Angel or Devil?


We're throwing a birthday celebration for Mandy. It's fitting really because every year I'm usually the one that gets the birthday bash. And this year was none the different. But this year Mandy is going large. It's called 'Angel or Devil? You decide.'

Things got exciting once we had made the decision - on many levels.

One. Instantly you have something to look forward to. This reminds me of Enid Blyton's classic Noddy series. On a dreamy sunday afternoon we were reading stories to the kiddies and Noddy became soooooo upset because he was the last to hear about Big Ears' birthday party. What fascinated me is that what upset him wasn't the fact that he was the last to find out ... it was the fact that he was robbed of the excitement that led up to the celebration. I learnt something there and then.

Two. For sometime now I've been wanting to throw a 'mad hatters tea party'. You know. Invite someone dangerous to tea? My idea of this is to throw all the incredible people you know into one room - understanding that they don't necessary know each other. Sit back and see what happens. This is the perfect opportunity to do exactly that. I can't wait.

Three. It's creative. Not only the brainstorm session to figure out what the theme should be, but also the ideas that spin off from that. What props will we have? How will we dress? Should we have Angel cakes and Devils eggs at the door? Feathers all over the house? Brass gates in-front of the fireplace? Wings on the hat stand? Hmmm. Nice ideas.

Four. It's a good reason to see so many friends and family you've been wanting to get around to, but haven't. Get them to visit you. Sorted.

So for the next 3 weeks we will be putting on a pointy blue hat with a brass bell on the end and give Noddy the excitement that he was robbed of. I can sleep easier now.

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