Anything Under The Sun

A couple of days before new year's eve, I got my invite.. It was supposed to be a formal sorta party. The invite specifically mentioned a dress code.. Man! I wasn't even gonna go some place where they want me to wear a suit.. I wasn't keen on this one, coz I dont like being decked up for a party, I like my casuals a lot more than you think I do. Hehe.

But somehow I got conned into confirming my presence. And so I got into my suit, all set to reach the venue. I was sure it was going to be a drab. What could you expect at a place which would probably be full of middle-aged men and women.

The schedule said the party begins at 9pm. We all know it doesnt mean anything, coz nobody follows whats printed on the invite, do we?

I reached the place fifteen minutes before 10 pm and I was surprised at the turnout by then. There were more than 200 people by that time. Wow, I never knew people turned up on time to parties. This was new to me. Once inside, I found it was rocking. The DJ was good, the music was kewl, and the atmosphere was just amazing. However, not many were on the dance floor. Once could hear the wine glasses clink, friends chatting up, and loads of laughter, but no one was dancing. I like to dance, but I didnt want to look like the lone ranger out there. So I waited.

Twenty minutes later, people began getting onto the floor. I guess the alcohol takes its time to work ;-) hehe.

By about half past 10, almost everyone was on the floor. Youngsters, middle aged people, men & women. A few songs later these guys were actually rocking. The suits were unbuttoned, the ties aside, coats off and shirts loosened. Everyone was dancing away to glory. (Of course, the definition of dance is a bit different with each age group, but by and large it was awesome).

Fifteen minutes to midnight, and each and every person was on the floor (Irrespective of their ability to shake their body or not). Not once have I seen a party where everyone's on the dance floor at the same time. At the stroke of new years, the fire crackers and the music on full blast made it a very lively way to invite the new year.

I had a great time at this 'different' kinda party.

Waat A Paah-tyy!! Man!!

Kowshik