I was super excited to attend this years members retreat. I definitely needed a semi break from work and got to enjoy some down time but I also got my learning on. I took the following classes: “The Extra Terrestrial Origins of Body Jewelry”, “The Rise of Artisan Jewelry”, “New Materials for Initial Piercing Jewelry.”, “Bumps, the Good Kind”, “Studio DIY for Piercers”, “First AID Narcan Training”, “Members Piercing Technique”, and “The Art of Decompressing”. There were a couple of round table discussions as well on Statim maintenance, teaching gigs, and others. I got to ride in a boat, play kickball, and hang with some of my volunteer friends. I met some new piercers and networked. I came back refreshed, energized, and ready to get back to work!