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A Night To Remember
28 July 2008 03:02:37

A Night To Remember…

Every once in a while, (usually when you least suspect it!) you have one of those weekends that leaves you and your friends grinning insanely wishing you could do it all over again.

One of those nights that gives birth to all those insider jokes and hilarious private stories. A night that produces photos that make you cry with laughter, smile fondly or simply marvel at the fact that you and your idiot friends are still alive.

Now it's easy enough to look back in wonder at how everything seemed to go according to plan, but trying to recreate the magic is a completely different story.
However, it is possible to bring certain elements into the partying so that you can tip the scales in your favour…

First and foremost, you need 'the crew'. One can't forget your stylish divas, music savvy maestro's and guest list mouths'. You also need your favourite fun-loving randoms'. People that are friendly and up for a good time!
Ever seen the guy that leans against the bar at a club sipping on his imported beer and giving uncomfortable smiles to anyone that goes near him? You don't want to be him.
You want a happy, friendly crew that are pulling those ridiculous moves on the dance floor and are more than happy to chat with fellow punters at the clubs. This kind of open, high-spirited crowd always attracts good luck, as well as your occasional freaks that make for hilarious stories the next day.

So once you have your friend's situation in hand, you have already acquired your first essential ingredient!

Next on the list is a casual pre-drinks affair at home. Good for girls as any last-minute wardrobe changes can be dealt with. And the boys can get stuck into the drinking without having to shell out half their wallets. During this time your crew will bond, take the obligatory 'before' photos, get to know each other, and make general plans as to which part of the town you will be painting red.
This is imperative in order for inhibitions to be lost and some sort of silliness to begin. Ensure that everyone is having their fair share of tequila shots and disco biscuits. Being the odd one out, sitting in a corner watching everyone laugh at something you can't see is no fun at all, so encourage everyone to partake in the trashiness equally.

On the other hand, don't let anyone get greedy with self-distribution. Being babysitter to someone who has trouble using the toilet on their own because they are in a k hole may make it a memorable night but hardly a night you want to remember.

So now were nearly at the club guidelines folks, guidelines;

  • Blag everything you can. Yes, everything. It's as simple as that.

 

  • 'Oh guest list? So and so put us on… I can give him a call now if you like?

            Oh I can't get through but he definitely put us on.'

  • Get the girls to flash their pearly whites or something else at the bartenders and peruse around for free drinks.

 

  • Walk into the DJ box like you're meant to be there and plonk your coats behind the decks to save your cloak room fee.
  • Three 'red stars' for a tenner? Well tell the bloke you can get them off someone else for cheaper and bargain it down.

 

A quote from the Bible says, 'Ask and you shall receive, knock and the door shall be opened to you.' -Okay, I'm sure God wasn't talking about lying your way into clubs and getting better deals on your stimulants, but the point being made here is to take chances and plenty of them! You never know what may happen and where the night may lead you…Step out of your comfort zone.

Whip out the camera for some good memories and a lot of incriminating evidence the next day. When everyone is in a silly mood and doing things they wouldn't dream of doing on an ordinary night, the crazy antics make it a night to remember.

Carry on until the end.

Never mind if friends are slowly dropping off like flies and declaring surrender. Let them go home to their beds. If you've got the stamina to carry through then take those who are willing and soldier on. Some of the best bits of your bender usually will happen when the others leave resulting in their usual cry of, 'Oh I wish I stayed!'

Last but not least, persevere!

Some nights that start off not very promising can take a surprising turn for the best. So forget that the taxi cost you a fortune and that your guest list fell through. Carry on with a good attitude and the worst may be over for good. Your misfortunes at the beginning of the night may well be worth for what lies in store ahead!

So there you have it, a rough guide to ensure that you have the foundations to build on a night you might remember forever.

Just be sure to leave all expectations at the door and head out with the thought that anything can happen. Anything ranging from; dancing with fuglies, meeting people you will stay friends with forever, to vomiting all over yourself in the middle of the dance floor.

At the end of the day, your weekend is what you make of it. You create your own thoughts and your thoughts in turn create your actions. So step out with a positive vibe and a smile on your face and chances are you will also come home with the two!

Aleksandra Pejcinovic

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