Being a Spartan, especially a spartan of legal age to partake in St. Patty's day celebration, I believe it to be my duty to have a green brew or two, and of course, wear my spartan gear. But, we had class last night, and it didn't get started until about 9:30pm. Of course I have to wake up at 6 am each morning, but I did go out. To an Irish Pub no less! I decided to wear my MSU/OED 2000 T-shirt (yes, it still fits), seeing that is was Irish green. No more than 7 minutes after I walk in the door does a long, lost middle school classmate of mine walk up and say, "I WAS IN YOUR GROUP ON THAT MSU/OED TRIP!" Now, I know what you are thinking, who was it?! Ok, so I don't exactly remember, and I was too embarrassed to admit that I didn't remember her name. I totally recognized her, but, as to her name, no idea. Anyways, I had met up there with a buddy from work, and his friends. The Irish bar we went to was packed, but we had to go to an Irish place on St. Patty's day. I drank a little (Irish specialties, while toasting O'bama; danced a little, and had a really good time. I even made it back to the metro in time to catch the last train back. Then, as I was in bed by 12:40 am, asleep not long after, I knew it wouldn't last. My roommates came back from their bar excursion at 3:30 am (as they can go into work later), they obviously woke me up, with their screaming, music playing, and general loudness. I didn't get much sleep, but, it's college right? I can't really blame them, I mean, if I could sleep in and skip a large part of the work day, I probably would, too.
Today, I FINALLY got somebody to watch me on TV! I texted dad, and he saw me creeping behind the interview guest as I got up and down for no reason! I still find it hard to believe that I am 'on tv' on a regular basis. I mean, sure, I don't say anything, or do anything, or am even meant to be seen, but I know that I am there, and it's kind of cool! Watch for me!
Back at MSU, I was on the rowing team, or crew, my freshman year of school. I woke up at 4 am a bunch of days, I slept through many classes (as a result of my lack of sleep), and had no life. I don't regret it at all, as I met a lot of great people, but, it was difficult to get through. Anyways, I, as a novice, had a coach named Bob Brady. Coach Bob laughed with us, yelled at us, gave us pep talks, and was a generally cool guy to hang out with. He drove me to practice, called me the best jew rower (I was the only jew), and really introduced me to the sport. Well, after my season, I never saw him again, save for in passing on campus occasionally on fall days as rowing was recruiting new athletes. Well, since moving to DC, I have been running quite a bit. My body mass has been shrinking rapidly, in part due to the running (and lack of adequate eating). Anyways, today, as I ran, a man ran past me and shouted my name. Not thinking much of it, I slowed, but kept going...then, I heard it again. As I didn't have my contact in, and couldn't see him well, I walked over. IT WAS BOB BRADY! He was running the other way! I didn't know Bob had moved down to DC, but found out he was working at a PR firm, and coaching rowing part time. I fully plan on getting in touch with him, and he even said to send him my resume! Connections! I finished out my run with Bob, and then went home, ate a bread sandwich, and showered. I then went on a walk with a bud, since it was such a nice night, and here I am now...
I hope you all have enjoyed the show tonight, I try for you people.
Andy
p.s. Janae and Ally, from study abroad Italy are coming in for dinner tomorrow!
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