Cocktails and canapés

Last night I attended a cocktail reception at an embassy. I wish I could say it was something I had looked forward too, and that it brought me rapturous pleasure, but alas. The speeches were dull as dishwater and the average age of the guests about 55. There wasn’t a Ferrero Rocher in sight, nor did they serve champagne, which is unusual for any cocktail reception in France.

Very occasionally I have to attend functions like these for my job, and most of the time I do it with a song in my heart and a smile on my face, because I know it’s necessary. Once in a blue moon they even end up being fun, or at least interesting. Last night however I was in no mood for polite chitchat and canapés. (Though it has to be said, the canapés were pretty good)
All I wanted to do last night was curl up on my sofa and read a good book.. Instead I listened to people talk about trade relations and the weather. And unfortunately it looks like I’ll have to go to another similar reception this evening. With a bit of luck I can sneak out early and catch a movie afterwards.

(Dec 8, 2005)