It’s that time of the year again, when people start to draft up their New Year’s resolutions and inevitably fail. But don’t be so quick to dismiss the year, here are some things to attempt before we say sayonara 2011.
1. Fly Solo - Hit up a club or bar without your crew. Throw caution to the wind and explore something other than your comfort zone.
2. Shake Things Up - Experiment a little. Grab the gang and try going to a gay bar, jazz club, or even a spoken word event. You never really know what you like until you try it.
3. Make it Rain - Spend some extra cash on that swanky restaurant that you heard so much about or unleash your inner Lil’ Wayne and pop bottles. Whatever floats your boat, just indulge yourself.
4. Conjure up Something - Concoct a drink featuring your favorite liquors and chasers. Be the Dr. Frankenstein of mixology that all your friends know and love. If you’ve got time to spare, take a bartending class and find out just what it takes to prepare quality drinks.
5. Create Your Own Dance - If LMFAO can come up with “The Wiggle,” then I’m pretty sure you can think of something less disturbing and more creative.
6. Do ‘It’ Already - Stop pussyfooting around and make a move before we enter the New Year! Maybe you want to join in on the mosh pit, or perform that verse you wrote back in March. Whatever it is just get it done.
7. OD on Clubs - Create a custom club-crawl and hit up all of the clubs you’ve been dying to go to in one night. Start off at your local bar, throw back a few drinks and get a laugh or two from your neighborhood drunk. Then make your way to the club where some tabloid
spotted J. Lo “On the Floor.” Once you’ve had your fun there, head to some other places within the vicinity. Break the dawn with a something sweet and satisfying - French toast with blueberries and strawberries from a diner, or a massive plate of bacon to soak up the booze.
8. Try it with the Lights Off - Go to a glow in the dark party. Look, we thought they were cheesy too, until we actually went. It’s one of the best experiences you’ll be a part of. It’s the one time when you can actually get a feel of what the Blue Man Group go through.
9. Werk The Pole - You’re failing at life if you haven’t gone to a burlesque show by now. If the venue is cool with it, hop on stage and bust a Carmen Electra move. If they’re not cool with…do it anyway, just make sure you’re wearing your sneakers in case there’s a chase.
10. DIY - The best way to have a good time and spend minimal money is to have your own party. Try a themed party - 1920's speakeasy anyone?
11. Forget the Lyrics - Sing drunken karaoke and make a complete fool of yourself. If Britney gets paid for singing like that, chances are you’ll get a standing ovation at the bar.
12. Make an Appearance - We all have alter egos - just ask
Beyonce (aka Sasha Fierce). Let down your hair and show that other side of you, at least for one night.
