Let the spirits mooooove me! An Alcohol Survey
1. Have you ever been drunk?
Yes.
2. How old were you the first time you got drunk?
Fourteen or fifteen. Mom was out of town. My older friend Tracy (nineteen) had an older friend (twenty-one) who bought me a giant case of wine coolers (aka Gateway Alcohol) for my post-homecoming-dance party. But I couldn't wait, so the night before the homecoming dance--right before the homecoming bonfire--I drank 6 of those wine coolers. Did cartwheels and kissed a lot of people on the cheek that night.
3. Have you ever gotten/given digits while intoxicated?
Yes, because it is the fastest way to get people to leave you alone. "Yeah yeah yeah yeah you're nice okay give me your number I'll call you never mind the fact that I can't hear you go away now so I can talk to my friends about something very private yeah yeah yeah I like you too bye bye have a nice day talk to you later no i won't throw away your number I promise bye bye!"
4. Have you ever 'drunk dialed'?
I have drunk texted many, many, many times. I don't do it as much as I used to because, honestly, it's pretty rude to play with your phone when you're in the company of others. I'm working on that.
5. Have you ever been drunk in front of family member?
All of them. Except my grandpa, who died when I was twelve, and my grandfather, who died before I was born.
6. Have you ever had to cover up the fact that you were drunk?
Yes. A police officer came to my house during one of my parties. I was sixteen at the time. He was incredibly nice. In retrospect, I realize how lucky I was that I didn't get into big trouble. Seriously, a house party with drunk underage people galore? And no parents in sight? It's a shock that I didn't get a fine, let alone arrested. Speaking of getting arrested ...
7. Have you ever been arrested for any alcohol related crime?
No. Though I should have been a couple of times :X
8. Have you ever hooked-up with someone while drunk?
Yes. Twice. Once when I was sixteen and once when I was twenty. Neither involved sex but both were steamy and involved spending the night.
9. Ever forgot their name?
Ha ha. I forgot the one from when I was sixteen.
10. When was the last time you were drunk?
Saturday.
11. Have you ever been on a drunken binge?
There have been a few times where I got drunk two or three nights in a row, but that was when I was 21-22. I don't have the same stamina anymore! I know, I know, it's only been a couple of years, but it's amazing fast my body wore out. Must be from all that drinking I did.
12. Do you need alcohol to have a good time?
No. But I need alcohol to get drunk.
13. What kind of alcohol gets you the most intoxicated?
Red wine. Straight liquor of any kind.
14. Favorite liquor:
Vodka.
15. Favorite beer:
Young's Chocolate Stout
16. Have you ever woken up after a night of drinking and found you were still drunk?
Yes
17. Have you ever swam drunk?
Yes. In various pools. Usually of the hotel variety.
18. What kind of a drunk are you?
Goofy. Inquisitive (more than usual). Juvenile. And caustic---watch out.
19. Is alcohol like "truth serum" to you?
Not really, because I'm always truthful. Except when it comes to hurting people's feelings. No amount of alcohol will make me purposely hurt someone's feelings. Unless I don't like that person.
20. Favorite drinking partner:
Tracy, but I love drinking with all of my friends. LOVE. IT.
21. Favorite bar/drink:
Tiny Lounge, Piece, Motel Bar, Murray's, Starbusters, and the Elk's Club (shut up) are my favorite bars. My favorite drink is a vodka martini. No olive. With a twist. And a few other martinis. But what I usually drink is light beer, gin/vodka and tonic, gimlets, and red wine.
22. Have you ever completely blacked out?
I forget some things sometimes, but remember when people remind me. Usually.
23. Have you ever puked from drinking?
Yes, but I can't even remember the last time I threw up from drinking. It's been awhile. At least a year or two. I've learned my limits, I guess.
24. Have you ever had the 'crying drunks'?
No.
25. Can you still do physical activities while intoxicated?
Yeah, pretty much.
26. Have you ever gotten into a drunken fight?
No.
27. Who is the most annoying drunk that you know?
John.
28. Who is the most flirtatious drunk?
Julie. In a classy and mature way.
29. Do you have a drunken nickname?
Not that I know of.
30. Have you received a drunken 'booty call'?
Not blatant ones.
31. Funniest drunken scene in a movie:
Goldie Hawn in Overboard. "I'm a short .... fat ...... slut!"
32. Favorite song(s) about drinking:
Alabama Song? I don't know if it's really about drinking, but the words "whiskey bar" are in it.
33. Have you ever woken up next to someone you didn't know?
Once, after one of my parties. I knew he was in my bed when I went to sleep. I just didn't know who he was. Ha.
34. Have you ever been hit on by someone way older than you?
Yes, but I don't mind too much when that happens. I prefer old flirts to young flirts. They're less obvious and more respectful. Generally.
35. What's the worst 'buzz kill'?
Someone crying about his or her relationship. Wait, I take that back. I kinda like it when that happens. Playing counselor is one of my favorite things to do! Okay, the worst buzz kill is when I'm ignored. Or ditched. Ooooh. That makes me SEETHE.
36. Have you ever dated a bartender or bouncer or cocktail?
Yes.
37. Do you ever say to yourself, "Dang, I need a drink"?
Yes. In fact, I just now cracked open a beer. Thanks a lot for that subliminal demand, drinking survey.
38. Have you ever drank too much on a date?
Too much? No.
40. Is there anything that you refuse to drink?
I don't like red bull concoctions, Bloody Marys, wine coolers, or flavored beer (e.g. Bacardi Silver). But I wouldn't go as far as to say I refuse to drink them.
41. Have you ever been drunk on a plane?
No. I'm always afraid I'm going to be charged 20 bucks for one of those little bottles.
42. Have you ever gotten drunk during the day?
Yes.
43. Have you ever had to run from the cops and leave the beer behind?
Of course not. I took the beer with me.
44. What's your favorite drinking game?
I'm not a fan of drinking games. But I like playing games when I drink! Scrabble and truth or dare are my favorites.
45. Have you ever injured yourself while drunk?
A few bruises here and there. Okay, a lot of bruises here and there. Okay, a lot of bruises all the time.
46. What's the most destructive thing that has happened while you were drunk?
Destructive is way too strong a word to be applied to any of my negative drunken experiences. The worst is that I occasionally get irrationally angry at people who I feel have wronged me.
47. Ever been drunk at a concert?
Ha! Good one.
48. Ever had drunk sex?
Not yet.
49. Have you ever stolen anything while you were drunk?
Yes. Trivial things.
50. Why do you drink?
I like trying new drinks. I like losing my inhibitions every once in awhile. And, above all, alcohol is a great bonding tool. Being drunk alone or being the only one drunk isn't that fun. But being drunk with friends and family? Hell, even strangers? It's pretty deep, man.
Speaking of alcohol, I'm going to Piece on Wednesday night. It's a bar on North Avenue. They're having a pre Thanksgiving party. Live karaoke. No cover. Stoli and cranberry juice are 3 bucks each. I know several young ladies on my list who live in my area who all enjoy drinking those. Anyone interested in joining me?