Halloweekened has come and gone, and I had a lovely time. I’m not really into the types of parties that college students are traditionally associated with, so I have to come up with other ways to have a fun time.
On Halloween night, which happened to be a Friday this year, I was all set to go see a Halloween showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Carroll Arts Center, but all my friends who said they’d go with me ended up bailing last minute. I didn’t feel like going alone, and I didn’t want to force anyone to come with me, so I cut my losses and took one of my friends to get Sweet Frog frozen yogurt with me at 9:30 at night. I still had my Rocky Horror Transylvanian gear on at this point, so I was able to get my fro-yo and toppings for a flat rate of $4. (Sweet Frog is one of those fancy new yogurt places that charges by weight.)
Some coloring books and crayons I had on hand proved to be inexpensive and fun Halloween entertainment.
Since we were already out, my friend and I decided to go to Rite Aid after Sweet Frog to pick up a few needed items. We ended up spending at least half an hour in the newly-renovated store. It always amazes me how something as simple as a drug store can be so entertaining — I never know what types of random and fascinating items I’ll encounter. Our favorite (non-purchased) finds of the night were a “holographic” iPhone case with a Pug wearing a bow tie and a pink raccoon Beanie Baby named Rocco.
On Saturday night, I was ready for laid-back Halloween part two. Since I hadn’t gotten a chance to wear my Hyperbole and a Half costume, I invited some friends over to hang out in costume before they went to another night of parties. I supplied food, music, and coloring books — yes, coloring books — and we had a marvelous time. Never underestimate how fun and relaxing coloring can be as a college student. Not only did I have a fun night with friends and had a chance for my creative juices to flow, but I now have beautiful pictures of ponies and dinosaurs hanging on my walls.
If I can leave you with one piece of advice for how to have fun in college, it is this: Know what you have fun doing, and make those things happen. With a little effort, you’ll have a blast, and chances are, people will want to join you.
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