You know sometimes to get inspiration you must subject yourself to new experiences…
Even if you are like me, someone who loves familiarity. < Yes, I admit that.
So even though parties are not an activity I enjoy the most (I much prefer have a nice meal with a few friends), I still went ahead and attended some. The conclusion? It still isn’t an activity I enjoy.
It is funny. I don’t get why people enjoy parties (maybe I am just anti-social?). it is when a HUGE group of people (who usually haven’t met in ages) gather together and attempt to share their entire year (or more) in a few hours. And with everybody trying to say something, it is like a competition to see who can get the most into a conversation in the shortest time. and with music blaring, you might often find yourself trying to drown out the music too. Hmm. Then there are the games which you have played so many times before but you still have to pretend it is the freshest game you have seen and play along.
Well, truth is, during the party itself, there are times I do feel awkward. But, the next day (and the next next next few days) on looking back, I actually remember it to be much more fun then I felt then. Not really living in the present… Maybe our memories work in wonderous ways; where it keeps the essence (and joys) of the activity leaving behind the long bouts of boredom that spaces in-between during the actual event!
But beyond that, I still gained inspiration from the process! I have recently attended two different parties and I remember having fun (is that right?). I also remember feeling that social-awkwardness of not knowing what to do… it helps when there is a close friend to hang around with throughout a party! And with that I came up with a new product… to be revealed when the New Year comes around and countdown parties have been attended and people feel the way I felt and relate to my new creation!
ah! The sweet, sneaky plan.
Meanwhile, Happy New Year in advance and I hope you have fun at those parties in your best party hats! 🙂
ramblings. 