I Love A Good Party, But…

September 22, 2019

I think part of it is just the amount of energy that goes into hosting. Even when everyone is easygoing, there are still little things happening constantly. Someone needs a drink, someone is looking for a plate, the kids are running through the house, and there is always another conversation starting just as another one ends. It is fun, but it is definitely not quiet.

Over time, I have learned that keeping the party simple helps a lot. I would rather have a few good food options, some easy desserts, and drinks that people can grab without needing much help. For a bigger celebration, something like a mobile espresso bar for events could even take one thing off the host’s plate while giving everyone a fun place to gather.

The biggest thing I have learned, though, is that it is okay to enjoy people and still need time alone afterwards. Those two things are not opposites. I can genuinely love having everyone over, laugh until my face hurts, and still feel completely ready for silence the second the door closes.

So now I plan for that quiet time too. The party ends, the dishes can wait a little while, and I give myself permission to disappear for a bit and recharge.

How do you decompress after a celebration?