the twentysomething years

sometime around my mid 20's, my true creativity came around. my friends and i would host themed parties for other twentysomethings, some were girlfriends, others were boys that could be boyfriends. the night would start fairly tame with people making niceties and exchanging laughs, but invariably when the night drew closer to the wee hours, the weak were weeded out from the real party. each night somehow ended up in an impromptu karaoke party of miscued music and missing lyrics with a mic and a stack of cd's,... but we enjoyed it nonetheless.

these parties gave myself and others a sense of joy. i guess those days allowed me to experiment with my creativity. it was really an exercise i think everyone should try one time or another in their life. to put yourself out there and try something that you're not entirely sure about, but there are aspects of it that are second nature. creating an environment for all types of friends to enjoy, having fun with friends, making some great memories that last for a lifetime...simple, care-free fun. those were the days.