Lessons Learned…
So today’s lessons learned are:
- I cannot drink like I used to at my heaviest
- 2 pints of beer is more than I should ever have in a short period of time
For those that don’t know, the campus bar closes at 4pm on a Friday. Yes, a silly thing, but there it is. Our last class ends at 3:15/3:30 and we usually grab a quick one before going home. Tonight I took a pint of Heinekin and didn’t object loudly enough at last call and had a second one put in front of me. Usually I just take a bottle, so why a pint today I don’t know. This wasn’t a problem until I stood up to leave (we were allowed to stay until about 4:30 because the bouncer likes us). I realised that I’d had way too much in too short a period of time, especially on an empty stomach. So I stuck around the college, had a cup of coffee before I headed home.
I used to be able to drink quite a bit without worrying about it. Now I need to watch it a little more carefully. As well, I went over my planned calorie allowance (with 1 or 2 bottles max) and I’ll have to cut my dinner back a bit to make up for it. 
Now I’m off to lay down until dinner (head still spinning a little)…
Oh, I am so glad you made it home safely - and learned a lesson. I used to get blood sugar crashes on not much beer or wine, probably because I wasn’t eating much. Good for you! Delita
I think it probably was food related as well. I tend to go protein heavy on Friday morning/lunch so that I can work in a couple of beers and not have to worry about keeping my protein levels up. Next week the plan is to go off campus, to a place that serves food (and real drinks). So I’ll stick with my usual - Jack Daniels straight up, followed by a soda water. Not as many calories, so I won’t have to worry about it. Of course, I’ve looked at their menu and that raises a number of other issues.
I think it’s interesting how you are social with that crowd. I would feel awkward, but it’s definetly something I would’ve like to have enjoyed (going to college and the college scene). Heineken is a good beer, maybe even a little stronger than some others? Glad you handled it well and know what works for next time. Hope you had some fun. Have a great weekend.
Well, to be fair the concept was started by the mature students. I would still say that we outnumber the kids, but some of the young guys still come. I think that I’m quite used to ‘drinking with the boys’ from working at automotive plants. Since I primarily work with men, socializing with them is normal.