Last night was the 4th annual TnT Bachelor/Bachelorette auction, which I volunteered my time to help my friends fundraise for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. I was one of the "bachelorettes" auctioned off and fifth in line to stand up on the bar, look pretty, and smile into the surly, drunken crowd below. It was embarrassing, nerve-wracking, and I probably won't do this again.
When my name was called, I made my way to the end of the bar and had trouble getting up there. My dress was a bit too form fitting and I was forced to hike it up. There I stood, making a conscious point to suck in my stomach and not slouch. Starting bid was at $50 and went up in $25 increments. It was over in two minutes. A couple friends bid on me and kept the bidding going but after a point, it died off and I was sold for a solid amount. The date activity I was given was a wine tasting certificate to Beringer's. I'd complain about that but I'll keep my mouth shut and just say the guy that won me with a trip to Beringer's got a very raw deal.
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