Thanks starrysky and deejay.

I have created an itinerary. I have thought about how each day will go. I have checked out the hotel and see that it has a gym so I will be able to get a workout each day I'm there.

I've packed, and I'm very comfortable and happy with all 3 of the outfits I've chosen. I need to do some work tomorrow to prepare for the visit. I need to print some documents and go over some stuff.

I'm feeling pretty good about the whole thing. I just need to make sure I have some down time when I can be alone. My hotel is really close to the office. On the first full day in town I think I may have lunch to myself. I may get a salad and eat it in my hotel room just so I can have some peace and quiet. I also checked and they will have a workspace for me so I can have some place to sit and work at the office.

I think even if I can have 30 minutes in my hotel room to drink a cup of coffee mid-day if I need that.

I am trying to plan when to have a drink with my friends. I think I'm going to invite them to join me for dinner one of the evenings, and if they come, they come, if not, that's okay. But I will do that earlier in the evening so I have time for my workout and relaxing in the evening.

I know lots of people like to sightsee or go out on business trips. Heck, I used to do that. But I just don't have the capacity to be "on" at work during the day and go out at night. Not anymore, anyhow.

Just trying to stay mindful and calm.

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