Dinner Club History

Kevin, Eimear, Laura, Aoife and myself began dinner club (lame name) a year ago. Tonight is the start of the second year of our new year's resolution. I failed to stop sneaking the odd cigarette, run a marathon or stop biting my nails. But I did eat dinner with good friends once a month.

Let's introduce everyone:

Kevin
A girl in college once approached Kev to interview him for an essay she was writing on the subject of 'success'. Kev works for a large charity, and as he says 'Serious illness is a growth industry for us'. He co-founded the Dublin City Musical Society, and, while able to reliably hit a golf ball 200 yards, has critical views on musical theatre. Kev lives with Eimear.

Eimear
Eimear hates powerpoint. She loves life & wants to experience as much of it as she possibly can. She's spent much of the last year working and studying at the same time, but somehow, has never looked tired. Of the group, she is the best dressed. Eimear sang with Christy from Aslan, wanted to be Maria from the sound of music, doesn't have a middle name, and comes from the Coldest place in Ireland.

Laura
Laura is the visionary of our group. She can see that there is a world beyond the day-to-day that the rest of us seem to be battling through. She is the member of the group who can strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, uncover the best in them, and become firm friends.

Aoife
Aoife adds a level of class to dinner club. She brings manners, consideration and heart to the table. Aoife is also from Wexford. She knows the full lineup of various Wexford GAA teams and can (and will) sing songs about them. She's the most beautiful woman in the world, and is completely perfect in every way. In an unrelated note, I'm engaged to Aoife.

Andy (me)
I drink too much coffee. I don't exercise enough. I end up in work too much. Even Aoife describes me as grumpy (and she's marrying me). I spend Monday to Friday wearing a suit and pointing at things. I spend Saturday and  Sunday trying unsuccessfully to fall asleep.

So that's us. This is dinner club. We'll try to blog the recipes at the very least.
Thank you and good night.