The Cornerstone Luncheon

It's not that I don't catch onto world news or am heartless, I just don't generally comment on it. Millions of people take care of that already.

My immediate concerns are mundane and routine - beaches art walk this Thursday, probably busy due to St. Patty's day, the river clean up this weekend, the photoshoot, and last Friday.

Friday was the Chamber's cornerstone luncheon featuring the new Gov., Rick Scott. It is something you don't want to be late for...so of COURSE I get stuck in traffic on the Main St. bridge coming from office location #1. Ugh! Who knew so many people would be going?! This is my fault for being so politically naive. Anyway, I wasn't worried, because I've been to the Hyatt before and they have this parking garage...which was full. Then the lot they directed everyone to was full. Then there was no where else to go. So, with 10 minutes to spare, I had to drive up and park at office location #2. It's just over half a mile away, but have you ever tried running/walking 1/2 mile in high heels in less than 10 minutes? Through downtown traffic? With a possibly crazy homeless man screaming next to you? Anyway I was SO panicked but made it - had no time to brush my hair though. It was so crowded they had staff with maps of the tables to help you find yours. Whew!

The actual luncheon was okay. Salad: -5. Chicken entree: +10. Speakers: well everyone was there for Rick Scott, even people that dislike him. Apparently this was the highest turn out..over 1,000 people. Around 1,500 I think. A sea of mostly older business men in dark suits. The Gov. spoke before the meal, which was an odd but logical move. I had read about Rick Scott but never heard him speak. Someone at our table pointed out how NOT an orator he is, which is true. Is this good? Does it help with connecting to the masses? Does using less polish in one's speech mean one is less of a "politician" and therefore, less corrupted? ...Don't really think so, but it was very interesting to see him present that way.

I walked back and ran into some guy on the elevators. He had walked back from the luncheon too. Why do I always meet guys A) in elevators and B) when I look awful? Someone asked me after, "was he married?" I don't know!! I never remember to look at hands! Never! But it was just an elevator meeting.

I microwaved chicken noodle soup today at work. Of course I spill it on my hand taking it out...and then spill it on myself again while cleaning it up. My finger kind of burns, but there's nothing cold around. Wish it was nap time!