In a perfect moment of comedy timing, there was a really cool musical cue at this latest party. Alison introduced me to the girls, while the music was playing in the background. I have a "soundtrack" I use for the hen nights - more than fifteen hours worth of music, played entirely at random. On this occasion, I was just in the process of disrobing (a term I almost never use - but it seems appropriate here) when Should I stay or should I go? by The Clash started playing. There was a moment where I paused and everyone looked round in anticipation, then I turned to Alison and asked her if she'd cued it up deliberately. I want little moments like that at every single party. Sadly, they're a rarity. In fact, this is the first time that it was so perfect.
The rest of the event was fun. Another group from Aberdeen and Inverurie, so Alison and I anticipated slightly more raucous behaviour, because we've fallen into national stereotype expectations. We should be ashamed - but we aren't.
One of the girls recognised me from an earlier class. She had been at the event in Droothy's - when I worked in Dundee with Hannah, back in March. That makes the second time a girl from that event has recognised me at a different class. Last time it happened was at The Carlton in Aberdeen.
There was another "fun" moment - although a bit unnerving for a guy with confidence issues. Where the entire class went "aww". I might even have heard someone say "bless". I'm just happy that was in response to one of the pictures that had been drawn. But even if it wasn't, I should still point out in my defence that it was a bit cold in the pub that day.
