Yikes!

[graculus]

Two weeks to go in my current job and the nerves are setting in - not about getting everything done and dusted before I go, for that is something that must be done (as far as humanly possible) no matter what.

No, in this case the nerves are about my leaving do. I've insisted we at least start out at a good Mexican restaurant of my acquaintance but people at work have now started making comments that make me a little nervous. "How are you getting there?" they ask. "We'll make sure you get home," they say.

Unfortunately, I think there are plans afoot to get me absolutely bladdered, because somehow I've never made an utter twat of myself in public with these people in almost seven years, mostly by knowing when to stop. And if it's my leaving do, I know people are going to be plying me with alcohol all night.

Which would be fine except that I've just had a glass of wine with my dinner and I can feel it already. ;) Oh buggery bollocks.

Comments

[karendreamer.livejournal.com]

Maybe sneak a couple of slices of thickly buttered bread before you head out for the evening.....get something in your stomach. And alternate water and alcohol. That works great for me.

[penfold-x.livejournal.com]

Ah, if only I could see it... But nope, no sense in getting you sloshed unless I can be there to string Christmas lights and tinsle on you and take the photos.

[rhade-rad.livejournal.com]

The sneaky option I would suggest that you opt for something that is mixed e.g vodka & orange or coke, ask for the mixer in a separate bottle each time, have one glass you drink from and keep topping up with the mixer and another you can add the alcohol to so you do limit your intake. Tell the waiting staff to keep the jugs of water on your table full and coming - explain that otherwise they may have too many drunks to handle. So you can keep topping your glass up with water too. If you have an almost full glass of something all night, plus a couple of untouched shorts in front of you, you can legitimately refuse further offers on the grounds you won't drink it.

I would also suggest that you book your own cab to call for you at a set time. Have to get home to check the ferrets haven't destroyed the world ... expecting a call from a friend in US at set time ... bet you can think of another excuse to leave at a reasonable hour.

Of course you can always be absolutely straight and say you've had enough and want coffee. Now. Test how scared your colleagues are of you even if you are leaving..