Well I know that I said I would slow down my drinking the other day. And for a few days I did. Then like clock work Friday night came around and I was reminded that a 22 year old in college should be out having the time of their lives. So needless to say I was back out at the bar. For a first time I was down in Pittsburgh doing some bar hopping. Although I normally stay out of the 'burgh due to a drink tax and the distance from my house, my friend Erin dragged me out. My friend Tyler came along for the drinking too. We all met down at the Hard Rock Cafe in Station Square. Lucky us, we hit just in time for happy hour. After we had a couple cold High Lifes and a few shots, Erin had a couple mixed drinks, and a bite to eat, we decided the night was young and Saddle Ridge was calling our names. Now I must admit that I'm not big into loud crowded bars but I did enjoy Saddle Ridge. The atmosphere was pleasant, the girls were hot, and it had a mechanical bull. Worst part about Saddle Ridge is they didn't serve any Miller High Life, so I had to settle with Yuengling instead. Needless to say I survived. Well we hung around at Saddle Ridge for quite some time. Erin got pretty messed up, so Tyler and I slowed our consumption down because we knew that we would have to drive her home, not to mention ourselves. But before heading home, Erin needed to make a stop at the night club Whim to see her cousin who was waiting to see her. The bouncers wouldn't let me into Whim because I had my trademark hat on. People with hats aren't allowed into Whim, I found this to be ridiculous and funny at the same time. So Tyler and Erin went in and I hung out on the sidewalk waiting for them. It was a long cold 2o minutes, but time well used to sober up even more. Finally, we got Erin back home. Tyler ended up leaving his hat (which I held for him outside of Whim) at Erin's house. I say it was to make sure we get a round 2 in down at Station Square. I could be wrong though. It might be for reasons unknown at this point. Anyways the three of us had a pretty good Friday night if I may say so myself. We all awoke this morning, some earlier than others and said "I'm not drinking today." or "I'm not drinking like that again." In true day after fashion, but I know for a fact that 2 out of the 3 were back at the bar tonight. Will it all be done again? Probably.
Enjoy.
Gaining Dependence
16 years ago

Welcome to my life. I swear up and down every time I'm hungover that I will never drink again. But your right, because later on in the day you realize that you don't want to sit at home on a Saturday night. I am shocked at the abuse my liver goes through.
ReplyDeleteI might try bar hopping without drinking the beer the next time i go to Pittsburgh. I think you should go some other lesiure activities. For instance go to the movies, go dancing or even relaxes with family.
ReplyDeleteYeah I definitely know how you feel Katie. That's why I'm going to continue what I'm doing. Shaine I like the suggestion, but most of the people I hang around with drink so I'm going to have to continue my ways.
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