First of all, I swear i'm not a buzz kill, I just don't like college parties. I wont bother lecturing anyone on the dangers of getting drunk at parties because really everyone already knows, and those that go just don't care. The truth is, I am an introvert, so parties just aren't fun for me. Lucky for me, I found four people who share this sentiment. We all have similar music tastes, interests and dark senses of humor.
When I told my family that I was staying up all night with friends, but not going to parties, there was a little confusion, maybe a touch of disappointment from some. Our kind of party involves playing Uno or Cards Against Humanity while eating snacks, and you know what, we have fun. We quote vines and sing along to musicals like complete idiots to the point where one might think we actually are drinking. This is all fun for a while, but even introverts get cabin fever.
As a group, we are more confident and feel the sudden need to go out. At least a few times a week we go on "adventures" to the store for snacks or even just to drive around. For example, last night two of us decided to explore St. Charles in the middle of the night while singing along to music at the top of our lungs of course. Yes, we got lost, very lost, but that's what a GPS is for right? We also had the bright idea to venture to St. Louis, but the "mom friend" of the group said no and we turned around. In hindsight she was right, but I won't say that to her face. Even if she reads my articles before they are posted to the public.
This way of college life we enjoy is not for everyone, but I'm sure our parents sleep a little easier at night knowing we are like this. If you are an introvert and really don't want to get involved with all the normal people, come to find us, we have mac n cheese. If not us, find another group of people like you and embrace the weirdness that makes you who you are. This is our kind of partying and we are proud of it.
