Spring Broke

Tila Tequila wrote a post a few weeks back on myspace that got me thinking (of course I'm "friends" with her, aren't you?)

"WANNA PARTY FOR SPRING BREAK?" asked Tila.

"Fuckin right I do!" My inner monologue replied.

Apparently MTV has recruited this pint-sized-Asian supermodel-named after a Mexican liquor to host its big Spring Break extravaganza in Miami. Thousands of half-naked college students will flock to the beaches of Florida or Cancun, leaving their inhibitions and any concerns for their livers back home. The stringier the bikini and the stronger the mix drink the better! That's what Spring Break is all about...from what I've learned on MTV that is.

I am 20 years old and I have never been anywhere exciting for that one week off we get during spring. No Florida. No Mexico. No Europe. Not even off the East Coast. Nothin.

Why have I never done anything remotely entertaining or sunny? Money. How the fuck do these perfectly tanned, press on-nailed, hair highlighted girls get the moola needed to travel anywhere past the local mall? I can barely afford the trip to the Bruin's game on discount night my friends are planning let alone a plane ticket, hotel and amenities, a new vacay-wardrobe and pretty mix drinks with colorful umbrellas. It's not a lack of income or savings, I have some of that but nowhere near enough for the wild part-aay every other university-goer seems privileged to.

What will I actually be doing next week? Well, after a rousing night of fun at Dave & Busters, I may just travel the whole 4o mins. to my bf's place where he promises to take me bowling, followed by a week of napping most likely. Spontaneity will hopefully play a part on my wide open vacation schedule. An unplanned trip to NYC? A sleepover party in a cheap motel down the cape? Wooo hoo! Chase your tequila with that Tila!