A minor bonehead move on my part today.

On my way out to dinner tonight, I made a decision. "You know, I'm not quite that hungry for the usual fare at the place I usually go to dinner. Tonight might be a good night to head to one of the nicer restaurants just off of campus! I've been meaning to check them all out before I graduate, and I've already tried 2 of the 3 major ones. It's Thursday night, so it probably won't be that crowded...at least, not as much as it would be on a Friday. So, I'll go now!"

So I walked to the place. And, finding the counter, I ask for my table for one and inquire how long the wait would be. The reply? One hour.

I was taken aback. Of course, a one hour wait at a restaurant like this wouldn't be unheard of (probably normal, even). It was 6pm. But it was just something I wasn't expecting. Plus, I didn't feel much like waiting two hours (one for seating, one for the meal) before heading back to the lab for more homework. So, I said thanks but no thanks, and headed back to campus.

It was on my way back to my usual dining spot that I had the flash of realization. Today was Valentine's Day...of course the place would be busy tonight. I had gone thinking it was just an ordinary Thursday. It was a shame, too...I had put myself in the mood for tortellini, and now I wouldn't be able to get it.

See, you don't think about these kinds of things when you don't have a girlfriend.

Labels: Valentine's Day

posted by Tim at 12:17 AM