Mixing the old and the new

This past Friday night my parents hosted a large party at my house in Findlay for friends and family.  It was a just because type of party.  My parents had asked if the Northernaires, the eight voice vocal jazz group I am a member of on campus, would be willing to perform.  I jumped at the opportunity to sing in front of all these people in my hometown who had watched me perform all through middle school and high school.  It was such a blast! There were about 125 people crammed into my house....a little chaotic I might say.  I feel the best part of the evening for me was mixing my ONU life with my hometown life.  My roommate, several of my other friends and two guys I had gone to high school with and now they go to ONU were in attendance.  It was so neat to see these people that were a major part of my younger life interacting with the people that are currently a major part of my life.  I also enjoyed showing off my hometown folks and family to my ONU friends.  I had a great time and wish my parents would throw a big party like that more often!!