Hello world!
I’m back again after two weeks of sitting around, walking in circles and eating a ton of cookie cake (hence the walking in circles). As I’ve settled into Quarantine, it’s become more difficult to find things to say.
Maybe it’s because everything just kinda feels this way now, so I don’t have as many crazy thoughts to get out. Or maybe it’s because it’s spring now so I’m spending less time inside. Or maybe it’s because I was writing a blog for work and all my blogging juices were used up.
Either way, welcome back (LOL this makes it sound like I'm blaming our break on y'all)! I hope, friends, that you need a drink as much as I do. Because that's what we're about to do.
Time to Pour Yourself a Drink
I’m coming at you with a Quarantine drinking game! Considering I’ve been in Quarantine for about 2 months now, this #DrinkingWithLisa post is long overdue! (So sorry - I can’t even imagine who you’ve resorted to drinking with.)
But I had to perfect it, which meant practicing the game, which meant I’ve been so sloshed I haven’t been able to write (jokes). Lucky for all of us, I’ve finally gotten myself together enough to share this masterpiece with you.
Is this game even relevant anymore?
I guess I don’t know if it’s still relevant for you. For some of you, Quarantine may have come to an end already (maybe it never even started) and for others, it might be ending soon.
Despite all of that, there are a few things I do know for sure. And I think they’ll justify why you should check out this game:
It’s been a long week
You need and DESERVE a drink
We’re all still social distancing so what else are you going to do?
So settle in friends.
Without further ado, #DrinkingWithLisa brings you Quarantinebriated. (Quarantine + Inebriated).
Quarantinebriated Rules
Rule #1: Grab a drink - I don’t care what it is. Beer, tequila, tea, water. Drink what you want, but you can’t do this without a liquid. You will need a cup and a shot glass. And available refills.
Rule #2: Make sure you don’t have things to do after. If you’re drinking alcoholic liquids, you’re going to be drunk. And if you’re drinking non-alcoholic liquids, you’re going to be peeing. So it’s best if you just clear your probably already empty schedule.
Rule #3: Grab a QB (Quarantine Buddy) or several. This can include people in person or via video. Honestly, you could probably play alone, but you will have to pretend to be multiple people. I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely done that multiple times during this Quarantine so I will not judge you.
Rule #4: Modify the questions to your liking. Don't want to take a shot? Take a sip instead? Don't want to take 3 sips? Take one instead. You get it.
How to Play
Below, you will see a list of statements. All you have to do is read them, reflect on the time period of Quarantine indicated in the question and follow the drinking rules. The game does not end when you finish a drink. You will need to refill your drink.
Apologies, this is not fancy. I wanted to create a crazy card deck or spinning wheel, but that became too complicated. So I settled for simple. Last I checked, simple still gets the job done (and by "the job" I mean getting drunk). HERE WE GO!
Full disclosure: Ben & I haven’t actually played this, so we’ll try it out this Friday and you should too. Don't read the questions in advance, or you'll remove the element of surprise. Just come back when you're ready to play.
Let's Play Quarantinebriated:
Take 1 sip for every photo you’ve taken of your pet this week.
Give 1 shot to a person of your choosing for every time you’ve driven your car this week. NOTE: You can give all shots to one person, or split between multiple.
Take 3 sips for every season of a Netflix, Hulu, etc. show you’ve finished this week.
Take 1 sip for every time this week you’ve run your dishwasher (we literally use endless dishes).
Give 1 shot to a person of your choosing for every time this week you’ve gotten curbside / takeout / delivery food or drinks.
Take 2 sips for every day you did NOT shower this week.
FREEZE: Air cheers with your (virtual + in-person pals) and chug your drink. Get a refill before continuing on.
Take 2 sips for every video call you’ve had this week.
Ladies: Take 1 sip for every day you did not put on makeup this week.
Guys: Take 1 sip for every day you let your beard go untrimmed this week.
Take 2 sips for every house project you’ve completed during all of Quarantine. NOTE: project is whatever you want it to be. Go big or go small, depending on how tipsy you’re feeling at this point.
Take 2 sips for every online shopping purchase you’ve made in the past two weeks.
Take 1 sip for every walk you’ve gone on this week. Bonus: Take 1 extra shot if you’ve seen the same people on your walks more than once.
Give 1 shot for every day this week you’ve worn jeans or slacks (aka any pants that weren't sweats or leggings or gym shorts).
FREEZE: Everyone take a shot. Choose something tasty!
Give 1 sip to a person of your choosing for every book you’ve read during Quarantine.
Take 1 sip for every mask-less person you’ve encountered in public.
Take 1 extra shot if you're the mask-less person.
Take 1 shot for every extra week your current tank of gas has lasted.
Take 3 sips for every day this week you worked from your bed.
Take 1 shot for every time your neighbor’s child tells you that you have too many weeds (just us?).
FREEZE: Waterfall - Pick a person to be the beginning of the line. Everyone starts drinking and you can’t stop until after the person in front of you stops.
Take 1 sip for every new neighbor you’ve met during Quarantine.
Give 2 sips for every movie you’ve rewatched during Quarantine. Bonus: Take 1 sip for every new movie you’ve watched.
Take 1 sip for every time you’ve seen or heard your coworkers animals or children during a video call.
Take a shot if you wish Quarantine was over.
Back to my Quarantine Commentary
Let’s be real, y’all. This is just a game to get your night started. Once you finish, you can go around the circle and keep adding your own ideas. Or you can switch and play something else (may I recommend Jackbox Games). Or you can eat some tacos and go to bed.
Cheers (& shots),
Q+L
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