Real cost of going out - not just the cost of the drinks - especially if you don't book a car/limo!
We went out to Myst on Saturday night to meet some friends and have some fun. It's been a super long time since we've been out - like a pre-planned night. Not just the spur of the moment - let's go meet some friends for dinner or at the clubs/lounges. Totally planned.
So I spent all Saturday thinking about these important things.
- What am I going to wear? Trip to the mall - outfit and accessories = $150
- How tan do I look? Trip to the tanning salon - 8 minutes on the bed to 'open my pores' and then Mystic tan = $22.50
- Are my toes okay? Trip to the pedicure place = $30 with tip.
- We don't drink anymore so we don't have to plan this part - but who is going to be the designated driver? Should we call a sedan service = $45 each way this way we get to be home - in our own bed. Or should we get a hotel = summer specials around $80-$100.
- Then the dinner and drinks = $70 for us (non-drinkers - party of two) or more like $120-200 for a party of two drinkers.
It seems like a lot of money when you add it all up. But it is fun -all work and no playtime gets really dull - and lonely.
I have a great blog article about how renting a limo or party actually saves you money on going out to help minimize some of these costs. The ultimate cost would be killing or injuring somebody in drunk driving accident. So hopefully you take it seriously to book a car or limo, designate a driver or book a hotel room!
