robyn.em: Alcohol, Is the Devil.

...I think Mama Boucher would agree...

And here's why.

This past Thursday evening didn't start off much differently than any other Thursday evening....

Lauren text me as usual to see if I'd be getting out.

It's sort of a ritual. Thursday nights are "Ladies Night" at this dance club called Sammy T's (though most people refer to it as "Sleazy T's" because of the crowd it attracts). What this means is, no cover charge, and, most inviting for ME, $4 Pitchers. So, one night a week, my girls: Brandi,Lauren,Toni, and myself link up, drink, and indulge in merriment.

Considering the fact that I hadn't been out in quite a while (okay...2 weeks), I told her that I'd definitely be there. Later, around 10ish, Brandi called to let me know she'd gotten off work early, and was wanting to find out what the plan for the night was. I told her I'd be downtown in about an hour. I met up with them @ Mason's and by the time I got there, the drinking had already commenced. So, once I arrived, we all (Lauren had brought along 3 of her guy buddies) left and walked down to Sammy's.

As soon as we got inside, I made my way to the bar to order a shot of jager and a pitcher (to be split between me and Brandi).

Shortly after, Toni arrived. And Lauren ordered us a round of tequila.

And then, another.

Then I ordered another pitcher. And after the drinks? The merriment began.

As usual we were there until close, basically. Which in these parts, is 2am. At which point, we (me, Lauren & Brandi) always walk down to Humphreys, because even though they too close @ 2am, it is one place that we're always welcome, no matter what time it is.

Here's where things start to go awry.

I run into some co-workers of 'Ryan'. Long story short, they convince me to call him. Keep in mind, this is @ 2 in the morning. In my drunken state, I do so. He was also very much under the influence. I wind up going to see him, and well...I'll spare you the details.

I feel SO horrible. Like, not even two whole weeks ago, was it that I JUST said I was not going to give in. And what did I do? Gave in to him (again)of all people. Every single time I think about Thursday night, I just put my face in my hands and sort of shudder. I can't explain how very LOW I feel. And naturally, I haven't heard a peep from him. I am convinced he has NO decency. A decent person wouldn't treat me the way he does, especially after, well, yeah. I deserve so much better. Time for me to get back on track. And since Thursday, he's made doing that, a lot easier for me. Jerk.

*Sigh*

Anyways, aside from that...good news. I'm out of the Navy. I went Friday afternoon to talk to my recruiter & chief...obviously, they weren't terribly excited about my decision, and they definitely tried to make me feel bad for it by bashing me, but, I stood my ground...and I'm glad that it's over and done. Now, I've just gotta wait to find out about the potential job that I told you all about before. Wish me luck.

And in other news, I had my first date of the year! Which actually went really well. It wasn't with someone new, but someone from the past that I hadn't hung out with in a while. He picked me up, we went bowling. Bowled 3 games and had an all around awesome time. Afterwards we stopped by a bar, had a drink, and then he dropped me back off at home.

I look forward to hanging out with him again soon. I'll keep you posted.

Uh, other than that...not much to say. I'm gonna skip the 'he's just not that into you' entry for tonight..doesn't seem to be doing any good anyways.

Oh yeah, turns out Tokenblackchic DID respond to my 'Tagged' video, here's hers. She's hilarious.