Dude! There’s Blood in My Alcohol Stream!
When I was 18, I dated a guy with friends that were “homebodies.” They were 22 and 23, and never wanted to “go out.”
And I remember thinking that they were boring. So young, and such . . . old farts. Renting a movie or having folks over to play cards and drink beer were a big deal with these kids. I never understood it either, since I always thought that anyone over the age of 21 stayed out all night and partied until they had to change clothes and report to work.
Nearly 20 years later, I realize that they were SMART. Maybe they were barely getting by, and couldn’t spend the money needed to club hop. Talk about some massive self-control. Early twenty-somethings resisting the urge to blow their paychecks on a weekend’s worth of fun. Seriously. If I could have back all of the money I spent on alcohol and cover charges between the ages of 17 and 25, I could by the state of Colorado.
Now, I know I put on this fun front and make it appear that all I do after I get home from work is throw vodka in a shaker and run around the house scaring the hell out of my kids. And sometimes I do.
But there are times when I just want to relish my life without the fog of a cocktail clouding my mind. It happens.
So, what, you ask, do I do when I feel like having fun without the aid of an alcoholic beverage? Here’s just a few examples:
1. Play “Dance Dance Revolution.” Naked.
2. Upon finishing my shopping, touch the arm of the checkout clerk and say, “Tag. You’re it!”
3. Look at my husband as if he’s a total stranger and say, “Stop grabbing my ass!” while in a crowded elevator.
I’m still exploring other ideas, but many of them do not fall in the “family friendly” category. And almost all of them are not legal. And I can’t go having anyone trying them out and going to jail and blaming me for their unfortunate demise. So, I’ll just keep them to myself.
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03 2009
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Hi Mama cosmo, O.K. About my blog header (organizing mommy blog), I drew the design out, and hired Karen to make it bloggy-worthy, since I’m not a techno-geek. I mean, I wish I were more of a techno-nerd, but I’m just very social and right brained. About having fun while not drinking. Here is the scoop about me. I think if I took even one drink.. let’s say tomorrow.. it would only take me two months before I’d end up in AA. I have alcoholism on both sides of my family, I have a very driven personality– all or nothing way about me. I’m scared to death of the stuff. Not that I judge someone who enjoys it–I love my family just fine. I just know myself too well. So, if you want to know how to be totally crazy without drinking, I can show you how.. totally how. I have a blast and a half with life and no hangovers. I’m not trying to convince you to be like me or anything.. I’m just saying that it’s possible. Either way, nice to meet you. I’m glad you have connected with Tracy of Pink Truth. It’s been a while since I’ve been over there, but I am amazed at the number of people connected with MLM recovery. Hugs,
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#3, OMG! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!
you are hillarious so glad i found you, I am a subscriber so i wont miss a thing, this moma needs a cosmo too, party time you think LOL
Ha – love it…well, except the naked DDR. I JUST blogged about this game and I think it would NOT be fun to play naked. no, never. It would not be fun to watch someone play naked-ever. No, not good.
Love the husband incident-that’s good wholesome fun for all!