Hi Reader!

I’m writing this from a coffee shop, eating “breakfast” before I head to San Antonio.

The plan was to leave my house at 8 a.m, eat breakfast somewhere to write this email, and then go straight there.

Then I needed to go to the post office, stop by my mom’s, and apparently keep finding things to do before actually leaving. And now it's already after 11! This breakfast bowl is good though. I should have taken a picture for you.

Luckily, I planned to arrive the day before FNCE kicks off, so I have some breathing room. But I’m still feeling that familiar frustration of ADHD time blindness and being “behind schedule,” even though I don’t need to rush.

So, a reminder to myself as much as anyone else: leave a little room for the day to go differently than you planned. I’m glad I did.

Current San Antonio Weather Forecast

Current, because... Texas.

As of 9:53 a.m. Central today, San Antonio’s Stinson airport was reporting fair skies and 71°F. The forecast is looking warm for the next several afternoons, with a small chance of showers toward the end of the trip.

I’d keep the light cardigan for indoor sessions, wear comfortable shoes for walking, and make room for sunscreen. A compact umbrella may be useful for Tuesday or Wednesday. Check the forecast again before heading out for the day.

A few things to save on your phone

Keep your hotel address and registration confirmation somewhere easy to find, along with the location of any event you’ve registered for. The official FNCE attendee FAQ is a useful bookmark for arrival questions.

If you’d like to say hello, my FNCE blog post has where you can find me, along with my session picks and San Antonio recommendations. Or shoot me a message on LinkedIn.

Leave room for what you bring home

On the expo floor, give yourself time to visit in smaller stretches. You can ask questions and enjoy talking with someone without accepting every sample or handout.

That slim folder from the packing checklist can keep papers you want to save together. A few zip-top bags can help corral smaller items. And leave some room for whatever catches your eye while exploring San Antonio.

​MMD-FNCE-2026-packing-checklist.pdf​

For the information you collect, a little context will help later. If you save a resource or jot down something from a session, include where it came from and why you wanted to keep it. If it’s something you might use in practice, note what you still need to read or verify.

The same goes for people. After a good conversation, make a quick note of what you talked about so you have somewhere to start when you follow up.

Before your calendar fills back up, set aside a little time after FNCE to look through what you brought home. Choose something you want to explore further or someone you’d like to reconnect with.

For now, enjoy being there. Eat a meal you’re excited about, take a break when you need one, and leave yourself some time to wander.

If you have a question or something you’d like me to look into during FNCE, message me on my personal LinkedIn profile. I check it more often than email while I’m at the conference.

Now I’m going to finish breakfast and actually get on the road.

~Jenn

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