It’s apparent that I am not sure of where I land as it refers to age in the party scene. It’s an interesting dynamic at 35 years old. I still enjoy a hip hop hit. I jam to Hot 97 every day. But I do recognize old school and will partake in a 2-step as soon as the right song comes on. But lately, when I go out to my normal club/lounge jaunts I feel like the old lady at the club. Best believe no one is thinking it cause I don’t look a day over 25. But either way I feel a smidge like I shouldn’t be there. Like I’m always looking around like what’s this dance they are doing? I consistently say this to my friends “why is it so loud in here? ” and “why are there no seats? ” or “God it’s dark in here”. Coincidentally these are all signs that I am too old to be in the club. I mean if you have ever contemplated wearing ear plugs to a party, you my friend are too old for the club. And if you bring a giant purse just to fit your flip flops, again you are too old for the club. But onto the reason for this post…
So this weekend, one of the besties and I decided to go to a party that was targeted for people 30 and over. Time for bullets:
- when we walked in they were playing 90s hip hop—> that’s a good sign!!
- first man we saw was wearing a fedora and was at least 50 ——> BAD sign
- the flyer said no jeans—–> BAD Sign that should have been used as a foreshadow
- there was no bar, each person had a table and if they knew said person then you could partake in their drinks—–>UHOH! Luckily little guy Maurice (wearing dress pants and a dress shirt and was probably not even 5’0 feet) had a table with BRANDY on it and jello shots.
- We were the youngest people there —-> good sign for us since we wouldn’t mind a sugar daddy
- everyone was a couple—-> bad sign due to comment above. No sugar for us. 😦
- they began to play the chi-lites—-> seriously? Where’s my Dad?
- there were at least 2 women in there wearing a ball gown. —-> bad sign, now I feel under-dressed
- it was at a banquet room of an Armenian church—> Good sign…no dirty grinding to be had (again it was foreshadowing)
So overall it was a terrible event but it made me wonder? Where do I fall as a single 35 year old? Or does it mean I have to stop hanging out until I am at least 50, married, and ready to wear a ball gown to a hall party? Or does it mean I need to keep my ear to the streets and hang out at younger clubs? And better yet where does someone like me go to meet folks?
Damnit I feel old. No I feel young. No I feel middle aged. No I don’t know……HELP! Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The Funny VaGena 
LMAO!!! HILARIOUS post! Especially the bulleted details about that senior citizen party. I think you just have to stick to the lounges and the parties that specifically welcome the “30 & Over” crowd. I think that’s your safest bet. Unfortunately, most of those type of parties play strictly 80s and 90s music, but….I guess that’s the price we must pay for getting older and still wanting to party. I, for one, am married with kids (as you already know)…but I STILL enjoy getting my party on from time to time (every few months or so, to be exact). I try to stick to the lounges that have a good representation of folks my age there, and with few exceptions, I find that I have a good time. The only thing I hate is when the DJ doesn’t play a good mix of music, and I’m forced to endure the horrible noise that is Southern Rap music….UGGGGGGH!!
There is NOTHING wrong with parties that play strickly 80s and 90s music. 🙂
Oh Gena, Gena, Gena…
For a soon to be 42 yr old who partied hard at the clubs through out her 20’s… I definitely know where you are coming from. I also still love Hip Hop, love to dance, and consider myself quite hip actually. But I haven’t been out to a club in a loooongg time. Last time was for a friends bday party last year and I remember thinking, “would I come here if I wasn’t invited to a party?” Probably not. I think the “25 and Over” is just the perfect ” mix” of people for me. Because although I’m nearing 42, I feel like I’m around 30 , 35 tops!
Speaking as an OLDER woman it’s tough. I HATE clubs. The thought of going to one makes me want to throw up. I stick to mainly bars/lounges. They usually have a mix of people around our age and the vibe is a lot more chill.
You can’t go wrong with a live lounge….not in an Armenian church 😀
Going to these clubs is such a gamble–if they have different floor levels/are in Brooklyn, you may have a good shot a getting it IN without listening to some God-awful subpar refried by-product GMO-filled ‘hip-hop’ someone’s cousin put out yesterday on iTunes.
It’s still all about finding that good promoter/DJ and stalking them from party to party!