They say you should "work to live, not live to work" and "do something that you love, you'll never work a day in your life", and then they call their guy at The Trust Company and poof the rent is paid, and on time to boot! Unless you have a place quaint enough place to … Continue reading A Practical Guide to Job Satisfaction
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Alcoholism and You
Alcoholism is a serious problem, 64% of people treated for substance abuse in the US are treated for alcohol abuse. Alcohol contributes to upward of 30% of traffic fatalities and nearly 1 million deaths annually. It is also the accepted and expected coping mechanism of teachers, firefighters, police, and professionals everywhere. If you fall into … Continue reading Alcoholism and You
Drunk Self Actualization
We have been having an interesting few weeks, me and drunk me. And that itself has worrisome implications. Drunk me is dumb and loud and she has less control of herself (see dumb and loud). But I'm not here to talk about what I do when I'm uninhibitied, I'm here to talk about you when … Continue reading Drunk Self Actualization
Hanging on to a Hangover
One time I had way to much tequila (I can recall 12 shots), three pints of Guinness, and half a pitcher of something pink and fizzy and filled with booze, the next day was rough, I don't remember much of it, too much heaving at the back of a professor's head, and the following night … Continue reading Hanging on to a Hangover
Preparing for the Worst
Calm down, I'm not talking about dying or cancer or whatever I'm talking about a fuck ton of snow falling into your adult life. I live in a place where snow loses its appeal after six inches (like power outages and the schools staying closed for a week kind of nonsense). Hell, even the slightest … Continue reading Preparing for the Worst
How to Drink Alone
It is oft frowned upon to drink alone. Hell, in some circles drinking in general is frowned upon, and you have no problem ruffling those feathers, so live a little. There are a few tricks to drinking alone, you can find them listed below. Please note, it's a hair easier to read when you aren't … Continue reading How to Drink Alone