I'm a teetotaler. But I would fight any reinstatement of the 18th amendment to U.S. Constitution. To each his own. And a bit of personal responsibility goes a long way.
So true :) I didn't bother last night. We sat out by the fire and played a GIT tar. :) That was nice. We usually have a party, but not this year. It was very pleasant. Our neighbors were shooting off these fireworks that look awesome and then a little guy parachutes down out of them. They were shining the parachutes with a flashlight. It was pretty cool. The fire was beautiful and it's GOOD for you :) I had one drink (sort of- super watered down and iced up the whazzoo) and then gave up and switched to coffee. I think I am done with drinking in general. I was feeling that last night. We will see, but I will certainly be doing it much less frequently. I usually drink on a holiday because it's a holiday. But now, I am thinking, "but why?". I haven't actually been drinking much since 2020. I will be continuing that trend. Without it, when you are at a party, you are much less likely to get pulled into the dregs with someone over any of their negative crap. That's why I stopped drinking in 2020. As soon as my eyes were open to the co dependency, lack of discernment and judgmental attitudes around me, I decided that drinking would only make that uglier. I forgive everyone for everything, by the way. I am not holding a grudge. I was there before, lacking discernment and being judgmental. So, I am no longer really a drinking friend. I might have one now and then at home because I feel like it, but the last party I went to where everyone was drinking (a wedding), I just had some coffee and kava. That was perfect. I had a general feeling of good will and then I drove home sober. We performed a song called Better Days by the Goo Goo Dolls on Sunday, as the offertory. Here is how I feel about this year regarding friends and family:
"I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
So take these words and sing out loud
'Cause everyone is forgiven now
'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again
'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again"
It was great. They guy I play for, who was singing has an perfect voice for this song. We were jammin'.
And yeah, I am heading in a similar direction with drinking. I have never really been all that into it—it's a rare thing for me. And now, at my age, even just one drink makes me feel a little crappy the next day, and more than one…yuck. (At my age—I cannot believe I have begun using that phrase!)
I don't know where else to leave this, so I will leave it here. Remember I told you once that I had heard you could select the check box endorsement #11 for ambassador at large on a passport, become an ambassador and have your own micronations? I looked and looked to see where I had found that. I found my notes on it. (what there are of them. There are a few things I can look up, however and so I will). I will review them later and try to figure out where they came from. Would you like me to email you my findings? This will be next week. This week is full up.
Hilarious! I feel for your pain and regret. You’ll be back to normal in 4 or 5 days...😜
At my age…yeah, that many days sounds about right.
Wise words indeed, Happy New Year to you too!
Cheers!
"The man takes a drink. The drink takes a drink. The drink takes the man."
anon
Oh for sure. Good reason not to do it often!
I'm a teetotaler. But I would fight any reinstatement of the 18th amendment to U.S. Constitution. To each his own. And a bit of personal responsibility goes a long way.
"To each his own. And a bit of personal responsibility goes a long way."
I think I would expand that sentiment to every activity that does not involve the initiation of force by one against another.
Yes, I apply this to everything in my life and encourage others to do the same. Wishing you a great and freer year in 2024!
And you. The future begins!
🤗 🍹🍹🍹😵💫🤢
I just ate a bunch of waffles. That helped. 🤣
So true :) I didn't bother last night. We sat out by the fire and played a GIT tar. :) That was nice. We usually have a party, but not this year. It was very pleasant. Our neighbors were shooting off these fireworks that look awesome and then a little guy parachutes down out of them. They were shining the parachutes with a flashlight. It was pretty cool. The fire was beautiful and it's GOOD for you :) I had one drink (sort of- super watered down and iced up the whazzoo) and then gave up and switched to coffee. I think I am done with drinking in general. I was feeling that last night. We will see, but I will certainly be doing it much less frequently. I usually drink on a holiday because it's a holiday. But now, I am thinking, "but why?". I haven't actually been drinking much since 2020. I will be continuing that trend. Without it, when you are at a party, you are much less likely to get pulled into the dregs with someone over any of their negative crap. That's why I stopped drinking in 2020. As soon as my eyes were open to the co dependency, lack of discernment and judgmental attitudes around me, I decided that drinking would only make that uglier. I forgive everyone for everything, by the way. I am not holding a grudge. I was there before, lacking discernment and being judgmental. So, I am no longer really a drinking friend. I might have one now and then at home because I feel like it, but the last party I went to where everyone was drinking (a wedding), I just had some coffee and kava. That was perfect. I had a general feeling of good will and then I drove home sober. We performed a song called Better Days by the Goo Goo Dolls on Sunday, as the offertory. Here is how I feel about this year regarding friends and family:
"I wish everyone was loved tonight
And somehow stop this endless fight
Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days
So take these words and sing out loud
'Cause everyone is forgiven now
'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again
'Cause tonight's the night the world begins again"
It was great. They guy I play for, who was singing has an perfect voice for this song. We were jammin'.
Great message!
Sounds like a wonderful evening.
And yeah, I am heading in a similar direction with drinking. I have never really been all that into it—it's a rare thing for me. And now, at my age, even just one drink makes me feel a little crappy the next day, and more than one…yuck. (At my age—I cannot believe I have begun using that phrase!)
I know, I am 50 now, by age 47 I was saying "well, he was a nice young man". PAhahhaa. It's okay, we are legacy builders now. :)
55 here, and yes we are!
B O O M
I don't know where else to leave this, so I will leave it here. Remember I told you once that I had heard you could select the check box endorsement #11 for ambassador at large on a passport, become an ambassador and have your own micronations? I looked and looked to see where I had found that. I found my notes on it. (what there are of them. There are a few things I can look up, however and so I will). I will review them later and try to figure out where they came from. Would you like me to email you my findings? This will be next week. This week is full up.
Yes, absolutely! Thanks!
"there are fare more useful stimulants, productive ones."
Care to share a list? 🤣 🤣
LOL I thought you were going to say something like "exercise," "yoga," or "hiking in nature."
It certainly does have salutary effects on one's health and happiness!