Celebrating a birthday mid global pandemic was probably one of the most complicated things ever. I was unsure if deciding to have a gathering was insensitive to the chaos going on in the world. Although it seems like everyday we woke up this year, there seemed to be some tragic news......I feel that the celebration of life should always be accounted for. Most importantly now.
I decided in July I should attempt to execute the idea of an in-house birthday brunch. I wanted it to be lit AF but also somewhat classy. Things have been closed for months and I wanted the space to feel like you just walked into a lounge.
I gathered a lot of my inspiration from the many creative things that I noticed on various social media platforms. So in recognition of twenty four, I wanted to make it my own. But cost effective. I wanted this to be something special because between myself and whoever attended, we all deserved that. I wanted my birthday to feel like a union where everyone is happy and free despite what the news is saying. Despite the fact that were stuck in the country. Despite the fact that things are closed. I missed everyone for awhile due to the unfortunate circumstances of limited contact and gatherings.
I hated that I couldn't have all of my good friends in attendance due to the circumstances of everyone's safety. Having a specific number was so hard because I felt like I disappointed people. Although I was looking out for their best interest at heart. I was so conflicted in so many ways because as a Leo and quite frankly as a HUMAN BEING I wanted to interact with my friends/family. Laugh. Sing my heart out. Forget about the ugliness for a second and have a good ass time. And boy......a good ass time it was INDEED. Temperature checks were conducted at the door along with masks and hand sanitizer for everyone's comfort.
With the help and support of my amazinggggggggg family and friends everything turned out to be way better than I expected it to be. It felt so good to be around loved ones after so long of not being able to be in one setting. Seeing the beauty in things as of lately has been so essential and necessary. There was something so necessary about what happened when we all got together. The vibes were genuine and electric.
In the midst of the turn up.....I wanted to support black businesses and creatives in the process. I used a lot of close connections with people I've known and respected to collaborate on various things for the party to be a success. Everything down to the photographer, the DJ who created a playlist, the creator of the drink menu, were all from a black business. (Tags below) I wanted to provide some type of recognition and exposure in some way to the individuals that I did because, I admired their dedication to their craft. and of course because...........FOR US BY US.
Twenty four is going to be an age I'll never forget because 2020 is going to be a year that I think we all will never forget. I am so grateful to see 24 years around the sun and looking forward to the many years to come. I'm eternally grateful for health. life. and opportunity. If there's something I hope to learn this year, it's to master the idea that all things will continue to work out for my good exactly how and when it's supposed to. I'm a masterpiece trying to master piece and I hope I am able to really grasp that this year.
Here's to my twenty somethings!!
SO it''s safe to say the turn up was real. I ended up getting a note left on my door from the front office about a noise complaint. It wasn't a fine so.......hey. I'll take it
I just want to know who snitched honestly...... lol
Photographer - IG: @vassellvisuals
DJ - IG: @dj.tb_
Drink Menu Template: Contact me if interested
Give Away Prize: @presspolish
Thank you again to every single person who was responsible for bringing this vision to life. Next year, I do hope the circumstances are more in our favor. Please stay safe. Stay healthy. And hug a loved one and tell them you love them. Give people their flowers while they're still here...
xoxo
-Niyah
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