The. Theme. Party.
That's right. The second you read those words, you, too, smacked your forehead in shock and disbelief that you did not, in fact, realize this simple explanation first. I beat you, but do not worry, for there is something we can do about it. Something we can ALL do about it. We can join together and alas, bring together these great minds and formulate the arrival to the greatest of happiness. We can plan THE THEME PARTY together... and save lives.
In honor of this new period of enlightenment, I have compiled a list of possible theme parties for all to chew on while deciding on the date of said get together. NOTE: I understand that feelings of joy will overwhelm you and leave you wondering how you will possibly choose one of these themes, or worse, conjur up your own. However, please DO NOT PANIC. We shall reach paradise as a group, a social network of eager themers.
Enjoy!
- Don Henley Cocktail Hour - we will make tequila sunrises and enjoy Don Henley inspired conversation and dancing, of course.
- A 'the 90's rocked my world' Party - in which we will drink cheap vodka and orange juice (or soda) as done in the early days of 'no one has a fake'. And of course, we'll be rockin' out to some oldies but goodies ala Brandy and The Offspring.
- A Whitney Houston Crack is Whack Slammer - where we will shake it like it's 1989 all the while singing to such hits as 'I wanna dance with somebody' and 'Saving all my love for you'. Hair crimping, optional.
- Your Basic Potluck Party (with a twist) - where everyone brings a theme food or dessert and we gorge 'til there ain't no more room. The twist is, we drink. Holla!
- A Jimmy Buffett Paradise Party - Margaritas (frozen!!!) with lots of limes and tequila and tropical music. We may not live in Aruba or Bermuda or Key West, but we sure can party like we do!
Well folks, that's it from my creative reservoir at the moment. But, please - I urge each and every one of you to post a comment on this site with one idea...it can be anything. It could be as simple as a get together with cheap beers and a deck of Uno cards. Seriously. This is going to revolutionize our social networking.
NOTE: Thanks be to Geelite, who inspired this post with her Don Henley comments.
11 comments:
I think that you should have a "Dress up as your favorite serial killer" party. I know this seems morbid and kind of silly, however the possibilities are endless. You can dress up as George W., a cigarette, charles manson. . . you get the idea. Those who are creative will find interesting ways to express themselves.
Or maybe a circus party.
With the serial killer party- if someone comes and they are not dressed appropriately, they then have to become a victim (you know, where fake blood and stuff).
well, anonymous... initially you really freaked me out, but now that I think about your proposal, it's really pretty clever and I know geelite would especially love it - anything circus related really charms her;)
on a side note, I'm experiencing some weird feelings, as you are my first anonymous commenter. It's strange to not know someone's identity when they're reading my shiz. anonymous now knows my deepest darkest love of the legwarmer (if you've read that far)....scary. Although, there is a chance that I DO know you and you are just hiding from me. Curious. Very curious.
...I could dress up in bacon packaging and, ya know, be cholesterol :) mmmmmmmmmmmm, bacon.
whatever the party, i'll bring the 'jump to conclusions' mat. it has different conclusions, that you can jump to.
that's a terrible idea. yeah, it's really awful. awful.
you know me. trust me, you know me very well.
I already knew about your love of leg warmers, anyway.
I like the sound of the Crack is Whack Slammer. Will there be Bartels and James? Or vodka and Tang?
hahahahaah...nice shannon...nice:)
Ok, so this really is a party in search of a theme . . . maybe the theme is "Let's Expand Kristen's Culinary Horizons." Yes, that's it and the expansion takes us to Indian Cuisine. (I'm working on a Japanese menu for you as well as a dinner made entirely of organ meats! :) ) So, here's the menu I've prepared. It covers a lot of territory, but Indian cuisine is one of the most interesting and complex on there planet. Here goes:
Appetizer: Spicy Shrimp with Mint-Yogurt Raita (This Raita is made from yogurt, diced cucumber, green onions, mint leaves and lemon zest)
Entree: (I've selected two, one with meat on vegetarian)
- Tamarind-glazed Lamb Skewers with Dried Appricot Relish
- Curried Lentil Stew with Ginger Yogurt
Sides: (This is the best part of the meal)
- Roasted Curried Cauliflower
- Assorted Flat Bread and Fried Breads
- Curried Couscous and Garbanzo Bean Salad
- Cilantro Coconut Rice
Dessert:
- Rice Pudding with Pastachios, Raisins and Saffron
So what do you think??? I'm ready to make this for you any time. Maybe this will compel you to get the futon out of my spare room! :)
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