March 20, 2005
Saturday Randoms
Yesterday, I volunteered my time at a Moot Court competition that a friend had organized. I was around so many lawyers and wanna-be-lawyers, I'm sure there was probably enough "hot air" in those rooms to make the building float! But in all sincerity, it was a competition between law schools in the western region sponsored by American Intellectual Property Law Association and held at the University of San Franscisco. They competed in a mock case in which they were to make an argument on an appeal in the case, and they were judged on how compelling their arguments were. I played Baliff in the court. I still would have rather gotten to wear a "rent-a-cop" uniform, but they said no since I was only there to time the competitions. bummer.
Afterwards, we were to go out to dinner at The House in North Beach, but I had some time beforehand so I decided to walk around the neighborhood around USF and take some pictures. I started across the street where a wedding had just let out, just started walking down the street. I thought of a photo project I wanted to do, but nothing caught my eye.
Dinner was great though. I hadn't been to The House in North Beach in a very long time, but I think the food was even better than I remembered! I had a pan seared shortrib that was so utterly soft and tender. It could be cut by a butter knife and still retain it's shape! Next time, I'm going to have to try the rib eye steak as well. I used to rate a restuarant on the quality of their rib eye, so I'll definitely have to go back soon!
Also another sign of the times, this was probably the most I had ever paid for gasoline at one time.
