Things you learn at happy hour

Last week I went to happy hour - I hadn't been in 2008 so I figured it would be nice to do a little after-work socializing.

About half a beer into the evening, things got interesting. Yes, you read that right. Half a beer. We're older now and don't drink as much.

Anyway, we were chatting about stuff when a friend introduced me to someone new and mentioned that I have a podcast about TV. The new person perked up a lot and started peppering me with questions.

Then she politely said something along the lines of, "All this on top of everything else." My friend looked at her quizzically and the new person shared that she admired my hair. It's big, red and shiny.

This revelation sparked a surreal discussion about my hair with several participants which then segued into a discussion of my eyelashes. Apparently they are also admired by the short-eye lashed people.

Before things got weirder talk turned back to work and kids and LOST. I wasn't sure whether to be flattered or self-conscious.

Anyway, I guess the morale of story is you never know what might happen when half-beers are flying and the Big Red Podcast lives up to its name.

Labels: 2008, weird stuff