I entered my "forties" one and a half years ago. Being "forty-something" has been my favorite age thus far. To kick-off the new decade of my life I decided that I wanted a party that spoke to me and my soul. Instead of waiting to see if my husband was going to have a party for me I decided to plan my own party.
I decided on a “Dessert and Yoga Party”.
I love dessert and have been known to eat small amounts of the “healthy” stuff so that I can save room for the “good” stuff. There is a deli nearby called Roxy’s that has the most amazing bakery in it. They have a cake display that is to die for. I picked out three different cakes. I chose a carrot cake, a chocolate cake, and a white cake with raspberries.
I love yoga and so I also decided to incorporate another of my favorite things into my party. I hired a teacher from the YMCA to conduct a yoga class for us. I told everyone to wear their workout clothes and bring a mat if they had one. I felt it would be a wonderful way for me and my girlfriends to relax, stretch, laugh, and celebrate together. Not to mention burn off a few calories before we devoured the desserts.
I splurged on my invitations. I have a friend who makes the most gorgeous invitations. I had seen her work several times but never had an invitation made by her. Her work is worth every dime, but a bit pricey. However, I decided that this was the opportunity to use her talent. I was keeping my guest list very intimate so I only needed ten invitations made. The invitation was done in black and pink and the heading read,“Life is Short, Eat Dessert First”.
In addition to the cakes, I served lime and lemon infused water (to drink after yoga), wine, and cheese. I found a great wine from CostPlus called Cupcake Chardonnay. It was yummy wine and had a cute label on it with a picture of a cupcake. Perfect for a dessert party!
We played a fun game involving a book called "Chocolate Therapy" by Murray Langham. The book disected what each person’s selection of chocolate from a box said about their personality. The book also had an interpretation for what each person did with the little brown wrapper that the chocolate came in. Did they twist it? Did they flatten it? Funny!
I ended the evening by reading a prayer that I wrote. I gave each person a copy of the prayer along with their party favor. I cannot for the life of me remember what the party favor was. However, if I had it to do again, I would give each friend a writing journal so that I could share my love of writing with them.
Although there was no “surprise” in throwing my own party I wouldn’t have done it any other way. It was empowering and awesome to have everything just the way I wanted it to be. It was my dream party. It was the perfect way to start my 40’s!
Prayer at the End of the Party
Dear God,
As my friends prepare to go,
Back to their homes and their families I ask you to bless each of them.
Help get them home safely.
Let them take the peace and the fun of this evening away with them in their hearts.
To my friends, I pray for your happiness.
I pray for great fulfillment in your work.
I pray for easy communication with those you love.
I pray for a sense of satisfaction in all you have accomplished.
Above all, I pray that you may rest securely tonight with the knowledge of God’s constant love and care for you personally.
You all mean the world to me and I thank you for celebrating my 40th Birthday with me tonight.
May God keep you in touch with all that you are and all you are meant to be.
Amen.
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