How I did it: I don't know what possessed me when I offered my friends to host a slumber party, but I certainly didn't expect them to accept my invitation. After all, we're all adults.

But they did and I fretted and eventually it was great fun. We stayed up until 4 am, another thing I thought we were too old for. And they insisted on sleeping in sleeping bags!

It was a huge leaving my comfort zone mission as I myself hate slumber parties. I'm so glad it worked out. :)

And it was much more demanding than throwing a dinner party. I'm very proud of myself and I gained so much from the experience!

Lessons & tips: You'll ideally need 2 weeks to plan and get ready. You can make it in one week, but you'd feel hassled.

You can ask your friends to help with the food!

Jul 21, 2012, 10:18AM PDT | 1 comment | 9 cheers