Hey guys! So I know I haven't written a post in months and I wanted to apologise for not doing so. But I really enjoy writing these posts for you to read so I'm going to try and write a post for you guys every week - fingers crossed! So without further ado, I think it would be appropriate to kick off my new goal with an upbeat post that I think is fun, interesting and a good read which you hopefully enjoy.
As you all know, I am currently at university and at the end of my first year I got a job in the student's union. I can honestly say, it is one of the best places to work as everyone is so friendly, chatty and just awesome! The union is like a family and we all stick together and every term, we hold staff socials. Now you may be wondering what these consist of if you don't go to university (although you've probably heard all about socials and what they entail from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!) The most recent social (Sunday 25th October) was a 60s/70s theme which I thought was a brilliant idea, as it was different and I had a lot of fun being able to dress up and do my makeup differently to how I would usually.
The social included drinking games such as the boat race - old staff against new staff, crate escape, the 'Fine' game and the classic Beer Pong. The boat race happens every social, no matter what the theme is. The aim of the race is to go down the line drinking a pint, but the person in front has to finish theirs before the next person can go. Then once you've reached the end of the line, you come back down strawpedoing a VK (like Smirnoff Ice). Once you've finished your dink, you have to tip the cup/bottle over your head to prove its empty. Essentially, it tests how good you are at downing drinks, which some people are shockingly good at!! Unfortunately the old staff won :( In the newbies' defence, they have more experience!
Crate escape is something new to me, as I'd never heard of it before. The union keeps crates of mini Desperados cans (which incase you didn't know, is tequila flavoured beer). The aim, is to have two (or more) teams and as a team, you have to try and get through the crate as fast as you can before the other team(s). So basically, it tests your downing skills again! The 'Fine' game, is similar to Never Have I Ever, in terms of, if there is something you have never done, you have a drink. So the fine of not doing something or having something etc, is to drink. An example of the 'Fine' game would be: "I fine anyone who isn't Welsh" (seeming as we are a welsh university) and the people who aren't welsh, have to drink. But as surprising as it is, the 'fines' don't usually include dirty things like Never Have I Ever. And I don't think an explanation of Beer Pong is needed :P
Seeming as it was a 60s/70s social, the music theme was of course appropriate for that era. Which was actually a lot of fun, dancing to old classics, like Queen and Abba. Although towards the end of the night, the music includes songs like Soulja Boy, which was hilarious, as more people know the dance than you may think! After social at the union, all the staff head into town for a night out. And because the socials usually fall on a Sunday, hardly anyone is out so its nice to have the clubs all to ourselves. Lots of room to dance!!
Overall, it was a great night, with lots of people showcasing their shocking dance moves to old classics and I can't wait for the next one!
As you all know, I am currently at university and at the end of my first year I got a job in the student's union. I can honestly say, it is one of the best places to work as everyone is so friendly, chatty and just awesome! The union is like a family and we all stick together and every term, we hold staff socials. Now you may be wondering what these consist of if you don't go to university (although you've probably heard all about socials and what they entail from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!) The most recent social (Sunday 25th October) was a 60s/70s theme which I thought was a brilliant idea, as it was different and I had a lot of fun being able to dress up and do my makeup differently to how I would usually.
The social included drinking games such as the boat race - old staff against new staff, crate escape, the 'Fine' game and the classic Beer Pong. The boat race happens every social, no matter what the theme is. The aim of the race is to go down the line drinking a pint, but the person in front has to finish theirs before the next person can go. Then once you've reached the end of the line, you come back down strawpedoing a VK (like Smirnoff Ice). Once you've finished your dink, you have to tip the cup/bottle over your head to prove its empty. Essentially, it tests how good you are at downing drinks, which some people are shockingly good at!! Unfortunately the old staff won :( In the newbies' defence, they have more experience!
Crate escape is something new to me, as I'd never heard of it before. The union keeps crates of mini Desperados cans (which incase you didn't know, is tequila flavoured beer). The aim, is to have two (or more) teams and as a team, you have to try and get through the crate as fast as you can before the other team(s). So basically, it tests your downing skills again! The 'Fine' game, is similar to Never Have I Ever, in terms of, if there is something you have never done, you have a drink. So the fine of not doing something or having something etc, is to drink. An example of the 'Fine' game would be: "I fine anyone who isn't Welsh" (seeming as we are a welsh university) and the people who aren't welsh, have to drink. But as surprising as it is, the 'fines' don't usually include dirty things like Never Have I Ever. And I don't think an explanation of Beer Pong is needed :P
Seeming as it was a 60s/70s social, the music theme was of course appropriate for that era. Which was actually a lot of fun, dancing to old classics, like Queen and Abba. Although towards the end of the night, the music includes songs like Soulja Boy, which was hilarious, as more people know the dance than you may think! After social at the union, all the staff head into town for a night out. And because the socials usually fall on a Sunday, hardly anyone is out so its nice to have the clubs all to ourselves. Lots of room to dance!!
Overall, it was a great night, with lots of people showcasing their shocking dance moves to old classics and I can't wait for the next one!
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