Throwing a party can be a really good time, but welcoming a bunch of people you won’t know that well into your home has it’s obvious drawbacks. For instance, there’s a good chance some of your stuff might go missing afterwards. Think about your sketchiest friend. Now think about the sketchy people they’ll invite to your party. Scary right? Here’s some essential items to stow away and lock up before the party starts.
Your Booze
You’re already sharing your house with everyone, and possibly even a keg. You shouldn’t be expected to share your bottle too. Don’t leave it laying around for anyone to try and steal. Of course, it does depend on whether we’re talking about Ron Diaz or Grey Goose here. You don’t want to be the lunatic who’s hell-bent on protecting Ron Diaz after all.
Here’s the prime example for watching where you leave your booze, from personal experience of course. This kid brought a bottle of Ciroc to a party (I’m assuming because he was a big P. Diddy fan, because why they hell else would anyone bring a bottle of Ciroc to a college party?) and within the hour some kid had tried to pour half of it into his water bottle. Once again, watch your booze.
Your Room
This should be obvious, but I’ve been to many parties where someone gets stuff taken from their room because they didn’t lock it. On top of that whole theft thing, there’s also the distinct possibility that a girl and guy at the party might look for a room to get more “acquainted.” You don’t want that to be your room do you? No, no you don’t.
Anything People Could Draw With
You might not think of this one, but it shouldn’t be overlooked, regardless of whether it’s a pen, marker, sharpie or pencil. Clear these out of any room people will be in. Leaving coloring materials out near drunk college kids is like leaving a loaded handgun with a monkey. My friends learned this the hard way when a party-goer decided to paint a mural on their kitchen wall free of charge. The kid was not an artist either.
All Game Systems And Accessories
I’ve heard of multiple people that threw parties and ended up a controller poorer for the trouble. For some reason, drunks feel like they need another PS3 controller before they head home sometimes. Also, a vintage game system and any games are easy targets to steal as well. Who doesn’t want a Sega Genesis when they see one? And who can resist this face……
Everything You Can’t Afford To Replace
Sadly, just about everything in your house is ripe for the taking. If you see something that you might cry over if it got taken, you should probably just lock it up. Everything else is probably good to keep out. Obviously you’re not going to bring your television outside the main room, but you never know how ambitious some of these young thieves can be. And on top of the chance of theft, there’s the ever present chance that someone could just break your stuff by way of falling, dropping, punching, vomiting, etc. Man, now that I think of it, throwing parties is a huge hassle. I’m glad people keep doing it because I sure don’t feel like risking my stuff….
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