Today is September 27, which means that it is exactly one month until my birthday. I originally logged on to make a post about potential birthday presents that you can buy me - and you should be on notice that our friendship depends on your buying me a present - but we have something more pressing. We are coming upon the final weekend of September, which can only mean one thing. Foxfield is but a couple days away.

That’s right folks. September 30 is the magic date. This Sunday, at least 600 law students will leave the cozy confines of North Grounds and head down Barrack’s Road to invade what Foxfield Races has coined “Family Day.” Well, that’s their first mistake. That’s an invitation for the law school to come and ruin everything. Luckily, we are not that smart, and Foxfield has stayed on step ahead of us by assigning us a plot that is off in the middle of nowhere, with no children to be seen.

I just want to make a couple notes here for everyone, and I will do this visually for you.

Bathrooms might get tight, people. For guys, this is your backup option. In fact, you should do this. Don’t be a douche and use a portapotty when there is a huge line of women waiting for it. They don’t have a choice. You do. Be a Southern Gentleman and pee on this shed-like structure.

This picture I call “Cop Out vs. Doin’ It Right.” The gentleman on the left has made an effort, but not simply not enough. He recognizes that he needs to be wearing lighter colors and a button down shirt, but this is something you could also wear into the workplace. This is something we want to avoid (unless you are AWESOME in the workplace, which he is not). The gentleman on the right, however, has done it right. Aside from the incredible color coordination, he as either had a great time with lots of beer, or something went terribly awry with his pants. Strive to be like him on Sunday.

I am not one to give fashion advice, but I believe this picture is the accurate one for ladies to follow. Think cute sundresses. Think floppy hats. Think lowcut.

This guy takes the cake, everyone. Guys - you need to dress like the guy on the left. Look at the details in the pants. Look at the great sweater. The bowtie. The pastels. Look at the signet class ring he’s got on - he’s clearly from the south. The sunglasses add a cool-guy touch. The croquet mallet really takes the cake. And notice his drink. He’s chosen to go with the traditional red solo cup, but more importantly, you’ll notice it’s a double-cup, which means that he has been double-fisting and continues to be prepared to do so. Live up to these standards.

I hope this has been helpful to everyone and that you will take my notes seriously. Enjoy Sunday, be safe, and see you out there.

I don’t get it one bit.  I am a 3L.  I am supposed to be happy that I have a job and not care in the least about school.  I am certainly not supposed to sign up for 8:20 am classes, I am not supposed to read, and I am not supposed to worry about cold calling.  In class, if I even go, I am supposed to just sit and email all day long without a care in the world.  Where did I go wrong?  My only stresses in the world right now should be that (a) my golf swing is far from perfect, (b) my tan is quickly fading, and (c) I need Brian Westbrook to come through with a big night of at least 22 points tonight if my Fantasy Team is going to win.  Something has gone terribly, terribly awry.  Advice sought.

I just returned from the US Open on Sunday, and it was awesome!  Chat, being the awesome roommate that he is, hooked me up with a free ticket from his friend who works at the USTA.  I got to see Tennis God Roger Federer nab yet another grand slam title.  The man is unstoppable!  Anyway, 52 pictures are up in the photo gallery.  This is severely cut down from the 140 pictures I have of the event!  Enjoy.

Happy Birthday, Sean Singletary!

Craigslist is a pretty awesome thing.  I am now the proud new owner of this totally sweet tiki bar.  Sure, I don’t really have room for it in my apartment.  Sure, it doesn’t match any of my furniture.  But what is that to stop me??  My Tiki Bar is going to be a key asset to my apartment.

UVA 3, Wyoming 23?  Seriously?  Oh man it’s going to be a long…long season :-/  Sucks.