Alcohol messes with your perception of time. The drunk you can usually keep partying into the wee hours of the night, right? The sober you, however, will get sleepy! So, if you feel

lame yawning and bailing on the fun by midnight, get some rest before the party starts. Maybe even have a late night cup of coffee. This way, you'll be ale to hang with everyone all

night and not be hungover in the morning.

Get some kind of drink. No, not alcohol. Sometimes, the best part of a drink is just holding something in your hand, so you feel less awkward when you're talking to

people. Having a non-boozy beverage at hand will make the night still feel normal. Plus, people will think you're drinking and not bother you about your personal decisions.

Some friends just really love when their other friends getting wasted. It's like their duty on earth to see everyone 100% sloshed by the end of the night. But, if you

buddy up with the bartender before the night gets crazy, you won't have to worry about this. Tell the bartender you're not drinking and ask that if any friends order you

a drink, to just poor you water or soda. If the bartender isn't psyched by this idea, just say you're the designated driver and their attitude should cool out.

Get yourself some kind of treat beverage. Either a juice concoction you'd never usually order, or a favorite soda you usually only have on cheat days. You'll feel less deprived

this way and still get to drink something interesting. 

Oh, P.S. Shirley Temples are still awesome and they'll make all your drinking friends jealous.

Be ready to answer questions. If someone says, "Why aren't you drinking?" or "Come on, just have one," make sure you have an answer ready. You could be a little shady and

say, "My dad just died of liver failure," or "I'm pregnant, do you want me to harm my baby?" It's best to reserve those comebacks for people that really annoy you.

For everybody else, just say you don't feel like drinking or that you're on antibiotics and it's not allowed. Hey, we know it isn't great to lie to your friends,

but sometimes lying to drunk friends is easier than telling them the truth.

With all these tips in action, you'll be able to hang at the bar and not feel like you're

missing out. Plus, you'll wake up headache free the next day...unlike your friends. Haha!