay home. That being said, I’m already checked into my flight, which departs Dulles bright and early at 7am and I will be depending on my friends in L.A. to help keep the gloom away. Here, therefore, is my busy itinerary for my trip:

Monday

• 7am: Fly to L.A.
• Noon (PST): Lunch with Rob
• 6pm: Dinner with Lisa

Tuesday

• Day 1 of planning retreat
• Noon: Lunch with Jim
• 3pm: Bowling with the team
• 6pm: Big Happy Hour at El Cholo

Wednesday

• Day 2 of planning retreat
• Noon: Lunch with Beth
• 6pm: Retreat dinner with the team

Thursday

• Noon: Lunch with Cathy
• 6pm: Dinner with Mom & Dad

Friday

• 9am: Flight to Washington
• Dinner at home with Kelly, Zach, Jen and Sadie