On March 17th, something magical happened—and no, it wasn’t just the usual St. Patrick’s Day chaos of green beer and questionable decisions. This year, we hosted something far more… inventive.

We called it Dank Patrick’s Day, all about cannabis, not beer.

And at the heart of it? An old-school, no-rules, wildly creative build-a-bong contest.

A Party Idea That Shouldn’t Have Worked (But Did)

If you had told me a few years ago—back when I was deep in corporate America, sitting through meetings about meetings—that one of the most fulfilling projects I’d ever plan would involve fruit, aluminum foil, and a room full of people competing to build the best bong… I probably would’ve laughed you out of the conference room.

But here we are.

And honestly? It was one of the most fun, freeing, and unexpectedly rewarding things I’ve ever put together.

We kept the concept simple but gave it just enough structure to spark creativity:

Two categories:

• Fruit Builds
• Aluminum Builds

hat was it. No rules beyond the materials. No templates. No “best practices.” Just pure imagination.

What followed was absolute chaos—in the best way.

But it wasn’t just about the contest. It was the energy.

People weren’t checking their phones. They weren’t worrying about being “right.” They were experimenting, laughing, collaborating, and yes, testing.

Coming from a corporate background, where creativity often has to pass through layers of approval and polish, this felt like the exact opposite.

Messy. Spontaneous. Real.

And way more fun.

Somewhere between judging a hollowed-out apple masterpiece and watching someone proudly present a structurally questionable aluminum contraption, it hit me:

This is what good projects are supposed to feel like.

Not just organized—but alive.

Not just successful—but memorable.

Planning Dank Patrick’s Day reminded me that the best ideas aren’t always the most polished ones—they’re the ones people can participate in. (Thanks Anna!)

Now, would this fly in a corporate setting? Probably not.

Would I trade the experience for another perfectly executed PowerPoint deck?

Absolutely not.

Dank Patrick’s Day wasn’t just a party—it was a reminder that creativity thrives when you loosen the rules, trust people to run with an idea, and leave room for a little chaos.

And honestly? I can’t wait to do it again.