Planning Ahead

I was looking through the calendar today noticing that it’s almost Easter and realizing that the first quarter of the year will end in a couple of weeks. Wondering what the next few months will bring I noticed there really aren’t any major holidays in April this year because of Easter being in March. It’s been years since I’ve thrown a party and lately I’ve been pondering the possibility. But what kind of party could I throw in the next couple of months? April Fools’ Day is coming up too soon and tax day is certainly not a day for parties unless you work for the IRS. So that leaves May. Cinco de Mayo is pretty big around here being that we’re only a few hours from Mexico. But everybody throws a Cinco de Mayo party and I just have to be different. So what happens in May besides Cinco de Mayo? The Kentucky Derby! I can throw a Kentucky Derby party.

OK, so what would I need to do next? Well if I was Martha Stewart, which I’m clearly not, I would have to plan a Kentucky Derby themed menu featuring Mint Juleps and send out Kentucky Derby party invitations. Doing a little bit of research online I’ve learned that the Kentucky Derby is quite the extravagant affair requiring the use of one’s best china, crystal and linens. Clearly I am not prepared for such a party at I don’t own any crystal or china let alone fancy table linens. Considering that perhaps I should just plan on inviting a few friends out for a Mexican fiesta on Cinco de Mayo. Yes, I’m just lazy.