As cliche as it sounds, when we choose our friends, we're choosing our family. The friends that you meet in college, are the ones that will carry you through not only the rest of your collegiate career but they will be there for you through major life moments. They'll be there for you when you have a mini mid-life crisis and can't decide if grad school really is for you. They'll be the ones drunkenly singing along with you in the bar when your favorite song comes on. Your best friends in college are the ones that will piece you back together when you go through your first "grown up" break up and remind you that you are a QWN and deserve nothing but loyalty and respect. They're always there for you in the moments where you need them the most which is why they're the best people to travel with. Here are 8 reasons you should plan a trip with your best friends.
1. You finally get some 24/7 quality time together.
When was the last time that you were ALL together without someone having to leave early or not drink because of their responsibilities? When you plan a trip with your best friends, it's the first time in a long time that you can all just focus on one another. No work. No school. No boys. Just the bunch of you together.
2. They'll be brutally honest when you ask for their opinion on your outfit (because you all know you're going to be taking pictures non-stop.)
3. You automatically know that everything that they brought you can use.
You guys have known each other for years. You don't even have to ask if you can use their highlight because you know they'll apply it for you the second you ask.
4. Ordering drinks and food is a breeze because you all know each other's orders.
Sober or not, sometimes it's difficult to find a place for everyone, except when you're with your best friends. You each know everyone's likes and dislikes and automatically know the go to drink (drank) and food item of their choice.
5. You always have someone looking out for you and a permanent bathroom buddy.
Since you are all so close, you can physically feel if someone from the group is missing. And you know that at least one person is down to go to the bathroom with you.
6. Paying for things isn't awkward.
You all know each other's business so you know if someone really can't pay. Regardless, it's not a big deal if you spot someone because you know that they'll pay you back eventually.
7. It gives you more "Hey remember when we _______'d that one time we went to _________? I love us."
Any time that you are all together, you know that there's going to be memories made. This trip sets you up with countless inside jokes and random funny stories.
8. Most importantly, it makes you realize how blessed you are to have them in your life.
They've seen you at your best and your worst. When you are all together, you can conquer anything.
