Why GNI Is Just as Important as GNO
- Summer Peoples
- Jan 29, 2017
- 3 min read
If you're a college student, you've probably heard the phrase, "College is the best four years of your life," before. And yes, while college IS extremely fun, it is also extremely stressful.
I feel like a lot of college students, especially freshmen--have a pre-conceived idea of what college is supposed to consist of: parties, alcohol, cute boys, making stupid mistakes (and justifying them because you were drunk)...did I mention alcohol and parties?
I get it. You're young, and you want the "college experience" like everyone else. While I believe it's important to go out and have a good time with your friends and get those experiences (I can't judge you, I go out occasionally too), I also believe in a good girls night in.
As a pre-nursing student, I think it's safe for me to speak for college students everywhere and say that college sometimes gets the best of us. With tough classes, hours of homework and studying, never-ending exams and quizzes, trying to juggle sleep, a social life, work, and extra-curriculars, AND still have some leftover time for relaxation and free time, stress is almost inevitable.
So when Friday and Saturday come around after a long week, it's no wonder why so many college students turn to partying and getting absolutely shitfaced for two nights in a row. The weekend is the only break in our maddening week where we can actually let loose and push our responsibilities out of our mind (or at least try to).
But, there are consequences to getting into the habit of partying every weekend: the hangovers, those bad decisions you can't take back, that random kid named Brad you made out with at that party (who now won't leave you alone)...I'm sure many of you could insert your own experiences there.
And not to mention, excessive drinking isn't healthy for you, or your New Years Resolution...the calories, man...the calories!!
Therefore, I am proposing a good GNI.
You know what doesn't come with a girls night in? Hangovers and regret. And, you won't be making out with Brad.
But you know what does come with girls night in? Lots of laughs, storytelling, and memories that you will actually remember.
Here's some GNI essentials you will want to make the night both relaxing, and fun:
1. Your favorite facemasks (to de-stress the week away)
2. Movies/Netflix
3. A comfy area with LOTS of blankets and pillows!
4. Sweatpants & a sweatshirt or pajamas
5. Junk food or your favorite sweets
6. Good music (for those dance parties!)
7. And if you prefer it, a cheap bottle of wine
One thing I've found about girls night in is that it never ends badly. Not to say that GNO isn't fun, but it does sometimes come with issues, and may leave you and your friends wondering, "Where the hell is Angela?!"
With GNI, you can take a break from the stress of classes and responsibilities, lie down with your facemask on, watch some Netflix, gossip, and relax without worrying about where you're going to lose Angela this time. It is possible to have a fun Friday or Saturday night without partying. Some of the best times I've had with my friends have been during a girls night in!
...And then before you know it, it's Sunday. Which means back to cramming for exams, quizzes, and catching up on homework, because that's why we're all really here, right?
As a girl, I think it's important to have a healthy balance between GNO and GNI. Depending on who you are, you might lean more towards one or the other, which is totally fine. If you like to go out a lot, great--it's important to have good times, and make good memories--but never lose sight of why you are really here.
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