Day 1 Derby day

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So I could have taken the morning to work on my grades. Instead I went to the Kentucky Derby museum. I never planned on that. I was going to do other museums, realized they were all art museums and then decided I could stand to learn some stuff. I thought it was a tad overpriced but it was fun. I liked that they also prioritized the early enslaved riders and the legacy of women within in the derby. I ended up with a keepsake glass after getting an old fashioned.

Ended up late to the opening ceremonies. I tried but it didnt' work out (I was in the building but the line to get my badge was longer than anticipated.)

It's a small vendor's room and I did get to meet up with friends. In the middle of this evil_little_dog arrived as well. I went down at 5 to the blood sirens mermaid talk. I've been interested in this for a while. I'm less interested now but strictly because I don't think I'd be able to do it. It's WAY more athletic than I imagined. And I had no idea there was a mermaid olympics. The guy giving the talk was the gold medal winner (he was a delight). I was no expecting having to basically be scuba trained, PADI (whatever that is) trained and being able to do that much under the water. I'm quite impressed and I want it to be something I revisit later.

I went to my talk. They forgot to put the room on the schedule. no one showed up. I left and just went out to the Irish Rover for dinner with ELD. I planned to go to the dance tonight. I was just too tired. Maybe tomorrow.