It’s been too long, or too short, depending on your point of view, to decide what you’re gonna end up doing tonight. It’s the debate of the century and a little bit fickle. Top it off with a dash of skepticism, or delight, and you might just get the final answer. Is this a night to let loose with an over exuberant zeal? Or, is this a prime candidate for the stay at home and rest your way into the weekend? Sure, there are many reasons to choose one or the other.
So, let’s go over a few.
Ok. Over exuberant. This is usually the young, early 20’s, single crowd. Not to say there aren’t the older professional drinkers and barfly’s out there. I, myself, was rooted to many a barstool well into my 30’s. I’ve thrown back more then my fare share. I’ve walked into a bar and felt like I owned the place. I’ve been able to skip the line inside and run a tab that required no payment. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had those, “top of the world” moments. If you’re still there, this is a slam-dunk, don’t have to ask twice, what time are you going to pick me up, choice that’s already been made. Yeah, baby, good times. Good times.
On the other hand, there’s the let’s stay at home tonight, crowd. This group is usually, but not always, reserved for the couples and the “starting to feel a little bit older then you” type of person. This isn’t a bad bunch of people. They’re just usually the, been there, done that, ain’t nothing new to me, people. They’ve found someone to layback on the couch and watch a movie on the boob tube with. They’ve found out that there’s this great little Italian place that will deliver, rather quickly, just down the road. They’re also the same ones that have put said place on speed dial. They’ve become the Netflix and Tivo crowd. They are the ones, that 30 minutes after getting through the rush hour traffic and into their homes are dressed in the most casual of clothing, their pajamas.
Who ever they may be. These are not bad people. And they are not to be held to these rules. For, like riding a bike, just because it’s been a while, doesn’t mean they don’t know how. When the time arises, they can conjure up that part of them that will show a youngster how it’s done. Times change. People move on. The beer bar you hit at 21 just isn’t the same at 31. Throwin’ back a 12 pack with friends has been replaced with cocktails and conversation. Serious conversation.
So, what are you doing tonight?
Is your mind already made up?
Are you hitting the shower to be ready on time for your ride?
Are your PJ’s still warm, even though you took them off about 9 hours ago?
Maybe you’ve already checked the mailbox for that red Netflix envelope. Hit your speed dial.
Who knows, who am I to say? I haven’t even decided what I’m doing tonight.
Ok. Over exuberant. This is usually the young, early 20’s, single crowd. Not to say there aren’t the older professional drinkers and barfly’s out there. I, myself, was rooted to many a barstool well into my 30’s. I’ve thrown back more then my fare share. I’ve walked into a bar and felt like I owned the place. I’ve been able to skip the line inside and run a tab that required no payment. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had those, “top of the world” moments. If you’re still there, this is a slam-dunk, don’t have to ask twice, what time are you going to pick me up, choice that’s already been made. Yeah, baby, good times. Good times.
On the other hand, there’s the let’s stay at home tonight, crowd. This group is usually, but not always, reserved for the couples and the “starting to feel a little bit older then you” type of person. This isn’t a bad bunch of people. They’re just usually the, been there, done that, ain’t nothing new to me, people. They’ve found someone to layback on the couch and watch a movie on the boob tube with. They’ve found out that there’s this great little Italian place that will deliver, rather quickly, just down the road. They’re also the same ones that have put said place on speed dial. They’ve become the Netflix and Tivo crowd. They are the ones, that 30 minutes after getting through the rush hour traffic and into their homes are dressed in the most casual of clothing, their pajamas.
Who ever they may be. These are not bad people. And they are not to be held to these rules. For, like riding a bike, just because it’s been a while, doesn’t mean they don’t know how. When the time arises, they can conjure up that part of them that will show a youngster how it’s done. Times change. People move on. The beer bar you hit at 21 just isn’t the same at 31. Throwin’ back a 12 pack with friends has been replaced with cocktails and conversation. Serious conversation.
So, what are you doing tonight?
Is your mind already made up?
Are you hitting the shower to be ready on time for your ride?
Are your PJ’s still warm, even though you took them off about 9 hours ago?
Maybe you’ve already checked the mailbox for that red Netflix envelope. Hit your speed dial.
Who knows, who am I to say? I haven’t even decided what I’m doing tonight.
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