No admittance except on party business.

I finally completed the batch of graduation party invitations, and the shindig is scheduled for Sunday the 17th of June between 4 and 8 PM. I haven't sent the cards out yet, and have no idea who will show up; my scattering of friends mostly consists of middle-aged people with families (from karate) and just a few longtime buddies from the homeland and my most recent college (U of O).
In short, my hoppin' party might be a bunch of 50-year-olds, but I guess that's fine.
I don't mean to be antisocial; I've just moved so much in the last five years that I haven't kept very many longterm college connections. My relative loner-ness has never really bothered me, because I've always been occupied with Andy and school and karate (and its people), and made friendly acquaintances (if not longterm friends) in every class. So I've never really felt lonely. It's a cowgirl's life, kids.
I just hope this party won't be too bizarre. (Save me, Suzanne!)

At least the food is going to kick ass. On the menu will be Chicken Coconut Curry, which I've been experimenting with...



And probably Watermelon Cilantro salad (see recipe below), without the feta--because feta is a very personal and often offensive cheese:

1 small red onion
2-4 limes
½ large sweet, ripe watermelon
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (goat’s milk feta can be used)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
3/4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
fresh ground black pepper

Peel and halve the red onion and cut into very thin half-moons. Squeeze the lime juice over them and leave them to marinate. Cut the rind off the watermelon, deseed it, then cut into bite-size chunks. Place in a large non-aluminum bowl, add the crumbled feta, cilantro and mint. Pour the onion and lime juice over the mixture, then add the olive oil and black pepper to taste. Toss gently and add more lime juice to taste.

Perhaps also on the list (assuming I can find all the ingredients):
Grilled chicken with kumquat lemongrass dressing
Grilled corn with lime and cheese
Lemon pasta with tomatoes and feta (or another cheese)?
Tossed green salad
Chocolate cake

I hope people will arrive hungry.