{"id":8682,"date":"2026-05-24T18:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T22:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/?p=8682"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:25:14","slug":"the-party-with-no-guest-by-c-alilijah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/24\/the-party-with-no-guest-by-c-alilijah\/","title":{"rendered":"the party with no guest by. C.Alilijah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Because sometimes we have to work on the holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I threw a party, a simple one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No party hats or activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just food, music, and incense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, and rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s Get Into It <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They changed the party date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, we celebrate Memorial Day the day before. Michigan weather is being petty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only have we had tons of rain, but the temperature is shorts one day, then bubble coats the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We truly are being impacted by the weird weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah, so they changed the date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was agitated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My only off day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday was my only off day for a bit. I get off late on Monday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not still have a party? Even if it\u2019s just me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can I pull it off?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8701\" style=\"width:555px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?resize=1320%2C990&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8683.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I wrote down a menu, a bit of what I wanted to do, and got excited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJust have your own party\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not enjoy your off day? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your own company?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least you can play whatever music you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/24\/the-party-with-no-guest-by-c-alilijah\/\">the party with no guest by. 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C.Alilijah<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I bbq\u2019d in the rain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" style=\"width:495px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8693.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I put the charcoal in the grill, the rain came right on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My fire died as I put the sausages on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to call for backup because that was a mess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Was it really a solo party?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8703.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I lived in my Black girl joy lore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food smelling yummy, rain pouring down, sweet sounds of my favorite tunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No faking. 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No big scene, just me enjoying my own company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That felt like peace to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a celebration of my own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not being afraid to sit alone <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was just BBQ and rain, but it felt like a sweet love note to myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was very bummed that I wasn\u2019t going to be with my family for the holiday, but I told myself, \u201cIt\u2019s okay, just have your own.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And make it sweet, special. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still enjoy your off day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The playlist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8704\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?resize=1320%2C1760&amp;ssl=1 1320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chandraalilijah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/img_8716.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/playlist\/the-bbq-rain-edition\/pl.u-WabZo7AudbGbvXE\">Sike. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Had a little Solanage going, a bit of Larry June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a chill playlist, just something to enjoy for a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s ready, I\u2019ll share it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyway, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw yourself a party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You deserve it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chan <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear future husband,<br \/>\nYes, your wifey can grill. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8700,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,376,6],"tags":[851,685,52,311,813,120,271,114,206,852],"class_list":["post-8682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-posts","category-lifestyle-content","category-whats-new","tag-bbq","tag-c-alilijah","tag-food","tag-lifestyle","tag-may-2026","tag-motivation","tag-party","tag-self-care","tag-self-love","tag-summer-2026"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>the party with no guest by. 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