DO
Drink plenty of water
Now don’t think I’m being a party pooper and encouraging complete sobriety on this glorious day. It would be hypocritical of me to tell you to do something that I myself wouldn’t do… However I will be drinking lots of water because alcohol dehydrates you, the sun dehydrates you and water will also help alleviate some of that pesky hangover many of us will have the day after Conception. Don’t just go up and get a plastic cup (as if they’ll be serving us glass) of water every now and then; get yourself a plastic bottle to tote around and refill at regular intervals.
DON’T
Overindulge
There is always one wanker or wankette who is so completely drunk that they ruin the fun for everyone else. Make sure that person isn’t you. Rolling down a grassy slope so fast you lose your pants is well and good, but passing out and cracking your head on a toilet bowl is not. Drink in moderation and don’t tell yourself that you just have to try every cocktail, liqueur, spirit and beer on offer. Your friends and your aching head certainly won’t thank you for the experience. Don’t roll your eyes at me like that…Oh, what? What’s that? Is that your wankage showing? Put it away.
DO
Take lots of pictures
If you’re anything like me, you won’t remember everything you do or everyone you meet on Conception Day because you’re running around like crazy chocolate eating Chihuahua, so take a camera. Strike a pose. Take a picture with a stranger. Take a picture of a stacks on with the smallest guy of your group on the bottom. Hey, how do I know what shenanigans you’re going to get up to? I’m just saying you should document it in digital imagery. However, be kind when posting on Facebook – if your friend un-tags a picture of themself with squinty eyes, open walrus mouth and some strange hand creeping towards their neither regions, leave it un-tagged.
DON’T
Leave your belongings alone
This may be a no-brainer, but a little bit of alcohol, music and sunshine can make the commonsense go flying straight out of your head. If you bring a bag with you to Conception Day, then make sure it goes everywhere with you otherwise your wallet and new iPhone might decide to party without you. If you don’t think you can be trusted to look after your own stuff, then don’t take it. Just take your ID, some cash and whatever other necessities will fit into your pockets and head on out to party in the knowledge that your goodies are safe at home.
DO
Have fun
Seriously, what’s the point of a day long party with 10,000 of your best friends if you’re not going to enjoy yourself? Live music, DJs, rides, food and friends; our little festival is the highlight of the academic year and has made it onto Sydney’s festival calendar as well – which of course means that there will be non-Mac students basking in our gluttonous glory. But who can blame them? We have a kick ass party in store for 2009 which just happens to be the 40th Anniversary of the very first Conception Day. So to everyone making an appearance at our hallowed event, behave responsibly and have heaps of fun! The Grapeshot Team will see you there!
No comments:
Post a Comment