There is an art to throwing a successful party. The day of the week, the venue, the entertainment, the music, the guests, the food...these are all key factors in how successful your party will be. Of course, when throwing a successful shindig, it doesn't hurt if you have the power to name drop, and those "names" are actually in the building.
We hosted a very successful shindig on October 22nd (perfect weather that night, which is also a key factor), and the guests poured in from all walks of life. Politicians, entertainers, athletes, business owners, and many more big-wig Houstonians. This was Dallas Jones' 30th birthday party, so attention had to be paid. Young, positive, motivated, and a sharp dresser...not to shabby. The live jazz band was a hit, and the DJ capped off the night with Houston's own familiar tunes. The h'orderves were perfection (mini chicken and waffles? genius!), the bartender was the hero, and the casino tables were hot, hot, hot all night! No stone was left unturned, all T's were cross and all I's were dotted.
My favorite guest of the night was U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Ms. Lee has had a special place in my heart for years. She will probably never remember me or know my name, but (sigh) she has left a footprint in my life. I first met her when I was 14 in D.C. She happened to be at the Capitol when my school was on a D.C. tour. She sat with us in one of the rooms in the building and answered all of our questions. I've seen her 3 times this month in random places, and she's always nodded my way. Whether she remembers me from each previous time we've seen each other, I'll never know, although I stand at a statuesque 6'2" (a memorable height for a woman), who knows how many 6'2" women she runs into everyday. Oh, how I wish I could dedicate this entire blog entry to my congresswoman, but alas, I've totally digressed..
Check out some of the pictures from the party, which was held at the Kenfolk Foundation Mansion in the heart of River Oaks (venue, key factor!).
