Friday afternoon I left work early. Instead of going home, I went to Aprille’s apartment and she did my hair and makeup. I threw on my dress, hopped in the car and drove back to Philly. Somehow the planets aligned and Rob and I intersected exactly at the same moment in the lobby of the Marriott. Rob’s hair was cut and he was wearing a black suit. I was a little disappointed that he wasn’t wearing the tie tack I bought him for Valentine’s Day. We checked our coats and got our name tags and then we attempted to enter the ballroom. It was so crowded that we could barely squeeze ourselves in. My plan had been to network with future business associates but I couldn’t read anyone’s name tag and everyone seemed more intent upon drinking heavily and laughing loudly. I eventually gave up after the few people I spoke to refused to lift their voices so I could hear them above the roar of the crowd.

After the silent auction ended, a divider opened to the dinner area. We found our table and dinner was soon served. There was a salad with a little flower smack dab in the middle. The main course was a petit filet and a salmon filet along with risotto and asparagus. Rob said he thought the meals we cook with our bamboo steamer are much better. I agreed. Dessert was served buffet style. I took three slices of various desserts and found that they all tasted like banana. I can’t explain it. Maybe it was just me. Right after dessert the monopoly tournament was going to start but I said to Rob, “Let’s get out of here!” Rob offered no argument. It was a nice evening but I was disappointed that I wasn’t making any business connections and otherwise, what was the point of being there? So we left.

On Saturday, Rob said to me, “Hey, are you wearing that new bra?”
“Yes I am!”
“I thought you wrote on your blog that it’s supposed to make your boobs look bigger”
“It does, doesn’t it?”
“No, not really.”
I guess that’s thirty bucks down the drain.

Snow started falling this afternoon. I am praying that tomorrow will not be sloppy. I have an appointment tomorrow and I really don’t want it to be called off. We shall see.