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How To Survive Your 21st

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Kat Healy Student Contributor, University of Delaware
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Sara Penchina Student Contributor, University of Delaware
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Delaware chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

So, it’s the big day. You’re going to be 21 at midnight. The Gods have allowed you to take just enough Pineapple Burnetts shots to survive, allowing your liver to be somewhat functioning for this magical night. Now, I know you’ve prepared for this night. You’ve spent the past two weeks trying not to drunk eat so you can fit into that dress, your roommate just did your hair, your camera is charged, the chasers have been bought. The time is now. And while I can’t tell you whether Kildares, Kate’s or Grotto’s would be the better fit, I can tell you….

 

1.  Wear underwear. This is not a night to go to commando. You will be dancing, tripping, falling, sliding, and if you’re wearing a skirt or a dress… no one wants to see your Blue Hen, got it girls?
 
2. Don’t bring out more than $20. Let me rephrase this. You should, at no point in the night, have anything valuable/something you can lose (i.e.: camera, cell phone, dignity…) on you. These should all be entrusted to your best friends.  You’re not going to be able to remember tonight, nor are you going to be in the right state of mind to take pictures to help you remember tonight. You will not be in the right state of mind to text anyone, and as far as a late night booty call- let’s be honest. You have a date with the toilet. It’s your 21st birthday. You can have your dignity dried cleaned tomorrow.
 
3. Hydrate. Drink water before the pregame. Think of it like Michael’s Secret Stuff in Space Jam. It may just be water but it’ll help you go the distance and beat that MonStar of hangover tomorrow morning.
 
4. Drunk food. If you manage to make it through the night without dying, by god, you deserve a 2100 calorie slice of pizza or DP Dough Calzone.
 
5. Hair Tie. Ponytail holder. Hair Ribbon. Whatever you want to call it, you’re going to need it. Plus, it makes the perfect accessory for your date with the bathroom floor. Always looking out for you, babygirl.
 
6. That One Friend. She’s the one telling you that you don’t waste free alcohol.  It’s like she’s more excited for your death, erm, 21st birthday than you are. She’ll be the one chanting your name, ordering you the blowjob shot at Grotto’s, all the while making sure you don’t loose your shoes. True friendship. Remember her name, you can blame your hangover (and those facebook pictures) on her tomorrow.
 
7. That Other Friend. You know the one I’m talking about. The sweetheart that’s going to make sure you somehow don’t forget your name at the bar. She’s also going to be the one that helps make sure you don’t get too white girl wasted at the pregame. She’ll  be the one probably carrying you home from Kildare’s. Remember her favorite type of candy; you’ll owe her tomorrow.
 
You got your babes, you got your booze, and it’s your birthday. YGG. 

Photo Credit
1) http://hillywoodinoz.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/21st-bday-cake.jpg

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Kat Healy
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Sara Penchina

Delaware

Sara studies at the University of Delaware (go blue hens!), and absolutely loves it. She is currently studying communications and english with a professional writing concentration. and is fostering a developing interest in public relations after having been introduced to the field through the Public Relations Student Society of America at UD. That has inspired her to concentrate in public relations in the future, though she is a firm believer in getting a well-rounded education and taking a bunch of classes in various subjects. Wherever her education takes her, Sara has always had a passion for writing and will continue her writing in any way possible throughout the remainder of her college years and beyond! Born in New York City, she appreciates and is preparing for the fast paced lifestyle of a city girl, but enjoys the more relaxed nature of her hometown on the Jersey Shore (though she is not affiliated in any way with the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore). Only minutes from the beach, Sara tries not to take the beautiful atmosphere for granted. Similarly, she tries not to take anything else in her life for granted, and in this sense, prides herself on her strong work ethic. She believes that when life gets tough, it’s only because something great is on the horizon. She adores music, her family and friends, movies, writing, magazines, and travel. Sara cannot wait to see what else college has in store for her, and is ready to take more risks and live with no regrets. She is beyond thrilled to be part of the Her Campus team, and looks forward to writing and editing content that focuses on an audience of college women dedicated to achieving their aspirations.