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Martini Monday

This past Monday was my friend Libby’s 22nd birthday, and like any good friend with a serious case of FOMO, I wasn’t about to miss it. I met Libby last summer through mutual friends, and we immediately clicked. We kept discovering more and more shared connections, the kind that make you wonder how your paths hadn’t crossed years ago.

Libby works as a nail technician in Bowling Green, and once I met her, she quickly became my go-to nail tech. She’s talented, creative and consistently delivers the best sets I’ve ever had. So when she invited me to join her and a few others for dinner and drinks to celebrate, I already knew I was saying yes—even if it meant a long night. I had work Monday morning, then had to drive to Perrysburg for the celebration, and afterward make the late trip back to Ada because I had class early Tuesday. Still, the fear of missing out won, as usual.

We went to Bar Louie at Levis Commons, one of my favorite spots for happy hour. I decided to try a new drink, the s’mores martini, and it instantly became the best martini I’ve ever had. It tasted just like the name suggests and even looked adorable, topped with the perfect toasted marshmallow.

While we were there, I met a girl whose boyfriend happens to be friends with someone I know at Ohio Northern University. This was especially interesting because my roommate and I have been trying to figure out what happened between that person and their ex. We’re admittedly nosey, but we own it.

And yes—she told me everything. I won’t spill anyone’s business publicly, but just know my roommate and I were right all along. I’m starting to think one of my hidden talents is getting information out of people. It’s practically an art form.

If you ever need to uncover a little harmless tea, my method is simple:

  1. Act shocked. Pretend you know absolutely nothing, even if you’ve already heard the story twice.
  2. Ask the most invasive, intrusive question — the one everyone else tiptoes around.
  3. Immediately follow it with, “You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.” This is crucial. They will answer every time.

By the end of the night, Libby had a great birthday, I had a great martini and my roommate had fresh tea waiting for her. I’d call that a successful Monday.

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