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Megan Crabb
You pay half as much as your friends do when you go out
This is probably the best part of being a lightweight. Just give me 2 shots and a mixed drink and I'm good for the next few hours.
You hit the midnight level of drunk around 9 p.m.
Yes, I can definitely tell when I'm already way drunker than all my friends because they start giving each other looks like, "Oh God, here she goes!"
Pre-gaming is just as intense as actually going out
You want me to drink how many shots?! That isn't a pre-game, that's endgame.
Driving is out of the question because your BAC is over the legal limit after one drink
Even the DD can have one drink, right? WRONG.
You know exactly how much alcohol is in every mixed drink so you don't accidentally go overboard
Long Island iced teas are a no no unless you want your stomach pumped.
Your hangovers are 10 times worse than anybody else's
I can literally feel my liver aching...
Casual drinks are never just casual drinks
Thursday night, half-price sangria gets you tipsy after one glass. It's just sad.
Wine tasting isn't even an option
It's like they don't want lightweights to enjoy the good things in life.
You can still feel the alcohol even if you get a drink with dinner
That Super Tiki Twister looks really great until I'm tipsy on a Wednesday at Texas Roadhouse during what was supposed to be a casual girl's night.
Drinking games are a no-go
I have played exactly one drinking game in my entire life and it ended up with me dropping a vodka cranberry all over myself and my boyfriend.
You always look the most rachet in every single group picture
I take pictures with friends on every night out and never actually post any. So basically, there is no evidence that I actually ever go out.
Nausea hits way too fast
Once I had maybe three or four drinks at a club and was in the bathroom for a solid half hour because I thought I was going to throw up. Fun night.
You have designated going out shoes because they always end up just as trashed as you
Oh, that stain? Yeah, that's from that one time I decided to chug an entire marg and then drop my next drink all over myself.
Your Snapchat stories are basically shaky videos of you screaming at your friends to chug their drinks
Why can't everyone else be on this level too, right?
You are the one already wanting to do crazy shit while the rest of your group isn't even tipsy yet
Come dance with me! Let's sing karaoke! Ohmygod, let's go get tattoos!
7. Real Housewives of Potomac
GiphyI personally don't watch this one too often so I can't give too much insight. These are some posh, and eccentric, ladies. But I must say, every time I have watched it I've been entertained.
6. Real Housewives of Dallas
GiphyWhat makes reality tv drama better? Reality TV drama with some Texas accents. The housewives of Dallas are some tough women and they show it. It's one of the newer franchises but it is not to be taken lightly.
5. Real Housewives of Atlanta
GiphyThe ladies from Atlanta are intense, to say the least. There's always hard-core drama going on and never a dull moment. It is "gone with the wind fabulous." Get ready to laugh and be shocked with all the drama of these housewives.
4. Real Housewives of Orange County
GiphyThe OG's from the OC. The show that started it all. "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is definitely something else. There are always funny moments with these ladies and lots and lots of screaming. Sometimes these ladies are a lot but it's still impossible to not watch and enjoy. And "that's my opinion!!!!!!!!!!!"
3. Real Housewives of New York
GiphyThe New York franchise has had quite a few switch-a-roos. And sometimes it has missed the mark, but it finally is back on track and better than ever. These ladies are passionate and they aren't afraid to show it. You'll have a lot of laughs but also have tons of drama. Plus it gave us the classic "Money Can't Buy You Class." Don't be all "uncool" and not watch this one. *You'll get the reference when you watch if you don't already.
2. Real Housewives of New Jersey
GiphyNow I may be a bit biased as I was born in New Jersey, but if you've ever seen an episode of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" then you know how wild this one is. These ladies do not hold back any punches, or tables. The drama is real and runs deep. Bring the popcorn for this one.
1. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
GiphyThe glitz and glam of Beverly Hills bring this franchise to the number one spot in my opinion. These ladies are crazy rich. It's hard to even wrap your head around how much money they have sometimes. Even just to see how extravagant these ladies live is entertaining enough. But as to be expected there's always a lot of drama, which is why we really love the housewives in the first place. Plus Beverly Hills is home to the queen Lisa Vanderpump.
Enjoy binge-watching and get your taglines ready.
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1. Carole Radziwill - The Silent Killer
GiphyYou appear to be laid-back and easygoing with the peculiar ability to deflect petty drama and miscellaneous gossipers. However, once someone crosses you- friend, foe or stranger- your claws come out. Your self-confidence is sturdier than a stone castle, which is probably the reason why you have very little social upheavals.
2. Bethenny Frankel - The Aggressor
GiphyYou're blunt, honest and can be quite sharp when it comes to conflict. Who can blame you? You tell it like it is, regardless of the personal feelings you might have stepped on. You consistently run into problems with your friends, but they are very much aware that you'll stick up for them when a crisis occurs.
3. Luann de Lesseps - The Socialite
GiphyYou pride yourself on your poise, elegance and classy manner in which you handle problems. Pretentious? Maybe to your disapproving onlookers but they probably don't understand your level of cultured intellect. You dodge conflicts like an artistic dancer in a complicated ballet.
4. Dorinda Medley - The Wine Mom
GiphyYou are the homemaker of your group. You love hosting parties and planning get-togethers; you despise absurd conflicts and try to keep the peace within your inner circle. You also love a drink or two, with a whole new personality that springs from the glass of a sparkling wine or spicy martini. You might be called a "mean drunk" but that's just a rumor.
5. Sonja Morgan - The Party Girl
GiphySure, everyone likes to drink, but you're the one who takes it to a whole new level. You have a busy romantic life as well, with a bundle of lovers waiting for your call. You're ambitious and have several interests in a variety of different careers. Your friends might say you're "flighty" but you're just worldly.
6. Ramona Singer - The Shit Stirrer
GiphyYou adore the drama, the arguments, and the bitter feuds. You spill tea on the regular and engage in daily gossip sessions. Unless your drama ends up on your plate, you consider yourself a good buddy that is reliable and fiercely loyal. You also have Page Six on speed dial.
1. You forget that every diet is really a sales pitch.
Every "diet" is a sales pitch designed to sell you something to make you think there's something wrong with you and then help you fix it. How nice of them. The Keto Diet, for example: Books, podcasts, tours, talks, etc. All of this for a diet that is not proven to be a sustainable weight loss eating pattern, and was developed for children with seizures. This particular diet sells you bacon, feeds into your belief that carbs are bad, encourages you to buy guides on how to cut out important food groups, and makes you believe that fruit has too much sugar. Fruit.
2. You believe that going on a diet is self-care.
Self-care has become such a hot topic, but it's important to remember that your looks are not your "self." Self-care can mean paying your bills early so you won't be worried about them, if you have the luxury to do so. Self-care can be taking a mental health day from class or work when your nerves are fried and you need time to yourself. Self-care can mean NOT skipping class or work, if these actions will result in worry, poor consequences for your grades, or financial struggle. Self-care is about taking care of you, and future you. If doing a face-mask is relaxing for you, great! I'm not talking to you. Its not about how thin you are, how white your teeth are, or how painted your toes are. When you objectify yourself, you add to the stress of everyday life, which is the opposite of self-care.
3. You think carbs are bad.
Have you heard carbs are bad for you? Do you believe that? There's so much misinformation out there about food, and this is one big part. The human body uses carbohydrates as its main source of energy in the form of glucose. Foods that have a higher ratio of carbohydrates to fat and protein include fruit, vegetables, beans, and whole grains. Which are all part of a balanced and nutritious diet. The biggest problem with these foods is that people don't eat enough of them.
4. You label yourself as being good or being bad based on what you eat.
Food is not a moral issue. If your relationship with food is leading you to believe that you are being "good" if you didn't eat cake at your best friend's birthday party, then you are being "good" at being a victim of diet culture. What you eat does not decide if you are a good person, a good friend, or a good ant farmer. The idea of being good stems from a long history of societal constructs regarding the heightened status of abstinence, self-deprivation, and self-discipline. Its misguided in this context. You are a good person. Cake or no.
5. You change what you eat when something is bothering you.
Diet culture teaches us that our lives can be brought under control by changing our food, cutting out food groups, or losing weight. Have you ever had a super stressful week and then decided that on Monday you're starting a diet? No more chocolate for you? How long did that last? Did you feel better? A lot of people struggle with emotional eating, so they see the correlation between out of control feelings and out of control eating. The wrong way to approach changing that is to restrict your eating, in an effort to restrict your feelings. Good sleep, a well-balanced diet, and a clear head are the best tools to tackle any problem. Feelings first, then food. If you can manage your emotions, the food will most likely come back to normal on its own. If not, there are things you can do, like talk to a professional.
6. You talk about calories, weight, or perceived consequences while eating.
Please just eat your food. Be present. Enjoy it. If you have company, talk about something you're passionate about. I honestly put "weight, calories, and consequences" on the list with "sex, religion, and politics" of Impolite Mealtime Conversation Topics. It's fine to look at your lunch and say "Wow! This is super tasty! Have you heard about the new building they are designing on campus?" Its another thing entirely to groan about how "you wish your salad had dressing on it, but it doesn't because you're watching your macros, and you're so tired of trying to lose that last 5 pounds."
Cool. Have you heard about that new building they are designing on campus?
Diet culture leads us to believe that we need to discuss Diet at every opportunity. We don't. I promise.
7. You have an emotional reaction to the scale.
Diet culture says that weight equals worth. It says that you can't be a successful, beautiful, and worthwhile human if the scale doesn't say so. I'm not saying throw it out. There are benefits to knowing how much you weigh, like knowing your risk level for chronic disease. Benefits do not include shame, shock, sadness, or disappointment.
8. You believe tracking your food is better than listening to your body.
Have you ever skipped breakfast to save all your calories for later in the day to have a bigger lunch or dinner? Have you ever skipped dinner because you ate too much at lunch, and didn't have enough calories left over in your app for you to eat again? Starving ourselves to eat more later or because we ate too much isn't actually helping us. It throws hormones out of whack, messes with blood sugar levels, and generally makes one very cranky. Thanks for nothing, diet culture.
9. Your dream life starts at your goal weight.
Let me say first, that the fact that you are alive, with access to the internet to read this right now is a freaking miracle. So, live now. Diet culture embraces the idea that your best self is your thinnest, fittest self and you can't really live until you get there. In one of the scenes in this movie "The Devil Wears Prada," a corporate fashion employee (living her dream life) is shown eating less than 10 almonds for breakfast. In another scene, an important character (also living her dream life) says that to maintain her figure, she waits until she feels like she's going to pass out, and then eats a cube of cheese. Thanks, but no thanks, Diet Culture. My dream life started when I stopped accepting crappy stuff from crappy people. Not when I stopped eating.
10. You wish you had a different body.
If you follow people on social media just because you want to have a body like theirs, that's diet culture. If you hate your body because it's not thin, flat, curvy, toned, tan, smooth, WHATEVER, that's diet culture. I wish I could say you came up with those ideas on your own, but you didn't, and somewhere down the line someone is profiting from your pain. That is diet culture. Your body is yours. Love it.
Diet culture permeates our actions and thoughts in so many ways, and until someone draws attention to it, it can seem harmless. What's wrong with wanting to be healthy? Well, nothing. You should want to be healthy. You should not, however, feel the need to strive for unattainable results based on the shortcomings you have been conditioned to believe you possess. You're so much more than that. Try recognizing diet culture on your social media, in your life, and in yourself. See what kind of freedom you can gain from rejecting it.
1. Cooking Together
First I will start with the dates you can do anywhere, not just in the NYC area. Staying in to cook together is one of the best bonding experiences. Not only will it be between just the two of you but you will remember the taste of your food you made together for the longest time!!
2. Pretty Bridge
PexelsAny historical and vintage bridge you can walk over will be romantic, especially if it has a great view. My favorite is the Brooklyn bridge!
3. A Quiet Italian Restaurant
A romantic dinner at a quiet, warm and cozy restaurant is the ideal date. My favorite place to go to in the city is Da Marino. It is the perfect romantic dinner for two.
4. Movie Night
The old-fashioned movie nights will always be a win in my eyes. My favorite movie theaters are vintage looking ones that make me feel like I have gone back in time.
5. Breakfast
The most cliche time to go on a date is in the evening, but I love me an excellent breakfast. A great place to have a cute breakfast is the Blue Bell Cafe in Manhattan!
6. Botanical Gardens
Any romantic walk is special, but the most beautiful kind of walk is one with a view. The botanical gardens found in many areas in the city and in other states is a fantastic place to go to smell the flowers, see all the beautiful exhibits and relax together as a couple.
7. Boat Ride in Central Park
In my mind, the most romantic experience is in a quiet setting where it is just the two of you, and you are both relaxed. A gondola ride in central park covers all the bases. You can bring a picnic on the boat, talk to each other for hours with no distractions (as long as you know how to row).
8. Picnic
There are so many open spaces we don't know about in New York City BUT one very well known place to have a romantic picnic is in Central Park. Not only is it very accessible but if you want, you never have to picnic at the same spot twice since the park is so spacious.
9. Beach Day
If it is summer time and you are sick of staying in the city, I nice getaway is the New York beaches. Just miles away from Manhattan is Jones beach. A beach day is a beautiful way to get away for a day. It is affordable and fun!
10. Rockefeller Center
In the winter time, a go-to adventure date would hands down be Rockefeller center. Whether you are a local or a visitor to the city, taking a picture in front of the tree and experiencing the holiday atmosphere is priceless.
