1920's at the Savile

Today I moved a few boxes in the morning, and discovered that it takes about a half-hour per box. Now Joel has a laundry rack, some kitchen spices, and a squash racket. Gosh, there is still so much stuff to move! (I also ran into my cleaning lady when I was finally on my way out the door, and told her that I was moving. To which she said, "I'm surprised you've lasted this long, your flatmate is crazy!" Oh my gosh, I had just been about to tell her some polite excuse as to why I was moving, but instead I doubled over with laughter, so grateful that it's not just me, that everybody knows my flatmate is nuts!!)

But I had to come into the office, because I was meeting this guy from my running club for lunch today. He's super-cute and very nice, and when he realised we worked near each other, suggested we grab lunch one day. So we went for lunch and it was nice, although I have to say I am TERRIBLE at dealing with pauses and silences in conversation, and so kept up some inane chatter the entire time. I asked him at one point what he did for a living (I actually have no idea), and somehow never got an answer to the question. I realise now that we spent the entire time discussing my upcoming trip to the US and interesting articles I'd read, and I don't know a damn thing more about him now than I did when we went to lunch in the first place. Hmmmm...

At the last minute, I decided to a 1920's party at the Saville Club (the Young Dutchman talked me into it), but because it didn't start until 7 PM and I can't say no to anyone, I agreed to meet Doro and our mutual friend Max for drinks on the terrace at the club. I had been debating whether to bother going home to change after work, but after realising I had two things on my post-work agenda and I couldn't think of what I would wear anyway, I just went in what I'd worn to work that day. Wasn't quite 1920's, but still nice enough for a club, I suppose.

Had a great time chatting with Doro and Max, and was rather sad when I needed to leave them to go to the 1920's party. Still, there was a good crowd there, some good entertainment, and it was fun to see all of my friends dressed up in much nicer 1920's clothes than I was wearing. Stayed out far too late (as per usual), but did at least head home before the last Tube for once!