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March 9th, 2008 at 09:56 pm

I received a negative comment that I deleted from my post that I wrote while drinking. I want to let everyone know that I was not blind-stinking drunk while posting. My children were well taken care of, and no one was hurt.
I don't think that one should not drink because of the fears of what people think. Alcoholism does not run in my family, even though my mom likes her Cosmos every once and a while (she is a bartender and loves to serve others). But I don't think that I should be viewed as a drunk. I save my drinking for the weekends that I don't work. I spend all of my working days watching drunk people enjoying their day. Sometimes I want to be only half as drunk as them. But, I feel that drinking is a right of passage for those 21 and older. I am of age, drank in my own home, going no where afterwards. If you have a problem with liquor, or are a recovering alcoholic, please, don't drink. But don't criticize me for doing it. I was within my right, hurt no one but myself, and had a great night.
What does this have to do with finances? SIMPLE! The liquor cost me money. I made sure that I got my $19 out of the bottle I bought. I believe that if you drink responsibly, you can do so. If you can't control yourself when you do, then don't.
But I like it and will continue to. I look at it this way: I didn't buy cocaine from someone and drive into someones mother killing them. I had a drink at home, while with my children, and everyone was safe.
I do understand that drinking hurts your body, you can not reverse the effects of drinking, and I am not an addict. I like to let loose once in a while, like every other weekend.
I have been drinking today, pretty much finishing up the bottle I had, but in no way am I drunk. I just like to vent here, and this is one of the best places I can do it. I just want to ask forgivness from those that I offended.
I leave you with a picture that only a drunk person would appreciate. ME in the shower.

Posted in Hints and Tips Wanted, Loving my budget | 9 Comments »

9 Responses to “Wanting to talk to someone”

  1. Thrifty Ray Says:
    March 9th, 2008 at 10:51 pm 1205103101
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    Brittani, That is too bad that your received a negative comment. When I read your post, I was concerned that you were home alone with your little ones and drunk. Only because life happens..and I always envisioned if I overdrank, what would I do if one of my little ones fell and needing medical assistnace... For that reason, I never drank when I was "in charge". That being said, everyone has their own back up plan...as I am sure you had yours. Don't take what others say too personally, they don't always know the circumstances and were (hopefully-since I didnt read the response) just trying to be helpful.(?)

  2. HelpMeFriend Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 12:19 am 1205108384
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    I thank you for your concern. Yes, their father is here, and could handle any emergancy. Also, I am not drinking until I can't stand, but I feel I am just letting loose. If I was to be that drunk, thank goodness I am at home.

  3. DeniseNTexas Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 12:21 am 1205108461
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    I'm not surprised you got a negative comment. Personally, I didn't take anything you wrote as warranting that. I figure you're of age and should be mature enough to know what you're doing. Like Ray said, though, I was a little concerned that you seemed to be home alone with the kids and were drinking. However, don't let what others say get to you. I think most of us just care about you and might voice concerns. Smile

  4. creditcardfree Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 12:41 am 1205109695
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    I appreciate that you are honest in your blog!

  5. compulsive debtor Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 12:46 am 1205109974
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    Was the comment from "Anon" by chance?

  6. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 02:13 am 1205115199
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    I did not read the entry until you pointed it out like this, but count me among those who did not drink when she was the one responsible for her child. Neither did my husband when he was the responsible one. Not even a little. Not even at night after kiddie bedtime. We figured we had to always be able to think clearly, act clearly, and be able to drive --like to the hospital at a moment's notice! Maybe that was overly scrupulous, but we just didn't want to take any chances. Sounds like you don't drink when you are the only responsible adult, either.

  7. Amber Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 05:23 am 1205126613
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    I read your blogs and must have missed your last post. My farther was an alcoholic and I do drink and I think one should be responsible, however, just because you are home and had that $19 bottle doesn’t mean that your kids are safe, just like illegal drugs drinking can impair ones response( I have witness first hand what one drink can do) and furthermore, it also doesn’t mean that they weren't, I wasn't there. I am willing to bet though all was well
    Don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with drinking as long as you are responsible, and I am aware that liquor affects everyone differently. And I agree with the others, do not take what others say personally, in which I know can be hard not to
    Remember we are like family here, I care about everyone on this site so here is a big hug Giveusahug

  8. helpmefriend Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 04:36 pm 1205166985
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    Thanks for the encouraging words. I do limit my drinking to the weekends, when I have no place to go, would have someone there to drive in an emergancy, and never drink past the limit of self-control. I know that sounds like an oxy-moron, but I don't want my children to remember their Mommy's behavior in a negative way.

  9. ceejay74 Says:
    March 10th, 2008 at 05:00 pm 1205168449
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    I understand. "Drunk" has a negative connotation that you've gone too far, but it sounds like you were more "buzzed" or "tipsy" that night. Especially since you were clearly able to type just as well as usual! :-) I love to drink but hardly ever mention it in my online writing, because some people are very sensitive and tend to assume you have a problem. I like that you mentioned it, and that you came back to explain it in more detail for those who were concerned.

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