You may have noticed that it’s cold out. The Frostbite Express even noticed it’s cold out. It’s going to be cold for at least three more months but you shouldn’t let the chill keep you from having fun and getting drunk. Enjoy yourself through the winter quarter by changing the way you think about partying.
Do consider alcohol delivery. EV1 is kind enough to deliver alcohol to you, which is much appreciated. There’s a delivery fee built in, but don’tskimp on the tip. The delivery guy is freezing so you don’t have to be, so the least you can do is kick in another couple bucks.
Do wear a coat. Yes, there’s a chance you’ll lose it at the party but you’ve got to at least try not to die. If you’re that worried about losing it, wear a coat you don’t care about. But don’t wear a hat, mittens or a scarf; you don’t really need them, and they’re going to get lost or stolen within minutes of your arrival. Do put your coat in a more specific place than “on the coat pile.” Stowing it under furniture, in a different room, etc., will save you precious minutes searching when you could be hooking up with the hottie waiting for you at the door.
Don’t leave anything in your pockets. And I mean anything. For as rich as half of Northwestern kids are, we sure are fond of stealing wallets and cigarettes from coat pockets. Kleptos, all of you.
Don’t let the weather dampen your regular party-going outfits. You’ll probably look dumb in a dress, high heels or any other really-dressed-up-for-no-reason attire, but a party is still a party. With tons of people exchanging body heat in a small space look forward to some sweaty times if you insist on wearing that turtleneck. Plus, how will you ever find that pseudo-special someone to keep you warm in bed if your goods are flying under the cable-knit radar? If you must wear a sweater, at least wear a short-sleeve number underneath.
Do get rides wherever you can. SafeRide’s a good bet, but it takes forever and is technically not a taxi service (whatever, administration). Don’t get stuck waiting an hour for SafeRide when you’re ready to go. Cough up some cash and split a cab. It’s under $10 to get home from party central. Pile four kids in the car and get ready to pay two bucks in order to refrain from freezing. Your friends with cars probably do not want to drive, but if the wait for SafeRide is too long, you have no cash for a cab and you don’t care about getting wasted, then do offer to DD.
Do choose your parties carefully. Even the walk between Ridge and Davis, and Ridge and Church, can seem too far when we’re in the sub-zeros. Consider doing some research before you leave the house to see where the most party potential lies: where your close friends are going, where you’ll feel the worst about not attending, where your secret crush may be at — stuff like that.
If you really don’t see a point in going out, don’t feel bad about staying in. A lot of people make that choice, making most parties less crowded once the wind chill kicks in. Catch up on TV, read a book or follow the first piece of advice: get alcohol delivered and get drunk with your roommates instead. Major bonding time, guys.