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:: Friday, March 07, 2003 ::

Good news!

I just got in from a networking reception at Shearman & Sterling on 53rd and Lex. It was the first time i checked out one of these social mixers as i've been avoiding most types of law student congregations. They certainly don't know the meaning of the word "budget", as they catered the event with all the top-shelf liquor you can imagine along with tasty morsels of food. I partook in some libations and helped myself to a bit of sushi and cheese as i worked the room doin' the networking mumbo jumbo. Honestly though, i just came for the food and drink. Anytime you dangle the word "free" in front of a starving law student like myself = instant dog ears pointing upwards.

Oh, so the good news is this: I finally got a job offer! *motioning the tiger woods uppercut* I felt so relieved to have something lined up cos' i was starting to think i might end up driving a cab or something out here, which wouldn't be so bad cos' at least i'd get to know my way around the city better. Although it was one of my first choices, i asked if i could have some time to make a decision as i'm waiting to hear back from the nyc department of investigation, which also seems like a very sexy job. Regardless of what it is i'll be doing, i'm just happy that i won't have to be frantically searching for anything anymore. It was taking a toll on my sanity.

So tired. Last night i was invited to a constitutional law society/p.a.d. outing. at Union Bar for free scotch tasting. It was hosted by Johnny Walker, which provided an endless glass of black label whisky in many unique forms. For instance, did you know that you could order a johnny walker martini? Or perhaps you'd prefer to whet your whistle with a johnny & ginger concoction. crazy. Here are a few things i learned about scotch-whiskey:

* Up until the 1860s, you weren't allowed to sell blended scotch. This just means distillers had to produce a scotch from only one particular grain (this is what they mean by "single malt", which is what the purists prefer over blends). Promised myself i wouldn't do it, but i gotta quote mikey from Swingers! since it seems so appropriate at this junction:

"I'll have a scotch on the rocks, please. Any scotch will do, as long as it's not a blend, of course. Single malt, Glen Livet, Glen Galley, perhaps, any glen." Classic.

* To be considered a scotch, a whiskey has to be (a) aged at least 3 years; (b) come from Scotland; and (c) be aged in wooden barrels (mainly oak).

* And finally, it makes ugly chicks look not as ugly.

So there you have it. Consider yourself educated on something that really matters. O.K., it's sleepy time for dave. Big day tomorrow.

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