Basically, what to do to keep yourself sane and happy without resorting to the cheesy bar scene. I have felt at times that being in my mid-twenties I must resort to going out to bars and hanging out with people I don’t know and probably won’t ever meet again. One may assume that there is nothing wrong with this except the fact that you are a product of your enviroment. Lots of bad habits come from consistent exposure to these scenes. Anything from becoming an alcoholic to starting fights are common scenarios are bars that we as society have become accustomed to. Here is what I propose as some solutions:
- Plan early morning activities that require a clear sense of thought. For example, meet with a friend in the morning to discuss a book. My personal favorite is doing a private lesson of brazilian jiu-jitsu with my friend and mentor Carlos Machado.
- If you are not feeling social go against the grain and go grab a good book and feed your brain. We all know that this does not seem to occur in the bar scene.
- Plan a trip. At least in this case you will have options to explore different scenes and may even choose not to hit up the local bar scene.
- Put together a series of events that are both physically and mentally challenging during the day. This will discourage your desire for a noisy and smelly bar scene.
These are just a few things I personally have applied to my life. The bar scene can really be cancerous to your health, it drains bank accounts and leaves you with nothing but a vicious headache in the morning.
March 18th, 2008 at 4:42 am
Occasionally, however, we find our selves in need of compromise. After a long day of work (for those of us with standard work schedules) it’s sometimes relaxing in a way to meet up with peers or old friends to catch up but most often that requires a common meeting place such as a restaurant or bar - especially given the fact that most people in the DFW area generally now live in different suburbs. Although alcohol is rendered toxinous to our bodies, it is also commonly beheld as a relaxation-inducing substance. As most things go, moderation is key. Most importantly, one should consider the actual reason for “going out” to these locations. It is by all means possible to engage in thought-provoking conversations (thereby utilizing more than merely basic brain functions) in such an environment if those converging have the right intentions. Unfortunately, most twenty-somethings in our society abuse these places in hopes of marketing their bodies as if it were all a meat-market. It all just depends. Just a thought. Not all of us are granted the time throughout the day to engage in more wholesome activities.
P.S. “Going 2 Gecko…4 a drink…join if u want” lol
xoxo
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Jean,
You present a valid point. One would imagine that a drink or two is beneficial. I am completely on board with this, but where I see the issue is when we have bars full of people getting trashed. Engaging in an activity that is fun does not have to be one in which we are not sober.
Hope that helps
Jose
March 19th, 2008 at 3:42 am
Jose
I totally see your point and agree with you to an extent. I feel that the BAR scene can be fun and is not always a way for people to hook up and get drunk. I often time go with good friends and listen to live music ect.
The club scene however is down right ridiculous. Boys going around grabbin ass….Its pathetic.
Have a good night.
Take care
K