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50th Birthday fears help!

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dontdoxmeeither · 01/10/2019 16:26

Lawks. I'm 50 next week and, stupidly, earlier this year decided to have a party (venue, DJ, buffet, balloons and sparkly shit on the tables etc) the week after. AND it's musical theatre fancy dress themed.

And now I'm crapping it! Dreading it. In case it's rubbish, in case people don't turn up but mostly because I hate being the centre of attention. Which is a bit unbelievable if you knew me from a "distance" asitwere. I do a lot of amateur dramatics and singing. On stage, I just immerse myself but as soon as I'm off then my head's down and I'm scuttling away. To make matters worse, my theatre pals persuaded me to do a bit of a musical medley so we're rehearsing that. And it'll be fine I guess but adds to the panic.

I've got loads of help on the day so that's great but I just can't shake this dread SadI'm also panicking about giving everyone enough time on the night, especially those coming from afar.

I'm overthinking aren't I? I have got a referral in to be assessed for autism/Aspergers as an aside.

No other major worries and I'm aware that this fits into the First World Problems category!

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MargoLovebutter · 01/10/2019 16:29

Happy birthday for next week. I think it is lovely that you are having a party for all your friends. Who doesn't want to a party that someone else (you) has organised. You are a star and I'm sure all your friends think that too.

Have a really great time.

Funghi · 01/10/2019 16:34

A musical medley? YABU not to extend an invitation.

I think this is a good way to approach it, if you think it’ll be shit then it will be better than you imagined.

dontdoxmeeither · 01/10/2019 17:03

Thanks both. I hope so @Funghi, Under promise, over deliver...

It's only four songs (Mein Herr, Sweet Transvestite, One and All that jazz. Welcome to come 😉

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