Yup, I’ll admit it. I’m slightly hungover. Well, more like I want water NOW and could use some more hours of sleep. But then again, I always want sleep. Take from that what you will.

With everything going on, I haven’t had time or felt like a liquid gift from Dionysus. Things are settling, slightly, and oh joyous day my palate is ready to party! Funny thing is, when you take a break from booze and were a weaksauce drinker to begin with, you become a drunken slob after three sips (I wish I were lying). And more often than not, not know what hit you until it’s too late. After so many times of this reaction, I’ve come up with a few ways to avoid this reaction. Think of them as an extension to my rules for drinking.

1- FOOD IS YOUR FRIEND I cannot stress enough that lightweights need to eat! The more you eat, the less likely you will be to get drunk. So eat first, drink after.
2- WATER, WATER, WATER Being hydrated is a good thing anyway, but the water will help dilute the excess alcohol and prevent too much getting into your bloodstream.
3- START SMALL Make your drink in a small glass. Oh, and not strong either. If you’re making this at home, this rule is a lot easier to follow, but if you’re at a restaurant or bar, count those big cupped drinks as two.
4- WAIT TO ORDER ANOTHER I get it, you might think that you’re fine after your first and you’re having a good time, but do yourself a favor and wait at least half an hour before you get another. If you’re more on the sober side than tipsy, indulge and enjoy!
5- NO CHUGGING! This isn’t a frat house, and it’s not a drinking marathon. Don’t think you have to pound the drink, it defeats the purpose anyway.

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