Themed Party Post - 80s Edition

Imagine Molly Ringwald finally kissing Andrew McCarthy in Pretty in Pink. Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck (such a neurotic babe!) in Chicago's art museum. Pour your heart out to strangers during Saturday detention, then afterwards perform a super high dance montage. And then everyone forgets your sixteenth birthday...

Ducky loves Andie and bolo ties. Poor boy doesn't know he's doomed.

Like me, you may have wished that you lived in the 80s until realize you're reading this on your Mac/iPhone 4/iPad. Or PC, whatever. Toss your nonsensical dreams of building a time machine away and throw a 80s party instead! The music, the fashion, the cocaine! (Just kidding. We're not into that.)

With the aid of an 80s playlist, my roommates and I began our plans for a night filled with the sounds of the Psychedelic Furs and being poked in the face by some girl's shoulder pads...

THEMED PARTY NO. 1: Mod / 60s Party
"Let's be fabulous, hold drinks, and laugh! Ah ha ha!"

My roommates and I have a habit of throwing themed soirees. We've hosted a 1960s Andy Warhol's Factory theme and an "all things America" theme within the past semester. It may or may not just be an excuse to sip at fake fancy drinks and wear awesome outfits with our friends, but don't get me wrong. Everyone should host a themed party at least once in their life.

Unless you hate having parties because of the clean up/barfing/drunk people weeping inside of your locked bathroom. While that's understandable, trust me when I say that the risk is worth the reward.

THEMED PARTY NO. 2: The America Party
Emily, queen of patriotic chaos

Pick an interesting theme that everyone will enjoy! Wildly offensive and misogynist themes are made distract people from how gross a party is.  Don't be like the fratty douchebags who like to throw beer cans at me while I'm singing Moulin Rouge in my backyard on New Year's/the worst people ever. "Tennis Hos and Golfing Bros" may sound amusing at first until you realize the room is swarming with creepy dudes who wear fake diamond studs.

Dem eyes...

By picking the theme, you have command over what everyone is wearing. This means you have the option to outlaw anyone from wearing something too *college-party-boring. While you can't be too harsh with the rules, make sure those who choose to ignore the theme feel like the kid who didn't dress up on Halloween.

*Workout gear (sweatpant/yoga pant), jeans, or flip flops. Basically, all things ugly.

Oh stop it, Steff! I could do much worse.

However, remember that themed parties aren't just for avoiding weirdos/psychos and making people dress how you want them to. People like to attend something special. They want to look forward to their costumes, the drinks, the decor, the drinks, the music, the memories, and the drinks. To quote the acclaimed band, Loverboy,

"Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody's going off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance, oh"

Let the party be everyone's second chance.

Cheers!

K.S.

The New Year

The New Year makes people want to start over. The chance at a new start shouldn't be prompted by the shift of years, but because you really want the change to happen. Although, it's not cliche if this were to happen around the beginning of January, right? I'm back on blogging, hopefully not in a sad attempt to make myself feel better about my unproductive life.

Anyway, I'm Kim. Let me tell you about myself with a little Q&A. Okay? Okay.

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Who are you?
That's a really big question to ask. I could make a joke about existentialism, but I won't. I'm Kim Scott. I study Film and Media Arts at Temple University. I'm a sophomore.

Where do you live?
I currently in a house full of girls located in Philadelphia, PA. We're less crazy and catty than you'd think.

What should I expect from this blog?
It's a personal blog. I plan writing about whatever is floating around in my brain. Anything that I experience throughout my day is fair game for some sassy commentary. I feel as though my focus will be on college life, relationships, food, and film. Also, I love puppies, so I'll work that in somehow.

How often are you going to post?
Every week.

Why should I read about your blog?
I always think it's interesting to read personal things by people I know. I think it gives insight on how their minds work and what their interests are. I don't think this is something you should check every day, but once in awhile. Probably when you're bored and alone at 2AM on the internet.

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Interesting, right? Perhaps not, but this is only the beginning.

K.S.