So I just read a list from Glamour magazine about 36 things every woman should do before she settles down, and it inspired me to make a list of what I think every woman should try, just in general. So here goes!
1. Go to a gay bar. It sounds SOOO weird, I know, but I promise you, there is no better place to just go out with your girlfriends. You can just dance all night long, and if a guy hits on you (there are plenty of straight men there, trust me--usually to hit on the straight female friends of gay men, but some just for the experience), all you have to do is tell him that your female friend (take one with you) is your girlfriend, and they'll generally take the hint. Boom. Creep problem solved. Unless he's cute. Then dance with him.
2. Go to a drag show. Not just for the amazing performances (and trust me, they are amazing), but to gain a little insight about yourself as well. The first time I went to one, I was like, "Wow. These men are literally more in touch with their feminine side than I am." In a weird way, it gave me reassurance that being super-girly is okay, and it also helped me realize that I needed to get more in touch with my sexy side.
3. Go to a foreign country. I haven't actually done this (other than Mexico--like that even counts) but I have plenty of friends that have, and they all agree that the experience is irreplaceable.
4. Do yoga. After Alex and I broke up, I lashed out at everyone around me. Luckily, I have great friends who recognized that I was just bitter, and one of them suggested I go to yoga to try and relax a little. It did wonders for my self-esteem and overall mental health, not to mention my flexibility and coordination.
5. Do something creative. I pretty much live in a creative blur, but not everyone does, and I recognize that. However, if you can find just one things that helps you express yourself, you'll feel amazing.
6. Go camping. When Will and I went last October, I was terrified. No running water, no cellphone, no makeup. The only electronic things we brought were his cellphone (in case of emergency) and my camera (to document the experience, since everyone thought I was joking about going). On top of that, I am not the camping type at all. Between being allergic to grass, constantly needing to feel clean, my fear of inclement weather, and my general disdain for tennis shoes, I thought it would be the worst experience of my life. But really, it turned out to be one of the coolest things I had done in a while! I pitched a tent, I cooked dinner over a fire, and I even slept on the ground (albeit in a tent, but a very small one). I felt so self-reliant!
7. Go shopping with a straight guy. Granted, these types of men are hard to come by, but my friend Mike (Jeff's twin) and I went shopping at Urban Outfitters one night and it was great! He picked out things for me that he thought were hot, and they weren't what I expected at all. It gave me a perspective on what was actually sexy to a man. Plus I got to pick out stuff for him!
8. Hang out in an art gallery. One day first semester, my roomate Jordan and I thought our cars were going to be towed soon by either A. the city of Columbia or B. USC Parking for unpaid parking tickets. In our frenzy to leave campus ASAP, we drove to The Vista (a bar, shopping, and restaurant district). She went to go get coffee, and being the way I am, I ran into a random art gallery. I was the only person there, and the owner was just like, "Hey, what's up? Oh, you're evading the parking police? Have some wine!" (He was out of the wine, though.) He let Jordan and I hang out for as long as we wanted looking at the paintings and art books and what not. It was great!
Anyways, that's all I have for now. It's late and I have to be up early. So much for sleeping!
Keep it classy and fabulous!
xoxo, Laura
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