Darren and I had a white trash/bookish people party last night. It simultaneously was an auction to get rid of our appliances, and therefore a fundraiser. Needless to say we had good results and it was great to kiss some of our stuff good bye. But it was also a whole lot of fun. The kids went for an overnite at their friend Bree's house so Darren and I got to socialize.
Throughout the night people said,"So are your kids sleeping?" The question was a nice reminder that they were gone--no inquisitive minds wanting to be part of a big kid's party or looking longingly at food. D and I mingled and mingled and reallized we hadn't even hung out with each other during the whole night.
There were classy looking people and trashy looking people. I reflected on Tim Lockie's horrible teeth, how much stuff Claire Howard has under her bed that can serve as fabulous outfits for at least a 1/2 dozen folks on a whim, how much we missed certain friends who couldn't come, and how the vote seemed to be that I should ditch my old look for my new one.
It all was a blast to behold. Thanks Lyndy, Darren, and Tim for helping set up and to Andrea, mom to my kids plus her own last night.
And thanks to San Francisco, my beloved city and home, who never casts a scoffing look at any reason to celebrate or go out in costume. It has taught us well!
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It was a great party, Pam! Only wish I'd had time to come up with a good outfit - Dan "represented" with his smoking jacket, however. I could never have outdone your outfit! It was supreme! You'll have to carry the celebratory spirit you learned here with you to London... I know you will.
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