I could get used to days like yesterday. Signed a big deal which has taken me the best part of a year to sort out so sat round drinking champagne with the client to celebrate.
After that, it was off the the Oxo Tower for another meeting. It was my first ever visit and god, I can see why people rave about it now. Had Steak Tartare with Quails Eggs and Parmesan, Scallops with Roast Butternut and a Chocolate platter with hot chocolate tart, white chocolate mousse and milk chocolate praline mousse. Possibly the best food I've ever eaten, if a tad out of my usual price range. Luckily, my client was paying. Am still salivating and lost in daydreams about the food. Currently considering which vital organ to sell so I can afford to go back there.
Ended the day in rather less salubrious surroundings. Went to meet some mates at the Walkabout, drank beer and danced to cheese music. Actually, didn't dance but instead did that thing that tries to be conversation but because of the volume of the music, it's like playing Chinese Whispers all night.
Got a sweet email today from the MD of Ocado after I was quoted in yesterday's
Guardian saying how ace they are. I was really touched - not the kind of thing I'd usually expect.
Champagne, posh dinner and emails from MDs. I could get used to this kind of life.
Posted by emilyd at August 03, 2002 02:48 AM