When you turn 21, you are ready to get completely wasted and forget the night.
But there are ways to get the best and safest experience of your milestone of 21 years of life without forgetting anything or everything.
Here are few things to be mindful of when turning 21.
1. Shots
Shots are always a fun way to kick off the night, but do not take more than you need before going to the bars. Once you are at the bars everyone is going to want to buy you a shot or a drink and the night goes downhill from there. Also do not try to take 21 shots for your 21st birthday not only is that dangerous, but very hard to do if you are just starting to drink.
2. Pace yourself
Drinks are going to be coming your way all night from your friends and strangers that you just made your best friend but you must say no sometimes. If you have two drinks in hand you probably don’t need another. There is rule of thumb also; stay hydrated, and after you finish a drink have water before you get another.
3. Know what you are drinking
Since you have never been to a bar you don’t know what a Painkiller is, so you should ask what it is before going up there and ordering it. Also if the bar is busy when you go get something you know you enjoy so that you don’t hold up the line.
4. Drink Responsibly and have a Designated Driver
This should be an obvious one, but the most important. Know your limit and stop when you feel like you should and having a designated driver is the most important rule of all. Weather it be sister, a friend, Uber or Lyft however you decided to get home make sure it is someone who has not been drinking that night.
Everyone should enjoy and remember their 21st birthday!
Take these guidelines into consideration when planning and executing your birthday. Happy Birthday!!!!