It’s homecoming, Rebs! This Saturday, the Rebels play their first night game in the newly renovated Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. But for any Rebel fan, a 6 p.m. kick-off means there are a lot of empty hours to fill before locking the Vaught. Ah, what to do with all that precious time?
- Eat a delicious breakfast: Now that you won’t be rushing to get to the Grove to start tailgating at the crack of dawn, you’ll have time to brew your coffee, scramble up some eggs and fry up some bacon. Hell, maybe even get fancy and poach an egg. Why not? You’ve got time.
- Drink you up a whole mess of water: Staying hydrated is so important. These last few home games have been absolute scorchers, but thankfully this week the weather has finally cooled down. However, you can still get dehydrated no matter what the weather is like, so start your day off right by drinking plenty of water. Besides, you’ll need your strength to have the best homecoming ever.
- Start some drama: Brush your teeth after breakfast, then go break up with your significant other. It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend’s narrative with an unexpected twist. Plus, if there wasn’t some drama on homecoming weekend, did homecoming even really happen? If you don’t have anyone to break up with, you can always send a risky text or get involved in someone’s else’s drama as a kind of hype man.
- Visit your local park or walking trail with a buddy: Now that you’ve eaten a good breakfast and blindsided your loved ones, you’ll need to stretch out your muscles. So lace up your sneakers, grab a water bottle and a friend and get some exercise. Now that it’s beginning to feel like fall again here in Oxford, taking a late-morning stroll is the perfect way to get some fresh air and enjoy the changing seasons.
- Grab lunch with the gang: Walking is hungry work, so once you get done, go home and freshen up before you head to your favorite eatery in town. You and your friends are bound to have plenty to talk about with the busy day you’ll be having!
- Take your time getting Grove-ready: Blast your favorite jams as you get dressed and ready for the Grove. Don’t forget to grab any last-minute snacks or salt for your cooler (to keep the ice from melting) before you head out. Also text your now ex and tell him you want to “talk.” More drama!
- Resolve your drama: When you get to the Grove, shoot your ex a text and tell them where to find you. When he or she comes sobbing back to you, tell them it was all a big mistake and you just had some pre-homecoming jitters. Then ask him to be your homecoming date. When he says yes, celebrate by getting the attention of everyone around you and then making a speech about the magic of homecoming and how it all really brings out the best in all of us. Then throw your head back and laugh warmly, surrounded by all your friends and loved ones.
After following these steps, you should be ready to head into the game, full of school spirit and personal triumph. You will also have survived another drama-filled homecoming and manufactured a lovely story to tell other people at parties.
