Instead of Working Late...


When the opportunity arises, I do leave work at a reasonable hour. Especially when the Firm seems to be imploring me to do so by offering free club level Knicks tickets.

Explanation: Every couple days the Firm's tickets are up for grabs and whoever replies to an email first gets two seats to that evening's game. How busy I am generally dictates whether I even bother trying - I've actually had to pass on the tickets twice.

Recently I've been staying late in order to remain on top of things in light of the parents' upcoming visit. But since no external deadlines are bearing down, I replied to the 5:30 email this past Wednesday and a couple minutes later I had evening plans that did not involve the office.

Wabes and I had a good time. Neither of us had even been to the Garden (unless you count my law school graduation) so we were pretty stoked about the venue. And as with the Firm's Yankee stadium seats, they're close/pricey enough that you can order dinner at your seat, charge it, and have it delivered a few minutes later. But the game was somewhat dull. Both teams are weak - and the Knicks still blew out the 76ers with little excitement. However, there was some amusement in watching the Dead Poet's Society reunion across the court. A prize to the first commenter who can name the celebs sitting courtside!