Paella and Cheesecake
There is nothing more satisfying in the life of a woman than kicking off your heels after a wonderful dinner party.
Tonight was perfect.
I wore a new dress, my friend’s house was lovely and inviting, and I spent the evening making witty conversation with a famous drummer, a rich, beautiful housewife, and two hilarious gay men. Snow was in the air, there was classy music on the stereo, and I was in top form: I conversed, I laughed, I sparkled.
I have spent hours upon hours at parties such as this one, standing against a wall or crouched in the corner of a sofa, praying someone or no one will talk to me. I have spent hours upon hours not knowing what to say, not feeling like I fit in, not feeling like I was wanted, cared about, or noticed. But tonight, I was a part of it all, and it felt
so
damn
good.
Yay! You must share photos of your new dress, dahling.
Comment by Sam — March 30, 2008 @ March 30, 2008 at 2:35 am
I am really happy for you! What wonderful growth to experience!
Comment by Beth — March 30, 2008 @ March 30, 2008 at 10:53 am
House parties can be so intimidating. It’s great when you get to be the movie star in the room!
Comment by Ava — March 30, 2008 @ March 30, 2008 at 2:37 pm
I’m so glad you’ve found your sparkle, my loving friend.
Comment by redheadmomma — March 31, 2008 @ March 31, 2008 at 6:08 pm