The Barrister's Ball

Last night was the Barrister’s Ball, which is more commonly referred to as the Law School Prom. It was a really great time with a good dinner, good drinks, and a fun time dancing. Looking back at though I thought it would be funny to give out awards based on what I saw last night. Marcia helped me pick the winners and because of this her and I are not eligible to win any of the awards.

THE “BEST DRESSED MALE” AWARD

Any time someone can come to a black tie event in a Finding Nemo cumber bun and bow tie they will win this category. I am going to go out on a limb here and say that this an unprecedented attire to wear to the Law Prom. Tom Mallon, this award is for you my friend. Good job.

(Side Note: Carl Hessler was a close second. He wore a green suit, with a tan suede vest with a green shirt underneath. On top of all of this he wore tan New Balances sneakers with the saying “I never give up comfort to look good.” Kudos to you Mr. Hessler.)

THE “BEST DRESSED FEMALE” AWARD

The most debated category between Marcia and I but in the end we decided that the dress we liked the best was Katie Walker’s green dress. It was absolutely stunning. What was the deciding factor was Marcia saying this, “I absolutely love that dress. I really want to borrow that from her.” If Marcia wants to wear it, it’s a winner.

THE “O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU” AWARD

To Chris Rusca who I saw at dinner for 30 seconds, introduced me to his date and then I never saw again. Honestly where did you go? My guess is that you had three beers and went back to your room to pass out for the night. Actually without any other knowledge I am willing to bet $50 that this happened.

THE “FATE HAS A FUNNY WAY OF SHOWING ITSELF” AWARD

At 9:27pm I told Grant, who was standing next to the iPod, to put on some damn Journey. He claimed that it was too early and that the iPod only had one Journey song. I backed off and told him that at 10pm Journey will be played and no will stop me. At 9:58pm I yelled over to Mark Vanni to get the shuffle off and put on some Journey. As he was looking in the other iPod to find Journey the iPod Shuffle started playing Journey “Don’t Stop Believing”. That my friend is fate.

THE “ARTIE LANGE INAPPROPRIATE JOKE OF THE NIGHT” AWARD

To Ricco’s Fiancé Jenny who after Mike brought back the single biggest vodka and tonic ever made had this great comment, “I think Mike is trying to get me drunk, he is probably going to try and rape me in the butt later.” I don’t even need to make a joke or comment about that one.

THE “JOHN MILKO MOST LIKELY TO PEE SOMEWHERE INAPPROPRIATE” AWARD

To Alix’s boyfriend John. At our dinner table he told us that he wasn’t a big drinker yet was drinking his face off. He was pounding glasses of scotch on the rocks. His face was as red as tomato and I just got the feeling that he was going to be in a bad place later that night. I could be wrong but that was just my feeling. This was more of an attempt to take a stab at Milko to tell you the truth.

THE “DR. FRANKENSTEIN GREAT IDEA AT THE TIME THAT PROBABLY DIDN’T TURN OUT TO WELL” AWARD

Katie Walker is our first double winner of the night. While partying in her room the hotel security came up and started looking for the registered guest of the room. That would be Katie Walker. Instead of staying and talking to the security, Katie decided to run out and head down to the party. Lets think out about this for a second. They know who the room is registered to. Eventually this will get back to Katie. Regardless congrats on being a double winner.

THE “MOTLEY CRUE OF THE 80’S” AWARD

This award goes to the person that wanted to get after it more then anyone else. I am giving this one to Mike Rosati. The moment he walked into the party the party was just lifted to a higher level. The 80’s music was pumping and he was singing along without a care in the world. He and the dance floor were one. When I grow up I want to party like Mike Rosati does today.

THE “MOMENT OF THE NIGHT” AWARD

I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see it with my own eyes. Just spectacular. Just remember this, You don’t hunt the cougar, the cougar hunts you.