Initiation and Shoes

Last night was the Phi Alpha Delta initiation at the Supreme Court. When I say the "Supreme Court" I mean the building that houses the highest court in the United States of America. Just being there was really really freaking cool. All the chapters from the DC metro where there, but I really didn't get a chance to meet anyone outside our chapter, except for the guy who I guess I'll call for MC for the evening. Here is how it all went down.

We boarded the metro on our way there. Walked up to the front of the building, where all the chapters gathered in front for a chapter picture. After that we headed around the side of the building to the entrance (note about all gov. buildings, you'll never go in the front door.) After a security scan, we lined up in alpha-order (and amorphously globbed about like a bunch of school children) and were lead up to the main hall. It was a grandiose hall. High ceilings, intricate designs, and to our left, THE courtroom. A lot of speeches, some clapping later, a little oath action and BOOM- initiated. All and all, pretty damn cool. I say this a lot to my friends and family (and strangers); going to law school in DC is one of the coolest experiences ever.

Then we all went to the happy hour. (BTW, I do NOT recommend Capital City Brewery for any event. Their catering blows.)

Out of all the pomp and circumstance from the evening I learned something really important- wear really comfortable shoes for this kind of stuff. I was on my feet for three hours straight. Let me rephrase- I was on my 3 inch, half size too large, heels for 3 hours. Buy good shoes! I think I would not have any issue if it were not for the fact that they were too large, but now half my right foot is wrapped up and I am walking with a limp. Next time I will most certainly pony up the cash (that I don't have) to get proper fitting shoes.