This has been a very exciting week for everyone. And the first time in forever that I’ve actually been excited about the next administration. Hopefully the general goodwill goes a long way.
I voted before work on election day, and despite reports of ridiculous lines at the polls, I was on my way to work within 45 minutes. I did a big client upgrade at 4pm, finished in record time, and then it was time for the election party at Ryan’s house. We arrived with themed food (the best was Cindi’s Sloppy Joe(s) the Plumber) and our contribution to the contest; entry was a $10+ bottle of booze, so I brought Georgia Moon Corn Whiskey, mainly because it’s sold in a mason jar. Ryan, Nick, and Chris had set up nothing less than an election command center. It was impressive. As CNN announced that Obama had won, we broke out the champagne. There was a lot of crying. It was awesome, and worth being really, really tired the next day. Also this week, I went to see Mahogany for a haircut, went to physical therapy and got a 20-minute shoulder massage (drool), bowled far better than usual (two of my games were over 110!), and Matt and I put up a bunch of artwork in our house, making it look much more complete. Also, due to the wonder that is Craigslist, someone came over at 5 last night and took all the boxes from our garage. The few that were too beat-up to use he broke down, tied with twine, and put out by our trash can. That is seriously awesome. Tonight and tomorrow, the unbeaten, #1-in-the-WCHA Gophers are playing the #1-in-Hockey-East New Hampshire. I can’t wait for faceoff. Go Gophers! And have a great early-winter weekend, dudes. Jenni