House party

Lots of people seem to be learning all of a sudden: Ezra's going to grad school in Scotland, Dav is taking sailing lessons, & Mie's learning to make hats.

In honor of this, we're having a Back to School party--come dressed as someone connected with the enterprise of scholarship. Or a sailor. Or someone with a significant hat. In the end, we just want everyone to come, so don't worry about clothes.

We got people with hats and even a friend who wore real sailor water-proof gear! I particularly enjoyed creating my hairdo. A great mix of people since all the housemates (6 of us) invited our circle of friends. We estimate we got about 50-60 people.

The downstairs was the lounge area, with chill music and lots of conversations. We set up a disco ball and cleared all the furniture in the upstairs living room (yes, we have 2 living rooms; thus a great parthouse!) and blasted beats. At first the downstairs was super crowded and the upstairs was not very happening. But by 2am, the upstairs was in full swing. I think they partied until 5am or so (I retired around 3am).

It's work to throw a party, but I love seeing people enjoying themselves in our home, meeting new people...and I especially like being able to walk to my bed when I'm ready to say good night!

Tatsuhiko took some great pics too.