In keeping with the theme of this blog, I present to you some things that I've noticed so far about the differences between college life and grown-uppery. If my completely absorbed readers dig it, I may make it a regular feature of this exciting blog!

College Party: Kegger - It's standard fare, really. Long lines to the keg and bathroom, sticky floor, plastic cups as far as the eye can see. Other classic components include a Beirut list that nobody follows, music loud enough to piss off the neighbors, and at least one couple (even if only for that one night) that won't stop with the slobbery PDAs. Food is rarely involved, unless it's in the form of jello shots, a roasted pig, or post-party late night delivery. (Maura's mom once gave her money to buy chips for our parties, and we all thought it was the best joke ever.)

Grown-Up Party: Dinner Party - Fun in a different way. There's still booze, but never from a common source. Plastic cups are replaced with bottles of boy beer and wine glasses. I drink everyone under the table by having three glasses of wine. The music is classy and played quietly in the background in order to stimulate meaningful conversation. Food is the main event. And yes, we're throwing one next week. (I don't know enough people to have a kegger! I'm still fun, I swear!)

College Attire: Casual/Slutty During the daytime, I wore the "I've Given Up On Life" uniform. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, sweaters, and all clothes containing the word "sweat" in the description. Shower before class? Ha! At night, I transformed into SuperSkank. Cleavage, those jeans with a line down the front, lots of Delilah black, and Maura's famous red belt. In that outfit, I was ready to grind with Woo-Rats!

Grown-Up Attire: Business Casual All sensible, all the time. Khakis, black pants, blouses, and nothing that would be inappropriate for the kiddies or invite a sexual harrassment lawsuit.

College Bedtime - "You're not going to bed! Booooo! Stay up, you loser! It's only 4am!"

Grown-up Bedtime - Zzzzzzzz.....

- posted by Trudes @ 5:37 PM