either play with the retirement home theme and do “homecoming” ala the quintessential Friday night lights stuff OR
(not a party suggestion technically) I did a “Kate’s perfect day” celebration for my 26th where I created an itinerary of what my ideal day would be even if nobody else could come and just posted it and asked ppl to join wherever they could. It was a blast! Did a big nature walk with pals then grabbed some coffee, hit up a bookstore, watched a movie, and ate pizza.
Sep 25, 2024
Related Recs
I live in a suburb and have no clue how anyone builds community, but I'm trying to learn. For half a year, I had a monthly part that included movie nights, dinners, and trivia, one of which was French Salon-themed. We all dressed in 19th-century garb, spoke about philosophy, and played the game Dirty Laundry (Thx Dropout). I shut off all the lights in my house and only used candles for the evening. I spent fifteen hours straight cooking and custom menus. Similar night themes included: Tumblr Party, Coming of Age Film, Lesbian Movie Night, Scooby Doo, Summer's End, etc. Overall, good community-building effort, will do it again.
Side Note: Despite its career effects on graphic designers, no one has a stranglehold on me more than Canva when making party invitations.
Jan 26, 2024
🎉
in an age where social interaction through merely every outlet is intentional, there is nothing more fun than orchestrating a curated social event where the hype around it transforms into something more!
last night my friend was talking to me about planning his next birthday around the theme of mario because his birthday falls onto march 10th (or mario day)! and it was the most fun i had in a while spitballing theming for games, foods, drinks, decor, etc…! the creative collaboration of it leading up to a certain date.
although something so small in reality it makes it seem like a modern day ball in my head! gives me something to look forward to :) plan a party!!!
Dec 10, 2024
🥂
i live in a tiny studio apartment so i can’t host. but house parties need to make a comeback expeditiously. here are some themes i’d like to see (ripped straight out of my notes app):
- twilightcore
- shakespeare characters / midsummer nights dream party
- gum flavours
- canadian politicians
- ABBA songs
- obscure spongebob references
- gaslight? gatekeep? girlboss?
- cancelled celebrities
Jan 26, 2024
Top Recs from @its_just_kate
😃
at least casually. don’t delete the accounts but don’t have the apps on your phone either.
rediscover your love of reading thru the magic of recognizing titles strangers are holding on the subway. become a subway reader.
don’t use sound as an escape from your thoughts/feelings/surroundings. grocery shopping without headphones is actually kind of beautiful!
pick up a new hobby or two or three. one of them should be something you’re not good at, and at least one should be no- or low-cost.
never. stop. learning. the library, the parks and rec department, and nearby museums offer great materials already but also usually have free lectures or courses.
go outside more. like, a lot more.
(took this much less literally, so apologies if it’s not what you’re looking for lol — as a narcoleptic I have no tips on how to Not Sleep since Sleep is basically my job)
Sep 30, 2024
😃
destined in the stars
Jan 1, 2025
📚
keeps it funky, keeps it fresh! a book for outside, a book for downstairs, a book for bed, a book for the subway, a book for the bathtub…..
Nov 30, 2024