Archive for January, 2010
When I tell people what I do for a living, my answer is that I am a claims adjuster for an insurance company. While this may be the way that I pay the bills, my true passion is what I do moonlighting. On weekends I DJ at several clubs around the Des Moines area and also Emcee weddings and other galas.
In the years that I have been DJing, I’ve learned that people expect more than just quality music. Part of your job is to create an electric atmosphere that gets people excited and promotes sociality at the get-together. This is why I bring a variety of accoutrements to supplement the music, including American DJ fog and my own auxiliary lighting.
When you are planning a party, it is vital to make preparations well in advance and include a variety of entertainment and special features. We’ve all had to endure those parties that simply have a table of stale hors d’oeuvres and old music from the 80’s blaring. As I was planning my latest Christmas party, I wanted to be sure that my guests would remember it, and for the right reasons.
In my experience, one surefire method to creating a great party is instituting a theme. While I was conjuring up my vision of the party, I new that I wanted to have a unique ambiance. I outfitted my home with somewhat traditional holiday decorations, but I decided to add a fog machine and transform it into a holiday fog party. Although I am slightly biased, I think that the party was a hit.