success!!

After a delayed start (due to the snow) my boss and I made it just in time for the awards dinner. She lent (and later gave) me a nice houndstooth blazer, and once I put it on I felt a little more confident.

And then once we arrived, I felt totally fine because "black tie attire" in Colorado means "maybe don't wear jeans." I expected to see a room full of tuxedos and evening gowns, but spotted nary a one.

I just emailed James to see if he was out in this mess. If I put my wellies on and brave the slush I don't think I would mind having a drink right now.