The College Hookup

The college hookup is now so common, we're starting to be a part of what's called the hookup culture! I am definitely a bit of a drunk kisser. Some people dance, some people sing, well, I kiss people I think are cute. Or sometimes...I'm so drunk I would think a door knob is sexy, but I'm a big bad sophomore now, things are changing and I'm growing up. But honestly, is this acceptable? I know you all have done it, don't lie, because in television and movies, even those songs we're all bumping and grinding to, advertise this action and have made it seem acceptable. One night stands and walks of shame (or strides of pride, pick your poison!) are regularly observed on any given weekend at universities across the country.

When I first started school, we all went to frat parties. None of my friend group knew any cool, older kids with apartments that were having way cool and more mature parties so we trekked up Shortlidge, across Beaver Ave, and made it frat row in tiny dresses and big heels. Here, there were dark, sweaty, smelly dance floors and lots of people having that well known dance floor make out. I have indulged in my fair share of these but when this happens, I usually end up regretting it and feeling like a mega-whore. Not so awesome sauce.

I've never actually done more then make out with these random strangers but it doesn't matter, it still makes me feel a little dirty, which is why I now try to avoid it. Although, occasionally, tequila leads me down a deep dark path, but what can I say, Jose and I are grand amigos.

So, starting in October of my freshman year, I began knowing people having those elusive apartment and house parties. To me and many of my friends it seems wrong to be hooking up in another person's house, especially when most of the people in attendance will somehow be in your circle of friends and can make future parties extra awkward.

Starting my sophomore year, I'm banning the list my friend and I made soap opera star famous, tallying our hookups, trying to make it more fun, and I'm banning the random hookup, unless of course, Jose tells me its ok!