Thursday
I attended a house Halloween party this past Saturday thrown by several friends. You know the drill: drinks, costumes, dancing, horror movies on a projector, all around good times.
I had fun, but couldn't help comparing it to another party I was invited to two weeks ago, in which I only knew the host. Though that thought is initially a socially daunting situation, I remember feeling excited about being forced out of my comfort zone, knowing that no matter what I would be talking to new people that night. While this past weekend's party was amazing and I did talk to some new people, I mostly hung out with my own people.
I want to keep this topic in mind for a future blog post about attending parties, events, or gatherings where one knows only the host or nobody at all. I remember a time where I would make it to the event, feel too dang nervious, and turn around to go home. And I also remember the party where I fought that feeling and had an unforgettable time.
There are a few ways to approach parties like that, but the easiest way is to go up to anyone and start off the conversation with, "So how do you know [host]?" Conversations typically flow naturally from there.