The luck of the Irish! Who wouldn’t want to dip their hands into a pot of Irish gold and come out having fun? Next week is St. Patricks’s Day, which means we’ll get to watch parades, street parties… basically, the stuff that Tampa nightlife is made of. But let’s be clear here: not because there is a reason to celebrate means you should go ahead and do just that without thinking of the consequences of your drunken actions.
Yes, partying is fun and nightlife in Tampa is always hopping, but let’s never forget to be mindful of others and to look after ourselves.
Bring a designated driver
If you’re planning to drink all the beer and Irish cocktails you can get your hands on, you better have a designated driver with you. If you are going to the party as a group, then have one friend not drink and be the responsible driver for the night. He’ll have to make sure to drop you all off right inside your houses. How many stories have you heard about people who went to parties and never went home in one piece or worse, alive. Do not drink and drive. That should be engraved in your minds by now.
Don’t leave your drinks unattended
The worst thing you could possibly do is to leave your things and your drinks unattended. You can replace things like money, wallet, handbag, and mobile phones. What you probably cannot survive is when someone spikes your drink and then proceeds to take advantage of you. To prevent that from happening, you need to be careful of your belongings, especially your drinks, even when you’re tipsy or a little bit drunk. Always prioritize your safety above having fun and enjoying the night.
Know where the fire exit is
The first thing you should check when you go inside an Irish bar this St. Patrick’s Day is where the fire exit is. Keep that in mind because you will use that information if a fire happens to break down in that same bar or even in a nearby area. This will help you survive and live to tell the tale.
Tell a trusted friend where to find you
If you cannot tell your parents what party you’re going to, at least tell a trusted friend where he can find you just in case you goes missing or something awful happens. That’s not being pessimistic. That’s being a realist. You need to be practical if you want to keep enjoying a Tampa nightlife.