Drinking and College

Almost everyone does it. Drink in college, I mean. Partying/drinking/greek life, they all go hand in hand. Sometimes drinking does not require the drinker to be in a frat or sorority. Maybe drinking helps take the edge off for the people with majors more difficult than others, say like a Pre-Med Bio major, for example. This weekend I got to see both the benefits and the consequences of drinking alcohol, not first hand, but in the presence of those who did drink a lot. Yes, I have had my experiences with it, but that's not the point of this post.

Drinking often enhances some features of the drinker which can be both good or bad, sadly never both good and bad. I've seen people do funny (sometimes stupid) things while drunk, and I must say it has helped in making some of my freshman year memories so far. Others choose to drink more than they should and can become too emotional, stubborn, or act in a way that is completely unlike their usual, sober selves.

Another problem here at LMU is that freshman, who of course want to drink with the "big boys" have to sneak their alcohol into the dorms. Sadly, this is where LMU freshmen shine, with their crafty ways of getting past those on duty in the lobbies of their buildings and getting liquor in their dorm rooms. Whether it be in a backpack, purse, laundry bag, or pillow case, it gets in and people drink it.

I will keep you all posted about some stories I have and the things I have seen people drink. Sure, if you want to think of me as the new Zane Lamphrey, go for it, I'm flattered. I won't necessarily drink and film it but I will share my drinking experiences with all of you. Before I go, I will leave you with the first drinking story...

My good friend Najarian and I went to visit our friend Danny in Bryan's apartment across campus. There was beer of course, the man's drink of choice, which i strongly dislike so luckily for you, I wasn't drinking that night. There was also a handle of Smirnoff and at LMU especially, Smirnoff = TROUBLE. One of their good friends, Michael, was there and had been drinking quite a bit. Bryan, known to encourage binge drinking, began to shout at Michael, trying to get him to drink. Before we know it, everyone is chanting "FRANK THE TANK!" making him take double shot after double shot. Pretty soon he was DRUNK and lying on the floor in me room, quiet and to himself. Danny and I notice a stain on the floor that wasn't there before. I immediately think it's pee and look at his pants and sure enough, there was a small stain on his crotch. The stain got progressively bigger until finally he ran out of the room out of embarrassment. Turns out the stain on the floor was only drool, but he still peed on my rug.

Some of My Adventures at LMU... so far

I thought I'd share some of my favorite pictures of my life as a freshman at LMU.

First game of the season!

Andrea Najarian and I in a UCLA frat bathroom... eew.

The darling Mr. Cooper McKenna and I at the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Mr. Frog, who always found a way into our windows/beds

My roommates for this year, Lauren and Taylor

Holy Ess

I am rather sorry to say that I did not end up joining or rushing SLG, and I'm better off for it. My schedule would have been so much more hectic if I had interviewed with them, leaving me no time for homework and studying. This week was already stressful enough, and a sorority to give some of my attention to would have added more stress.

This week began the intramural basketball season, well preseason anyway. I worked two nights this week for a total of six games. I only got to officiate four games, being that the other two games were spent at the table, putting numbers on the scoreboard. On top of all that work, I had several assignments due, one of which was a partner project for psychology. It felt so good getting out of Biology lecture - not being asleep after - and heading to my room to pack up some of my things and head home.

The cold, rainy weather is putting a slight damper on this great super bowl weekend, but, I have to make the most of it. Monday starts my first exam of the semester, and guess what... ... it happens to be for chemistry.

For now, all i want is some rested sleep in a warm comfortable bed, although I do miss my LMU padded bed!