Drinking Game Methodology

Hello and welcome to one of my favorite subjects! One that I have practiced and like to enforce whenever possible on a Friday night. Today we will be discussing my methodology behind the ordering and practice of drinking games in order to best pre-game going out in a fun, and productive (getting drunk) way!

So, it's after dinner, you're in that awkward lag time between 6:30 and 8:00 where you aren't quite sure what to do. Well, I don't really know what to tell you unless you're up for starting a little early. The only problem here is that sometimes when people start drinking at 6:30, they are asleep by 9. And, therefore, your plans for the night are shot.

Let's say you've found a way to entertain yourself until an appropriate time to start drinking. You and your friends have gathered to start getting dressed and pre-gaming, but what should you play!?? Good thing we have Drinking Game Methodology.

Suggested Drinking Game #1: Ride the Bus.
I hate trying to explain this game, probably because it was taught to me only when I was already intoxicated and so I did not learn how to properly teach it. Here are some instructions: http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-play-ride-bus-drinking-game.html
I suggest this game to begin with because

• It is very easy and fast to set up- you just need a deck of cards
• It can involve a lot of people in a very playful manner
• It gets you buzzed fast and, therefore, sets you up for further games where a little buzz makes a big difference in how much fun the game is

Suggested Drinking Game #2: Kings.
Everyone knows how to play Kings, at least the concept. Or, if you don't, someone you are partying with will have played before. I hope. I suggest this game second because it continues to allow you to drink in an amusing fashion, but involves a lot more social interaction in different ways. Having a little bit to drink beforehand helps the game flow and how much more willing people are to share or do things that they may not have been.

I will post my favorite rules to Kings at a later time.

Now, if you are going out, you should be in a good place after a few rounds of Ride the Bus and at least one of Kings. (Kings takes a lot longer to get through an entire game, but I would argue is much more fun.)
However, if you are NOT going out. I suggest continuing to play Kings, or to play Dirty Jenga, or some other game which involves even a little more provocative social interaction, if you get my drift? Or, if that isn't your style, Beer Pong. Of course.

And that's it for today's lesson on Drinking Game Methodology. I hope this proves helpful during the upcoming New Years celebration!

Sigh of relief

As much as finals suck, one of the best things in the world is when they are over.

Soo, today I left Smith College. I won't be back until next fall. That's intense, right? However, for those of you who have been aware of my life recently, I think you would agree that I am stepping out at just the right time. This does not mean that I won't miss it, or that I am happy with the way some things were left. There are endless people, places, feelings of Smith that I will miss. Part of me wishes I could go back and do a few things differently, say a few more things, let people know things they might not, but at the same time- I am a huge believer in fate (and destiny, Xena phase throwback?) and I'm sure everything that happened, and will happen, is for a reason.

So, peace out for now, Smith. I'll be back shortly.

And soon, Babes and Berries will be moving to Denmark...! stay posted. But until I depart, I have nothing else to do other than relax, play, and blog. Get excited.