I do enjoy a bourbon and Coke with my husband occasionally. Unfortunately, I don't get the beautiful glow you get, I just get totally unconscious within minutes of finishing it. Unfortunately, alcohol + the meds I take = instant coma. The good thing is, I have no after effects the next day since I can't stay awake to drink more than one.
That’s honestly kind of impressive—your body said, “One and done, thank you very much!” 😂
Glad you still get to enjoy a little sip with your husband now and then, even if it comes with a built-in off switch! Honestly, no hangover and enforced moderation? That’s kind of the dream.
This summarizes my relationship with alcohol. I occasionally indulge. Usually when home alone, well hydrated, after a full meal no plans next few days. Half a glass north coast brewery ole Rasputin beer, Pacific Northwest wine, or traditional sake. That’s a few years worth of alcohol for me. For some reason when I visit friends and have wine socially the effect is reduced. During pandemic I discovered local crafted botanical gin, a few sips occasionally was nice. My immune system does not tolerate much alcohol. So yes a bit of that independent rebel even if a little numbed afterward.
I'm experimenting with 8 oz. of crushed ice, with a small shot of spirits, gin or aquavit, and slowly sipping that. That feels like a drink, a little buzz, mostly ok in the morning. WE make our way🌅
I do enjoy a bourbon and Coke with my husband occasionally. Unfortunately, I don't get the beautiful glow you get, I just get totally unconscious within minutes of finishing it. Unfortunately, alcohol + the meds I take = instant coma. The good thing is, I have no after effects the next day since I can't stay awake to drink more than one.
That’s honestly kind of impressive—your body said, “One and done, thank you very much!” 😂
Glad you still get to enjoy a little sip with your husband now and then, even if it comes with a built-in off switch! Honestly, no hangover and enforced moderation? That’s kind of the dream.
This summarizes my relationship with alcohol. I occasionally indulge. Usually when home alone, well hydrated, after a full meal no plans next few days. Half a glass north coast brewery ole Rasputin beer, Pacific Northwest wine, or traditional sake. That’s a few years worth of alcohol for me. For some reason when I visit friends and have wine socially the effect is reduced. During pandemic I discovered local crafted botanical gin, a few sips occasionally was nice. My immune system does not tolerate much alcohol. So yes a bit of that independent rebel even if a little numbed afterward.
This made me laugh, Monica! Thank you for being real!
Sometimes a little bourbon and brutal honesty is all a girl’s got!
Thanks for laughing with me. real is the only way I know how to roll.
I'm experimenting with 8 oz. of crushed ice, with a small shot of spirits, gin or aquavit, and slowly sipping that. That feels like a drink, a little buzz, mostly ok in the morning. WE make our way🌅
That’s the perfect kind of grown woman alchemy—just the right blend of ritual, rebellion, and “I do what feels good for me.” 👏
Yes ma’am, we do make our way—one well-iced, soul-honoring sip at a time. 🥂 Keep going. You’re in excellent company.
The smoldering embers after the fire still provide warmth and light. Loved your story.
You go, girl!!
Good for you! Nothing like a quality bourbon buzz in good company a couple times a year. No regrets.
Amen! zero regrets! Just a nice lovey day of napping!