I'm Back; Whatever Words #16

For those unaware, I can drink again. A year ago I donated a good chunk of my liver to my dad. On Friday, my friends and I went out to celebrate.

First, we met up at my friends house who lived close by to the bar we wanted head to. My friends pre-gamed while I decided to wait till the bar to actually drink. You know, make it a special moment and everything. Took an Uber, and we made our way over. That day, I literally received a Visa gift card from work for doing an amazing job, as always, and decided I was going to get everyone's first drink with it. Used the whole gift card on the first round. Worth the use because we ended up having so much fun.

Drink #1 Vodka Cranberry

After the first round, my friend picked up everyone's second. Confirming with myself that I can do Vodka drinks, but other clear liquor is a hard maybe. I can drink them, but doesn't mean I'll enjoy them. My partner suggested a puloma, tried it, and then ended up switching them for theirs since I did not like it. I didn't feel bad because this was my night and I deserved to drink stuff I liked. Also started chugging down water to stay hydrated. Like, a lot of water.

Drink #2 Lemon Drop

We then made our way to a restaurant close by to refuel on food. Ate some fries, peed a whole bunch, and got another drink of course.

Drink #3 Kitty and Coley

With food in our bellies, we decided it was time to have some fun and make our way to a club/bar situation location. 15 minute walk, at night, during winter. Sobered up a bit, but we made it over safely. Everyone making comments on how long the walk was, but started changing their tune once we got inside. Ordered another drink.

Drink #4 Vodka Cranberry (again)

At this spot, a local DJ was playing some indie-sleaze and we lit up the dance floor. Some people were moving, but once we joined in, the crowd was moving. My partner and I made our way to the front. There wasn't anyone to push through, everyone else was in the back of on the sides. We started dancing and bringing our friends to the front with us, creating the mood for the night. During this time, my partner and I finished our drinks and they grabbed us another.

Drink#5 Vodka Cranberry (double this time)

This would inevitably be my last full drink for the night. I did drink a little bit of some sake at my friends place, but that was like a sip or two so it doesn't count for the drink list. But at this club/bar we danced the night away until we got tired and decided it was time to relax and head back. While most of us Ubered together, another set of friends had driven over. One of them had mocktails so no need to worry. They were nice enough to pick up Taco Bell for everyone.

After making it back to my friends place, satisfied with my crunchwrap supreme, and peeing for the 100th time for the night, we decided to head back home after sobering up. I was able to drive us back but had to stop by a QT to pee. I had peed at my friends place like 3 times before we left and decided I would hold in the next one, which was my downfall. We almost made it back home, but all the liquid for the night wanted to get out. I was glad I made the quick stop at Quik Trip because honestly, I probably would have peed my pants in the car.

The next day, no hangover. 

So big takeaway from this, even after not drinking for 1-2 years, I can still keep up and hang...oh, and to stay hydrated. Definitely that last part, yeah, drink water.