I WANT BEADS

So, the annual Mardi Gras party took place Saturday night with Jill as the guest of honor. After over a week of preparation, the party was a smashing success: beads, boobs, beer, beer bongs, if it starts with a 'b' - it was there.

Apparently, people have difficulty with the whole "RSVP" concept because with only 25 people RSVP'd, close to 50 showed up. The house, which is not large, was packed. And with the retro 90s music playing and the beer bongs a flowin', I felt like I needed to put my sorority letters on and get my fake ID ready. I had instantly transported us all back to our college days. It... was... awesome.

At one point, my roommate and I got a little, well, competitive with the beer bong. I challenged him and his friends to a bong off with me and my friends. Each "team" got to pick two guys and two girls and the total times for each team determined the winners. I was anchor and it was pretty neck and neck. I got down to take the beer bong and as I twisted the lever, the tube broke in half and exploded all over me drenching me with Bud Light. But, like a champ, I plugged the remaining tube with my thumb and took the rest like pro. The crowd went into a uproar and we won based on creative dedication. YESSSSSSS.

Another highlight of the evening was the breaking of the pornata. It's a pinata - but instead of filling it with just candy (like everyone expected), Steph and I crammed it full of candy and sex toys - hence, pornata. When Steph took the final swing, condoms and vibrating things flew everywhere and the looks on everyone's faces was awesome.

50 variety pack condoms and vibrating thingies - $40
Mexican pinata - $8
Candy from the Dollar Store - $3
Looks on party-goers faces when pornata broke - PRICELESS

Overall, I'd say the fiesta was the event of the season. And I'm happy to say that it all came to fruition because of the best little sister in the world. There are so many more stories, but so little room to write. I guess next year, you'll just have to attend for yourself.

YEEEEHAW.