He’s still sticking around and hasn’t offered to financially compensate you for all the time you’ve spent kindly letting him down and telling him bestie does have a bf. He still needs some hope or perhaps a way to feel like he did something so why not get some heavy hitters out of the way. Hey George, should I freeze my eggs? Hey John, should I get bangs? Steven, how can I fix my spending problem? Matt, what are the keys to a successful retirement plan?
getting plastered at bars and giving older men advice on how to function. this sounds like its a joke but im being serious. its a little wholesome, a little funny, and you both walk away knowing something maybe you wish you didn't.
come up with a ridiculous argument with your friend.
the topic: absurd.
the intensity of the argument: HIGH then go up to a stranger and ask them to weigh in. no internet allowed. best if its purely subjective. best if you rope in a whole group.
No beer money? No problem. set up a fake proposal with your friend in a crowded bar, restaurant, or venue, depending on what you’re trying to get. Works like a charm. Free drinks all night, easy conversation starter, and who knows you two might actually fall in love For real.
- Sporcle, I love the blank map quizzes and what a perfect way to realize ooo I don’t know enough and I need to learn more
- Poptropica for when you want to go on a little quest
- Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure bc how else will I learn about what chic people are up to??
- this may not count but youtube dot com to watch BBC live lounge
- Merriam Webster bc those divas have a magnificent cross word
- The grocery store franchise closest to you is possibly overcharging, so sometimes groceries become a sort of Halloween style I buy fruit from here, pantry things from here, etc etc
- Lots of free things to do with a library card!! so many museums have discounted / free admission, the Met for example allows you to do a suggested donation when showing a library card
- Obvious but tap water is 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 no need to buy fancy water when going out to eat (and on this note I always carry around a reusable water bottle and one of those little electric fans bc the temperature outside never matches the subway)
- There is no greater joy than getting a blanket and a book and people watching on Sheep Meadow/the Mall/ at any park
- Explore the other boroughs!!
- It’s so cliche but you can stumble upon so many fun restaurants, events, bars, shops, concerts, museums, etc etc by just strolling around
- In tandem with the above I sometimes check the Time Out NY website, the New York Times daily newsletter, New York Magazine. The New Yorker, etc for inspiration and info about things going on
- Citymapper is your bff for navigating the subway/bus/transit/walking/etc and is great with keeping you posted on any delays
- On this note also always check an MTA app or citymapper etc to see if trains are running, can save you time and sanity
- So many free concerts and events at places like the 92nd Street Y, in Bryant Park, SummerStage in Central Park
- If you like TV you can go to tapings of shows or get paid to be part of the studio audience on websites like 1iota or Shadow Casting and Productions
- Also can get lots of free things from pop ups that different brands host throughout the city, my roommate usually finds them on instagram
- Join the free rewards program of your favorite coffee place / grocery store/ etc
Call me Kylie Minogue bc I can’t get this out of my head diva!! I think about it on most days and cannot stop hearing every beautiful, somber, heartbreaking, yearning line!! I want to print it out and put it everywhere !! I want to lay on the floor and wallow in it!!