Go out and watch a movie | Unless you’re going to a place like Flix Brewhouse or the Alamo Drafthouse, then you’re more than likely not going to be served alcohol in the movie theater. It’s good, old school fun to go to the movies with friends. Don’t you remember the time before everything went straight to streaming, you actually had to go buy a ticket to see the movie in theaters?! Why don’t we go back to that. Grab some popcorn and the soda you know you won’t be able to finish, and enjoy a movie.
Go to a concert sober | It’s so weird thinking that you could go to an event sober, but it actually was pretty legit to be able to remember the night and not worry about doing anything stupid like spilling a beer on someone in the crowd. You actually get to enjoy the music and the experience! It’s worth a shot, honestly. Plus, you can drive home safely afterwards!
Bake cookies | Dude, cookies go with milk. They don’t go with alcohol.
Play board games or video games! | Did you know that there’s a new Mario Party out? Did you know that Animal Crossing New Horizons just got a massive update separate from their Downloadable Content?! Did you know that the new XBOX is coming out, and that Halo comes out next month?! So many new video games to play. Or just crowd around the dining room table and play a good old fashioned board game like Animal Crossing Monopoly, available at a Target near you, lol.
Hot cocoa & sip instead of wine & sip | It’s the holiday szn and most places are starting to sell their hot cocoa starter kits. You know what I’m talking about, the kits that come with two mugs, and some spoons covered with chocolate and peppermint pieces. I know you’ve seen them at Target. They’re past the alcohol section, most likely with the Christmas decorations that you’ve already visited 15 times this month. Opt for the hot cocoa, it’ll keep you warmer than wine will since alcohol decreases your internal body temperature. No, an alcohol blanket in the cold is not a real thing, and it’s actually dangerous to think that it works. So cuddle up with some cocoa.
Explore your city! | I'm going to be totally honest and say that Sean and I refuse to really go out and explore El Paso. We love exploring, but the desert doesn’t appeal to us like that, and we occasionally go and try new places to eat, only to miss the taste of home. But that shouldn't stop you from exploring whatever city you're in. Go to an art show, a museum, or a small festival in your area. You'd be surprised (I know, I know…) at how much you can find in your city if you look hard enough. And that doesn't require booze, 😊
