Letter to Me

Oh, Amanda. What were you thinking? I know, you hadn't been out in a loooong time and got caught up in the fun of it all. But, really, did you have to go so overboard?!

For starters, what happened to the 2-drink limit you were going to abide by? "I'm having only 2, and not staying out late. I want to feel good on Saturday." Not so much. I will give you credit that on drink #3, you offered to share with a friend. That was one of the only good decisions you made that night. The two drinks you had after that one you shared ... not the best road to go.

And couldn't you have eaten just a little more over dinner? Friday night was not the time to watch your waistline. Your two slivers of quesadillas were hardly enough to absorb all the alcohol that was flowing. And so much for the waistine... since you had nothing in your stomach that night, you woke up so hungry (and hungover) that you tried THREE different fast-food places to try to feel better. A hamburger, fries, bean burrito, breadstick, and one asian fried dish later... still no relief. So much for that whole "greasy food" theory on curing a hangover. And so much for your diet.

And by the way, dehydration does not look good on you. Sure, you tried on Saturday by drinking loads of gatorade and a gallon of water. Sorry that didn't work out for you. Next time, try to follow that rule you used to follow of drinking one glass of water for every margarita you have. It will pay off the next morning.

I will give it to you... you made a few choices that night that should be commended. You did pop into *a club* to dance with random strangers so you could sober up a little. The dancing won't get you a pat on the back, but not ordering a drink while there was a smart idea. That thirty minutes of going without definitely helped you out. And another good choice that night.... wait, I can't think of any. At the very least, you learned some lessons:

1. You are no longer 21. You shouldn't pretend you can handle to drink like you are. Your 30 something body just doesn't recover like it used to.

2. You really should get out more. That way you won't feel the need to party like its your last night out forever.

3. There is absolutely no need to ask every guy at the bar to take you and your girlfriends' picture. One is more than enough. If you all don't look good in it, that's okay. You're drunk, you're all a little squinty-eyed anyway.

4. After you've had what you said would be your limit, STOP. To be specific, don't think it would be the greatest idea ever to go to yet another bar. The one you're at has all the fun you need.

5. Last, but not least, you remembered how much fun it is to go out with your girlfriends and just let loose. So... do it more often, but with a bit less intensity. Oh, and you've learned to not plan a night out when you have to tutor the next morning. Graphing linear equations is a bitch when you're hungover.

Take care, and come back and re-read this before you go out again!