I had the most amazing birthday experience ever... Leading up to the event, turning 30 really became such a whining cliche ripe w/retrospection, feeling old, analyzing where you are in life etc...
Particularly so, as this was my first birthday as a single guy in years which left me feeling a little down, awkward, and self conscious about planning an event for myself (seems vein)...
My friends however, had other plans in store and were NOT going to allow a downer day...
They threw me the MOST AMAZING surprise party ever... I'm still in shock, didn't see it coming.
They reserved/closed a bar (Carnivale on the lower east side... very kind and a great space), designed T-SHIRTS USING A FRIGGIN' HILARIOUS PICTURE of my silly-ass mug and some graphic design know-how, which EVERY member (including the bar staff) of the party was wearing when i stumbled in...
The crowd was amazing, a cornacopia of "This Is Your Life" peeps... high school friends, college friends, ex-girlfriends, work friends (even from past jobs!)... AND killer cupcakes from the Magnolia bakery (if you know NYC, you'll know what i'm talkin' bout).
The party was OUT OF HAND... mass drinking, unspeakable sexual behavior in the bathrooms (sadly, i was not involved), people removing their tops, and at least one arrest (no joke)... what a way to blast into my 30s'.
It was one of those life-affirming experiences where you feel such an overwhelming joy... one that makes you understand how great life really is.
PICTURES WILL BE UP SOON!
Particularly so, as this was my first birthday as a single guy in years which left me feeling a little down, awkward, and self conscious about planning an event for myself (seems vein)...
My friends however, had other plans in store and were NOT going to allow a downer day...
They threw me the MOST AMAZING surprise party ever... I'm still in shock, didn't see it coming.
They reserved/closed a bar (Carnivale on the lower east side... very kind and a great space), designed T-SHIRTS USING A FRIGGIN' HILARIOUS PICTURE of my silly-ass mug and some graphic design know-how, which EVERY member (including the bar staff) of the party was wearing when i stumbled in...
The crowd was amazing, a cornacopia of "This Is Your Life" peeps... high school friends, college friends, ex-girlfriends, work friends (even from past jobs!)... AND killer cupcakes from the Magnolia bakery (if you know NYC, you'll know what i'm talkin' bout).
The party was OUT OF HAND... mass drinking, unspeakable sexual behavior in the bathrooms (sadly, i was not involved), people removing their tops, and at least one arrest (no joke)... what a way to blast into my 30s'.
It was one of those life-affirming experiences where you feel such an overwhelming joy... one that makes you understand how great life really is.
PICTURES WILL BE UP SOON!
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1)Which cartoon character should run for president?
Dopey... oops, he already is the president..... so how about tweedle dumb... oops he's already the vice president.
2)How many decisions do you make w/a Magic 8-ball?
um, ask later.... lets check again, its telling me things don't look so good.
3)Fat Elvis or Skinny Elvis?
Fat elvis!