There's two types of party people: party goers and party throwers. Sometimes I wonder if there'd be more of the latter if the former lived on their own. I have personally thrown several decent sized parties in the past couple years, but truthfully, I don't see the joy in it anymore. It's always pleasant hearing how my parties are the most memorable, because they are that much fun; however, I've realized that reputation isn't worth it considering all the obligations a host has to deal with (before, during and after the party).
Planning a party is exciting, but simultaneously a hassle. Once your home is set up it's time to "party." Just one problem: a responsible host rarely gets to enjoy their party because they must put everyone else first. In other words, the party is always for your guest's enjoyment and not yours. I don't mean to sound like a party pooper, but it is difficult to enjoy a party when you're consistently attending to others. A good host never stays in one spot since they're typically multitasking. Of course, there's always those hosts who get too wasted and unknowingly pass the torch of responsibility over to their close friends. You want to avoid getting to this point when you're throwing a party at your place:
Let's not forget about the risks behind newcomers at your home. We all want to believe our friends will bring responsible people, but sometimes that isn't the case. I have had a handful of randoms at my house and I've never had any issues as far as stealing or breaking. Although, I have had people puking in my kitchen sink and others attempting—sometimes succeeding—in hooking up in my or my dad's room. The "my house, my rules" regulation doesn't always work either (believe me). I once had a white board with four simple rules to follow and they were all broken within the first hour of the party. Just goes to show rules and alcohol don't mix.
Now the parties over and you finally have a chance to relax. Sike! If you're a clean freak like me you'll stay up all night making sure everything is spick and span before passing out. Otherwise, you'll have a lovely mess waiting for you in the morning. 90 percent of the time people say they'll help clean up once the party is over, it's a lie. How can your fellow guests help you clean when they've left the party? Close friends usually assist with keeping things in order, but unless they crash at your place you're cleaning up the general mess solo.
Ultimately, if you're a patient person then throwing parties should be a cinch. If you, however, want to party to let loose then I wouldn't recommend throwing one since you're the last person who gets to fully indulge. How I feel when when I'm hosting a party:
