Many bells rung, reading this one. It wasn't until the law forced me to ride a pushbike to and from work in a 100km/h zone for six months that I realised how much easier it is to say "no thanks" to the first drink than it is to the second one.
So interesting seeing this one for the first time now, David! In a classic turn of coincidence I went to high school with Steve in Chc and have attempted to reconnect, unsuccessfully. He was a great dude back then, good to see that in 2020 at least he was doing well.
I'm a recent adopter of the (almost) booze-free lifestyle. Like you, I was the boozer who couldn't stop at 3. I LOVED being drunk, until I woke up with the bruises, hangover & regrets. Always regrets. I don't miss it.
As a new subscriber I love these links to older essays. Thanks.
Many bells rung, reading this one. It wasn't until the law forced me to ride a pushbike to and from work in a 100km/h zone for six months that I realised how much easier it is to say "no thanks" to the first drink than it is to the second one.
And yet we still advertise booze on TV. WTF!
Tom Cox says “want to know how to get legless on two drinks?”
“Get old”.
He is spot on there.
Good on you David.
So interesting seeing this one for the first time now, David! In a classic turn of coincidence I went to high school with Steve in Chc and have attempted to reconnect, unsuccessfully. He was a great dude back then, good to see that in 2020 at least he was doing well.
I'm a recent adopter of the (almost) booze-free lifestyle. Like you, I was the boozer who couldn't stop at 3. I LOVED being drunk, until I woke up with the bruises, hangover & regrets. Always regrets. I don't miss it.