I was, however, looking forward to carrying my magic wand on the subway

I just put on an entire fairy costume, including wings, fishnets, and glitter makeup, then realized how much I dislike parties, especially "models' networking parties." Oh dear god, I can think of almost nothing worse. Please, give me a casting call during normal working hours and I'll show up, all fresh and prompt and with a book and a resume. I loathe events that muddle "professional networking" with "letting skeezy guys skeeze all over you."

I'm going to put on my jeans, max out my work capacity for the day, have a stiff drink, and congratulate myself for just saying no to insipid social events.