Drinking and smoking... Drinking and smoking... Drinking and smoking... I really can't do this anymore. I know it sounds false when a guy with a site called the Drunkenfish says he doesn't want to drink and smoke anymore. I've never made such claims on this site. (I'll have to check the archives on that one) Today I am making a claim and I will hold to it. I am through with Drinking and Smoking. I am simply done. I still want to go to parties and hang out with friends or family at the bar, but I will not personally be drinking or smoking. So there. I think I convinced myself. Anyone else buying this?
Monday, August 02, 2004
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Points well taken John. I've tried control and have been successful in that I rarely make a complete fool out of myself anymore. The fool I make out of myself comes from my daily life. My body just can't take drinking or smoking anymore. I've not been sleeping. I believe because my stomach is tossing and turning, and I believe that is because of the alcohol and cigarettes I consume on a regular basis. I don't want to be that guy who everyone worries about drinking around. I will not be known as the alcoholic in my circles. I don't even think I'm an alcoholic. I will from time to time have a glass of wine in which I will sip for a long time to be social, but I will never smoke again. I will never purposefully get drunk again. That is the goal anyway. There may be slip ups from time to time, but that has to be my basic rule or I will never have the life I want to have. I'm anouncing my retirement from binge drinking and cigarettes as of yesterday's date. I have earned this retirement for a long successful hard working drunken career.
Ben, hang on to that liver - those fuckers are expensive! Nonetheless I'll agree with John, don't go cold turkey, just take it easier. Sip more, or if you remember get girl drinks. They're expensive as hell and have enough sugar to give you a ringing headache. But usually after a few I'm full & have a buzz. And also I'm too broke to spend any more money on a apple martini or a rum runner.
But whatever it is - you don't want to go so long without drinking that you get that urge. If you build that urge up too much you'll have a hell of a bender. But as for my advice - take it or leave it, I'm a light drinker. I usually don't like the taste of beer anymore (I don't remember the last time I had a Guineess), can't stand gin, whiskey or scotch anymore. I go for mixed rum or vodka drinks and wine. As for wine - if you find a type of wine you really like you could grow to appreciate the taste and not WANT to slam it down.
As for smoking - no idea, I never smoked. But just know you have a fan in Atlanta cheering you on. (that was the gayest shit I've ever written, sorry).
later...
New Ween? You mean 'Quebec'?
feh
Not that this is of any consolation, but John - I've been listening to Franz Ferdinand.
Oh, and that post above is a little NSFW or NSIYWISBY (not safe if your wife is standing behind you)
sick and tired of being sick and tired? i say go for it, ben. jibber's got some good suggestions, though; don't just stop doing something, find something else to do instead.
good sleep is important. you're smart to seek it out.
You know who I am. I've known you for thirty-six years. All your friends have given you really useful advice. This decision on your part will help you. I don't think you're an alcoholic; I think you've gotten into some bad habits and not made an attempt to change them. John's advice is best, I think: don't quit, just set a limit and then STOP. But things are going to start changing anyway. Clubbing will become a bore, but women in other places will notice you've cleaned up your act. Expect a deluge of interest. Keep studying for the LSAT. I don't pray because I don't believe in God, but I do believe in you. Life's going to turn around for you in cool and demanding ways. Rely on family and friends in new territory. You'll soon be all right.
This person, me, loves you.
Final word on this subject for me is that I've decided to drink less. A huge step down from my original claim, but hey.
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