Happy Saint Patrick's Day...

It's that time of year for you to hop on your bikes, ride to your local Irish-themed pub and have a few pints with your friends and neighbors. Imbibery and debauchery should run rampant on this eve and even though this is my busiest time of year, the boss makes sure to recognize the need for people to cut loose on this holy day to enjoy their favorite ale.

As you're out tonight remember that everyone WANTS to be Irish today, so be sure that you'll hear people talking in funny accents, telling others that their great great grandfather's neighbor was Irish and somehow that makes them Irish. Just let them enjoy the festivities. Remember, the Saint Patrick himself wasn't even Irish, he was just called there by God to Christianise the Irish and lead them from polytheistic beliefs. He didn't banish snakes from Ireland like they say...there were never snakes on the isle.

Enjoy the exports of Ireland on this day, even though it officially has nothing to do with the man who it's named for (he'd probably be ashamed). This is about celebrating Irish heritage through drinking and feasting, so even if you don't have an Irish bone in your body, then drink like you do.

Regardless of whether or not you're a nerd...

Because even after a few drinks, the nerd may end up with the girl...even if the next day she doesn't look like this...or the next day she wakes up and says, "Aww shit, what did I do?"

Slainte' friends.