So rather than mope around and complain, it's still a great opportunity to look for other things to do and make sure we continue to put our best foot forward in terms of local representation. The so-called "Pink Peso" still needs to make itself felt and besides - it's not like you want to stay home every weekend, right?
So in service to fellow queer geeks out there, here's a quick list of a few alternatives for you until BED opens again. We all know that they're going to make some sort of a comeback in a different form or maybe even name, but it'll return. In the meantime, get out there and mingle. And don't make me sing There Is Life Outside Your Apartment or something.


Go On A Traditional Date - Really, when was the last time you actually went out on a "real" date. Don't dismiss it as some relic of our straight pasts, there's actually a lot of fun to be had in meeting a person this way. Instead of agreeing to find one another in the dark confines of a dance club, you can instead meet for coffee, catch a movie and maybe dinner after. Or you can walk around a bookstore together or even try out a few games at an Arcade. Embarrassing yourselves in front of one another is a much better ice breaker than trying to ply your date with increasing amounts of alcohol, believe me. It may be one of the best Saturday nights you've ever had - as long as you remember how to carry a conversation instead of just letting your dancing do the talking for you. Okay, that not's necessarily a bad thing, but you get what I mean.
Host A Dinner Party - This may seem like something left to older queers, but hear me out. It'll be a lot cheaper since you can control the alcohol and you can tailor the music precisely to your tastes. All you need is a friend with access to condo rooftop or pool area, someone who knows how to mix drinks and presto - a fun little mixer for you and your friends. For those who can support it more, you can have a more formal dinner for a smaller group of friends. For those who aren't so inclined, then potluck is the way to go.
That's my list for now, unless you want me to get into the geeky joys of playing a tabletop RPG or CCG with your date (which remain very valid date activities as far as I'm concerned). If you have other ideas about how you're getting by life while BED is out of circulation, feel free to leave a comment or contact the Geeky Guide directly.
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