Spit it Off - Confessions - Balham Food&Drinks

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Hi lovely people,
We’re heading back to one of our beloved secret spots in the heart of Balham — a second home for this group.
Expect an easy-going, safe, friendly, and welcoming vibe,

Drinks and plenty of food options will be available at the Post Market — and you’re welcome to bring your food from the stalls into the bar.

And this time, we’ll dive into a challenging and funny activity: SPIT IT OFF!

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PLAN
EARLIER ON THE SAME DAY Given that we'll be coming from the Animal Farm & Market event in the afternoon . https://www.meetup.com/life-london/events/311470259/

From 7,00PM: Drinks and warm-up chats

From 8PM to 9PM: SPIT IT OFF
Everyone will have 3 minutes on the mic to spit it off — share your facts, frustrations, or confessions about work!

• What’s been frustrating you at work lately?
• That colleague you just can’t get along with?
• That new annoying manager?
• Regretting your career path? Hate the corpy-speak?
• Can’t stand the recruiting processes?

Whatever it is — spit it off!
We’ll listen, laugh, and relate. It’s all about releasing the pressure, challenging yourself, and feeling lighter after letting it out.
3 Minutes ⏱️ // Get yourself ready — or just improvise! // Freely choose your vibe: want to go for funny comedy style? Maybe horror, drama, or total chaos? // We’ll listen
It doesn’t matter how good you are at telling your story — this isn’t a competition.
It’s about releasing, for yourself.
We won’t judge (and we definitely won’t record, LOL) 😂
And if you feel like crying — tissues will be provided. No worries. 💛

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From 9PM: Defuse Drinks
Time to relax even more, get back to your drinks, and maybe find some advice or empathy from someone who heard your story.
What’s next? We migh decide to move together to some other bars later

WHAT TO GAIN FROM THIS GAME? 🎯

• Release some stress
• Be heard
• Connect with people in the same shoes
• Realise you’re not alone
• Have a better Monday looking back at this moment together

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IS IT MANDATORY TO STEP UP TO THE MIC? 🎤
Of course not! But try to challenge yourself.
Maybe you’re not used to speaking in front of a small group of new people — and that’s already a brave first step that might surprise yourself.
Step out of your comfort zone — your story matters and deserves to be heard.
NEED SOME INSPIRATION TO START YOUR “SPIT IT OFF”? 💭
Here are a few lines you could start with...

• “Every Monday I feel like…”
• “When I was a kid, I dreamed of…”
• “What really annoys me about my job / manager / colleagues / tasks is…”
• “You know what really gets to me lately…”
• “If I could tell my boss one honest thing, it would be…”
• “Sometimes I wonder why we all pretend that…”
• “Deadlines… why do they alway appear out of nowhere?”
• “If I hear the word ‘urgent’ one more time…”

IF YOU ARE NEW TO THIS GROUP: This is not a networking Meetup. It's an event where people wants to have fun and connect.

COMING ON YOUR OWN or FIRST TIMER? No worries, most of us do!

Requirements: Some venues in London might require ID for entry so please make sure you have one (Passport or Driving License)

Disclaimer*:** By attending this event, you agree that you do so at your own risk. The event organiser is not responsible for any loss, theft, injury, or damage to personal property. Please keep your belongings secure.*
The host is not responsible for the actions of individuals during the event.