There's this section in the back of Oprah's ‘O' magazine called ‘Things I Know For Sure”. You have to flip passed the pashminas and perfume samples, but it really is the best part.

On this page, Oprah allows readers a peek into her mind and for a moment shares a nugget of wisdom that she has learned about life, love, family or world peace that she ‘knows for sure'.

Without the burden of doubt or proof, Oprah's gut simply tells her. Her spirit is lifted and she reaches a place of unconscious being that she knows is the truth.

Sometimes I totally get like that too.

Like when I'm out with my girlfriends, I just know that I'm going to have a blast; just four girls on the town, drinks in hand dancing the night away.

After a few years of barhopping around London there are a few things I know for sure! Just like Oprah says; your gut tells you when you're being lifted to a higher place of unconscious happiness and for me, that place is the dance floor at Tap House!

There are so many things I discover about myself when I'm drinking with my friends, it's like some kind of inhibition/inebriated magic; suddenly I'm faster, smarter, funnier and hotter all in just one bottle of Baby Duck!

Here's a short list of the things I've learned about myself from my nights out!

I am a Wicked Dancer!
It must be all the hours I spent watching So You Think You Can Dance, because I am on fire when I'm drunk. Suddenly, my hips are shaking, my legs are kicking and my arms are flailing…all completely on count! At home, it always seems kind of sloppy, but somehow when the DJ starts spinning and my vision starts blurring suddenly I'm a Debbie Allen protégée strutting my stuff!

I Can Sing!
My sixth grade music teacher must be kicking herself, because somehow she missed that I have a gorgeous singing voice! Sure, I sing in the shower and attend the occasional karaoke night with mediocre results, but after a few daiquiri's I evolve into a Mariah Carey/Gwen Stefani/Sarah McLaughlin hybrid of talent! It must be nerves and self-consciousness that hold me back during the day, because once I've tossed back a few on the patio and I climb up onto a speaker I'm an unstoppable powerhouse.

I Am Hot!
Picking the right outfit for Saturday night can take all week. With the proper preparation and tugging and squeezing I can usually leave the house feeling reasonably adorable. Check out the power of confidence though! Once I hit the Club, with my BFFs in tow, I emerge like a butterfly from a cocoon into a full-fledged Hot Tamale! Smudged eye makeup, tousled hair and accidental cleavage never looked so good.

I'm Smarter Than Mapquest!
Looking for a party, a bank machine or the closest Public washroom? Stick with me my friend. I can direct an experienced cabbie around this town like a pro! Once I even found my way to my parent's house at 2 a.m. without even trying too; like an invisible beacon was calling me home, AND I'd fallen asleep twice on the way! Pretty impressive folks.

I'm a Detective!
Need someone to find your lost nose ring, cheating boyfriend or red flip-flop at the bar? Hello! I totally have a talent for sniffing out missing people and items at the bar. One time, I lost my balance and slipped under our booth at Barney's and totally found my sister's chapstick!

I'm a Caretaker!
I think this is just a part of my nature, but when I've got some drinks in me I totally take care of everyone! Whether I'm lending my cell phone to strangers or $5 to a homeless guy, I totally get my Philanthro-groove on when I'm wasted. I always end up holding some drunk girl's hair in the washroom while she throws up; even if I just went in to check my lipstick.

I Can Run Super Fast!
Even in heels, Flash has got nothing on me. I am quick and nimble, ready for an emergency getaway if required. This one time, we went to The Frog and these tough girls from Western were looking at my friend and I thought there was going to be a fight. So I literally ran down Richmond Row for like four blocks. I was terrified. Turns out my friend knew these girls and it was cool, but had it been real, I was so fast it was crazy.

I Might Be a Lesbian!
When I'm sober, I totally know that I like boys. I like how they smell and carry things and look in polo shirts, but when I have a few shots, I totally think I might be a lesbian! I know you're supposed to choose sides, but my friend Hailey has like perfect breasts and one time in the coatroom at Mansion we totally made out and some guy gave us $20!

Knowing yourself takes time. Understanding your path and purpose requires patience and faith. In the meantime, I trust my gut and my flask to show me the things I know for sure.
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