-Make sure that freind is as enthusiastic about staying up as you (obviously you want to stay up. if you didnt want to stay up, you wouldnt be reading this.).
-DON"T EAT THE CHICKENS!!! (random thought).
-Have things to do that both of you like. if you have nothing in common, then you shoudnt stay up with them
-have methods of staying up (see know hows).
-be sure to have a big enough room to walk around in.
basment or lower level rooms work the best.
-if you live with somebody else that's asleep, or you live in an apartment bulding or a townhouse, be listening for any footsteps coming down or up stairs. any footsteps mean trouble, and when you hear them, be prepared to turn off the lights, cut any noise, and act asleep.
-try to sit up, avoid laying down at all times!