It's a Friday night, you are more than excited to spend a night out with the girls.

As the day turns to night, the process begins- you have to get ready.

However, as most of us know, there is much more to it.

The intricate process is what I refer to as the stages of getting ready to go out, and each step is essential to having a fun night.

Whether you hope to reach the Kardashian phase where you end up with a solid picture to Instagram, or perhaps to dance until your legs hurt the next day phase, preparation is imperative to a successful night.

My process to having a fun night out begins like this...

1. Correlating a Plan

Typically we begin with; "what are the plans?" or "when do I need to be ready?", followed by a way of excitement as the day progresses. This may entail creating a great playlist for the night, or even brainstorming what to bring, but in either case- the group chat begins to create some itinerary for the night.

2. Initiation

This is the phase where you dive right in. I also refer to it as the calm before the storm, because the level of stress is significantly low at this phase in the night, all you gotta do is start.

3. Finding the Perfect Outfit

This is where the stress starts to kick in- what do I wear?! The outfit determines a substantial amount of things for your night out, and you have to make sure it's perfect. This, for me, normally begins by scavenging through friend's clothes, or attempting to break in the heels, although I know I will regret it tomorrow.

5. The Preparation State

This is normally the time where Snapchat comes out. This is the period that involves taking pictures before leaving to head out.

6. The Pregame

This is where you meet up with the group for that night. You are feeling the vibe, the music comes on, and it's time to get hype.

7. Show Time

...This one speaks for itself.

In any case, the preparation needed to go out is well worth it in the end. Whether you follow this route, or embark on a different mental journey when it's time to go out, embrace it! More or less this may be an ode to my girlfriends, thank you for forcing me into my heels, and out to make great memories while having a hell of a time!