Why a hangover

is totally okay

Do you remember when I told you about my biggest hangover ever? Well, that wasn't such a chic moment. Think a pure white sandy beach, definitely no cocktail in hand and a sprint into the sea because the alcoholic leftovers wanted to leave the premises immediately.

That's not how my hangovers are in general. I usually lounge around on my couch, eat a fried egg sandwich, watch a movie that I especially don't have to think about, and in the afternoon, I indulge in bitterballen. I get a kind of insatiable hunger, which I dive into and enjoy. Sometimes, a green craving, develops, then I grab an avocado and head into the woods for some fresh air (because I smoked). But that last part happens minimally, so no worries. Therefore, I want to advocate for one big hangover per week or month (the frequency depends a bit on your age, any kids you might have, and how serious your career is). A hangover is really much less bad than you think.

Cancel that plan

With a hangover, you can legitimately cancel everything. Fancy a latte in the city? Nah. Going for a run with your bestie? NO (the idea). Tackling your house with the vacuum cleaner? Mwah, nah. And that's totally fine.

Laugh your head off

A hangover makes for a slow, somewhat awkward version of yourself. And if it's a good one, you also get that silly mood over you. Then you laugh at everything, but EVERYTHING. People who take carnival seriously will also giggle if you poke them in the belly at liver height. Yes, that's intense, yes.

You broaden your interests

Food, drinks, movies, series... With a hangover, you consume a lot with gusto. Action movie in the morning, sushi in the afternoon, Gazeuse in the evening. Open-minded, that's you. I certainly am, because including a hangover, cartoons suddenly become my favorite and I thrive on sweet (I'm team savory).

Eating options

Your taste buds get mercilessly stimulated. Popcorn with a hint of peanut butter, a dollop of hummus, a swirl of cheddar cheese, and a bowl of bitterballen accompanied by Tony's. Yes, you are a source of inspiration for every star chef.

You can do anything

Upside down, inside out, backwards on the couch? Prrrimaaa. In your f-ugly jeans to the supermarket? Okeeee with that. Not answering your phone? You're right.

Wonder

Theo is amazed with a drink souvenir in his pocket. He finds the leaves of the trees really intensely green and thinks ‘wooooow’ about everything. Me? I just find the light unbearably bright and the sound loud, but yeah.

No nonsense

A hangover wipes away your nuanced layer. May finds herself super witty when she writes her pieces with a hangover. I laugh too hard and especially a lot at my own jokes. You're honest, a bit crude, intensely comfortable in your ugly look and you're totally okay with that.

Stress relief

Unless you have a panic hangover. Yes, those exist. That you think in the morning: what the hell did I say and WHY did I dance with my blouse open on the director's table? But if you don't have that, then a hangover relieves stress. You just chill.

Desire for sex

This apparently can happen (I heard from a reliable editorial source), but I've never experienced that.

Well, then I wish you lots of wine, a tasty GT, and above all a drunken weekend. I just saw a bottle of Moët on May's desk, I'm going to sneakily open it.