Dear Alcohol

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Dear Alcohol,

I thought I'd take a minute to discuss some troubling factors with you.

First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours...your many sides and dimensions are mind-boggling, different than beer goggling, which I'll touch upon shortly. Yes, my friend, you always seem to be there when needed -- the perfect post-work cocktail, a beer with the game,and you're even there around the holidays, with a touch of cinnamon, you warm us even when stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings.

Yet lately, I've been wondering about your intentions. You see, I want to believe that you've got my best interests in mind, but I feel that your influence has led to 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 occurs at 5 AM.

2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, and though cooking is far from my specialty, why you suggested that I eat mashed potatoes with barbecue sauce coupled by a veggie corn dog and some stale corn chips washed down with cranberry juice and topped off with a KitKat is beyond me. Eclectic eater I am, but I think you went a bit too far this time.

3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me I need to do yoga more to increase my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down the stairs. Completely unnecessary.

4. Spelling Bees: Reference point 1 (Phone Calls) above, but even if calling 411 for Jennifer Lopez's number (in LA, I believe) IS a grand idea, the fact that you temporarily suspended my ability to spell her name surely amused the operator. Surprisingly enough, she didn't seem to be listed.

5. Pictures: This is a blessing in disguise, as it can often clarify the last point below, but the following costumes are herefore banned from being placed on my head in public: Indian Wigs, Sombreros, Bows, Ties, Boxes, upside-down cups, bras.

6. Beer Goggles: If I think I may know her from somewhere, I most likely do not. PLEASE do not request that I go over and seeif in fact, I do actually know that person. This is similar to the old "Hey, you're in my class" syndrome circa1996, and should heretofore be rendered illegal. Coupled with this is the phrase "Let's Make Out." While I may be thinking this, please reinstate the brain-mouth block that would keep this thought from being a statement, especially in public.

Further... the subsequent hangovers have GOT to stop. Now, I know a little penance for our previous evenings' debauchery may be in order, but the 2 pm Hangover Immobility (and the new-found-trend of morning booting) is completely unacceptable. I ask that if the proper steps are proactively taken on my part, (i.e., water, vitamin B, bread products, Advil) prior to going to bed/passing out facedown on the kitchen with a bag of pretzels, that the hangover to be quite minimal and in no way interfere with my daily Saturday or Sunday (or any day, for that matter) activities. Come on now, it's only fair -- you do your part, I'll do mine.

Alcohol, I have enjoyed our relationship for some years now, and want 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 we just don't know what to do with the extra dollars in our pockets. In order to continue this relationship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above and address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Thursday at 5pm (pre happy hour) on your possible solutions and hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.

Thank you for your prompt attention to these matters,

F.N. Lush

(AO)
 
Originally posted by Der Alta
Further... the subsequent hangovers have GOT to stop. Now, I know a little penance for our previous evenings' debauchery may be in order, but the 2 pm Hangover Immobility (and the new-found-trend of morning booting) is completely unacceptable. I ask that if the proper steps are proactively taken on my part, (i.e., water, vitamin B, bread products, Advil) prior to going to bed/passing out facedown on the kitchen with a bag of pretzels, that the hangover to be quite minimal and in no way interfere with my daily Saturday or Sunday (or any day, for that matter) activities. Come on now, it's only fair -- you do your part, I'll do mine.

My goodness, this part is so accurate!
 
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