He's winning, but that scares him worst of all, because he doesn't know why he's winning,

[jack]

Cookie to anyone who gets the quote.

I've hosted quite a few parties by now. A success where everyone broke up into little groups and talked to each other, but also mingled with people I knew from completely other places, and got drunk, and porters visited, and much flirting and lap sitting went on. A party where no-one turned up. A party where everyone sat around in a big circle not knowing each other and being awkward. A joint party in the WPR, with friends' family included, which was surprisingly social, all in all. Various part way between dinner party and parties which have had various levels of success, but not especially.

I like to have a party because it's fun, it does a bit to repay people for good times I've had at their parties, it's a good way to get to know people better, it ensures a steady supply of social occasions. But, in true thinking about it too much style, I don't know if I should do anything more to prepare than the obvious of getting people to turn up, provide stuff, and hope we have fun. Is there anything particular I should? Am I turning into bridget jones? :)

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[nakedtoes.livejournal.com]

This has been bugging me all day. Ender's Game, Orson Scott Card, referring to Rose the Nose?

I love that book, I can't believe it took me this long. *head-desks*

[nakedtoes.livejournal.com]

OK, I just realised that it's in the comment above mine, but I got it fair and square on my own! *demands cookies and credit*

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

I knew you'd get it eventually. No, I believe you didn't see the answer above. Sorry for annoying you, but it is quite impressive to get it: it's a small, non-famous quote. It stuck with me but I was just curious to know if anyone else would know.

*sends virtual cookies*

If you come to cambridge for the party I can give you real cookies, otherwise you'll have to make do with credit[1].

[1] Credit, n, the promise of something, eg. cookies :)

[nakedtoes.livejournal.com]

But I worship that book, so... *eats virtual cookies with relish*

Virtual cookies are in a way better than real ones, because they're calorie-free and hence figure-friendly

I'll see what I can do about the partay, but... nope, it's my mother's bday round then. Sorry :(

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

LOL. I love it too, I'm still grateful for your suggesting it back in fisrt year :)

Also, you can eat an infinite number of them... but OTOH, they have the satisfaction of being rewarded for knowledge but NO TASTE, so I'll stick with real ones, thanks ;)

No, I didn't think you'd be able to, but wanted to offer. How is mum? (What's her name again?) Any news on the stomach thing?? *hugs*

[nakedtoes.livejournal.com]

lol. I remember when you borrowed them from me - I felt like a mother leaving her kids at nursery school for the first time!

Mum's name is Emilia. She's okay - the stomach still hurts but I'm trying to cook blander food now, and there's no news yet. THe blood test takes a while. Thanks for asking :)

[cartesiandaemon.livejournal.com]

OK, she sounds ok, and fingers crossed nothing turns up.

I felt like a mother leaving her kids at nursery school for the first time!

LOL. Awww.