Hobo-Chic 101: Only Got Twenty Dollars in My Pocket

As true as the words of the almighty Macklemore, having $20 in your pocket can be quite the thrill, especially if Barney and Ted, from How I Met Your Mother, were your wingmen. When the end of the week finally arrives and funds are running scary low, don’t hide under your covers, using your last few pennies to pig out on a large Domino’s pizza by yourself. Do what any thrill-seeking, nearly broke student would… find the bargains and SUIT UP! (Or at least invite over some friends to split the cost and save you from yourself.)

Start your night off with a trip to ULTA. If you are in dire need of a playful or daring look without the cost, make use of their free samples and extensive trial eye-shadow collection. You won’t be disappointed in all the secret samples you can find.

Running low on clothing? Can’t find anything to wear? Plato’s Closets is over-flowing with trendy, reasonably priced items, ranging from tops to shoes to accessories. You are more than likely to find a smashing outfit without the hefty weight of an over-drafted Debit account.

After you’ve dressed to impress, grab dinner at one of the many yummy restaurants surrounding the UCF area, such as, Lazy Moon, Tijuana Flats, Ruby Tuesday’s, Toojay’s, and Sus-Hi. You are guaranteed to find items on the menu that are filling, fun, and under ten dollars with a drink and tax.

Whether near campus or Downtown, bars are UCF’s go-to for a night to remember. While batting your eyes at the bouncer for free entry may work in most cases on University, Downtown the big men at the door are much scarier and more inclined to turn you away. No matter the day of the week, make sure to check out the Party Tutor app for drink specials and tips on cover that night. Play close attention as some bars offer free cover after midnight, dollar drinks, and even ‘Lady’s Night’ specials. Not too shabby.

Also, if you’re looking for a quaint little adventure veering from the norm, be sure to check out www.orlandoonthecheap.com ‘s event page. This website lists all sorts of fun events, such as, Lake Mary’s Wine Art Wednesdays, outdoor movies at Casselberry, and free live music at Black Hammock in Oviedo. Don’t miss out!

As the end of the night nears, fight your desire to spend it with the Jimmy John’s delivery guy. Instead, end your night with a last hoorah and head over to Steak and Shake or McDonalds or Denny’s, any late night eatery, really, and toast some milkshakes with good friends to a breakfast well-deserved. A night of little spending and careful planning, earns you a free pass to embrace your youth and load up on carbs you will mutually “forget” in the morning. After all, if Ted Mosby taught us anything, it’s that nothing good ever happens after 2 AM, carbs included, and what we can’t “remember” won’t hurt us, right?

Hobo out.