Last night, I threw a party and lots of people came! And today I am reflecting back on the party. I learned some new things about myself and the people I love and realized some old things once more. Here's a sampling....
I worry a lot before a party. I worry no one will come. I worry everyone will come.
This worry is completely absurd. People will come if they come and they won't if they won't and they'll eat what they're served and they'll enjoy it!
I have amazing friends. From the oldest (31 years of friendship) to the newest (just met that night!) - they are dynamic, charismatic, generous, loving, hilarious people and I am blessed to have them in my life.
Apple cider with Rum is a very successful party drink. 1.5 cups of rum per 1/2 gallon of cider - warm the cider with a bunch of cinnamon sticks and then mix in the rum. Easy and delicious.
Dressing up is fun and I should do it more often. Dressing up is funnest when I don't have to wear high heels. Barefoot is key!
Even if you have a piano, there's no guarantee anyone will play it - but having a friend who can play Auld Lang Syne at midnight is clutch!
Blintzes are a delicious cheesecake alternative.
Did I mention how amazing my friends are? They are.
When you don't eat very much - and rarely drink - chances are you'll get super drunk from just two glasses of wine and one glass of champagne. Especially if your adrenaline is flowing and if you're many many pounds lighter than you used to be.
A two hour workout before throwing a party is excessive, but it makes the recovery day after the party that much more sweet!
My mother is an amazing woman. Hugely helpful and hilariously critical.
There's nothing embarrassing about friends seeing signed memorabilia from a Bway show they were in. Ok, maybe a little bit...
A doll case (yes, my family home still includes a glass door doll cabinet) can turn into a game of "Name that Doll".
Even when intoxicated, I command a tight ship - you should've seen how clean the apartment was in the morning. I have no idea how it got done, but I'm pretty sure it was a result of my bossing around my amazing friends.
When I really think about where my life was three, five, ten years ago and look at it now, I am truly amazed. So many of my dreams have come true. I am healthy, happy, loved and loving. I am doing what I want to be doing on my own terms. I am surrounded by intelligent, talented, loving people. I have a family that means the world to me. I am living my dreams... that must mean it's time to dream bigger!!! Onwards!
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