There’s a reason for why I am always optimistic, and that’s because there is always something good in every event.
Let’s look at tonight’s event:
Initially, it was an idea from my friend to do a Krampus tour of terror through the Holidazzle Village. My friend backed out of the deal, which really left me in limbo. I had no idea how to pivot the event. I was thinking about just continuing the event as intended, but go to more bars, etc.
My event was a scramble. I didn’t have time to plan much, but I knew I wanted to do a pub crawl around 1st Ave. So naturally, I started at Lyon’s Pub.
My meetups are interesting because they are pretty random. Often, I host an event somewhere because I want to try something or a restaurant. But other times, it’s because it tops my list.
Lyon’s Pub tops my list. It’s nothing miraculous, but it’s like Davanni’s. It’s just part of something bigger. Like Davanni’s, it’s part of the Saint Thomas experience. Lyon’s is like that with Deloitte. I just feel at home.
There’s always a good chance I’ll run into someone I know, too. It’s funny, because I’m apparently not the only alum who goes there. I saw Bill, who I just had lunch with on Wednesday. He works for Grant Thornton now. It’s just interesting how small the cities are.
Anyways, my event was a disaster. I had a group of 3 guys and 3 girls at the beginning. I figured it was early, and it’d get better. Well after Lyon’s, the ladies went to the Gay 90’s. The rest of us went to Kieran’s. There, we waited for my friend Allaina.
Once she came, we went to the Imperial Room and Sneaky Pete’s. Eventually, the others dropped off, and she and I decided to venture off on our own.
Allaina has been to a few of my events before, and we talk well.
It’s funny – she is the kind of lady with whom I connect well:
– A little older
– Smart
– Didn’t grow up only in MN
– Open / communicates
– Smiles
– Unique experiences
Anyways, so even though the event was a total wash, some good came of it.
Allaina showed me a couple of places off of Washington. I was also able to talk to her for a little while before I dropped her off at her dt apartment.
I think it was the start of a strong and beautiful friendship.
