Third Adventure.

My next most recent life adventure began on Tuesday, 1 June 2010. I volunteered and was chosen to represent my store at the annual Walmart Shareholder's Meeting in Northwest Arkansas.

(a view from the University of Arkansas campus where most of our events took place)


So much happened that I hardly know where to begin.  I traveled with a group of associates from the Central Pennsylvania area and we made a few friends along the way.  Our flights went fairly well, which is a good thing since a few in our group were first-time fliers and were a bit apprehensive about the experience.  Randomly, we traveled from Harrisburg to Detroit, and then to Northwest Arkansas.  You'd think it would be more cost-efficient to travel a more direct route.  Clearly, I'm not in charge.

I may need to break this adventure up into multiple parts.  Quite a lot happened in the five days I spent with several thousand Walmart associates.  We did the cheer at least five times while waiting for our buses at the airport.  Let the brainwashing begin. 

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  1. BethJuly 18, 2010 at 1:31 AM

    Oh my gosh Ki, I love your writing. So much. Thanks for making me laugh so much "Let the brainwashing begin" haha! I might consider becoming a Walmart associate if I get to see such gems as REO Speedwagon and The Zac Brown Band (who?! oh and I'm so sure their fiddling was nothing compared to Shupe...right?) Really though, it looks like a fun experience! Keep the blogs coming!

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