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Posted by partlycloudy on January 7, 2005, at 13:11:45
Dear Alcohol
First & foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. My friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the game, and you're even around in the holiday's hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings. However, lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences, briefed below for your review.
1. Phone calls: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place after 2 a.m. Why would you make me call those ex-boyfriends/girlfriends when I know for a fact they do not want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night?
2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that I eat a taco with chili sauce, along with a big Italian meatball & some stale chips (washed down with WINE & topped off with a Kit Kat all after a few cheese curls & chili cheese fries)? I'm an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.
3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down. It's completely unnecessary, and the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day is beyond me. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.
4. Beer goggles: If I think I may know him/her from somewhere, I most likely do not. Please do not request that I go over & see if in fact, I do actually know that person. The phrase "let's F***" is illegal from now
on. While I may be thinking this, please reinstate the brain-to-mouth-block that would stop this thought from becoming a statement, especially in public. Please stop me from talking to the guy/girl with the crooked teeth; acned-up face; bad breath; beer belly, etc. Why are they so appealing to me while I'm with you? And why are they so disgusting to me the next morning after you have worn off??6. Furthermore: The hangovers have GOT to stop. This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening's debauchery may be in order, but the 3pm hangover immobility is completely inacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out facedown on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn,
the hangover should be minimal & in no way interfere with my daily activities.Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now & would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets. In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above & address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions & hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.
Thank you,
From, Your biggest fan
P.S. THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. CinnamonTHINGS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Specificity
2. British Constitution
3. Passive-aggressive disorderTHINGS THAT ARE DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Thanks, but I don't want to have sex.
2. Nope, no more beer for me.
3. Sorry, but you're not really my type.
4. Good evening, officer. Isn't it lovely out tonight?
5. Oh, I couldn't. No one wants to hear me sing.
Posted by Tabitha on January 7, 2005, at 13:31:10
In reply to A letter to Alcohol (not for Substance board), posted by partlycloudy on January 7, 2005, at 13:11:45
Great thoughts, PC! Personally I'm done negotiating with alcohol-- that b**** is a liar.
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 7, 2005, at 14:08:06
In reply to A letter to Alcohol (not for Substance board), posted by partlycloudy on January 7, 2005, at 13:11:45
Posted by TofuEmmy on January 7, 2005, at 14:13:27
In reply to A letter to Alcohol (not for Substance board), posted by partlycloudy on January 7, 2005, at 13:11:45
That's odd....I don't remember writing that, but I must have. It has all my thoughts in it.....but they sounds SO much more clever! Huh, I musta been drunk.
Kisses ;-)
Posted by tootercat on January 11, 2005, at 11:53:32
In reply to Re: A letter to Alcohol (not for Substance board) » partlycloudy, posted by TofuEmmy on January 7, 2005, at 14:13:27
Amazing PC and Bravo!
I didn't even have a clue that I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. I thought everyone drank like me. It wasn't until I got to spend the night in the local pokey (jail, in case you don't know the slang) and saw that I had done $4,000 worth of damage to my car that I got a small clue.
Almost 15 years later I am still sober and clean. Life still has its challenges, that hasn't changed.The difference is that I am finding my support, love, courage, strength, and guidance from somewhere other than a bottle, a powder, a pill, or sex. It hasn't been EASY. The rewards are sometimes questionable because now I have to FEEL instead of medicate. On the other hand I CAN FEEL now instead of being numb and in limbo not really alive. I live now not just EXIST. I wish you love and strength in your journey of life.
Tooter (Pam)
Posted by Susan47 on January 11, 2005, at 22:20:52
In reply to Re: A letter to Alcohol partlycloudy, posted by tootercat on January 11, 2005, at 11:53:32
This is the end of the thread.
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