I have never been much of a party girl. Even in my twenties. The concept is appealing but the reality almost never lives up.
Home parties I like. Or small get-togethers. But mingling among strangers has never really appealed to me. I can hear my mom whispering in my ear, "Go. Maybe you'll meet someone. You never know." By someone she means a guy. And that has never happened.
Even weddings or Bar Mitzvahs. I wish there were options to choose from. For a wedding, I'd select the ceremony and the drinks/appetizers after. I'd skip the dinner and dancing part. I wish the idea would catch on.
During this time of year, I get tons of invitations for screenings. Many have Q&A's after. A small number come with receptions, before or after. And a select few come with big budgets and a spare-no-expense party. That was tonight's affair.
I meet up with a couple of friends to see a screening (one episode) from the HBO series Task.
Much of the cast (and the creator) are on stage for a Q&A after.
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After, about 250 people or so walk over to a nearby restaurant, Redeye Grill. HBO has taken it over for the night.
The place is big. Two levels. Impressive food stations on both floors (sushi, pasta, salmon, beef filets and dessert). An open bar. And mingling stars.
Unlike many who run to get selfies, I don't.
I mean really. What could I possibly say having now seen only episode 6 of a 7-part series?
Soon I will watch Task, even though I now know who the snitch is, who gets killed, and who survives for Season Two.
