Tuesday, 24 November 2009

The Nature Of Surprise


Surprise is one emotion that does not have positive or negative connotations. It’s not like anger which is obviously a terrible feeling, or happiness which is entirely positive.

That’s why you usually have to describe a surprise, e.g. ‘What a wonderful surprise!’ – which, in fact, it was.

Indeed, my friends and family had been plotting and scheming behind my back over the last two months to arrange a surprise party for my 22nd birthday last Friday.

I think it was such a good surprise because everyone was making an effort with each other and mingling – older people, younger people, family, friends, the good, the bad (not the ugly, there were no ugly people at my party thank you very much).

However, some people would not enjoy a surprise party being thrown for them. Looking rough compared to everyone else as you enter, feeling the pressure as the centre of attention and hoping everyone gets on is quite stressful.

But I loved the stress. And I loved the party. Thanks everybody.

5 comments:

  1. party was amazing, ur 22nd was better than ur 21st xx

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  2. No need to compare Omar...fun was had by all at both...Lenton B always provides a good party! But yes I agree your 22nd was immense I am going to plan myself a surprise party for next year...hang on have I just taken away the surprise element?? MWAH xxxxx

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  3. i should have said even better than last year, lenton b do's were always amazing! plus, gotta be loyal to the kadris, who is this btw?

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  4. THAT WAS SMRITI OMAR, AND YES 28 LENTON B PARTIES WERE SOOOO GOOD, I MISS THT SHITHOLE, IT WAS AMAAAZE. XXXXXXXXXXXX

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  5. Your birthday party was surprisingly amazing - even the organisers I am sure managed to de-stress hearing your lovely speech followed by your dad's welcoming one and your brother's 'warm' comments eulogising the whole of your family!

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