2:15 pm – A little old man working at the door just came over to tell me I have the most beautiful red hair, especially when my head is directly under the lights. The harsh yellowy fluorescent lights. He said he was going to head back to his post by the door and continue to look at my hair. And none of it was creepy at all. I guess not all people at trade shows suck.

3:15 pm – There is a guy working here who looks exactly like Slugworth. From the original Willy Wonka movie. His face, hair, ears, everything. But the oddity doesn’t end there. He’s wearing jeans and a sweatshirt. He’s also wearing dangling silver earrings that must hang about an inch and a half down from his Slugworthy ears. His watch is silver, wide, and oh-so-flashy. And the best part is his necklace. I’m pretty sure it’s made of the inner rings of 2″ binders.

4:20 pm – A guy with three teeth and a mouth full of marbles just asked me what I do. I mentioned the pipe and drape, carpet, and tables and chairs.  He grinned toothlessly and and said in a long drawl, “Ohhhh, you’re an interior decorator!”