The Struggles of Going Out *not applicapble to seniors*
1. Deciding the time to start getting ready.Whether you’re chilling out watching Netflix or studying for a big exam coming up, actually starting to get ready requires a lot of effort. You need to mentally prepare for what you are about to endure for the next couple of hours.
2. What hairstyle is it going to be tonight?
Straighten? Curl? Sleek pony? Half up, half down? Some fancy braid thing? There are endless possibilities. Let’s face it, we get most of our arm strength from holding a blow drier to our heads. At this point you start asking yourself, “Is it all worth it? Maybe I should just shave it all off and wear a wig? Life would be so much easier as a boy.” Not to mention you always have that one piece of hair that just won’t straighten, no matter how many of your friends get involved to “get the back.”
3. Next up, makeup.
Smokey eye or all natural? The trick is to get a smaller eye shadow palette, so you aren’t bothered with picking a shade. Or if you’re lazy go with a classic chubby stick. Here lies the ultimate test, liquid eyeliner. Sometimes it feel like you could be the next Derek Sheppard when applying your liquid liner. An eyeliner pencil and a scalpel are basically the same thing. When you’re done with constantly fixing your lines, slap on your favorite shade of lipstick and you’re good to go.
4. Whose closet are you going to raid tonight?
Here’s the most difficult part. You try on a million different outfits only to end up wearing the first thing you try on. Honestly, the outfit is only for the pics taken at the pregame because the odds that people are going to see your outfit in a frat basement are slim to none.
Also, make sure you have a go to fracket (frat jacket) that you don’t care about losing. Whether it’s an old bat-mitzvah sweatshirt or an ex boyfriends hoodie, make sure you are not emotionally attached to.
5. Picking a destination for your pregame.
At this point you’re all ready to go meet up with your friends and need to pick a pregame spot. On one hand you want it at your place for the convenience and the ‘no walking until you have to’ factor. On the other hand, waking up the next morning to a table filled with red cups, leftover pizza, and spilled alcohol is a nightmare and a half when you’re hung over.
6. OK, so you’ve picked a pregame spot, what now?
You’re having a great time with your friends ~drinking your troubles away~ and playing games when suddenly you realize you’ve got to get it together and leave. You quickly text all you’re friends to see what’s going on that night and weigh your options. You probably have your “I can’t be seen there frats”, your “this is probably where we’ll end up frats”, and your “lets mix it up with this” frats. So once you’ve made a group decision, it’s time to start your walk.
7. Coming up with a plan to get to the front of the keg.
So you are now at a frat and want a beer to tide you over. The problem is that there are 20 other girls that are thinking the same thing and you have to come up with an approach to the front. Most girls take the “push and shove” approach and don’t care about the possible consequences. Others take the “I know ‘blah blah blah’ can you fill me up” approach. You can also do the causal flirting with the keg man. Whatever floats your boat and makes you the least uncomfortable.
8. Make a move.
Don’t let all your hard work on your hair and makeup go to waste. We’ve come too far. In fact, take matters into your own hands. And if you’re feeling ~fun~ come up with a fun game to play with friends. For example, steal ice cubes from the freezer and see how many ice cubes you can put down peoples shirts without getting caught [Her Campus is not responsible for any consequences that may arise].
9. Deciding what you’re going to drunk eat.
Let’s be real. Drunk eating is a way of life. You probably have Dominos number on your Favorites list right next to your mom. There’s nothing like a nice cheesy bread to end the night.
10. The morning after.
This series of gifs just says it all.