So you want to go to Dewey Beach...
De-WEy or Don't We?
WE DO!
Expectation:
Reality (similar):
Here's a guide on how to do it in the most fun, economical way possible, without dying.
7 STRANGERS PICKED TO LIVE IN A HOUSE... TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE START BEING POLITE, AND START GETTING REAL --
THE REAL WORLD: DEWEY BEACH
Getting a house in Dewey starts at least 4-6 months in advance. If you don't have a house within at least 3 months of your planned arrival date, you're screwed. Finding a hotel room in Dewey is not the answer. A) They are super expensive and B) It takes all the fun out of having a huge house like the Real World, but without the fish tanks and nice furniture (but you can still add your own confessional booth - thank you Apple Macs!!)
Finding the right group to go to Dewey with is essential. You need people who are fun, like to drink a lot, but won't be a burden on the group. Leave the drama-lovers and pukers at home. I recommend finding one or two close friends to merge with another random friend group. For example, we used our Kickball Team as a core group and then added friends of friends from there. Having a group of people that are just getting to know each other is pretty fun - at the very least, it makes the Kings games more interesting since you don't already know all the Hot Seat answers. It also makes it feel a little bit more like the first week of college. #orientationgames
I would also say it's very important to build a house that is a nice mix of genders and couples vs. non-couples. As a single person, I'm still going to stick up for the couples being included in the house for a few reasons. One, it's annoying to go out with a house of single people who's only goal of the night is to find someone to hook up with. What if I'm just feeling a night to party with my fraands? The couples are there for you because they already have the person they're going home with at the end of the night. They are the heart/core of the group. HOWEVER, I would say keeping the ratio of single to couples even is key.
MEAL PLANNING AT DEWEY
Basics of human existence: don't forget to eat breakfast! Pack some goddamn bagels or go to the grocery IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL before getting to the Dewey Drunken Vortex.
Vegetables that aren't on a pizza would be a nice thought, but it may not happen in Dewey. "Cooking" usually consists of going to Grotto's to pick up pizzas. I'd suggest picking up some V8's for the house. V8 is filled with one full serving of vegetables, is only 60 calories per 8 oz serving, and is an excellent source of antioxidants. It also can be your Bloody Mary mixer in the morning. I personally have never liked V8 but this was my only real-world solution to the shortage of vegetables in Dewey.
Stock up on liquor and beer (ideally at Cotsco) so no one is having to do the bitch runs for alcohol in the middle of the day. That's never fun and kills a buzz fast. Plus, it can be cheaper to buy in bulk if you coordinate with your house.
BODY CONFIDENCE IN DEWEY
So ideally, you've been working your ass off for that summer bod, while simultaneously practicing your drinking skills which will be needed. But seriously - RUNNING of the Bulls is no joke. You will literally be running on a beach and that shit is hard. So I run because it's good for me, and I like to eat, and drink, a lot. If you can, try to work out at least 4x a week in the couple weeks leading up to Dewey. That might not get you a six pack, but you want your endorphins to be at their ultimate peak going into the race.
Unfortunately, our bodies are not always where we want them to be to spend a weekend at the beach with hot people. No worries - the alcohol is the more important thing anyways. Don't let insecurities prevent you from being your truest most authentic drunkest self. And if you do start to feel a little insecure, channel your inner-Mindy Kaling.
"By the way, I run and work out. It takes a lot of effort to look like a normal/chubby woman.” - Mindy Kaling
DAY-DRINKING IN DEWEY
My favorite day-drinking location, besides the back yard of our house, is Northside. But before you even go out for the night the days can be LONG when you start the day with 8 am LANDMINES without some kind of afternoon nap.
NIGHT-DRINKING IN DEWEY
Make some new best friends! Our top suggestions of night-drinking locations are Rusty Rudder followed by Bottle & Cork (show up late to avoid the cover).
STAYING MOTIVATED AT DEWEY
Here's some #DRUNKspiration!!!
Yes, Tyrion, you're right. It's not easy being drunk all the time, especially in Dewey. It begins to wear on you. You may even feel like quitting and going home. But quitters never win, and winners never quit. Hopefully, if you've applied some of the helpful tips above, your body won't be hating you as much as ours were on our first long-weekend in Dewey.
Dewey is the most fun you'll never want to have again (until next year).
