When I was in my early 20s, I went out every single weekend. Fridays and/or Saturdays and sometimes even Mondays (thank you UP Club for your Viva las-Mondays…you will truly be missed). Rain or shine, you would see me on St. Laurent enjoying Montreal’s nightlife. While my younger cousins and siblings keep insisting that I’m still “young” and “cool” (except for my sister who’s 10 years younger than me…she told me I was way too old), times have definitely changed. My friends and I went out this weekend without the hubbies and all I could think about was “we would be having so much more fun partying at Kathy’s right now!”. So with this in mind, I’ve come to you today with two topics.
Tips for partying in your late 20s
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Why partying at Kathy’s is way more awesome
Tips for partying in your late 20s
Nap before: Laugh all you want but this has seriously become a requirement before going out. Especially if it’s a Friday night and you’ve worked all day. Getting a solid 1-2 hour nap between 9-11pm will give you the energy you need to last through the night. When my cousin Gabriella and I went to Vegas this summer, we would go for dinner then head back to the hotel to sleep from 11-1am and THEN go to the clubs. All the featured DJs would only come out around 1am anyways, so we really weren’t losing out on anything. Vegas was a little special (we slept 12 hours over the span of 4 days) but hey, naps help you survive!
Pay for coat check: Raise your hand if you’ve ever left your coat and winter boots in your car and then had to RUN to the club/bar freezing your butt off just so that you wouldn’t have to pay for coat check. Been there, done that!! And I’ve grown up enough to realize it really isn’t worth it. Fork up the $3 and pay for coat check. Or risk getting a pneumonia. Decision is yours.
Wear reasonable shoes: I absolutely love heels and would never tell you NOT to wear them. But please, for the love of all Louboutins, don’t wear them if you can’t walk in them! Half the fun of sitting in the window at Juliette & Chocolate on the corner of St. Laurent and Prince Arthur is having a front row view of the hilarious girls attempting to walk in shoes that are way too high (props to Isabel for that hilarious true example). Better known as “Bambi legs”, these teeter-tottering ladies showcase the truth behind why you should wear reasonable shoes. If you can’t walk in them, you look freaking ridiculous. And you’ll be worrying about your ability to walk/dance all night instead of enjoying yourself. Also, if it’s the dead of winter, wear close-toed shoes or risk losing one of them. Plain and simple.
Carpool: This one is in case your nap time tries to turn into a full-nights sleep. By carpooling, you either have to get out of bed because your friends are depending on you or if you’re the one being picked up, your friends will bang down your door to get you out of bed. No option for bailing at the last minute because you can’t get yourself out of bed.
Find an age-appropriate bar/club: I don’t know about you but the last few times I’ve gone out, I’ve been surrounded by children. I was in the old port a little while ago and my friends were insisting that the people around us were underage. I was like, “no way, they’re at least 20-21” (which is still young but at least of legal drinking age). So I turned around and asked the guy next to me how old he was…and turns out he was 17. I went to ask a few other people…all 17 or 18 years old. I felt like I should have been able to ask for a senior’s discount at the bar. This past weekend, I went to my favorite club on St. Laurent and was disappointed yet again. A club usually known for an older crowd was filled to the brim with teeny-boppers! My friends and I are all married so there’s really no need for the older crowd but it just feels ODD when everyone around you is abut 10 years younger. So, that being said, do your research and pick your party scene carefully!
Leave early: I really don’t need to stay at the club until 3am when the lights turn on to see the filthy drink-spilled floor with napkins stuck all over it and then sit in traffic for an hour as everyone tries to leave. No thank you. Personally, I think I’ve found a sweet spot: arrive around 11:30pm and head out around 1:30am. You get a solid couple of hours of dancing and can still beat the line at the $2 chow-mein place. Everyone’s happy!
Find drink deals: When I was in my early 20s, I whined about being “broke” and didn’t want to spend too much money on drinks. Reality check, when you’re in your late 20s and you’ve moved out and have a mortgage and car payment going through, you’re just as “broke” (if not more so). Lucky enough for the ladies, Montreal bars and clubs have tons of Ladies Nights…so take advantage!
While my list above may help you navigate the club scene a bit better when you’re in your late 20s, sometimes a night in at Kathy’s is all you need!! Continue reading below 🙂
Why partying at Kathy’s is way more awesome
Cheap alcohol: It’s no secret that the $150 bottle of Vodka you bought at the club is about 1/3 of the price if you buy it from the SAQ. Save a bunch of money by having your drinks at home. You can find a ton of cocktail mix recipes online or if you’re really interested in learning how to mix drinks, take a bartending class like I did and impress your friends with your skills!
Group naps: If you get tired or have had one too many, no worries! Kathy has an amazingly comfy sofa and king-sized bed…need to crash? Nooooo problem at all! Cuddles from the besties at no additional charge.
Delivery: That fatty post-club greasy pizza you crave after a night out with friends? Well, it can come straight to you! Seriously, download the Domino’s app…6th pizza is free. In the words of my good friend Jimmy Scalia: You’re welcome!
Save your feet: Absolutely no need to wear uncomfortable shoes if you party at Kathy’s. Bunny slippers are a way of life and if you don’t have any, Kathy will happily crochet you a pair!
Safe drinks: Short and sweet, if you party with your besties you don’t have to worry about them slipping a roofy into your drinks. Stay safe people!
Snacks: Kathy’s snacks are always on point but never bother asking her for a recipe because chances are, she didn’t use one. Leave it to the Greek to make absolutely delicious food!
No gross bathrooms: As much as I love making friends with the girls in line waiting for bathrooms when I’m out, I definitely don’t need the sticky floors, missing toilet paper and god-awful smells.
Music: Don’t worry about the “no requests” rule when dealing with DJs because DJ Kathy is all about playing whatever you feel like grooving to! Feeling “Barbie Girl” by Aqua? No problem! Wanna get a little “Hot in Here” with Nelly? Kathy’s got you covered!
While I love a good girls night out (or in!), there are many pros and cons to consider. Whether you stay in or head out for a crazy night of fun, all you ever need are your girls by your side!
Ada says
Well said my Boo…but what about when you’re over 50 and love to shake your booty lol
Dee says
I think you will need to write that one!!! Would be fun 🙂 You can be a guest writer haha