Every year at my company's convention, we have a cocktail party by the pool at the hotel where the convention is held. It's kind of a big thing so everyone attending shows up, and the area is always crowded. Plus, combine that with alcohol, and there's bound to be trouble. Alas, there was no trouble last night at this year's cocktail party, despite the fact that I had tried to foment some -- I was offering $20 to my co-workers if they'd push someone in the pool. No one took me up on the offer. They were all too busy trying to get a look at Hilary Duff, who is very cute and I'm sure will eventually be the target of desire for men everywhere as she slowly departs her "jailbait" era. Kato Kaelin showed up as well, but he hadn't registered for the convention so they wouldn't let him in. It was hysterical watching him stand right outside the doorway to the pool area and try to schmooze with people as they entered and left the party. And now, back to work today. More people to meet, lots more work to do.