Tuesday, June 17, 2008
novelties
Having a really cool party takes a lot of planning. I have found that themed parties are the best because it gives you a base to start with. Then you can find items that coincide with your theme and it can be a real blast rounding up all the items. Many people shop at party stores, but many times there items are way too pricey than items you can pick up at a novelty store for much less. Novelties make neat party favors and decorations because they are different from anyone else's stuff. When ever I have a party I like to throw in some bizarre balloons and light up items for a festive and crazy appearance. People seem to really like the idea of the strange and unusual items I display at my parties, and quite honestly, I have gotten requests from people I barely know to invite them to my next bash.
It has really gotten out of control and I couldn't really understand what the big fuss was about, I just decorate with the things I really like and try to make the party as much fun as possible. Then one day I got invited to a party by a guy in one of my classes. Well, I went with a buddy of mine, and quite honestly it was boring. All the regular old boring party decorations and nothing to do but listen to music, talk and eat. I was a little confused as to why things just never picked up. Don't get me wrong, there were a lot of people there and even some hot girls, but the party just seemed to fizzle.
I thought to myself, this would never happen at one of my parties. No wonder everyone is dying to be invited to one of my theme parties. I usually have people dress bizarrely and I try to come up with fun activities that get people interacting with each other. I always have the karaoke machine set up; just in case things fizzle you can always find at least one person who thinks that they are a singer once they have a few beers. Then they provide the entertainment for me. I guess throwing a really good party is really an art, and judging by what I have seen not too many people have mastered it in the way that I have.
Mike @ 1:24 PM